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The draft Auckland Unitary Plan View the video: Shaping the world s most liveable city One simplified plan Where we live Where we work What we value Rural Auckland Mana Whenua Introducing the eplan Having your say
The world s most liveable city For the first time Auckland has a single plan (the Auckland Plan) and a single council to tackle the big issues A 30 year-plan but action to shape the world s most liveable city is happening now Not just Auckland Council s plan. It will be delivered by all Aucklanders Clear direction to create a higher quality and more compact Auckland
Quality compact city Five key principles: Quality first Generational change and a transition to a quality compact form Most growth (jobs and homes) inside existing urban areas A rural-urban boundary; staged release of greenfield land with timely infrastructure Decade by decade housing supply that keeps up with population growth
One simplified plan A single plan for Auckland prepared under the Resource Management Act Aim to replace 14 of Auckland s regional and district plans, many more than 10 years old Fewer zones to allow greater consistency across Auckland Precincts and overlays used to reflect local character and identity Overlays used to protect historic heritage, landscapes, significant ecological areas and other valued areas Auckland s existing district and regional plans
One simplified plan An online e-plan Easier to see what it says you can do with your land The draft plan contains: Regional Policy Statement Regional and district objectives and policies Regional and district rules Schedules Definitions Designations Maps
Guiding principles Giving effect to the strategic direction of the Auckland Plan Outcome-focussed Regulation in proportion to the scale of potential effects Innovative User-friendly Minimum repetition Using the plan to specify notification or non-notification Web-based
Where we live Greater choice of homes, for different needs and stages of life. Simplifying existing 99 residential zones into five: 1. Rural and Coastal Settlement - One dwelling per site and minimum site size for subdivision 4000m2 2. Large Lot - One dwelling per site and minimum site size for subdivision 4000m2 3. Single House - One dwelling per site and minimum site size for subdivision 500m2
Where we live 4. Mixed Housing - Generally 250-500 metres from a metro, town or local centre, or within 500 metres of a rail station or main bus route - One to four dwellings, no resource consent (1 per 300m2) - Five or more dwellings needs a nonnotified design-based assessment 5. Terraced Housing and Apartment Buildings - Generally within 250 metres of a metro, town or local centre - New buildings require a non-notified resource consent - Design-based assessment
Applying the Unitary Plan housing zones
Where we live Residential zones in urban Auckland Terraced Housing and Apartment Building Land area 7% Mixed housing 49% Single house 35% Large lot 9% Maximum height Four storeys next to local centres and the most town centres, six storeys next to metro centres Two storeys
Where we work Simplifying the existing 44 business zones into nine standard business zones: Light Industry Heavy Industry Metropolitan Centre Town Centre Local Centre Neighbourhood Centre Mixed Use General Business Business Park
Where we work Aim to locate most new retail and office activities in centres Some opportunities for out of centre retail Protecting industrial land for business Focus on design - new buildings in most commercial zones require a resource consent; but not buildings in industrial zones Maximum parking ratios (and no minimums) in centres well served by public transport
Where we work City Centre City Centre at the top of the centres hierarch A vibrant, intensive mixed-use environment Areas of distinctiveness and character managed through precincts Changes relatively minor - Westhaven and all of Karangahape Road included in the zone, CMA included in the Waterfront precincts, some height increases in the Victoria Quarter area, greater incentives for protecting historic heritage, changes to some design controls
Where we work Proposed maximum height of centres Metropolitan Centres Albany, Botany, Henderson, Manukau, New Lynn, Papakura Newmarket, Sylvia Park, Takapuna, Westgate/Massey Town Centres Avondale, Glen Innes, Milford, Newton/Upper Symonds Street, Northcote, Manurewa, Onehunga, Ormiston, Pakuranga, Panmure, Royal Oak, Silverdale, Three Kings Browns Bay, Glen Eden, Glenfield, Highbury, Highland Park, Orewa, Ōtāhuhu, Papatoetoe Devonport, Ellerslie, Hunters Corner, Mangere, Mt Albert, Ōtara, Parnell, Pt Chevalier, Ponsonby, Pukekohe, Remuera, Stoddard Road, Sunnynook, Takanini, Te Atatu, Warkworth, Whangaparaoa St Lukes, Howick Local Centres All local centres Maximum 72.5m (18 storeys) Subject to special rules such as volcanic cone sightline Maximum 32.5m (8 storeys) Maximum 24.5m (6 storeys) Maximum 16.5m (4 storeys) Specific overlay provisions Maximum 12.5-16.5m (3 or 4 storeys)
