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Planning & Resource Consent Services in South Canterbury

Planning a development or looking to apply for resource consent in South Canterbury? Perspective Consulting provides practical planning advice for residential, commercial, industrial and rural developments across Timaru, Waimate, the Mackenzie District, Geraldine, Temuka, Lake Tekapo and Twizel.

From subdivisions and property development to commercial projects and rural land use, our experienced planning consultants can guide you through the planning process. We assist with everything from initial due diligence and planning assessments to preparing and managing your resource consent application.

Local Planning Expertise

Planning requirements vary between districts. Our team understands the issues affecting South Canterbury, from farming and rural land use to industrial development, residential growth, tourism and subdivision. 

We regularly work with clients throughout Timaru, Waimate, Geraldine, Temuka, Tekapo, Twizel and the wider Mackenzie District.

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, benefiting from senior-level advice backed by extensive experience across resource consents, planning policy and hearings.

Contact our team today to discuss your project.