The QLDC is currently consulting on their review of standardised fees for Planning and Development Services. This includes fees for Resource Consent processing, Building Consent Processing, and Resource Management Engineering. These fees were last reviewed in 2009 and affect anyone and everyone dealing with the Council – whether property developers or just ‘Mum & Dads’ Read more about Council Proposed Increase of Resource Consent Fees – Have Your Say![…]

When working alongside our clients we are often asked the question: “Do I need to consult with my neighbour and get their permission?” There are two answers to this question – the PRAGMATIC answer, and the official answer. The PRAGMATIC answer is – YES! Of course you should consult with your neighbour(s) when planning to Read more about Should I Consult With My Neighbours?[…]

Stage 1 of the Queenstown Lakes Proposed District Plan has recently been notified and is open for submissions. Submissions close on 23 October 2015. This is the first of a two-stage review of the District Plan to be undertaken over the next few years. In short, there are a LOT of changes proposed in Stage 1 concerning Read more about Notified & Open for Submissions! Stage 1 of Queenstown-Lakes Proposed District Plan[…]