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Planning & Resource Consent Services in Canterbury

Need planning advice or looking to apply for resource consent in Canterbury? Perspective Consulting provides practical planning support for projects throughout Christchurch, Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Rolleston, Selwyn and Waimakariri.

We work across residential, commercial, industrial and rural developments, helping clients understand planning requirements and determine the best way forward. From early due diligence and subdivision advice to preparing and managing your resource consent application, our experienced consultants can support your project from concept through to approval.

Planning Expertise Across Canterbury

Successful planning isn’t simply about understanding legislation; it’s also about understanding how district and regional planning provisions apply to individual sites and developments. 

Our team has extensive experience working with planning frameworks across Canterbury and the wider South Island. We work collaboratively with clients, councils, technical consultants and stakeholders to identify potential issues early and keep projects progressing. 

For projects further south, explore our Mid Canterbury planning services.

Our Planning Services

  • Resource Consents – Expert guidance through every stage of the resource consent application process, from planning assessments and Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE) reports through to expert planning evidence and hearings.
  • Subdivision Planning – Practical advice for boundary adjustments, lifestyle blocks and residential, commercial and rural subdivisions.
  • Planning & Policy Development – Preparing district and regional plans, policy statements, plan changes and strategic planning documents for councils, developers and organisations.
  • Due Diligence Checks – Helping property purchasers understand planning opportunities, constraints and development potential before investing.
  • Spatial Planning – Supporting future growth through strategic land use planning, Regional Spatial Plans, master planning and future development strategies.
  • Hearing Commissioner Services – Accredited Hearing Commissioners providing independent expertise for resource consent hearings, plan changes and district and regional plan hearings.

Why Perspective Consulting?

As a boutique consultancy, clients benefit from direct access to our experienced directors and integrated expertise across resource consents, subdivisions, planning policy, spatial planning and hearings.

Need to apply for resource consent in Canterbury? Contact Perspective Consulting today to discuss your project.