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Resource Consents
Need a Resource Consent? We’ll Guide You Through the Resource Consent Application Process.

Do you need resource consent but are struggling to understand what to do?

Navigating the resource consent application process can be complex, whether you’re planning a residential, commercial, rural or industrial development. Our experienced planning consultants provide practical advice, preparing and managing resource consent applications from initial planning assessment through to Council approval. Our experienced planning consultants provide practical planning solutions for residential, commercial, industrial and rural developments across Christchurch, Timaru, Wānaka, Queenstown, Dunedin, Ashburton, Oamaru, the Mackenzie District and wider South Island.
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Resource consent services.

Planning assessments & resource consent applications

Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE)

Land use consent applications

Development potential appraisals

Expert planning evidence

Notices of requirements and outline plans

Submissions on resource consent applications

Hearing Commissioner services

Experienced Resource Consent Specialists

As a boutique planning consultancy, you’ll work directly with our experienced directors throughout your project—not junior planners. Our unique expertise preparing resource consents, making district and regional plans and acting as Hearings Commissioners will provide you the insight you need to make your project a success. Whether you’re applying for a simple land use consent or managing a complex development, we deliver clear advice and practical planning solutions tailored to your project.

Areas of expertise

Land use consent

Subdivision

Discharge permits

Water permits

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

Extractive

Energy and infrastructure

Sensitive areas

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Experienced Planning Advice. Practical Solutions. Results Focused.

Perspective consulting is here to help you secure resource consent for your project. We take the stress out of the process and provide you with confidence that you’re getting the best outcome possible. We will work with you to understand your business and the details of your project. We then utilise our deep understanding of planning legislation, statutory policy and the environment to guide you through the process.

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Mark’s knowledge of the consenting process

“Perspective provided us with strategic advice concerning development options and secured our resource consent to redevelop our factory. Mark’s knowledge of the consenting process and awareness of the constantly changing regulations and plans was invaluable.”
– Jason McLaren

Barkers Foodstore & Eatery

“When we were commencing the development of the Barkers Foodstore & Eatery and The Vicarage Geraldine, we were looking for advice as to what might be possible and how to go about it. Perspective Consulting provided us with good advice and then proceeded to obtain the necessary Resource Consents on time without any issues.”
– Michael Barker

Vetlife

“Perspective have done our consenting work for several years. They always seek to understand our objectives and importantly deliver great results. They’re also great to work with!”
– Angela Walker, Physical Asset Manager

Bidwill Trust Hospital

“Perspective advised on and secured a resource consent for our hospital extension and prepared evidence to ensure our site is appropriately zoned for the future. They are great to work with, take time to understand our position, our community and provide excellent advice.”
– Tina Rodgers, General Manager

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