Projects

Central Business District revitalisation

Local business doing a fabulous job with residential development, now also with CBD Revitalisation.  The many pre-existing building and boundary issues were sorted without to much trouble thanks to the very clever project team.

Grey Street

We ‘still’ enjoy the refurbishment projects like this one.  Like a line trimmer this project was relatively straight forward, with not too onerous red tape to saw through.

Doggy Daycare - Te Rapa

One of Louise’s all-time favourite projects.  One of those out of the box projects and a local businesses which we support back in return. Louise’s dog LOVES this place!

Grey Street

It’s rewarding to work on a project for a local business you know, and a landlord with whom you already have a connection with. On paper, this project should’ve been straight forward – and it was after we’d sorted the access, parking and landscaping issues.

Business in a residential zone.

We learn about so many different businesses in our work – this project commenced with the ‘out of the box’ funeral services activity,  it had heritage thrown in the mix along with location in a residential zone.  This was also a project where team work (primarily Ana-Maria’s effective communication), meant that the neighbour’s all provided written approvals and we avoided any notification process.

Willoughby Street

Gyms seem to be a bit of a specialty for us.  Here is another that we have assisted with and this one was easier to get through the planning system as there wasn’t a carparking requirement – with its location in the CBD.

Five Cross Roads

Another pearler for a very loyal and great client of ours.  This project was part of a wider site redevelopment, so we had cumulative signage, circulation and traffic generation effects to consider, along with ensuring both Corporate Identity requirements and good urban design was achieved.

Large scale inner city regeneration project

Phase 1 of the inner city regeneration project along Anglesea Street and Hood Street has started.  Inner city regeneration is a passion at Feathers Planning and we were very excited to be a part of this large project.

New dealership - Te Kowhai

Industrial and commercial growth in the north end of Hamilton is constant at the moment, and we have helped a number of clients with consenting projects in this area of town, including this new dealership from one of our favourite clients.

Facade upgrade

Sometimes consent is needed when freshening up the facades on older buildings, as was the case here with McCaw Lewis building on Victoria Street.

Fosters - New Head Office

We often work with the Fosters Group on varying projects  – but in this instance it was to help them secure consent to purpose build their own new Office space in Arthur Porter Drive.

New Dealership opened on Te Rapa Rd

A tricky consent to gain as access to this site is off a main arterial.

Church Road

Large commercial development in the ever growing north end of Hamilton.

New Commercial Development

Another inner city commercial development by one of our favourite clients, as part of his drive to regenerate and enhance the central city.

New Commercial Development

New mixed use development for Bird Family Trust, part one well under construction.

Head office on Arthur Porter Drive

The architecturally designed head office of Origin Windows on Arthur Porter Drive is a great showcase for the windows and doors they manufacture.

Coffee and Bagels Cafe on Arthur Porter Drive

Breathing new life into old shipping containers, Bagels Baby is the new cool kid on the block at Arthur Porter Drive.

Kahu Crescent

The north end of Hamilton is constantly evolving and lots of car dealerships, like this one are moving out to this area.

The Base

Another long standing client of ours has made the move to the north end of Hamilton – with lots of commercial growth out this end of town  – resource consents are often needed.

Arthur Porter Drive

An industrial project in the north end of Hamilton.

Allfast Solutions - Arthur Porter Drive Hamilton

Arthur Porter Drive is now a thriving industrial hub.

Hydraulink - Arthur Porter Drive

Hydraulinks new Hamilton Head office  – relocated to Arthur Porter Drive.

The Boulevard, Te Rapa

Kia Motors new site in Te Rapa.

The Riverbanks - Mezz Box

Inner-city regeneration projects  are important  to Feathers Planning, and the Riverbanks project is a great example.  Not only is the Mezz Box an award winning piece of architecture and design, it is a standout example of revitalisation of the inner city.

Ebbett Prestige

One of the most iconic developments we have been involved in, for the Ebbett Audi and Volkswagen dealership on this key site in Hamilton East. Resource Consent was successfully obtained on a non-notified basis. This was achieved by a great local team working for a reputable long standing local business.

Stark Properties - Riverbank Lane

An ongoing ‘pet’ project of Feathers Planning, being our office home. Resource consent was obtained for works on what was originally the Riverbank Mall for office and retail re-use, improvements to urban design and streetscape and architectural detail. All of this with a modern industrial design layout with more yet to come.

F45 Fitness - Hamilton Central

Hamiltons newest addition to the Fitness scene.   We were able to secure Resource consent so that this business could get up and running in next to no time.

Winger Car Dealership

Another non-notified Resource Consent was attained for the new Wingers Hamilton dealership located close to the Base shopping centre in the Boulevard. It is a well situated site which was an appropriate land use within the Industrial zone and is of high design standard.

Hynds Hamilton Head Office

Arthur Porter Drive is steadily growing and Hynds new Hamilton office fits well in that Industrial space.

Curious Cubs - City Office

Cnr of Alexandra Str & Collingwood Street

The revamp of the old Farmers Building on Alexandra Street is well underway. Another example of a project that Feathers Planning is proud to have been a part of.

Hamilton Head Office - Arthur Porter Drive

Outgrowing its initial space in Frankton – Jumpflex purpose built their new site in Arthur Porter Drive.  Using the experience we have gained working on multiple sites in this area – we could assist with this project.

