The Nelson Tasman Urban Design Panel (Panel) aims to assist both Councils with achieving a high standard of design quality by providing a cross-disciplinary independent review of projects and identifying areas for improvement early on in the design process.

The Councils are undertaking a refresh of the Panel with the aim to streamline applications and achieve a good balance of skills, expertise, and experience. The Panel will provide an independent design review for private and public developments to support the well-functioning urban environment across Nelson and Tasman.

We are seeking built-environment professionals from the core disciplines of Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Planning, and Property Development, Ngā Aho or cultural specialist to form the foundation of the Panel.

Nominations will be assessed by a selection panel comprising an independent expert and council officers from both Nelson and Tasman.

The panelist criteria and instructions on how to apply are outlined in ‘Call for Nominations’ document in the right-hand column of this page.

Call for Nominations closes 21 February 2025.