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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.

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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.​

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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

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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

What makes our planners stand out is their decades of experience and extensive local knowledge. Their in-depth understanding of local planning frameworks and close relationships with local government agencies ensures your project is in the best hands. 

Relevant articles and news

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Plan Change 120 

What has immediate legal effect?

Auckland Council's Plan Change 120 signals a major shift in how natural hazards, especially flooding, are managed.

18th November 25

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Plan Change 120 

Have your say

From 3 November 2025, you can have your say on an important plan change which aims to shape how Auckland grows.

31st October 25

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How Buckton can support your land use application

Embarking on a development project? Compliance with regional and district planning rules is not always straight forward. 

7th November 25

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Government announcement

Putting a stop to unnecessary plan changes

On 16th July the government announced it intends to stop council's from progressing unnecessary plan and regional....

29th July 25

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