SR295 Auckland housing forecasts and the Unitary Plan (2019)

This report describes some aspects of the Auckland Plan related to zoning and the effect on new housing. It was produced because it is believed new housing types in Auckland will change from a predominance of detached to a larger percentage of multi-unit type housing. This will be a mix of terraced housing and low, medium and high rise apartments.

The Auckland Plan sets out the strategic direction for the future of Auckland. It covers economic, social and environmental considerations, housing, physical infrastructure, and transport. Included in the Plan are zones for various housing types, with an emphasis on intensification of housing mainly within the planned metropolitan urban limit. The relevance to the building industry is that housing types are changing and builders and designers need to be aware the predominance of detached housing in new builds is coming to an end.