The Resource Consent Requirement

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The Resource Management Act 1991 requires anyone wanting to subdivide or develop land to obtain a Resource Consent from the local Territorial Authority in accordance with their District Plan.

Resource Management Act

Under the Resource Management Act 1991, councils are required to prepare a District Plan. The District Plan includes objectives, policies and rules that manage the adverse effects of activities on the environment with a focus on land use and subdivision activities. This is where we come in.

We have many years of experience working with the New Plymouth, Stratford and South Taranaki councils and interpreting their District Plan rules, as well as working under the Resource Management Act. We can prepare the resource consent application on your behalf and will work with you and the council to guarantee you get the most appropriate and reasonable consent possible.

You can read your Council's District Plan below:

Our Planning Services

Determining how the District Plan rules affect your proposal can be complex, and McKinlay Surveyors can provide the professional help that you need.

We have many years of experience working with the New Plymouth, Stratford and South Taranaki councils and interpreting their District Plan rules, as well as working under the Resource Management Act. We will develop a thorough understanding of your activity and will provide a professional assessment of what consents you may require.

We can prepare the resource consent application on your behalf and will work with you and the council to guarantee you get the most appropriate and reasonable consent possible.

Our planning services include:

• Development potential and feasibility analysis.
• Plan layout for the proposed subdivision.
• Consent applications.
• Assessment of environmental effects.
• Consultation and input from other professionals
• Landscape and visual assessments.
• Engineering and geotechnical assessments.

Additional Consent Requirements

Every project is unique, and we've got the expertise to identify any additional consents needed. These may include:

Land Use Consents - Land Use Consents can be required for many different reasons. Earthworks, works within or near a stream, water discharge permits, or a non-complying building location. Some subdivisions may require more than one Land Use Consent.

Regional Council Consents - Land development that involves environmental effects related to air, water and soil may require a Regional Council consent in addition to a Land Use Consent. Our planning team have the relevant expertise and experience to deal with regional planning matters.

Building Consents - A Resource Consent to subdivide may be conditional upon a Building Consent for drainage works or for structures such as retaining walls that are part of the development.

Get Your Resource Consent Sorted

Talk to Us Today about Subdivision and Resource Consents.

McKinlay Surveyors has a team of qualified professionals able to advise on many of the complex facets of land development. Our Registered Professional Surveyors are the best people to manage Subdivision and Resource Consent applications on your behalf.

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