Environment and planning law

We provide tailored guidance on all aspects of resource management, including enforcement actions, offering support to projects of all sizes. No job is too big or too small.

Tailored legal support for your resource management needs

New Zealand’s natural resources are protected by complex laws, and our public rightly values their careful management. Our experienced resource management lawyers in Christchurch help clients navigate these regulations to achieve their goals, no matter how big or small the project. Our Environmental and planning law expertise include:

Expert legal guidance for rural resource consents

We enjoy using our bank of knowledge and experience to ensure our rural clients have the rights to use their land as they need. Our resource consents services include:

Resource consent or permit applications – including land use and subdivision consents
Discharge permits
Water take permits
Certificate of compliance and existing use certificates
Advice on notification
Submissions in opposition or support
Negotiation, mediation and local authority hearings
Environment and Higher Court appeals

Trusted legal advice for planning processes

We keep abreast of upcoming changes to local and regional plans. If a plan change is going to affect you we can assist you assess and mitigate the impact, including preparing a submission to the relevant Council. Our planning process services include:

Policy analysis
Plan changes and reviews
Drafting advice
Submission and further submission preparation
Representation at hearings
Environment and Higher court appeals

Our enforcement action and response services include:

Navigating complex environmental laws and local government processes

Cavell Leitch currently has a number of district councils as clients who choose to use our services due to the quality of advice and service they receive. Our government process services include: