Subdivisions & Planning

A simpler, more connected way to deliver your project

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We work with landowners and developers across the Kāpiti Coast, Greater Wellington, and Wānaka region to guide projects from early ideas through to final approvals. By managing both planning and design in-house, we keep things more connected, more efficient, and easier to navigate.

Our capabilities

Feasibility Studies & Concept Design
Understanding what’s possible and shaping a clear direction for your site.

Resource Consents
Managing applications and reports, including non-compliances like yard setbacks or site coverage.

Small to Medium Subdivisions
End-to-end support, with or without house design.

Post-Consent Engineering
Approvals
Coordinating the next steps once consent is granted.

Section 223 & 224c Certification
Guiding you through the process to final approvals and Title issue.

Earthworks Consents
Managing approvals for site preparation and development.

Practical advice from the start

Every site is different, and knowing what’s possible early on makes all the difference. We begin with feasibility and concept design, helping you understand how your site can be used and what the best approach might be. Having an experienced planner over our shoulder allows us to make quick, informed decisions and provide you with great advice for a sucessful project.

Whether it’s a simple subdivision or something more complex, we focus on solutions that are realistic, efficient, and aligned with your goals.

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Anchored by decades of architectural family heritage, we know that great architecture isn’t just about buildings, it’s about people.

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TCA Group evolved from Topcat, a second-generation studio. We offer Architectural and Planning services for residential, industrial and commercial clients who are driven by quality, innovation, and approachable solutions. Guiding you through the journey, our team has hands on, hammer and nails experience as well as the architectural credentials to cut through the red tape, simplify the complex, and shape your intention.

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We’re here to make the process clearer, more efficient, and easier to move through. If you're thinking about subdividing your site or exploring development options, we’d be happy to chat through what’s possible.

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