FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
You should approach us as early as possible to see whether the development meets Council rules and whether there are any constraints to development, such as access to services.
We can provide advice on whether a proposed development is possible under the zoning and rules that apply to the land. We can also check on whether conections are available to services and whether there are any other constraints that may apply to the land.
Our architects are experienced and skilled in a wide range of commercial and industrial developments. Our architects work with our planners to ensure our clients' needs are met in a way that also satisfies Council requirements and ultimately provides what we are proud to be involved in – creating great places.
We can advise on the Council requirements for whatever development you propose. We can then provide any consultancy services required for obtaining resource and building consents, including architecture if the development involves a new building.
Ideally before purchasing a site or committing to a development concept. It can also be valuable when considering expansion, redevelopment, subdivision, a change of use or significant new investment in an existing property.
Yes. We can tailor the scope to the available timeframe and prioritise the issues most likely to affect the purchase or development decision. Where something cannot reasonably be confirmed within that period, we can identify the remaining risk and recommended next steps
Yes. High-level concept testing can compare building footprints, access, loading, yards, parking, servicing, infrastructure, subdivision and staged development options before a preferred direction is advanced.
For existing commercial or industrial sites, we can also assess how buildings, access, infrastructure and available land could support expansion or redevelopment.
Yes. We can prepare development costings for land development and infrastructure works from consenting through detailed design, engineering approvals, construction and completion. These technical costs can help inform the wider commercial feasibility and investment assessment.
Yes. Our team can carry the preferred development strategy into resource consenting, surveying and subdivision, civil engineering, architecture, ecology, detailed design, construction support and project completion.