Forme Planning Limited was established in 2017 by Kay Panther Knight, with Hannah Edwards joining the team in 2018 and becoming co-director in 2019. Forme Planning was established with the core ethos of being highly informed to facilitate and deliver high quality development. We pride ourselves on delivering efficient and effective planning and strategic advice, working collaboratively with teams of all sizes.

Urban in focus, Forme Planning provides clients with strategic planning advice, on a nationwide basis, at all stages of land acquisition and development, from site selection and due diligence through to preparing and obtaining resource consent. We also take a keen interest in acting on behalf of our clients during strategic policy analysis review and plan preparation processes.

Our clients’ interests are diverse, ranging from large-scale residential and retirement village developments, to commercial, retail, leisure and industrial development.

 

Our Team

 

Kay Panther Knight

Kay has over 20 years’ experience in planning in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, in all sectors including commercial and residential. Her focus is on urban and strategic planning, in both the development and policy sectors of the industry. Kay has extensive experience in consenting supermarkets, trade retail, residential development and subdivisions and institutional development. Kay played an active role in the evolution of the Auckland Unitary Plan, representing a multitude of client interests in seeking to achieve an enabling and robust planning framework for development. Kay has efficient project management skills to facilitate positive outcomes for clients and comprehensive project teams alike. Alongside her husband Chris, Kay is a busy working mum to two growing boys.

kay@formeplanning.co.nz
029 502 4550

 
 

Hannah Edwards

Hannah has 16 years’ planning experience in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Hannah joined Kay in 2018 to begin expanding Forme Planning into a mid-sized specialty firm. Hannah’s core experience is in the residential, masterplanning and retirement village sectors, together with a wide spread of hotel, commercial, retail and mixed-use development.

Hannah is driven by assisting clients who seek to create exceptional places and spaces for people and communities by working collaboratively with an experienced and creative project team. Hannah takes pride in being as excited and energetic about her clients’ development aspirations as they are, borne out through her dedication and commitment to delivering successful outcomes.

hannah@formeplanning.co.nz
021 922 164

 
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Penny Anson

Penny’s 17 years planning experience encompasses consenting across councils in New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Australia and consultant work over the last 10 years in New Zealand. Her experience in both the private and public sectors means she understands both the project drivers and development ambitions of Forme’s clients and the expectations of consenting authorities. This helps our clients achieve their planning requirements in a collaborative way while avoiding potential contention. Penny loves being part of the energetic and experienced team at Forme and the wider project teams which help bring our client aspirations to fruition. Penny is a full member of the New Zealand Planning Institute.

Liam Breedt

Liam joins the team fresh from completing his Bachelor of Urban Planning. Until recently, Liam was dedicated to his studies and now brings his passion for shaping vibrant and sustainable urban spaces to his role as a Planner for Forme. With a keen eye for detail, Liam assists our team in delivering high-quality outcomes for clients nationwide. As an aspiring urban planning professional, Liam enjoys the opportunities at Forme that allow him to learn from the experienced team and assist with various projects across the country. Liam is currently a student member of the New Zealand Planning Institute.