Planning advice that gets to the point
From early feasibility questions to detailed assessments and government policy work, Middle Ground Planning offers flexible, practical support. We tailor our involvement to the size, complexity and needs of each project.
Resource consents & AEE reports
We help clients understand the consent requirements for a proposal and prepare clear, well-structured applications and assessments of environmental effects (AEEs).
Our focus is on identifying the relevant effects, addressing the statutory framework and presenting a robust case in plain language.
Typical support: initial consent pathway advice; application preparation; AEE reports; requests for further information; coordination with technical specialists; consent condition review.
Rural landowners
Straightforward advice on land-use opportunities, consent requirements and how planning rules may affect your property or proposal.
First-hand experience with dairy farm operations, compliance monitoring and compliance advice.
Planning feasibility & statutory advice
Before investing in a project, it pays to understand the planning constraints and opportunities. We review the relevant district and regional planning provisions, explain potential consenting pathways and flag matters that could affect time, cost or feasibility.
Typical support: planning due diligence; rule interpretation; permitted activity checks; site and development feasibility; regulatory risk and options advice.
Complex consenting & alternative consenting support
For projects involving complex statutory frameworks, multiple approvals or demanding timeframes, we can assist with strategic planning advice, statutory and policy analysis, assessment preparation and coordination of the planning workstream. This includes:
Strategic planning and statutory advice
Complex consent and approval processes
Designations and Notices of Requirement
Requiring and designating authority applications
Plan changes and statutory planning processes
New policy development and implementation
Regulatory and policy analysis
Planning strategy and approval pathway advice
Statutory assessments, reporting and decision-support material
Specialist or embedded planning support for government agencies