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Planning
Planning Made Easy
The resource consent stage of your project can be one of the most challenging.
No matter the scope, size, or complexity of your project, GDC Consultants can guide you through the resource management process with expertise.
With our team of experienced environmental planners (also known as resource planners, urban planners, and town and country planners) and with assistance from our expert in-house engineers and designers, GDC promises to provide a streamlined delivery on-time and within-budget.
Our Planning and Resource Management services include:
- Site suitability assessments and general planning advice
- Applications for certificates of compliance
- Preparation of resource consents
- Assessment of environmental effects
- Representation in council and/or court hearings
- Resource consent condition compliance assistance
- Assistance with plan change applications
- Consultation with affected parties
Extensive Experience
Our planners have extensive experience in both the public and private sectors.
Our previous private sector projects have ranged from multi-unit commercial developments to rural subdivisions, to holiday parks, to simple residential alterations.
Our previous projects for local and central government include:
- Pedestrian/cycle walkways
- Dog pounds
We have also worked on papākainga and other projects for Iwi.
We also offer:
- Natural Hazard Assessments
- Assessment against National Policy Statements (NES) and National Policy Statements (NPS), including NPS - Indigenous Biodiversity, NPS - Freshwater, NPS – Highly Productive Land
- Surveying
- Traffic and Transport Engineering
- Landscape design
- A full range of architectural, structural, and engineering services
Nationwide Service
GDC offers planning services anywhere in New Zealand. We have office locations in:
- Auckland
- Hamilton
- Rotorua
- Thames
- Napier
- Wellington
Future Focused
Our planners are ready to guide you and your projects through the future of environmental planning in New Zealand. We have a strong understanding of the current Resource Management Act and are constantly adapting to changes in law and policy, including the proposed resource management reform. The effects of climate change are already being felt in many areas and we can provide planning solutions which will ensure the future vibrancy of your project.
