QUEENSTOWN / WANAKA PLANNING CONSULTANT - EXPERTS AT SECURING RESOURCE CONSENTS & SHORT-TERM ACCOMMODATION APPROVALS

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We're experts at securing Resource Consents from the Queenstown Lakes District Council. We simplify what is otherwise a complex, costly, and all-round-crazy process into your shiny new resource consent approval with the word 'GRANTED’ on the front page.
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AirBnB / Short Term Accommodation Consents

We Specialise in Helping You Obtain Resource Consent to Use Your Property for High-Value AirBnB / Short Term Visitor Accommodation

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PLANNING & RESOURCE CONSENT APPLICATIONS

We have extensive experience in getting the resource consent you need approved by the Council. Whatever it may be, we can handle the entire process from start to completion.

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Resource Consents for Building Projects

We can help you plan your building project and apply for the necessary resource consents on your behalf – from a single dwelling to a commercial development.

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Subdivision Resource Consents

Subdivision always requires a resource consent. We work with Surveyors, Engineers, and the Council to create great subdivision outcomes and get your consent approved. Whether 2 lots or 200 – we can help.

We’re a Planning Consultant who LOVES to get you the resource consents that YOU need from the Queenstown Lakes District Council - to do the things that YOU need to do. Whether it’s using your property for short term visitor accommodation, building your new home, subdividing or much more. We service Queenstown, Wanaka, Hawea, Glenorchy, Kingston - and everywhere in-between.

Who are we?

PRAG·MAT·IC - 'dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations'. This is the philosophy that has guided Pragmatic Planning Founder, Richard Kemp, through his years of professional practice. We often find that our clients are looking for exactly the same – no-nonsense solutions to achieve their building and development dreams without the usual pain.
We're experts in getting your resource consent approved without the fuss
  • We are committed to the success of our clients. Our experience and professional networks means that you will be in good hands.

  • We don't sugar-coat the truth. We offer a flexible and pragmatic approach to resolve issues.

  • We have experience working for the Council, for developers, businesses, and even regular 'Mum and Dads' building their dream home.

  • We effectively liaise with other experts working on your project - architects, engineers, project managers, surveyors and most importantly - the Council.

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At Pragmatic Planning we get your Resource Consent approved by the Council in less time, with less cost, and without the stress.

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Get in touch by email or call on 021 104 3405 - We'd love to hear from you

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Town Planning / Resource Consent Matters are very much site-specific. Providing us with the address of the property here allows us to look into and respond to your query quickly.