Auckland should be properly planned to keep its special character and natural beauty, for all our communities. No regressive demolition!
Auckland
With bi-partisan support, and little allowance for submissions, the Government passed the Resource Management (Housing) Amendment Act in December 2021. This will see three dwellings of three-storey development on all residential land throughout Auckland, except on properties Auckland Council say are covered by a “qualifying matter.” This may include areas already protected in the Unitary Plan because of their special character.
Even though Auckland Council, with significant public input, had already defined Special Character Areas in the Unitary Plan in 2016, and despite record intensification already exceeding expectations, the Act required Council to review these areas. With no legal requirement to do so, Council now proposes that up to a third of homes in Special Character Areas will no longer qualify. This will result in their destruction.
Unless Aucklanders take action, developers will inevitably build in these areas to the maximum height and bulk with bare minimum design standards. There is no incentive or requirement to do otherwise. The intrinsic qualities of these urban environments and collective actions of generations of Aucklanders, will be lost forever.
Character Coalition, representing more than 60 Auckland organisations will make the most robust expert case possible and participate fully in the planning process. We’re working with lawyers, architects, planners and resource consent professionals to defend Auckland from this devastating new law.
All funds will engage with lawyers, architects, planners and resource consent professionals for the most effective participation in the planning process. Every dollar allows action, the greater the amount raised, the more effective we will be. As the planning process extends, more funds may be needed.
Hearings Continue in 2024 12 December 2023
Submitters to Auckland Council’s Plan Change 78 were advised last week of the proposed schedule of hearings. The hearings had previously been put off for a year until 2024. Conferencing will begin in March 2024 with hearings beginning May 2024.
The National Party pulled its support for the medium density residential standards that resulted in Auckland Council’s proposed plan change (78), well before forming and leading the current government. The Hearings Panel say they recognize the new government is intending to change the legislation and will review its schedule once any legislative changes are made.
Accordingly, Character Coalition is extending the Auckland Deserves Better appeal until June 30, 2024, to allow it to continue to fully represent the interests of more than 60 Auckland organisations in the consultation process.
Thank you for supporting Auckland to maintain its unique sense of place, heritage and character for all our communities, Mandy.
Thank you for continuing to support Auckland to maintain its unique sense of place, heritage and character for all our communities, Sandra.
Thank you for your generous support, Trish. We agree, the future of Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland should not be shaped by whim or dictate but primarily by the communities who call it home.
Thank you for your generous donation Coralie. Yes, our beautiful city is deserving of such effort, for all our communities' sake.
Thank you for your generous support to present the best case possible to create a city that treasures it's unique qualities that all can enjoy.
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