Complete resource consent & development services

Expert, professional and collaborative representation

Dedicated urban development and environmental planning team

Orewa Surf Lifesaving Club Redevelopment

The Orewa Surf Lifesaving Club chose Paua Planning to prepare their application for resource consent to rebuild a new purpose built facility on public reserve land. Extensive consultation and collaboration was undertaken with surf club members and their building committee, Council Parks Department, Local Board and various other Council staff and experts (including Council’s Urban Design Panel) in order to gain consent to build on a non-notified basis. They are currently at fund raising stage, with a view to constructing the building on Orewa Beachfront in the next 2-3 years.

Maire Road Subdivision

Coastal Properties Ltd wanted to see if they could increase the density of an existing subdivision they were part-way through constructing. Paua Planning Ltd undertook a density feasibility study, then prepared an application to Council on behalf of CPL. This non-complying activity was successfully defended at a notified hearing, enabling CPL to gain additional development rights off the subdivision - without compromising communal space or urban design principles.

57 Collings Drive Coatesville

The Armitage's wanted a hassle-free preparation stage for building on their lovely bush clad site. Proximity to a stream, covenanted bush and a small building platform area required careful planning - and of course, resource consent. This was achieved in a short time-frame and without notification or written approvals, enabling the Armitage's to focus on building their family home, rather than ploughing through red tape. It also ensured the beautiful bush and stream area were protected and enhanced, resulting in less need for formal landscaping. They are now living in the house, and dreaming about locating a swimming pool on a platform set into the bush - with the help of Paua Planning of course!

“A city is more than a place in space,
it is a drama in time”

Patrick Geddes

Subdivisions

Paua Planning can determine quickly if your site is suitable to subdivide. From simple residential subdivisions to complex multi-lot development projects, we can manage the entire process.

Land-Use

Got a bright idea? Land-use resource consents include residential, commercial, industrial, open space, recreational, coastal and temporary applications. Paua Planning have prepared and/or assessed applications for new dwellings that infringe planning controls such as maximum height and yards as well as alterations to existing dwellings including decks, additions, minor dwelling units. In addition we have successfully assisted clients gaining resource consent to operate childcare centres, home occupations, surf lifesaving facilities and multi use development.

Specialized Consents

Coastal Consents?
Public or limited notification required?
Outline Plan of Works required?
Designations?
Variation to Conditions?
Extension of Time?

Paua Planning will take care of it all.

Planning Advice

Want to undertake a new project but don’t have the time to fight red tape? Paua Planning can handle the complete resource consent process for you – pre-purchase planning advice and research, pre-application meeting, specialist input, assessment of effects, council hearings – all of it!

Infrastructure

Paua Planning have worked alongside Council and consulted with New Zealand Transport Authority (NZTA) on large scale infrastructure projects, assessing the impact of geotechnical earthworks, vegetation removal, coastal and estuarine environments, habitat protection and enhancement. Liaising with local iwi, the Historic Places Trust and gathering specialist input are all part of the process.

Kate Madsen

Director/Principal Planner

Kate has over 25 years’ experience working for both Council and private consultancies in a variety of planning roles including transport, monitoring, social and environmental impact reporting, policy planning and resource consents. Paua Planning was established in 2007 by Kate and husband Karl, with the intent of providing top quality resource consent services to land developers within Auckland’s burgeoning residential and commercial markets. In addition, Paua Planning is a preferred supplier of resource consent processing services to Auckland Council – in Rodney, North Shore, Waitakere and Central areas.

Kate’s key strengths include confident leadership, collaborative and strategic management and definitive decision making skills. Overall, it is the client’s development dream that Kate wants to champion through the regulatory system, achieving excellent outcomes in a timely manner. Full member – NZPI & RMLA

Phone: 09 442 2959 Mobile: 021 944 583
Email: kate@pauaplanning.co.nz

The Team

Paua, or abalone, is a highly sought after natural resource, and an important contributor to New Zealand’s distinctive environment. Our team are here as an expert resource to help maximise your development opportunities – talk to us now via mobile or email

Karl Madsen

Director & Project Manager

Karl is joint director of Paua Planning. His background is in amenity horticulture, landscaping, farming and project management. He brings a vast experience in both local government and private contracts and has the ability to manage just about any project with authority and strategic common sense. Karl is able to problem solve and think on his feet, negotiating and communicating with ease. His personable approach to both people and situations have proven invaluable time and again.

Mobile: 021 676 748
Email: karl@pauaplanning.co.nz

Jo Pelan

Planner

After graduating with a Bachelor of Planning from Auckland University, Jo worked as a planner at Auckland City for four years before heading overseas for a few years in both the UK and the US. During her time with Auckland Council, Jo gained extensive knowledge of resource consent processing in a variety of sectors and since joining the Paua Planning team in 2016 she has relished the opportunity to use her experience and knowledge of resource consent processing to help people achieve their development goals.

Jo enjoys working with people and making the world of planning accessible to non-planners.

Mobile: 021 703 637
Email: jo@pauaplanning.co.nz

“Kate has a thorough knowledge of Council operations, procedures and policies and is able to pre-empt and resolve any possible issues before they arise. Planning reports are specific and detailed making it easier for the Council planners to fully understand the project and aiding in Resource Consent being granted.”

- Brendan Coghlan, Director, Coastal Properties Ltd

“Kate and her team have helped my business with several building projects over the past few years. Her input in finding solutions to some of the trickier requirements that council can throw at you, has been invaluable and has made the consenting and building process so much easier and assured.”

- Ross McPherson, RAM Builders

“Kate and the team at Paua Planning have made the planning aspects of our projects an absolute breeze, I’m always happy to refer my clients to them as I know they’ll get the best outcome possible.”

- Erik Nielsen, Director, CADViz Ltd

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