Planning

Rooted in solid expertise and a prudent approach, the G.Low Team is deeply engaged in New Zealand's land development and Resource Management Act (RMA) sector. We prioritize timely communication with clients and treat every project with meticulous care. Our qualifications and industry recognition include: Full Membership of the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI), Full Membership of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA), and accreditation as an Independent Resource Consent Hearing Commissioner by New Zealand's Ministry for the Environment. Equipped with in depth knowledge of approval practices, policy frameworks, and hearing procedures, we excel at efficiently resolving complex issues to ensure steady project progression.

We offer end-to-end support, starting with early stage feasibility studies and Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE). Our services encompass managing resource consent applications, coordinating technical reports, facilitating communication with local councils and relevant stakeholders, and representing clients in hearings and mediations when required. We also oversee post approval compliance and implementation to ensure seamless project delivery. Throughout the entire process, each client is assigned a senior planner who provides one on one service, ensuring full transparency of project progress and prompt feedback, saving you time, effort, and unnecessary concerns.

Service Scope:

• Project Assessment: Evaluate environmental impacts, legal implications, and mitigation strategies within the RMA framework.
• Resource Consent Management: Prepare and submit resource consent applications (including general and public notification types), coordinate technical reports, and conduct stakeholder engagement and negotiations.
• Public and Council Coordination: Manage public notification processes, liaise with council staff, and support community consultation initiatives.
• Hearing Representation: Attend pre hearing meetings and formal hearings, and represent clients in communicating and negotiating consent conditions.
• Submissions and Mediation: Assist in drafting planning/development related submissions, and participate in mediation or Environment Court proceedings.

If you have needs related to land development, resource consents, subdivision approvals, or hearing support, please feel free to call or leave a message. We will provide practical, professional solutions to help you advance your project steadily and efficiently.