
Specialist resource management and environmental planning consultant services for Queenstown Lakes, Central Otago & the heart of the South Island.
Elevate your project with the right advice.
Whether you need a development appraisal, a resource consent for a development or subdivision, reports and research, expert evidence, plan change drafting analysis and submissions, infrastructure planning including notice of requirements and outline plan consents, independent commissioner services, workshops and consultation – at Elevation Planning, we’re at your service.
ENJOY THE PROCESS
At Elevation Planning we offer a friendly and professional experience from beginning to end.
solution Focused & Client FOCUSED
Specialist expertise with doing density well, complex consents, transit oriented development, and better infrastructure planning.
Extensive experience working in Councils and a large network of contacts as well as a high level of familiarity with Environment Court processes makes us well placed to advise and support you through planning and development processes large or small.

SERVICES
Development Appraisals & Advice
Expert Evidence
Certified Independent RMA Commissioner
AI Assisted Analysis
Consent Applications
Reports, Research and AEE’s
Submissions Hearings and Appeals
Plan Changes
Notice of Requirements and Outline Plan Consents
Ian Bayliss
“I started Elevation Planning to leverage my 20+ years of experience in planning and extensive contact networks in the provision of planning consultancy services. Almost all of the pitfalls that get consent applications and evidence writers into trouble can be avoided by understanding decision making processes and through high quality - highly effective work. As a small business, we provide personalized service and careful attention to help you achieve great outcomes.”
- Ian Bayliss
