Have your say on Plan Change 120: What it means for you

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The Auckland Council has voted to endorse Draft Plan Change 120 – Housing Intensification and Resilience, which will be publicly notified next week on 3 November 2025. This important plan change replaces Plan Change 78 and aims to shape how Auckland grows, from how new housing is designed, to where future intensification should occur, and how we manage infrastructure and natural hazards across the region.

In simple terms, Plan Change 120 (PC120) will influence where and how housing can develop across Auckland, especially in the Residential – Mixed Housing Suburban and Residential – Mixed Housing Urban zones. It keeps the Single House Zone largely unchanged, but updates suburban and urban residential zones to support well-designed, climate-resilient intensification along major transport corridors and around centres.

The plan aims to balance more housing capacity with good urban design, green infrastructure, and environmental quality, helping Auckland transition from older, built-form-only zoning to a more comprehensive and resilient planning framework.

Why it matters

Plan Change 120 will have implications for residential development, infrastructure planning, and future growth. It’s particularly relevant if you’re:

• Planning a subdivision or multi-unit development;

• Looking to redevelop or add dwellings on your property; or

• Interested in how future zoning and building heights might affect your area.

How to get involved

Submissions open on 3 November 2025, where you’ll be able to view the full proposal, check the zoning maps, and make a submission through various channels. Your feedback helps ensure local infrastructure, neighbourhood character, and housing growth are well balanced.

Here are a few ways to explore the plan and have your say from the 3 November:

• Fill in the online submission form at www.auckland.govt.nz/planchanges

• Complete the PDF submission Form 5 at www.auckland.govt.nz/planchanges . Please email your completed submission form to unitaryplan@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or print and send it by post to:

  Planning Technicians

  Planning and Resource Consents Department

  Auckland Council

  Private Bag 92300

  Auckland 1142

• Visit any Auckland Council library or office and ask them to print a copy of Form 5 and lodge your submission there.

You will be able to make a submission up until 5pm on 19th December.

Need individual advice?

Every property and project is different, and the changes under PC120 could open up new opportunities or introduce new constraints depending on your zoning, overlays, and infrastructure servicing.

If you’re unsure how PC120 might affect your site or plans, the team at Buckton Surveyors and Planners can help you understand what it means for your property and guide you through the submission or consent process.

Get in touch with us for clear, practical advice tailored to your site before submissions close.