Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # iSolutions | Town Planning | Auckland Experts in town planning. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://isolutionsnz.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://isolutionsnz.com/blog/) - [Feasibility Service Options](https://isolutionsnz.com/feasibility-service-options/) - What are the options to develop and subdivide my property? Diamond Best choice for clients seeking a comprehensive written report. WHAT AM I GETTING? Written report in digital format involving the following as applicable: Feasibility of potential subdivision; number of lots and layout Feasibility of potential development; number of dwellings and layout Feasibility of building - [What’s up with the housing rules changes in Auckland?](https://isolutionsnz.com/what-s-up-with-the-housing-rules-changes-in-auckland/) - A synopsis of the key issues from the draft changes to the unitary plan in response to the Government’s housing legislations Background On 19 April, Auckland Council announced the draft proposed changes to the Unitary Plan. See the council web page for details. The announcement contains the following: GIS map viewer where you can compare - [PLANNING FOR NO SURPRISES](https://isolutionsnz.com/planning-for-no-surprises/) - The goal of the proposed ordinance is to create safe venues for customers and to discourage illegal activities. The governing officials of the City of Oxford will consider the following ordinance at the upcoming meeting(s) of the Board of Aldermen. - [Do we have adequate infrastructure capacity to support the higher density development in Auckland?](https://isolutionsnz.com/do-we-have-adequate-infrastructure-capacity-to-support-the-higher-density-development-in-auckland/) - I appeared live on RNZ on the Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan on 13 May to discuss the above question. Click the link below to listen: https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/2018841843/city-planning-needs-more-focus-on-infrastructure-in-auckland Excerpts from the RNZ show and further additional comments on the topic below. Without enough infrastructure to match the planned higher density, our city will come to a halt - [New Housing Rules & the Unitary Plan Changes (Part 1)](https://isolutionsnz.com/new-housing-rules-the-unitary-plan-changes-part-1/) - What are the key changes? Watch the video about the key changes below or by going to the YouTube link The the two key changes are: the introduction of the Medium Density Residential Standards (MDRS), and the application of the 10 minute walkable catchments. How will the changes affect homeowners? Read below. Medium Density Residential - [New Housing Rules & the Unitary Plan Changes (Part 2)](https://isolutionsnz.com/new-housing-rules-the-unitary-plan-changes-part-2/) - How do the changes affect house prices? Watch the video below or by clicking here Key messages: Development potential will increase in the new zones, ‘Mixed Housing Urban - Modified’ and ‘Terrace Housing and Apartment Building - Modified’. Once the potential increases, this might increase the market value of that site. The changes will supply - [New Housing Rules & the Unitary Plan Changes (Part 3)](https://isolutionsnz.com/new-housing-rules-the-unitary-plan-changes-part-3/) - No resource consents required? Really? That sounds too good to be true. Keen to know more? Watch the video below Key messages: The much-talked about 3x3 development without resource consent comes with terms and conditions i.e. the development has to comply with all residential rules There may be other reasons for consent such as flood - [New Housing Rules & the Unitary Plan Changes (Part 4)](https://isolutionsnz.com/new-housing-rules-the-unitary-plan-changes-part-4/) - Parking You don't have to provide any parking in your new builds. What? Really? Lawrence, "... crazy?...it makes sense but it doesn't make sense" Raj, "I'm just a messenger here" To learn more watch the video Key messages: Minimum parking rates have been deleted from the unitary plan. i.e. you are not required under the - [New Housing Rules & the Unitary Plan Changes (Part 5)](https://isolutionsnz.com/new-housing-rules-the-unitary-plan-changes-part-5/) - Special Character Area (SCA) SCAs are one of the 'qualifying matters' that Auckland Council is proposing in the upcoming unitary plan changes. What are the SCA and how are these being incorporated in the upcoming unitary plan changes? See the video below. Key messages: Auckland Council has signalled that it wishes to propose SCA as - [New Housing Rules & the Unitary Plan Changes (Part 6)](https://isolutionsnz.com/new-housing-rules-the-unitary-plan-changes-part-6/) - Covenants Covenants are private arrangements between property owners. They sit outside the unitary plan i.e. the Resource Management Act. Covenants are registered on title under the Property Law Act and the Land Transfer Act. For further discussion, see video below: Key messages: If you have a covenants on your property, it will continue to apply - [New Housing Rules & the Unitary Plan Changes (Part 7)](https://isolutionsnz.com/new-housing-rules-the-unitary-plan-changes-part-7/) - 3️ 🗝️ things we now know about the UPcoming changes after yesterday’s council meeting: 1️⃣ The Medium Density Residential Standard (MDRS) in the new higher intensity zoning will be legally effective from 18th August 2022 when the plan change will be publicly notified. 2️⃣ There will be eight additional qualifying matters such as the ‘Infrastructure - [Why Town Planning?](https://isolutionsnz.com/why-town-planning/) - - Raj Maharjan, Director, iSolutions Hija Khusi is a river in Kathmandu. I grew up doing water bombs and catching Himalayan trouts in the river. Over the years, Hija Khusi turned into an ugly, mucky, black open drain because of the rampant urban development. It’s so sad to see the demise of the river, so - [What to expect from a planner for your consent application?](https://isolutionsnz.com/what-to-expect-from-a-planner-for-your-consent-application/) - ‘I just wanted to add a room at the back of my house. It seems to take forever to get council consent’ ‘Since the last two years we have been going back and forth with the council to get approval for subdividing of our property. All we want is to build a new house and - [How does the latest changes to the Unitary Plan affect homeowners?](https://isolutionsnz.com/how-does-the-latest-changes-to-the-unitary-plan-affect-homeowners/) - If you are a homeowner in Auckland, read below to find out how the latest change to the Unitary Plan (PC 78) affects you. The majority of property owners in Auckland are owner occupiers of a single family home. 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