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Further feedback is sought for Plan Change 120 (PC120), which influences housing intensification, as Aucklanders consider whether we grow up, out or both.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says a new round of submissions gives Aucklanders another opportunity to share their views.
“The Auckland Unitary Plan has resulted in an additional 100,000 homes in the last few years. This follows on from the good work from that,” he says.
“Auckland needs to intensify in the right places to make the most of our City Rail Link (CRL) investments. People want us to stop talking about it and get on with the job [so] I encourage all Aucklanders to have their say.”
PC120 proposes changes to Auckland’s Unitary Plan, which governs where and how new homes and businesses can be built.
Changes aim to better protect people and property from floods and other natural hazards as well as providing more scope for construction.
As previously reported in the Franklin Times, the choices made regarding PC120 will have a significant impact on our region’s urban areas considering the extent of local growth.
Due to changes to legislation by central government regarding Auckland’s minimum housing capacity requirement, council has reopened discussions about the plan.
Consequently, public submissions are now open until September 24.
Proposed changes allow for more housing where it makes the most sense – in locations with good access to public transport, jobs, infrastructure and other amenities – council’s Policy, Planning and Development Committee chair, councillor Richard Hills says.
“We encourage people to look at what’s proposed for their neighbourhood and across Auckland and tell us what they think by making a submission. It is really important the panel hears what people like or don’t about the plan and where the next thirty years of housing growth may go.”
The new proposed zoning changes affect approximately 15 per cent of Auckland’s urban area.
“The other 85 per cent remains unchanged from the rules adopted in the Auckland Unitary Plan in 2016, while more housing opportunities are proposed in locations that are well placed to support growth,” Hills adds.
For additional information or to make a submission visit akhaveyoursay.co.nz.
