
Planning & Resource Consent
We believe the planning and resource consents process should be clear, simple, and collaborative. Our expert planners will guide you through every step from start to finish.

Our planners bring extensive experience across all forms of subdivision and land-use consenting, from small-scale residential projects through to large commercial, industrial, and rural developments. We cover the full range of planning services, including development feasibility assessments, pre-application advice, stakeholder engagement, preparation of Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE) reports, resource consent management, and support with Plan Changes and council hearing processes.
At Buckton, we take a client-focused and collaborative approach. Our planning team works closely with you to understand your vision or challenges, and from there will develop a plan that accurately reflects your needs. You will gain an honest perspective of the risks, opportunities, timelines, and what is required from the beginning. We then work alongside you, and other key stakeholders, to make your goals a reality.
We are committed to supporting you through every stage of the process, and taking the load off your shoulders when it comes to navigating the complexities of the planning and consent process.

Our services:
Conduct site scoping (suitability/feasibility) assessments
Subdivision & Land Use consents
s127 variations & extensions of time
Plan Change requests
Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE)
Prepare, coordinate, & review evidence documents for hearings
Boundary adjustments
Consent notice changes

When do you need Resource Consent?
If your project affects the environment, involves subdivision, or requires earthworks, you’ll likely need resource consent.
Some examples of when you may require a resource consent include:
New dwelling or minor dwelling on rural land
Subdividing property or boundary adjustment
Earthworks and driveways
Vegetation clearance near waterways
Accessway or right-of-way consent (LGA s348)
Coastal or flood-prone area development







