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About us

At Bespoke Planning, we provide specialist consultancy services to private industry, local councils, central government, and Crown entities, delivering planning solutions crafted precisely to each client’s needs.

Our early-stage strategic advice smooths the path for complex projects, reducing friction and setting you up for high-value, enduring results.

The quality of our work shines through in the confidence our clients place in us and the enduring value achieved across their projects.

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Who we are

Bespoke Planning brings together the combined expertise of Mark Leggett, Jacqui Manning, Jacqui Hewson, and David McMahon, enabling us to deliver individually tailored, lasting solutions in a positive, cost-effective, agile, and collegial manner.

Mark Leggett

Principal Planner/Director,
based in Nelson

Mark brings to bear his extensive experience in legislative reform, policy development and plain English drafting in project scoping, plan interpretation, consent and decision writing tasks.

Jacqui Hewson

Principal Planner/Director,
based in Nelson

Jacqui maintains a particular level in interest and expertise in natural hazard provisions, urban and industrial development, overall plan making and hearing decision reporting, from consents, private plan changes to full plan reviews.

Jacqui Manning

Principal Planner/Director,
based in New Plymouth

Jacqui brings her extensive experience in consenting, policy development, plan interpretation, designation, environmental impact assessment and consultation to bear in her work.

David McMahon

Principal Planner/Director,
based in Wellington

David plays to his strengths and experience in acting as an independent planning commissioner, providing strategic advice and reviewing key deliverables.

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How we work

Individually tailored, lasting solutions

Bespoke works closely with you to develop planning solutions that are genuinely tailored to your specific needs. Our early strategic input helps smooth the path for projects and supports the delivery of lasting, high value outcomes.

The quality of our work is reflected in your satisfaction and in the confidence shown by regulatory authorities through their acceptance of our advice.

Positivity

Our shared values sit at the heart of how we work, guiding every interaction. We take a personable, honest, and straightforward approach that builds genuine relationships through clear communication and consistent follow through. With a positive, solution focused mindset, we anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and maintain strong ethical standards to deliver practical, transparent advice you can trust.

Cost effectiveness and agility

At Bespoke Planning, we deliver timely work supported by efficient systems that enhance productivity at every project stage.

We adapt quickly to changing project needs and evolving planning frameworks, maintaining clarity and discipline while ensuring value is delivered without compromising quality.

Collegiality

Bespoke Planning fosters a collegial environment where teamwork and equity shape how we operate. We believe great work happens when people feel supported and engaged, so we cultivate a culture that is both fun and professional, encouraging creativity while balancing workload, wellbeing, and outcomes. This collaborative spirit extends to you, ensuring we work alongside you as true partners.

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