Assistance for Complex Developments

Designed to help developers navigate their way through council processes for more complex types of development, this service is provided at no cost to the developer. However, normal application fees and charges apply, including for other staff time.

Having a discussion with a senior member of the council’s Resource Consents team (and other relevant council officers) can be especially helpful if your development project is not straightforward. Examples of projects that would benefit from this service include:

• Commercial (including non-residential activities within or adjoining living zones)
• Multi-residential
• Large scale or complex subdivisions
• Change of use (e.g. residential home into a shop)
• Intensified development (e.g. backyard infill)

Developers provide the Principal Development Adviser with a draft application. The adviser then meets with relevant council staff on the developer’s behalf, summarises the council's feedback on what the final application should include, and then project managers overseesall approval processes with the council.

The aim is to ensure that the council processes for developers are streamlined and that a coordinated and efficient consenting process is provided.

To book a meeting with the Principal Development Adviser, please contact the council at 03 546 0200.