What we do
At Altra Planning, we help turn ideas into reality. Whether you're exploring what's possible, navigating planning requirements or progressing a complex project, we provide trusted advice and practical solutions tailored to your goals. We believe planning should be straightforward, not overwhelming. From early feasibility and strategic advice through to resource consents, council negotiations and complex planning matters, we offer specialist expertise and a personal, hands-on approach. We work closely with our clients to identify opportunities, navigate challenges and achieve the best possible outcomes.
Expert, practical advice to explore opportunities, understand planning requirements and make informed decisions.
Specialist planning expertise to navigate consent requirements and progress projects of all sizes and complexities.
Personal, proactive support to navigate complex planning matters and advocate for your interests.
Our services
At Altra Planning we offer a range of services outlined below.
Altra Planning assists in obtaining resource consent for various projects. The different types of consents we prepare include subdivision consents, land use consents (multi-unit developments, earthworks, activities etc), discharge permits, water permits and coastal permits. Other applications we prepare include change/cancellation of conditions (s127), as well as outline plans and waivers.
Altra Planning can provide feasibility assessments and advice for projects to outline what is involved and identify any potential obstacles from a planning perspective. This is especially valuable if you are considering purchasing a property specifically for development purposes.
Altra Planning can prepare certificate of compliance applications for sign off from council to provide you with an extra level of security and certainty in relation to your project, particularly in light of changing planning frameworks.
Altra Planning can prepare planning submissions on your behalf, whether it be in response to a Plan Change or a notified development or activity.
Altra Planning can provide representation through hearings, mediation, and Environment Court processes to help guide you through often complex planning matters. We work closely with clients and specialists to provide clear planning evidence and strategic advice to help achieve the best possible outcome for your project.
Altra Planning can provide spatial planning services to support developments and land use initiatives, helping clients navigate and respond to upcoming planning reform changes.
Altra Planning can assist with plan change processes to help facilitate development opportunities and provide greater flexibility for your site. We can guide you through the process from initial feasibility through to lodgement, consultation, and hearings to help achieve the best possible outcome.
Altra Planning can provide expert advice on designation processes, including obtaining outline plan approvals for works within existing designations and preparing notices of requirement to establish new designations for future infrastructure and development projects.
Your next step
Bring us your ideas, your questions or your plans. We’ll help you understand the way forward.
