PC78 Learning Summary - MDRS vs AUP Definitions
Kathleen Hudson Kathleen Hudson

PC78 Learning Summary - MDRS vs AUP Definitions

This is a learning summary that explains the differences between the phrases and definitions used in the Medium Density Residential Standards (MDRS), and Chapter J1 of the AUP. This guide is designed to assist with understanding the changes proposed under Auckland Unitary Plan PC78: Intensification.

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Guidance: Building Line Restrictions
Kathleen Hudson Kathleen Hudson

Guidance: Building Line Restrictions

This guide explains what a building line restriction is, what you should do if your site has one on its Record of Title, and how to remove the restriction from your site.

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PC78 Learning Summary - Combined Wastewater Network Control Area
Daniel Kinnoch Daniel Kinnoch

PC78 Learning Summary - Combined Wastewater Network Control Area

This is a learning summary that explains the proposed new Infrastructure - Combined Wastewater Network Control Area under AUP PC78. This guide is designed to assist with understanding the changes proposed under Auckland Unitary Plan PC78: Intensification.

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PC78 Learning Summary - H5.5. Notification Rule
Daniel Kinnoch Daniel Kinnoch

PC78 Learning Summary - H5.5. Notification Rule

This is a learning summary that explains the proposed changes to H5.5 Notification Rule. This guide is designed to assist with understanding the changes proposed under Auckland Unitary Plan PC78: Intensification.

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Guidance: Groundwater Diversion and Dewatering
Daniel Kinnoch Daniel Kinnoch

Guidance: Groundwater Diversion and Dewatering

Seeing that your proposed development may be located at or beneath the groundwater table is enough to make any applicant squirm, knowing the additional costs and time delays involved. This post is written to help explain what groundwater consents are and tips on how to cover off on these in your application.

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Writing an AEE? Here are our top tips and reminders.
Daniel Kinnoch Daniel Kinnoch

Writing an AEE? Here are our top tips and reminders.

An assessment of environmental effects (AEE) must accompany each application for a resource consent under the Resource Management Act. This post includes some of our top tips and reminders if you’re writing your own.

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Guidance: AUP Urban Subdivision - Residential
Daniel Kinnoch Daniel Kinnoch

Guidance: AUP Urban Subdivision - Residential

Auckland Council made changes to their urban subdivision practice and guidance note in September 2021. This post provides a summary of some of the key changes and the reason behind them.

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