Tomlinson and Carruthers Surveying offers full survey planning services to ensure your project gets off to a solid start
Navigating the complex maze of land development can be daunting. But, with the expert planners from Tomlinson and Carruthers Surveying at your side, the development process is simplified and efficient. As part of our land surveying services, we offer full project planning from initial feasibility studies to resource consent applications.
Our team are experienced and up-to-date with regulatory knowledge, ensuring your project meets all necessary requirements and helping you deal with potential issues early on. With our streamlined approach, we help you avoid potential pitfalls and keep your project moving forward.
Whether it's a small subdivision or a large community project, our team can assist. Contact us to discuss how we can support you during your next project. We work with clients across the Wairarapa and Wellington regions.
Mitigate risk, maximise potential and streamline your processes with expert survey and planning advice
Before embarking on a development project, it’s crucial to assess its feasibility. Our planners conduct thorough feasibility studies, evaluating factors such as land use, environmental impact, and infrastructure needs. These assessments provide you with a clear understanding of the practicality of your project, helping you make informed decisions. We provide expert advice on how to align your development with community goals and market demands, while ensuring that your project is sustainable and beneficial for all stakeholders.
Every development project comes with its own set of risks, and our planners are also adept at identifying and addressing these challenges early in the planning process. By anticipating potential issues and focusing on minimising environmental impact, we help you mitigate risks and increase the likelihood of your project being a success. Our proactive approach ensures that you are well-prepared to handle any obstacles that may arise.
Address community concerns with evidence-based advice and reports
If your project requires a public hearing as part of the consent process, or you need to engage in community consultation in other ways, our team provide you with relevant reports, maps, including high-quality drone surveying data, and other information. Having this information to hand, backed by our expert advice, ensures you can answer any questions posed by hearing committees, stakeholders or the public.
We can work with engineers, architects, council staff and other team members such as archaeologists or heritage experts as required.
Our consultants can streamline the resource consent process for you
Securing resource consents is a critical step in land development, and our team excels at making this process as smooth as possible. As your expert resource consent consultant, we handle the preparation and submission of applications to local councils.
Our team has extensive knowledge of local regulations and the Resource Management Act to ensure that applications are correctly completed and liaise with council representatives to secure the necessary approvals efficiently,
Our support in obtaining resource consents allows you to focus on other aspects of your project without getting bogged down by administrative hurdles.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, most land development projects, including subdivisions, require resource consent. We will assess your project against local planning regulations and help you prepare a strong application to meet the necessary criteria.
Key factors include zoning restrictions, environmental impact, access to infrastructure (like water and electricity), land topography, and any potential legal issues like easements or land covenants. Our planner will help assess these factors to ensure your subdivision is viable and compliant with all regulations.
A planner helps navigate the regulatory framework, including zoning laws, land use policies, and council requirements. That includes assisting with preparing and submitting resource consent applications, managing compliance, and ensuring the subdivision adheres to local planning rules.
Planners have in-depth knowledge of local laws and processes, allowing them to provide expert advice on optimising your project for approval. They liaise with councils, prepare necessary documents, and identify potential challenges early on, which can help avoid delays and unnecessary costs.