Profile
Planscapes are experts in resource management, land surveying and land development, we are a consultancy that is based in Nelson and provides service principally but not exclusively to the top of the South Island. Our local knowledge and technical expertise will ensure that your project benefits from our professional excellence.
We offer property development advice, assist in obtaining resource consents often as part of multi-disciplinary project teams, prepare private plan changes and submissions to Council Plans, engage with community and Iwi interests, are involved in all facets of land subdivision and building set out, and provide land development engineering design and construction supervision.
At Planscapes, we value our personal interaction with clients, other professionals and consent authorities. Our company has a reputation for its professional service and quality products, and attention to cost and risk management.
We invite you to get in touch regarding any questions you might have.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Consents & Related Processes
Obtaining resource consent can be a pre-requisite to building development and establishment of new business ventures, and is the first stage in land subdivision.
Our resource management team offers property development advice, and assistance in obtaining resource consents under the Resource Management Act, National Environmental Standards and other regulations.
We also have experience in related processes – such as District Plan Submissions, Plan Change Requests and Structure Plans, designations, advice on Council Long Term Plans and Certificates of Compliance – which often have longer term objectives for clients.
We have prepared for and appeared as an Expert Witness for Council, Environment Court, High Court and Land Valuation Tribunal hearings.
The Suter Art Gallery, Queens Gardens, Nelson
More than just Land Development
Our involvement in resource management encompasses far more than land development. It may also relate to river and water resources, conservation estate, the coastal environment, community events and buildings, recreational opportunities and air quality.
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In addition to our knowledge in interpreting and negotiating resource management plans and the resource consent process, we will consult with Councils, affected parties and other interested persons in order to best facilitate favorable and cost effective outcomes for our clients.
The scale of our projects can vary enormously. We are just as comfortable helping private property owners as we are being part of or leading multi-disciplinary project teams in a collaborative approach to resource management issues and projects.
Our clients range from residential or commercial property owners, to large corporates, developers and local authorities. Their projects often span both the natural and built environments, utilising our experience to find sustainable solutions and navigate the regulatory pathways associated with land, water and coastal resources.
Surveying & Land Development
Surveying & Land Development includes all surveying and land development engineering components that may be required for a project.
One of the more important roles is to work closely with the client, to ensure their needs are identified and met.
The types and requirements for individual projects vary considerably and can involve one or more of the following:
Surveying:
Urban and Rural Subdivisions
Commercial and Industrial Subdivisions
Unit Title and Cross Lease Subdivisions
Boundary redefinitions
Easement plans
Topographical / site surveys
Asbuilt surveys
Construction and Building set out
Monitoring and deformation surveys
Search titles and legal documents
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Land Development Engineering:
Design of services, roading and earthworks
Low impact design solutions
Construction supervision
Project management
Liaison with other Local Authorities, Government Agencies and other Consultants involved
Project costing
