Resource Consent Forum

We are currently reviewing and comparing assessment of environmental effects reports. So far 56% have been searchable. For example, for 56% of the AEEs you can use the find function of the PDF to search for a term or section. 20% of the AEEs we reviewed so far are bookmarked so you can click to n

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Land value and capital value per m2 is now on Auckland Council GIS. Video shows you how to access it - go to the Unitary Plan viewer, add layer and search for property value and then click on add. Then use the drop down menu to display the layers that you want. This may be a useful tool How to vi

Not revolutionary but you can now measure on google maps (desktop version only). This is useful for locations where Council doesnt have GIS or online maps, or where you need to measure from an up to date aerial. To measure right click on the point on the map where you want to start your measuremen

Does anyone use any of these apps? https://www.archdaily.com/774624/20-free-productivity-apps-that-architects-should-know-about We use dropbox for business. I know a lot of people that have used unroll me. The PDF speed reader looks like it could be useful too.

The rule for south facing outdoor living areas is that the minimum dimension of the outdoor living space must be 2m + 0.9h from the south facing wall. h is height of the wall. Where you have a two storey building and the upper level is set back by 2m do you still assume h is the total height of bo