Where we work
What we value Aim for balance between the housing and economic growth Auckland needs, while looking after the things we most value our environment, character and heritage. Historic Heritage Unified schedule of historic heritage places On-going protection of what is important and valuable (approximately 1800 places) Some additional places currently under investigation New maps defining heritage places to improve clarity for land owners
What we value Historic Character Groups of early business and residential buildings create historic character areas. Those currently identified are included in the draft unitary plan and are shown as an overlay on the planning maps. Changes to notification provisions for the Auckland isthmus area. Further protection proposed for other parts of Auckland with a concentration of pre-1944 development. This is an interim control while heritage surveys are undertaken - any proposed demolition would need resource consent.
What we value Water quality Protecting streams Protecting coastal water quality Limiting discharge from boats Natural character, natural features, landscapes and significant ecological areas Controls on new buildings, earthworks and vegetation removal Mangroves Can be removed without consent from some areas that were free of Mangroves in 1996
What we value Open Space Propose replacing 31 existing Open Space zones with four: Conservation Informal Recreation Sport and Active Recreation Civic and Community Spaces
What we value Sustainable building design Propose improving basic insulation, water and energy efficiency for larger developments cutting bills and creating healthier homes. Developments of five or more dwellings would require a Homestar rating of 6 Commercial or industrial buildings over 1,000m2 would require a Greenstar rating of 5
Rural Urban Boundary (RUB) Described in the Auckland Plan as a 30 year urban boundary Separates urban from rural Replaces the current Metropolitan Urban Limit Interim RUB shown in the draft plan Seeking feedback on preliminary options for the south, north and north-west
Rural Urban Boundary (RUB) Future Urban Zone will identify land to be urbanised in the future. Enables rural uses to continue, but restricts subdivision and activities that may conflict with future use. Year 1-10 Year 11-20 Year 21-30 RUB Current urban area Future urban growth areas
Rural zones Existing rural zones reduced to five: Rural Production: main zone for broad acre production and intensive farming Mixed Rural: currently in Omaha and Ardmore/Clevedon, enables rural production on smaller sites, commercial activities and existing rural lifestyle development Rural Coastal: rural land along the coastline. Enables broad acre farming; consents needed for intensive farming and structures (eg large greenhouses) Countryside Living: generally near urban areas or rural and coastal settlements and provides for rural lifestyle development Rural Conservation: four areas - Dune Lakes, Kawau and Islands, Waitakere Ranges and Bush Living, Weiti. Enables established rural and residential activities, but adopts a conservative approach to new land uses
Mana whenua Regional Policy Statement Creating opportunities for Mana Whenua to help inform decisions and make decisions about resources which are important to them, with a focus on protecting places of cultural significance and cultural landscapes. Maori Special Purpose Zones Existing special purpose zones included in the draft plan New provisions for Orakei Maori Land Overlay Additional opportunities provided for land held under Te Ture Whenua Maori Act
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Having your say Enhanced Engagement: new approach - engaging on draft; usually councils go straight out to formal notification The draft plan is a work in progress. Keen to find out what works, what can be improved/changed; and what is missing Feedback used to help improve the final proposed Unitary Plan Launch 15th March and public expo on 16 March Civic events four across Auckland Library hubs Planning clinics Local Board events Iwi engagement Road show Utilising existing events Youth video competition
Having your say Focus on online forum at www.shapeauckland.co.nz This acts as a hub for information, including access to the e-plan, and feedback, including a feedback form for more detailed input.
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