End-to-End Support for a Wide Range of Land Uses

With Smart Alliances, you get a team that understands the technical, environmental, and regulatory complexities of Land Use Consents—and knows how to get results.

 

What activities may trigger the requirement to obtain a land use resource consent?

  • Earthworks - excavation and filling

  • Boundary setbacks, recession planes, height, site coverage and light reflectance value, proximity to frost fans, outdoor amenity

  • Commercial, community or industrial activities – in residential or rural zones including offices and visitor/ worker/RSE accommodation

  • Additional dwellings and family flats

  • Vegetation clearance

  • Subdivision and land development including parking, entranceways and access

  • Works in, on, under or over a river or lake – diversion, bridges and culverts

  • New signage consents

  • Excavation and building in a flood hazard overlay or within 8m of a stopbank or river

  • Noise sensitive activities close to the rail corridor or a state highway

  • HAIL – Soil disturbance on contaminated land

  • Alteration or removal of a heritage building or historic tree

 
 

At Smart Alliances, we specialise in scoping and preparing resource consent applications for a diverse range of land use activities. From residential new builds and renovations, commercial developments, community projects, and subdivisions, we provide tailored advice and efficient consent management.

Our team works collaboratively across disciplines. We draw on the expertise of our in-house architects and engineers, and engage trusted subcontractors where needed. This integrated approach creates a seamless, one-stop resource consent process—saving you time, reducing friction, and improving outcomes

 

Once the consent is granted we’re available to:

  • Support you through post-consent compliance

  • Assist with variations or changes to consent conditions

  • Help navigate any issues that may arise during implementation

Whether you're planning a simple residential build or a complex subdivision, we’ll guide you through the process—from early scoping through to final sign-off—ensuring your project stays on track.