By Imogen Trupinic – Senior Planner Abatement Notice An abatement notice is a legal document issued by a local council or government agency, to address a violation of law. Examples include environmental or building codes. It outlines what you’ll need to do to rectify the compliance issue. Failing to do so can lead to legal…
By Imogen Trupinic – Senior Planner at Thomas Consultants Getting a resource consent can feel like navigating a maze. That’s where your planner comes in – they’re your guide, negotiator, and cheerleader all rolled into one. But with so many options, finding the right fit can be daunting. Fear not! Here’s the lowdown on what…
What’s the difference between a cross lease and a freehold property? A cross lease property and a freehold property differ significantly in terms of ownership structure, rights, and legal implications. Here’s how they differ: Cross Lease: Properties typically share driveways and water services as all homes sit on one piece of land. Making structural changes to…
Driven by a commitment to social good, Thomas Consultants sponsored wells in Cambodia through local charity partners in 2011 and 2013. This project delivers clean water to vulnerable villages plagued by contaminated supplies and natural arsenic in the soil. Our Involvement over 6 Years In 2017 our company had the opportunity to sponsor…
Soil contamination refers to the presence of hazardous substances or pollutants in the soil that can affect the development process and pose risks to human health and the environment. Contaminants such as heavy metals, petroleum hydrocarbons, pesticides, and other industrial chemicals can leach into the soil, posing significant challenges. It can be found in historical…
When it comes to undertaking any development project, be it building a new home, expanding a business, or altering the landscape of a property, understanding the ins-and-outs of local regulations is paramount. One term that often surfaces in such discussions is “resource consent.” But what exactly is it, and why do you need one? In…
To truly understand the transformative power of design, let’s explore some notable landscape architecture projects around the world that have reshaped urban environments. High Line Park, New York City One of the most iconic landscape architecture projects in recent years is the High Line Park in New York City. Built on a historic elevated…
It’s the exasperated cry we hear every day. The realities of project deadlines, funding requirements, spiralling interest payments, contractor availability and basic human psychology dictate that everyone needs their resource consent as fast as humanly possible.
We have an exciting update for Observation Green, a project in Hobsonville Point that our Landscape Architecture team has been working on. Works on the park and playground began in February 2023 at 1 Observation Green, Hobsonville, Auckland. The project involves the development of a new neighbourhood park at Observation Green to meet the needs…
Written by Imogen Trupinic, Senior Planner at Thomas Consultants The first step before undertaking works of any kind on your site is to know what you can and cannot do on the site. Once you know your property’s development potential and limitations, you can avoid hidden development costs, abatement notices or prosecution by Council. The…
The thought of subdividing your property is exciting and full of promise but the subdivision planning process can be a bit of a minefield! So to help get you started we spoke to our Planning team and asked them to provide their top tips. Hot off the press here they are…
Written by Ashwita Murphy, Planning Team Leader at Thomas Consultants Ltd Auckland Council is seeking consultation on the draft Auckland Future Development Strategy 2023-2053. The Future Development Strategy is the Council’s plan to manage growth across Tāmaki Makaurau for the next 30 years. It seeks to integrate long-term land use and infrastructure planning while meeting…
