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Hannah Thomson
- Jun 26
- 4 min
Wetlands- What's changing and how does it affect you?
You’ve likely heard mention in the media about all the upcoming resource management changes. This includes replacing the Resource...
Helen Heard
- May 29
- 6 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- it’s an update on our two previous...
Clara Casaes
- May 8
- 4 min
MDRS – What’s a "qualifying matter"?
In this blog series we are discussing the changes planned to enable urban intensification in medium density urban areas, with emphasis on...
Hannah Thomson
- May 1
- 6 min
Medium density changes- What’s Auckland Council’s response?
There is a lot going on in planning in 2022- and at the moment there is a lot of talk about proposed changes to development restrictions...
Helen Heard
- Apr 15
- 3 min
Medium Density Residential Standards (MDRS)- what’s the process?
As we discussed in last week’s blog, changes to medium density urban areas in Tier 1 cities are on the horizon. But what’s the process...
Hannah Thomson
- Apr 10
- 5 min
Medium density changes- what are they?
Many of you will have heard mention of proposed changes to what’s permitted in medium density areas. With so many other changes planned...
Mary Zhou
- Mar 19
- 4 min
Yard setbacks- what are they about?
All development of a site is affected by setbacks from boundaries or natural features- these are called “yards”. Yards, including front,...
Claire Deng
- Mar 13
- 4 min
What is Building Coverage?
Many developers and architects will be familiar with the term “building coverage” when planning a development. Building coverage is one...
Helen Heard
- Mar 6
- 4 min
Landscaped area, permeable area, impermeable area- what’s the difference?
When developing land, it’s important to look at the proposed landscape area, permeable area and impermeable area. The Auckland Unitary...
Clara Casaes
- Feb 20
- 4 min
What is a building?
This question seems to have an obvious answer but in planning terms, it might not be as straightforward as you think. Before you start...
Planning Plus
- Jul 10, 2021
- 3 min
Is saving money actually costing you money?
Land development and building can be expensive, and resource consents are just one part of that. Sometimes it can be tempting to use a...