RUP Consultants
Provides specialist planning, architectural design, surveying, and development services to property owners, developers, businesses, surveyors, and public sector clients throughout Wellington and across New Zealand.
With over 20 years of planning experience, we provide clear, practical and commercially focused advice that helps clients understand development opportunities, manage risk, navigate Council requirements and move projects forward with confidence.
- Resource Consents
- Subdivision & Land Development
- Architectural Design
- Building Consents Plans
- Feasibility & Development Advice
- Surveying
- Strategic & Statutory Planning
- Planning Reports, AEE & Council Support
Planning Expertise for Confident Development
RUP Consulting is a specialist planning, architectural design, surveying and development consultancy based in Upper Hutt, Wellington.
We work with property owners, developers, businesses, surveyors, architects, engineers, Councils and other professionals to provide practical solutions for development projects throughout Wellington and across New Zealand.
With over 20 years of planning experience across local government and private consultancy, we understand the complexities of the development process and the importance of getting the planning strategy right from the beginning.
Our role is to make the process clearer, identify potential issues early and provide clients with practical pathways to achieve their development objectives.
Who We Are
RUP Consulting provides professional advice across resource management, statutory planning, development planning, architectural design, surveying and feasibility assessment.
We combine technical expertise with practical experience to help clients navigate planning
and consenting requirements.
Our Services
Need help with the following? RUP consulting is here to help you every step of the way!
Resource Consents
Preparation and management of resource consent applications for residential, commercial, industrial, subdivision, land-use and other development projects.
Feasibility & Development Advice
Practical assessment of development potential, planning constraints, site opportunities, subdivision potential, consenting requirements and project risks.
Subdivision & Land Development
Subdivision planning from initial feasibility and site assessment through to consent, servicing, survey requirements and Section 223 and 224(c) certification.
Surveying
Professional surveying services including topographical surveys, site levels, boundary information, subdivision surveying and development surveys.
Architectural Design
Professional architectural design and plans for new dwellings, duplexes, multi-unit developments, alterations and commercial projects, including resource and building consent documentation.
Planning Reports, AEE & Council Support
Preparation of Assessment of Environmental Effects, planning reports, urban design statements and technical planning assessments, together with pre-application advice, Council liaison, hearings, consultation and peer review.
Building Consents Plans
Preparation and coordination of building consent plans and supporting documentation, working with engineers and other specialists where required.

Strategic & Statutory Planning
Expert advice on the Resource Management Act, District Plans, development strategy, land use, planning policy, submissions and complex planning matters.
Why Choose Us
Practical Development Knowledge
We understand the relationship between planning, design, servicing, surveying and development feasibility.
Over 20 Years' Planning Experience
Extensive experience across local government and private consultancy.
Integrated Services
Planning, architectural design and surveying are provided by RUP Consulting, creating a coordinated development pathway.
Strong Council Knowledge
Our experience working with Councils provides valuable insight into planning processes, requirements and expectations.
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