Changes to exterior caging

Well known in Hamilton  – the outdoor cage for training in all weather conditions just got better.  Changes to the outdoor canopy required a change in consent, which we assisted with.

Anglesea Medical Complex - Cucina Cafe

The Anglesea Medical facility is growing and extra space is needed.  The Pharmacy moved into a bigger space and the original cafe moved to a new and custom-built space on the same premises.

Anglesea Medical Complex - Pharmacy

The Anglesea Medical facility is growing and extra space is needed.  The Pharmacy moved into a bigger space and the original cafe moved to a new location on the same premises.

Crestline Showroom and Distribution Centre

Crestine can be proud of its new Showroom and Distribution Centre which opened in May 2017. The building was designed by Noel Jessop Architecture, built by Downey Construction and we provided the advice and skills needed to gain the planning permissions and consents. A great result achieved by a team of local businesses working together to create this modern and stylish building.

Flex Fitness Gym, Church Rd, Pukete

Positioned in a location surrounded by other noteworthy Downey buildings, Flex Fitness is a purpose designed facility to accommodate the head office and the Hamilton gym. Resource Consent was obtained efficiently so construction could commence without delay. Construction completed and Flex Fitness operational.

Fairfax

The development was part of an ongoing ‘project’ by the developer Hatwell Properties Limited to regenerate and enhance the northern end of the Central City. The design defines the streetscape and is seen now as a landmark corner site. The site redevelopment required resource consent for the new office building.

Gone Burger - Hamilton East

Madame Woo

Inner City regeneration at its finest. A long term and loyal client bought us into the redevelopment of Marlborough House to assist in his project to establish two high-end apartments and the Madam Woo restaurant.

Downey Construction - Ember Restaurant

Pumice Restaurant which was destroyed by a fire in 2014 has now been reborn as ‘Ember’. Resource Consent was attained for the new building and layout which pushed the existing boundaries to accommodate a better facility than its predecessor.

Fastlane Fitness

Resource consent has recently been obtained for the redevelopment of 800 Victoria Street, comprising a new gym for Club Cardio and 2 new boutique retail spaces. This key corner site in the city faced transportation, parking and acoustic issues, but resource consent was obtained non-notified and under delegated authority. Stage one completed.

Engineering Computer Services

Engineering Computer Services Limitied located on the corner of Ruffell Road required Resource Consent for the significant industrial buiding extension. This large scale project faced ‘normal’ industrial development issues which were successfully resolved.

Kmart Store

Both Land Use Consent and ROW approval were obtained from Hamilton City Council for the establishment of the impressive new Kmart store on Te Rapa Road/Maui Street. This planning process required the support and input of numerous parties, primarily to ensure access was efficient and safe, but also to ensure the site was designed to add street appeal. Kmart is now open for business.

Waikato Times

The development is a part of an ongoing ‘project’ by the developer Hatwell Properties Limited to regenerate and enhance the northern end of the Central City. The design defines the streetscape and will create a landmark corner site. The site redevelopment required resource consent for the new office building. Now completed.

Hatwell Redevelopment, Hill Street, Hamilton

Feathers Planning  prepared and obtained both land use and subdivision consents for the redevelopment of this key corner site as a dental practice. The new development has been designed to maximise the site’s exposure, to improve access and increase the number of on site car parking. Currently being constructed.

Kiwibank - Victoria Street

Changes to the exterior of a building can trigger a need for a resource consent, as the inner-city branch of KiwiBank discovered when they wanted to amend the facade.  This is the type of project in which we can assist – and in this instance did for KiwiBank.

Crossfit 3216, Grey Street, Hamilton East

Once the right location was found at 776 Grey Street, Hamilton East, Resource Consent was sought for fledgling business CrossFit 3216 to start up their training box. Consent was issued on a non-notified basis and with practical conditions. Up and running.

Topcars Direct

Topcars Direct new location at Killarney Road required resource consent for land use for the site. The proposal incorporated the already existing building on site, but with improvements and upgrades. The operation fits well within the Industrial zone and works well with the immediate services and trades in proximity.

Classics Car Museum and Jukebox Diner

Working with clients who have a vision, passion and want to create a facility which will have a positive enhancement on the community is what we love. Helping their vision become a reality is what we do at Louise Feathers Planning. Our client at classic car museum and jukebox diner has a collection of over 100 classic cars and the themed design of the building is of high standard which really sets you back in time.

Naturally Healthy, London Street, Hamilton

Resource Consent was obtained for Naturally Healthy’s new destination health care clinic and retail shop at 106 London Street. This consent was approved on time and with practical, foreseeable conditions allowing the Naturally Healthy team to get up and running in no time.

Wallace Developments - FMG Building

Working for one of our loyal clients, on tired and under utilised central city sites, Resource Consent was obtained for the new FMG office building. We aim to make it our priority to regenerate the central city.

Miss Daisy Florist, Grey Street, Claudelands

Gorgeous florist ‘Miss Daisy’ needed room to expand, so Resource Consent was sought and obtained to construct an extension to the Home Sweet Home premises at 718 Grey Street, Claudelands. Constructed and open for business.