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Land Use Resource Consents

Land use resource consents are required for non-compliance with the District Plan's zone rules. Common simple land use consent examples are exceeding site coverage or permeable area, building within boundary setbacks, encroaching the daylight control, constructing a secondary dwelling, or building a new building/altering a building in a character area (Visually Sensitive Hill Country. Outstanding Natural Landscape, or a Scenic Corridor). More complex land use consents may include commercial buildings which are out of zone, exceeding the density of housing in the residential area, or, a structure plan.

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Land Use Consent Support Services

Cogswell can meet with you, prepare a feasibility study, organise and attend a pre-application meeting with Council staff, prepare the consent application, liaise with external consultants, and lodge an application on your behalf. We can work with Council toward a positive outcome for your development with conditions that meet Council’s requirements and suit your needs. We will assist in the implementation of the consent if required, as land use consent conditions can be ongoing.

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Our Surveying & Land Development Services

We support landowners, developers, architects and builders through every stage of land development, from feasibility to final sign-off.

Understand Your Proposal

Work with you to understand your proposal

Assess Feasibility & Risks

Determine the feasibility of your proposal and any risks

Pre-Application Council Meeting

Organise and attend a pre-application meeting at Council

Engage Specialist Consultants

Obtain proposals from other consultants as required (e.g. Traffic Impact Assessment, Cultural Report, Contamination Report, Archaeological Report, Land Use Capability Report, Urban Design Report);

Iwi Consultation

Consult with Iwi if required

Neighbour Approval Assistance

Prepare documents for neighbours to provide approval, or assist you in this process

Application Preparation & Lodgement

Prepare your application and lodge it with Council

Council Communication & Support

Communicate with Council and answer any questions as required

Negotiate Draft Conditions

Negotiate draft conditions with Council

Post-Consent Guidance

Explain and walk you through the process post the issue of your consent.

    Understand Your Proposal

    Work with you to understand your proposal

    Assess Feasibility & Risks

    Determine the feasibility of your proposal and any risks

    Pre-Application Council Meeting

    Organise and attend a pre-application meeting at Council

    Engage Specialist Consultants

    Obtain proposals from other consultants as required (e.g. Traffic Impact Assessment, Cultural Report, Contamination Report, Archaeological Report, Land Use Capability Report, Urban Design Report);

    Iwi Consultation

    Consult with Iwi if required

    Neighbour Approval Assistance

    Prepare documents for neighbours to provide approval, or assist you in this process

    Application Preparation & Lodgement

    Prepare your application and lodge it with Council

    Council Communication & Support

    Communicate with Council and answer any questions as required

    Negotiate Draft Conditions

    Negotiate draft conditions with Council

    Post-Consent Guidance

    Explain and walk you through the process post the issue of your consent.

    What Our Clients Say

    5 from 32 Google reviews

    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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      If you’re planning a subdivision, boundary survey or land development project, our experienced team is ready to help.

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