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Planning & Resource Consent Services on the West Coast

Planning a development or looking to apply for resource consent on the West Coast? Perspective Consulting provides experienced planning advice for projects throughout Hokitika, Greymouth, Westport, Reefton, Karamea, Westland and surrounding areas.

We work with landowners, developers, businesses and organisations across residential, commercial, rural and industrial projects. Our services cover everything from early planning and property due diligence through to subdivision advice and preparing and managing your resource consent application.

Planning Advice Across the West Coast

Development on the West Coast can involve a range of land use, environmental and regional planning considerations. Understanding these requirements early can help identify potential constraints, determine the appropriate consent pathway and avoid unnecessary delays.

Our experienced planning consultants provide practical advice tailored to the individual site and project. We work alongside councils, technical specialists and other stakeholders where required to help clients navigate the planning process.

For projects on the eastern side of the South Island, explore our Canterbury resource consent and 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 work directly with our experienced directors throughout their project. Their expertise spans resource consents, subdivisions, planning and policy development, spatial planning and hearings.

Contact us if you need to apply for resource consent on the West Coast.