They now go out for further debate and public consultation before a final set of rules is chosen in mid-2027.<\/p>\n
The interactive map can help make sense of what\u2019s up for debate and what could change.<\/p>\n
By clicking on the \u201ccurrent\u201d button in the map, you see current planning rules for your street or neighbourhood and what the local zoning permits to be built.<\/p>\n
By clicking on the \u201cScenario A\u201d or \u201cScenario B\u201d buttons, you can then check out whether the zoning in your street or neighbourhood would change.<\/p>\n
Another important feature in the map is that the Scenario A and B options also allow you to turn on what\u2019s called \u201cwalkable catchments\u201d and \u201cfrequent transport corridors\u201d.<\/p>\n
Under both scenarios, most tall apartment buildings and development would occur in these areas – concentrated around the city centre, train stations and bus routes.<\/p>\n
Turning on these features will show whether your home is located in a high-rise catchment or sits close to a transport route destined for greater intensity.<\/p>\n
Residential zones explained:<\/p>\n
Residential \u2013 Large Lot One or more homes on large sections with no or limited reticulated services on the edge of urban areas.Residential \u2013 Single House Single houses on medium to large sections in established suburbs with specific values, such as Special Character Areas of villas and bungalows.Residential \u2013 Mixed Housing Suburban Typically, one- and two-storey suburban standalone homes.Residential \u2013 Mixed Housing Urban Three storeys of detached homes, terrace housing and low-rise apartments are permitted as of right, or four storeys with a resource consent.Residential \u2013 Terrace Housing and Apartment Building This zone provides the greatest density of all the residential zones and is where most future development is planned under both scenarios.<\/p>\n
Most of city spared dramatic change<\/p>\n
Despite the two new proposals allowing for more homes to be built, most Auckland suburbs would likely be spared sweeping housing change.<\/p>\n
Councillors last month voted against adopting the boldest planning visions<\/a> for the city\u2019s future.<\/p>\n Instead, under Scenario A and B, about 87% and 85% respectively of the city\u2019s land area and most homeowners would be unaffected and not subject to new planning rules.<\/p>\n The two preferred options were sent out for feedback after the Government backtracked from its directive last year that Auckland needed to loosen housing density rules to allow capacity for two million homes.<\/p>\n That requirement had led to much more ambitious planning changes that would have changed the face of much of the city.<\/p>\n However, after suburban backlash, the Government retreated and cut the capacity requirement to 1.4 million homes.<\/p>\n Despite the reduced scope of the proposed planning changes, some residents remain unhappy.<\/p>\n