Bentley & Co. is a specialist professional services firm focused on planning and resource management. Since our establishment in 1981, we have built over 40 years of experience delivering strategic planning solutions to both private and public sector clients across commercial, healthcare, education, residential, and infrastructure projects.
Our Auckland-based team offers nationwide expertise across all areas of planning and resource management. By leveraging our extensive network of technical professionals, we are well equipped to lead multi-disciplinary teams and provide tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients.
Our core services include:
- Preliminary Advice and Due Diligence: Comprehensive assessments to establish project viability and inform early-stage planning.
- Strategic Planning, Research, and Advice: In-depth analysis and forward-thinking strategies designed to guide your project from inception to completion.
- Resource Consenting: Expert navigation through the resource consent process to secure approvals efficiently, including specific expertise in fast-track processes.
- Notices of Requirements and Plan Changes: Detailed advice, submissions, and evidence preparation on notices of requirements and plan modifications, and the preparation of Private Plan Changes.
- Outline Plan of Works: Advice on the requirements of designations, and the preparation of Outline Plans.
- Policy Interpretation and Advice: Clear, authoritative guidance on planning policy and statutory requirements.
- Māori Advisory Services: Culturally informed advice to support inclusive and effective planning practices.
- Expert Witness Services: Professional representation at Council hearings, Environment Court, and arbitration proceedings.
- Consultation: Development and implementation of collaborative engagement strategies.
- Peer Review: Critical evaluations to ensure robust planning outcomes and continuous improvement.
- Planning Risk Analysis: Detailed assessments to identify and mitigate potential planning risks for your projects.
Our commitment is to provide strategic insights and practical solutions that lead to positive outcomes for our clients. By combining deep sector knowledge with a collaborative approach, Bentley & Co. is dedicated to advancing successful planning and resource management initiatives nationwide.
