Appeals and Submissions
Decision didn’t go your way?
Plan Co. can help your with an appeal to your resource consent decision or prepare for a hearing.
Concerned about a plan change or changes to the RMA? Plan Co. can help prepare a submission on your behalf.
Independent Commissioner Work
Expert guidance for hearings and consent management
Council’s – Parvati and Mark are qualified Independent Commissioners with current Making Good Decision practicing certificates.
They can be engaged by Council’s to sit on hearings or do Duty Commissioner work. Our team is very experienced in consent processing and can be engaged to help Council’s manage fluctuations in workload by providing consent processing services.
Training
Turning complex planning into clear understanding
Plan Co.’s team of excellent communicators can come to you to provide:
Developers/Specialists we can provide presentations demystifying consenting processes Council’s we can provide presentations about developers perspectives for consent processing planners Schools/universities we can share real world experiences of working as a Planner and all parts of the planning system
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Helpful Information
Everything You Need to Know Before Getting Started
Yes — we handle everything from start to finish.
That includes liaising with specialists (surveyors, engineers, architects), preparing reports, lodging the application, and managing all communication with council.
We make the process efficient, transparent, and stress-free.
Plan Co.’s team are experienced resource consent and subdivision planners. We specialise in this to provide you the best advice. We partner with experienced, surveyors, engineers, architects and other specialists and can help you obtain quotes from people we trust. Reach out to our team and we can help you decide what other specialists you may need to get your project approved.
Yes — new plan changes can alter zoning, density, and development potential.
For example, Plan Change 120 and the National Policy Statement on Urban Development (NPS-UD) aim to enable greater housing choice and intensification around centres and transport corridors.
However, while these changes are intended to be more enabling, they also introduce stronger controls over natural hazards — such as flooding, coastal risk, and stability — which can limit what’s possible on certain sites.
We stay up to date with these changes and can assess how they may affect your property or future development opportunities.
Plan Co. generally does not prepare submissions against neighbouring developments, unless a proposal is clearly unacceptable or presents major issues.
However, we’re always happy to discuss your concerns and provide advice.
Where it’s appropriate to make a submission, we can assist in preparing a professional and well-reasoned response.
We encourage environmentally responsible design.
From low-impact stormwater systems to energy-efficient layouts and green infrastructure, we’ll help you integrate sustainability into your project while aligning with council expectations.
TESTIMONIALS
Proven Results, Real Stories
Clients consistently praise our integrity, speed and ability to navigate complex consents.
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Let our experienced team guide you through the complex world of resource consents and planning.