Bay of Islands Planning for resource management across Northland
Business Summary: Bay Of Islands Planning (2022) Ltd is a Kerikeri-based town planning and resource management consultancy providing resource consent and subdivision applications, District Plan change support, due diligence reporting and hearing evidence services across Northland. Contact us or call 09 610 9169 today!
Bay of Islands Planning Ltd is a town planning and resource management consultancy based in Kerikeri and Whangārei, New Zealand, providing resource consent and related planning services across the Northland region.
Direct input from planners who know Northland
Steve Sanson and Andrew McPhee lead this work, and both are accredited RMA Hearings Commissioners. They have worked with councils and private landowners on commercial, residential, rural, coastal and mixed-use projects.
Work is carried out across the Far North District, Kaipara District, Whangārei District and Northland Regional Council areas. Long-standing relationships with council staff and technical specialists help keep the focus on what matters for your property, including where issues are likely to arise and what can be done to address them.
Navigating today’s resource management landscape
Planning rules have become more complex as regional and national direction has increased. Since the mid-1990s, applications that once ran to 10 pages can now run to 40 to 50 pages.
Rather than directing you to district plan wording, Bay of Islands Planning focuses on what the rules mean for your site, what information councils commonly request and how timeframes and costs may be affected.
Northland developers, landowners and organisations use this experience for work ranging from a two-lot boundary adjustment to large-scale housing, public facilities and infrastructure. Early scoping sets out what to expect, flags likely pressure points, confirms when additional experts such as engineers or ecologists may be needed and maps the steps before anything is lodged.
For those considering new lot creation or land use changes with more moving parts, the aim is to clarify council expectations and risks from the outset. If your project needs more time or more evidence, that is discussed early.
Rather than directing you to district plan wording, Bay of Islands Planning focuses on what the rules mean for your site, what information councils commonly request and how timeframes and costs may be affected.
Northland developers, landowners and organisations use this experience for work ranging from a two-lot boundary adjustment to large-scale housing, public facilities and infrastructure. Early scoping sets out what to expect, flags likely pressure points, confirms when additional experts such as engineers or ecologists may be needed and maps the steps before anything is lodged.
For those considering new lot creation or land use changes with more moving parts, the aim is to clarify council expectations and risks from the outset. If your project needs more time or more evidence, that is discussed early.
How planning work is handled
Planning work includes:
- Preparing and managing resource consent applications
- Lodging subdivision consent applications and managing boundary adjustments
- Managing district plan changes and preparing submissions
- Managing notices of requirement and outline plans
- Reporting on project feasibility and due diligence
- Working with engineers, ecologists, landscape architects and other required experts
- Keeping council and other parties updated throughout the process
Local experience that counts
Decades of resource management in Northland mean planning advice is shaped by real project outcomes, not just theory or generic templates.
Direct access to planners
You deal directly with senior planners who know local rules, council processes and how applications are actually assessed in Northland.
Council-ready applications
Applications are prepared with council requirements in mind from the outset, helping lower the risk of rework and extra cost.