DCS aim to provide clients with the highest standard of assistance and advice in dealing with environmental responsibilities and assisting with the management of development projects to positive end-results. DCS is highly skilled in Local Government Act (LGA) and Resource Management Act (RMA) procedures and maintains an up to date working knowledge of these and related statutes.
The company is focused on our core areas of business and has a policy of developing and maintaining key associations with other specialist firms (including legal, engineering, scientific, architects, landscape architects, building, and project management) where it is necessary to provide a team approach to a project. DCS core business areas are:
- Project Planning and Management
- Environmental Impact Assessment / Assessment of Environmental Effects (EIA/AEE)
- Resource Management Act Statutory Approvals (including landuse, subdivisions, water permits, coastal permits, discharge consents)
- Policy and Plan Development (public submissions and expert evidence)
- Community Consultation
- Regulatory Best Practice development and delivery
- Independent Planning Commissioner work for government authorities/agencies
- Preparation and delivery of professional presentations and seminars/workshops