Graham Surveying has acted as the lead land development consultant for the development of 45ha of land within the North-West Belfast Residential New Neighbourhood zone. 

Alongside our role providing overall Project Management assistance to the developer GSL has provided the following key services: 

Land Planning 

We have delivered comprehensive, end-to-end planning expertise to successfully obtain subdivision consent from Christchurch City Council for the development of 252 residential lots, a local commercial area, school and a future retirement village site with supporting land use consents for earthworks across 45ha. We have also obtained a number of variations to the original subdivision consent as the developers plans evolved. 

The project also included navigating complex regional consents with Environment Canterbury including obtaining approval for an offsite stormwater treatment basin and wetland within an existing ECan owned floodplain, installation of multiple, large 1800 diameter pipes through a stopbank and naturalising and enhancing an existing waterbody. 

Our deep understanding of resource management planning enabled us to align development goals with environmental integrity and cultural values, ensuring sustainable, balanced outcomes that benefit both communities and the environment. 

Land Surveying 

Our survey team has been heavily involved in the design and construction phases of the development including the completion of: 

• Topographical surveys and delivery of 3D surface for civil design. 

• Monthly UAV survey and processing of point cloud to assist with earthwork volumes.  

• Provision of monthly UAV aerial and oblique photo updates to project team. 

• Monitoring surveys on settlement plates within earthwork surcharge areas. 

• Completion of land transfer surveys and coordination with solicitor on LINZ documentation. 

• Preparation of s224(c) application and management of certification process with Council.