\u201cEach building is envisaged to have its own identity, supporting a diverse range of residential typologies. <\/p>\n
Plans for the North Shore’s Devonport. Image \/ Devonport Property Management<\/p>\n
\u201cBasement parking provision ranges from approximately 80 to 200 spaces, subject to geotechnical conditions and final basement and car\u2011parking design outcomes,” the plans say.<\/p>\n
Plans for a $400 million scheme emerged last January<\/a> when an application was made to be included in the original fast-track law, although the Devonport<\/a> scheme failed to be included.<\/p>\n Now, the scheme has been further developed and an application made for fast-track consideration.<\/p>\n A total gross floor area of 24,077 to 27,800sq m is planned in the new developments.<\/p>\n Height dominance is reduced via setbacks from the street.<\/p>\n Plans are to demolish additions and alterations to heritage buildings on Wynyard St and open laneways and through-site links into a large central courtyard.<\/p>\n The more modern ex-Auckland Savings Bank building in the line of heritage buildings is to be demolished.<\/p>\n A new structure will be built in its place as the main entranceway, designed to look like the former building.<\/p>\n Hiddleston said designs were the last done by the late Pip Cheshire <\/a>before he died but his practice continues with son Nat in charge.<\/p>\n \u201cThe wait has been long, at least three years. The effort has been huge but we\u2019re very proud of where we\u2019re at with this stage in the process,\u201d Hiddleston said.<\/p>\n \u201cThis will be transformative. That wouldn\u2019t be possible owning only one property. We\u2019ve been fortunate to have a portfolio<\/a> within the village of properties.\u201c<\/p>\n The properties are between Victoria Rd, Wynyard St and Clarence St.<\/p>\n \u201cWe think it is a game-changer not only for Devonport but for all of Auckland, with the heart of it being the heritage buildings.\u201d<\/p>\n Those were a key asset for the city, \u201cbut not as decorative structures, but as living assets, not just something to look at\u201d. <\/p>\n Opening the Wynyard St backs with laneways would enable the public to see a different aspect of those heritage buildings, which brings further life and energy to Devonport, which it deserves, he said.<\/p>\n The developers are applying for fast-track consent from the Crown agency. <\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re only at the start of the referral stage, perhaps three months away from finding out if we\u2019re successful. Then it will be another 18 months for the substantive stage.\u201d<\/p>\n Hiddleston said the original application two years ago was when the fast-track process was announced. <\/p>\n Calls were made for core projects to be included, \u201cbut we\u2019d be the first to admit we weren\u2019t ready in terms of the full design and engagement\u201d.<\/p>\n The business had more recently bought the portfolio of the late Jack Scott, which added considerably to its footprint.<\/p>\n A boutique hotel would embrace the Stone Oven bakery building on Clarence St, which was the Telephone Exchange.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are prepared to go through the process. We\u2019ve got a great team and we\u2019re really proud of what\u2019s in the public area.\u201d<\/p>\n No public money was required, he said.<\/p>\n The business does not own the Esplanade Hotel on the corner of Queens Pde and Victoria St.<\/p>\n Devonport is one of the few Auckland town centres that lack substantial intensification.<\/p>\nLooking down the main street with Clarence St on the right. Photo \/ Devonport Property Management<\/p>\n
A lane-way style of buildings at street level in the redevelopment scheme launched for Auckland’s Devonport. Image \/ Devonport Property Management<\/p>\n
A west-facing view of a new entry building proposed to be developed on the site of the former Auckland Savings Bank in the main street of Devonport, Auckland. Image \/ Devonport Property Management<\/p>\n
Looking towards the buildings in the village from the restored and rebuilt Victoria Wharf. Image \/ Devonport Property Management<\/p>\n
Mark Hiddleston, in 2023, in front of the line of buildings on Devonport’s Victoria Rd where the development is proposed.<\/p>\n
An elevation of plans for the proposed development of Devonport, Auckland. Image \/ Devonport Property Management<\/p>\n
Plans for Devonport, Auckland, looking from the ferry terminal. Image \/ Devonport Property Management<\/p>\n
Plans for a retail laneway within the development of Devonport, Auckland. Image \/ Devonport Property Management<\/p>\n