From time to time clients envisage either a scale or nature of development that is not provided for within the current zoning. Sometimes these plans can be at such a variance with the existing planning documents that it is necessary to apply for a plan change for a client to secure their development aspirations – especially if the project is of a larger scale. The Resource Management Act provides a framework for that to occur and it is our experience that these processes are best when they are planning led, preferably incorporating a structure plan process or similar with consultation with key stakeholders occurring at an early stage. With extensive experience in policy development, plan drafting and s.32 analysis we are well placed to assist you with this.
