Bringing together the best resource management and planning experts

From small-scale resource consents to complex multi-disciplinary subdivisions, Aston Consultants provide specialist planning expertise, land development and resource management skills to projects across the South Island.

Services offered by Aston Consultants include:

  • Development and project feasibility assessments
  • Resource consent and plan change applications
  • Environmental planning
  • Discharge consents 
  • Assessments of Environmental Effects (AEEs) 
  • Submissions and advice on proceedings under the Resource Management Act and other legislation 
  • Earthquake rebuild and development advice, including temporary approvals
  • Expert witness for council and Environment Court hearings
  • Planning advice to local authorities 
  • Hearings commissioner
  • Urban design, including outline development plans & master planning 
  • Strategy and policy advice and research
  • Public/stakeholder consultation

The best management team for any development project

Many projects require other areas of specialist advice and professional input. As a small, independent consultancy, we are not tied to a large in-house team. Our preferred service delivery is to specifically tailor each team according to the specifications of the project. Over the years, we have developed strong working relationships with the best environmental professionals. We will appoint the right team to help you get the result you desire.
Our extended team of related environmental professionals includes:
    • Surveyors
    • Landscape architects and urban designers
    • Traffic engineers
    • Civil and environmental engineers  
    • Environmental health professionals including acoustics and site contamination experts
    • Geotech and structural engineers
    • Economists and social scientists
To view our portfolio of past projects - click here.