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Hiddleston estimated the blocks would be recessed 25m from the footpath and 30m from Victoria Rd.<\/p>\n

That would mean they would have less of an effect on the built environment, he said.<\/p>\n

\"1616 Wynyard St, Devonport, is to be the Devonport Lanes’ showroom where people will be invited to visit and make inquiries about the project. Photo \/ Corey Fleming. <\/p>\n

Peninsula is also buying the two-level house at 16 Wynyard St, which it will turn into a Devonport Lanes\u2019 showroom \u201cand for people to ask questions, have discussions\u201d.<\/p>\n

Asked about the height, Hiddleston said: \u201cWe always knew height was going to be a concern. We are really proud of what we are doing. We spent a long time with a team of experts.<\/p>\n

\"ThisThis Devonport wall expresses concerns of some locals about the proposal. Photo \/ Corey Fleming <\/p>\n

\u201cIf you think about the peninsula and how it has changed \u2013 the village has not kept pace with that, particularly with regard to the second and third generation here.\u201d<\/p>\n

Peninsula Capital has more latterly also bought 14 Wynyard St next to its neighbouring planned showroom.<\/p>\n

Hiddleston said buying those two properties would give more size, scope and area to plans.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat will allow us to address some of the massing we needed.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"HiddlestonHiddleston inside the ex-ASB premises in Devonport: buildings will only rise at the back of this structure if fast-track consent is granted, he said. Photo \/ Corey Fleming<\/p>\n

Hiddleston said in the early 2000s, his family would visit Devonport to buy fish and chips and eat them on the beach.<\/p>\n

But he says the suburb has not kept pace with development in other parts of Auckland and risks falling behind if it does not offer more varied housing typologies and an upgraded retail precinct.<\/p>\n

Opponents have raised issues about traffic, impact on heritage, building height and visual dominance.<\/p>\n

\" Plans for Devonport, Auckland, looking from the ferry terminal. Image \/ Devonport Property Management<\/p>\n

Standing inside the empty ex-ASB building, 21 Victoria Rd, Hiddleston said plans were to demolish that, the singularly more modern building in the heritage lineup.<\/p>\n

\"Devonport'sDevonport’s empty ex-ASB building would be demolished. Plans are for the original facade of the previous building on the site to be replicated and a glass-roof arcade opened within that building for through-site links. Photo \/ Devonport Lanes<\/p>\n

A new facade would be built to replicate the original building on the site and a glass roof would bring light and give it an arcade-like ambience. <\/p>\n

That would be the central feature of the Devonport Lanes, allowing circulation in a light-filled sheltered area between the main street and Wynyard St.<\/p>\n

\" Plans for the North Shore’s Devonport. Image \/ Devonport Property Management<\/p>\n

\u201cThe tallest building would be built right at the back of this existing building. That would be 25m from the footpath and 30m from the road. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe setback means the massing is more at the middle of the site, not on the main street edge.<\/p>\n

\"HiddlestonHiddleston in Devonport’s main street, Victoria Rd, explaining the reasoning behind the plans. Photo \/ Corey Fleming<\/p>\n

\u201cDevonport Lanes is about bringing value to the whole peninsula and beyond, with amenity, restoration and re-use in the next 50 years.\u201d<\/p>\n

\" Plans for a lane-way style of buildings at street level in the redevelopment scheme launched for Auckland’s Devonport. Image \/ Devonport Property Management<\/p>\n

In response to concerns about congestion on Lake Rd, Hiddleston said: \u201cRight there you have the ferry terminal, then it\u2019s only about 15 minutes across to the CBD.\u201d<\/p>\n

On effects on tipuna maunga Takuranga\/Mt Victoria, Hiddleston said: \u201cWe have very closely worked with a team of landscape architects, architects, planners and iwi to make sure we respect the maunga and moana.\u201d<\/p>\n

Devonport Lanes<\/p>\n

Fast-track consent being sought;Developer: Peninsula Capital;Five buildings of two to six levels;One would be a hotel, four would be apartments;Planned above existing two-level buildings;That could result in buildings of six to eight levelsBetween Victoria Rd, Clarence St, Wynyard St;80 to 90 apartments planned;46 to 50-room hotel planned;80 to 200 car parks developed in basement.<\/p>\n

Anne Gibson<\/a> has been the Herald\u2019s property editor for 26 years, written books and covered property extensively here and overseas.<\/p>\n

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