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We update our blog every week, here you can find information about: resource consent fees, resource consent meaning, resource consent timeframes, subdivisions and lots of other helpful information.
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Hannah Thomson
Apr 28, 20203 min
Futures changing for Warkworth
Not that long ago, Warkworth was “miles away” and was mainly a rural town that people passed through on their way further north. Things...
Brittney Sutherland
Apr 14, 20203 min
The Auckland Unitary Plan and zoning - what does a zone even mean??
The Auckland Unitary Plan (Unitary Plan) released in 2016 saw the introduction of new zonings for the entirety of the Auckland Region....
Jo Michalakis
Feb 13, 20204 min
Minor dwellings and rural locations
Rural areas are becoming more and more attractive, and many people are now living or looking to live on lifestyle blocks. To many of us...
Hannah Thomson
Feb 10, 20204 min
Making the most of your existing house: Splitting it in two
We all know that house prices are getting out of reach for some, and more so for our children. We hear of parents wanting to help their...
Brittney Sutherland
Feb 9, 20203 min
Sleepouts: the answer to your extra space problems?
Many of us know the feeling of our houses not being quite big enough; the surly teenager who needs their own room, the in-laws moving in...
Hannah Thomson
Jan 12, 20203 min
New Year, New Development?
If you’re anything like us, the new year is a time for reflection and goal setting, identifying new things you want to do, try or...
Jo Michalakis
Dec 18, 20194 min
The low down on liquefaction
What is liquefaction? Liquefaction occurs when sandy or silt soils are saturated and then exposed to ground shaking during an earthquake....
Brittney Sutherland
Dec 1, 20193 min
Engineering plan approval - more consents from Council?
You’ve had your resource consent approved - great news! But there’s a condition requiring engineering plan approval, what is that??...
Tracy Roe
Aug 12, 20192 min
Can I change a consent notice?
Consent notices are restrictions (conditions) placed on a certificate of title, that an owner is required to comply with on an ongoing...
Hannah Thomson
Jul 15, 20193 min
What if I want to change my resource consent?
Sometimes, after a resource consent has been granted your plans change or some of the resource consent conditions won’t work anymore. In...
Planning Plus
Jul 1, 20192 min
Its not consented - what do I do now?
Sometimes we come across situations where we find out after the fact that something has been built, converted or a new activity...
Planning Plus
Jun 17, 20192 min
s125 RMA- does my resource consent have a lapse date?
How long is my resource consent valid for? Your resource consent has been approved- rejoice! Now you move onto the next phase of your...
Tracy Roe
Jun 5, 20194 min
s88- can the Council reject my Resource Consent application?
This week’s blog is about Section 88 RMA and why it’s in your best interest to get your resource consent application in order – right from t
Tracy Roe
May 27, 20192 min
Consultation for resource consent
Consultation can be a useful part of the resource consent process, depending on the scale and significance of the effects of your...
Hannah Thomson
Apr 22, 20193 min
Choosing a Planner- what should I look for?
So, you’ve decided to engage a Planner to help you with your resource consent application. There are a lot of consultancies and even more...
Anne Hessell
Mar 6, 20195 min
How much does a Resource Consent cost?
This blog will give you some insight into what costs are involved with a resource consent application.
Hannah Thomson
Feb 4, 20196 min
How to control the invaders - Weed and Pest Control
Most of us will have seen possums, rats and other rodents scurrying around and weeds growing up native trees. Goats, pigs, stoats and...
Tracy Roe
Feb 4, 20194 min
Cats and wildlife- is it really a problem?
We Kiwis love our pets, and for good reason. Pets are good for our health and wellbeing and can bring a lot of pleasure to our lives....
Hannah Thomson
Jan 20, 20194 min
What is a resource consent?
For this week’s blog, we’re taking a step back and answering the question “what is a resource consent?” A resource consent gives you an...
Hannah Thomson
Dec 5, 20183 min
How do I get involved in a Council resource consent hearing?
Council processes, including resource consents, can seem formal, complicated and daunting. None more so than a Council resource consent...
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