Project Showcase
The former Auckland Railway Station (now Grand Central Apartments) is one of many properties in the Quay Park area which is located on leasehold land and subject to periodic ground rental reviews.
Rental reviews often require specialist planning advice to assist in establishing development potential of the underlying freehold land. Eclipse Group provided detailed planning advice around the potential development of this site to assist with the rental review process.
Previous work completed includes:
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Experienced expert planning witness for Environment Court proceedings including mediation attendance and expert witness caucusing
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Expert witness for High Court leaky building claims
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Specialist planning advisor and witness for large scale ground lease rent reviews
EXPERT WITNESS
Former Auckland Railway Station
RESIDENTIAL
New Home Titirangi
A limited building platform due to vegetation and access constraints required a well thought out approach at the outset. The project required high levels of ongoing coordination with a range of specialists to ensure the consented design could be successfully constructed. Ongoing support to manage compliance during construction was provided.
RESIDENTIAL
Residential Subdivision Otorohanga
A greenfields subdivision for 128 lots on the periphery of Otorohanga required separate (notified) district and regional consents including for stream diversion and stormwater discharges. The project is well progressed with new homes having been completed.
RESIDENTIAL
Residential Apartment
The six storey apartment complex was consented with underground parking and required attention to every detail to ensure a functional outcome for the moderately sized site. The site adjoins a reserve with a beneficial northerly aspect but also came with challenging flood hazards.
BUSINESS
Hamilton Commercial
A new commercial building (6000m²) for a specialised machinery manufacturer who required a significant building with heavy vehicle access. The project required close coordination with transport, engineering and designer specialists to ensure the client’s needs were met and consent conditions remained commensurate with the effects of the activity, particularly in regards to road capacity and function.
BUSINESS
Auckland Commercial
Conversion of an existing building in a retail shopping area to provide for a refresh of the ground floor tenancy, additional parking and new residential activities above.
community and infrastructure
Multi-sport facility – Ngati Otara Park
A replacement sports complex to support the surrounding sports field activities. The facility includes clubrooms, change facilities offices, public toilets and a laundry facility to meet the needs of the community users. The surrounding parking area was upgraded and a new play area installed as part of the project.
community and infrastructure
Church Extension Auckland
A new extension to an existing church to enabling it provide better services for its congregation. The project was consented in stages to manage effects and client budget.
community and infrastructure
Beachlands Plan Change
We provided policy advice to our client to support suitable transport infrastructure being delivered in conjunction with new urban development. This required collaboration and mediation with a range of stakeholders, community groups and applicant representatives to achieve desired outcomes.
Early construction stages for a motel complex in Hamilton. Eclipse Group provided consenting advice for the (limited notified) consent. The motel is now completed and the complex is operating successfully.
Previous work completed includes:
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Integrated housing developments
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Project feasibility assessment
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Healthcare complexes
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Childcare facilities
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Motels
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Religious centres
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Hamilton Motel Complex
Eclipse has considerable experience in the residential sector – new homes, additions and alterations, in both urban and rural settings. We work with architects, engineers, specialist services and the homeowner through all stages of planning to successfully obtain a resource consent.
Previous work completed includes:
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Resource consent applications
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Environmentally friendly housing
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Dwelling extensions
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Planning submissions
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Due diligence for property purchases (planning constraints and opportunities)
PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL
New homes and renovations
Infrastructure is provided across Auckland by a number of network utility operators. Eclipse Group provides planning support for a variety of infrastructure needs including small and large scale projects, global consents and maintenance works.
Previous work completed includes:
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Advisory role for NZ Transport Agency applications including Auckland Harbour Bridge Maintenance, regional consents and coastal occupation for infrastructure.
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Consenting of individual and suburb wide electricity supply projects for Vector Ltd
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Unitary Plan review team for NZ Transport Agency
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Notices of Requirement and resource consents for various Council owned Community and recreation centres
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Peer reviewing of Council resource consents
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Telecommunication sites
PUBLIC SECTOR
Roading and Utilities Infrastructure
RESIDENTIAL
New Home Titirangi
A limited building platform due to vegetation and access constraints required a well thought out approach at the outset. The project required high levels of ongoing coordination with a range of specialists to ensure the consented design could be successfully constructed. Ongoing support to manage compliance during construction was provided.
RESIDENTIAL
Residential Subdivision Otorohanga
A greenfields subdivision for 128 lots on the periphery of Otorohanga required separate (notified) district and regional consents including for stream diversion and stormwater discharges. The project is well progressed with new homes having been completed.
RESIDENTIAL
Residential Apartment
The six storey apartment complex was consented with underground parking and required attention to every detail to ensure a functional outcome for the moderately sized site. The site adjoins a reserve with a beneficial northerly aspect but also came with challenging flood hazards.
BUSINESS
Hamilton Commercial
A new commercial building (6000m²) for a specialised machinery manufacturer who required a significant building with heavy vehicle access. The project required close coordination with transport, engineering and designer specialists to ensure the client’s needs were met and consent conditions remained commensurate with the effects of the activity, particularly in regards to road capacity and function.
BUSINESS
Auckland Commercial
Conversion of an existing building in a retail shopping area to provide for a refresh of the ground floor tenancy, additional parking and new residential activities above.
community and infrastructure
Multi-sport facility – Ngati Otara Park
A replacement sports complex to support the surrounding sports field activities. The facility includes clubrooms, change facilities offices, public toilets and a laundry facility to meet the needs of the community users. The surrounding parking area was upgraded and a new play area installed as part of the project.
community and infrastructure
Church Extension Auckland
A new extension to an existing church to enabling it provide better services for its congregation. The project was consented in stages to manage effects and client budget.
community and infrastructure
Beachlands Plan Change
We provided policy advice to our client to support suitable transport infrastructure being delivered in conjunction with new urban development. This required collaboration and mediation with a range of stakeholders, community groups and applicant representatives to achieve desired outcomes.