# Bilimoria Consulting

> Resource consent and planning specialists for Hamilton and the Waikato, New Zealand.

## About

Bilimoria Consulting is a planning consultancy founded by Gulab Bilimoria, who spent 21 years inside Hamilton City Council as Planning Guidance Manager and has led Bilimoria Consulting for 15 years since - 36 years of planning experience overall. Gulab now works for property owners navigating council processes.

The firm specialises in resource consents, subdivision, Section 127 variations, commercial and industrial consents, pre-application advice, and hearing representation. Based at 20 Achilles Rise, Hamilton 3210, the firm serves clients across the Waikato region and beyond.

## Services

- Resource Consents: Land use consents for residential, commercial, and industrial projects
- Subdivision: Two-lot through to multi-lot residential, cross-lease conversions, unit title, rural subdivision
- Section 127 Variations: Changes to existing consent conditions
- Commercial and Industrial: Retail, childcare centres, healthcare, places of assembly, signage
- Pre-Application Advice: Council pre-app meetings and strategic planning assessment
- Hearing Representation: Expert evidence and submissions for resource consent hearings

## Key Facts

- Phone: 021 250 6931
- Mobile: 021 250 6931
- Email: gulab@bilimoriaconsulting.co.nz
- Address: 20 Achilles Rise, Hamilton 3210, New Zealand
- Website: https://bilimoriaconsulting.co.nz
- Credentials: NZPI Member, Fulbright Scholar, RMLA Member
- Pricing: Transparent pricing - clear quote provided after site assessment
- Councils served: Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipa District Council, Auckland Council, Christchurch City Council, Thames-Coromandel District Council, and others

## Expertise

Gulab Bilimoria's unique advantage is his deep understanding of council processes from the inside. As former Planning Guidance Manager at Hamilton City Council, he managed resource consent teams and helped develop the rules that developers now follow. This means the firm knows exactly what planners look for in applications, reducing the risk of costly delays or declined consents.

## Project Examples

- Horotiu Industrial Childcare: 150-child childcare centre consented in an active industrial zone
- Te Rapa Healthcare Precinct: Four healthcare activities on a contaminated industrial site
- Awatea Park Masterplan: 118-lot residential subdivision in Christchurch with HAIL and Non-Complying status
- Digital Billboard Consents: LED billboard signage consent in Hamilton CBD
- Dey Street Apartments: Multi-unit residential development
- Dixon Road Hillside: Residential subdivision on challenging terrain