February 2021
Myles Goodwin, Planning & Environmental Director at Cato Bolam, provides an update on the rural development landscape for 2021 and the rules applied to the rural zones within the Auckland Unitary Plan.
February 2021
Planning Director Peter Reaburn outlines the changes and impacts of the repeal and replacement of the Resource Management Act
January 2021
Countryside Living zones are zones on the outskirts of Auckland where provision is made for rural living on small blocks. Myles Goodwin, Planning & Environmental Director at Cato Bolam, explains further the definition of these zones and the ability to use Transferable Development Rights (TDR) in northern Auckland.
December 2020
Company planning director Peter Reaburn outlines in an interview with Business North, how Cato Bolam has seen major growth in supporting projects for residential development and redevelopment, and the resulting expansion in Cato Bolams’ Manukau and Architectural services.
November 2020
Myles Goodwin, Planning & Environmental Director at Cato Bolam, outlines the changes to the rural subdivision rules following the Environment Court’s recent public release.
November 2020
The growth of our Architecture team assists Cato Bolam in delivering “one stop shop” beginning to end solutions to our clients across all forms of housing development, from development feasibility, concept and detailed design through resource and building consents to on-site construction management.
November 2020
Cato Bolam is pleased to announce that Myles Goodwin, Rural Subdivision Expert | Planning & Environmental Principal has been appointed as a Director.
October 2020
Greg Beck and the Cato Bolam land contamination team provide insights into the different investigation strategies that can be employed for resource consent and the significant savings on a projects costs and time frames as a result.
September 2020
There has never been a better time to invest in rural lifestyle development. Money in the bank is generating ever decreasing returns, and investing in commercial property is becoming a less attractive option due to the economic effects of Covid 19 lockdowns.
August 2020
Auckland’s rural subdivision rules aim to provide a win/win situation. A land holder gains a valuable new title with the ability for a new dwelling to be constructed, while a valuable contribution is made to the environment.
