Environmental Benefit Lot Entitlements

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How Environmental Benefit Lots Are Awarded

An Environmental Benefit Lot (EBL) is an entitlement to subdivide which is awarded by the Council for providing an environmental benefit to the District. The environmental benefit can be for providing land for a public cycleway or reserve, land for a biodiversity corridor, for a fence/maintenance track or easement relating to Maungatautari Ecological Island (MEI), or for the restoration, fencing, and ongoing protection of an ecologically significant area.

The EBLs awarded for the restoration, fencing, and ongoing protection of an ecologically significant area are determined on a case-by-case basis with the help of Ecologists.

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EBL Assessment and Implementation Services

Helping landowners secure and realise Environmental Benefit Lot entitlements

Environmental assessment

Determine if the native bush remnant, wetland, peat lake, or Significant Natural Area (SNA) on your property is significant enough for the Council to award EBL entitlements.

Arrange appropriate reporting to Council

If it appears feasible, then arrange for appropriate reporting to be submitted to Council to confirm the number of EBL entitlements available.

Understand the generic costs

Understand the generic costs to complete the EBL requirements.

Complete the covenant survey

Implementation of the Management Plan

Sell the entitlements as transferable titles

    Environmental assessment

    Determine if the native bush remnant, wetland, peat lake, or Significant Natural Area (SNA) on your property is significant enough for the Council to award EBL entitlements.

    Arrange appropriate reporting to Council

    If it appears feasible, then arrange for appropriate reporting to be submitted to Council to confirm the number of EBL entitlements available.

    Understand the generic costs

    Understand the generic costs to complete the EBL requirements.

    Complete the covenant survey

    Implementation of the Management Plan

    Sell the entitlements as transferable titles

    What Our Clients Say

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    Oliver PearsonOliver Pearson4 months agoPete, Aaron and the team did a fantastic job subdividing two sites for me in Putaruru. They were professional, well organised, and gave me confidence ...Read more
    Oliver PearsonOliver Pearson4 months agoPete, Aaron and the team did a fantastic job subdividing two sites for me in Putaruru. They were professional, well organised, and gave me confidence throughout what can otherwise be a complex process. I wouldn’t have been able to complete the project without their support and would highly recommend them to anyone undertaking a subdivision.
    Rose RyanRose Ryan5 months agoCogswell Surveyors were awesome to work with. The team was super helpful, really knowledgeable, and guided us through the whole process. Everything ...Read more
    Rose RyanRose Ryan5 months agoCogswell Surveyors were awesome to work with. The team was super helpful, really knowledgeable, and guided us through the whole process. Everything ran smoothly, and the project even came in under budget. Definitely recommend!
    James RobertsonJames Robertson8 months agoI recently worked with Pete and Aaron from Cogswell on a subdivision project in Leamington, converting two titles into four. The entire process was ...Read more
    James RobertsonJames Robertson8 months agoI recently worked with Pete and Aaron from Cogswell on a subdivision project in Leamington, converting two titles into four. The entire process was completed ahead of schedule and under budget. Their communication throughout was excellent, clear, timely, and informative and they took the time to help me understand each step along the way. This made what could have been a complex process feel straightforward and stress-free.
    I highly recommend the Cogswell team for anyone looking for professional, efficient, and supportive guidance through subdivision projects.
    Joelle MulhernJoelle Mulhern8 months agoWe used Cogswell for our surveying work and couldn’t be happier. Pete and his team made the whole process very easy and straightforward, and were ...Read more
    Joelle MulhernJoelle Mulhern8 months agoWe used Cogswell for our surveying work and couldn’t be happier. Pete and his team made the whole process very easy and straightforward, and were great to deal with. We’re really happy with the result and would highly recommend them!
    Sally KingSally Kinga year agoThree people referred us to Cogswells when we asked our local community about finding support for our project, and now we see why.Coming into this ...Read more
    Sally KingSally Kinga year agoThree people referred us to Cogswells when we asked our local community about finding support for our project, and now we see why.
    Coming into this project with no knowledge, Pete and his team have given us all the confidence in the world and made each part of the process simple. Super efficient, effective, and always available for a chat, they have great business practises and ethics. It’s been a privilege to be part of their community.

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      From initial ecological assessment to the final sale of entitlements, Cogswell provides end-to-end guidance.

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