Supporting the development of Auckland’s new future urban growth areas over the next 30-plus years.
Auckland is the country’s fastest growing region. The city is projected to increase by 720,000 people to reach a population of 2.4 million by 2050.
The Auckland Plan 2050 guides Auckland’s future and sets a strategic direction for how this growth will be accommodated to ensure a quality, compact, urban form. While the majority of this growth will be within existing urban areas, around 30% will extend out into future urban growth areas (greenfields areas) in North, North West and South Auckland.
Auckland Transport (AT), Auckland Council and the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) are working together to develop transport networks to support the development of Auckland’s new future urban growth areas over the next 30-plus years.
Auckland Transport (AT), Auckland Council and the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) are working together to develop transport networks to support the development of Auckland’s new future urban growth areas over the next 30-plus years.
A designation is a planning tool under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) to protect land for an existing or proposed public work or project and to enable it to be built, used, and maintained. A designation is shown on the planning maps in the council’s district plan.
Separate regional consents and other statutory approvals may still be required to authorise works.
Designations have two primary functions:
Because there is no funding for detailed design or construction of this project, NZTA is not wishing to purchase any property at the moment.
This means that in most cases, landowners can continue to use their properties largely as they do now – however, if they wish to build, subdivide, or change the use and intensity of use, they may need to apply for a consent from NZTA under section 176 of the RMA.
CloseIf you are planning works on your property, such as building, subdividing, or changing its use, you may need consent from NZTA before you can undertake the works.
Please contact the NZTA Environmental Planning team at environmentalplanning@nzta.govt.nz to discuss any development you would like to do on your property.
CloseNZTA normally only seeks to acquire land when it is actually required for works and this is generally around 2 years prior to construction starting.
CloseA designation can impact business owners, operators and occupiers of properties in a similar way to landowners, depending on how the property is used.
If you’re planning to make changes (such as building, altering the site, or changing how the property is used), this may require a section 176 RMA consent from NZTA. Check with the property owner and NZTA on whether you need approval to make any changes to how the property is used.
CloseIf you are a landowner and feeling anxious about the designation or the project, you can contact us to access free, confidential services. Alternatively, you can access services at one of the following services.
