Do I need a resource consent for my house?

Only if the proposal doesn't comply with the district or unitary plan rules for your site, or involves activities those rules control. We can check the main rules before design begins.

Do you prepare the resource consent application itself?

We prepare the drawings and supporting documentation and assist with preparing the application, council correspondence and RFIs. Specialist planning assessments and reports are coordinated with external planning consultants where required.

Can resource and building consent run at the same time?

Sometimes. It can save time, but there's a risk of rework if resource consent conditions change the design. We'll discuss the trade-off for your project.

Resource consent drawings & applications

Resource consent drawings and applications for residential projects.

When a design doesn't meet every rule in the district or unitary plan, a resource consent is usually needed before building consent can follow. We check the rules early, design with them in mind, and prepare the architectural drawings, site plans and supporting documentation — and help prepare the application, council correspondence and RFI responses.

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The service

Resource Consent with Nator Architecture

Specialist planning assessments and reports, and traffic, servicing or other expert input, are coordinated with external planning consultants where required.

Led by Timmy Nator, LBP (Design) Class 1, with around 15 years of residential design experience. Available throughout New Zealand, with remote delivery where appropriate.

Who it's for

Homes that infringe height, setback or coverage rules
Second dwellings and small developments
Sites with hazard or heritage overlays
Owners who want one team for design and consents

Scope

What's typically included

District/unitary plan rule assessment
Resource consent drawings and site plans
Help preparing the application
Supporting documentation
Coordinating external planners and specialist reports
Responding to council further-information requests

Scope is agreed in writing for each project. Council fees and consultant fees are separate.

New Zealand considerations

What to know before you start

Resource vs building consent

Resource consent deals with planning rules and effects on the environment and neighbours. Building consent deals with whether the construction meets the Building Code. Many projects need both, and they are separate applications.

Changing legislation

New Zealand's resource-management framework is being reformed. We check the rules that currently apply to your site with the relevant council at the time of application.

Outcomes

Notification decisions, conditions and timeframes are set by the council. Council decisions, requests for information and processing times are outside our control, and no consent outcome is guaranteed.

Questions

Common questions

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Tell us about your site

Send the property location, what you want to build and your approximate budget. An enquiry is not a formal site assessment.

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