5.17 Hobsonville Point

The activities, controls and assessment criteria in the underlying zone apply in the Hobsonville Point precinct except as specified below.

Refer to clause 10 below for definitions that are specific to this precinct.

1. Activity table
1. The following table specifies the activity status of activities in the residential zones in the Hobsonville Point Village, Buckley, Sunderland, Hobsonville Point Marine and Catalina sub-precincts.
2. Except as specified, the activities in the underlying residential zones apply.

Activity Hobsonville Point Village (sub-precinct A) Buckley
(sub-precinct B)
Sunderland
(sub-precinct C)
Hobsonville Point Marine
(sub-precinct D)
Catalina
(sub-precinct E)
Commerce
Filming  P  P  P  P  P
Park and ride, office or warehousing activities in the Hobsonville Point Marine sub-precinct servicing marine activities in adjacent sub-precincts  NA  NA  NA  D  NA
Retail up to 500m2 GFA complying with an approved framework plan
 RD  RD  RD  RD  NA
Restaurants and cafes up to 200m² GFA per site
 RD  RD  RD  RD  RD
Service stations on arterial roads
 D  NC  NC  D  NC
Community
Community facilities  D  D  D  D  D
 Development
Alterations and additions to dwellings
 RD  RD  RD  RD  RD
Buildings, other than dwellings, or subdivision complying with an approved framework plan*
 RD  RD  RD  RD  NA
Buildings, or subdivision in the Catalina sub-precinct
 NA  NA  NA  NA  RD
Dwellings, and additions and alterations to dwellings, complying with an approved framework plan
 C  C  C  C  NA
Any building, subdivision or activity not complying with an approved framework plan or prior to the approval of a framework plan
 NC  NC  NC  NC  NA
 Framework plans
A framework plan, amendments to an approved framework plan or a replacement framework plan complying with clause 3.3 below  RD  RD  RD  RD  NA
A framework plan, amendments to an approved framework plan or a replacement framework plan not complying with clauses 3.3 and 5.5 below  NC  NC  NC  NC  NA

* In this precinct “approved framework plan” includes the comprehensive development plan consents granted for the Buckley and Sunderland sub-precincts and referenced as LUC-2008-389 and LUC-2012-1078.
2. Notification
1. Restricted discretionary resource consent applications for framework plans, and amendments to framework plans, will be considered without the need for public notification. However, limited notification may be undertaken, including notice being given to any land owner within the sub-precinct who has not provided written approval to the application.
3. Land use controls
1. Any activity that does not comply with the land use controls is a non-complying activity unless otherwise stated.
2. Except as specified, the land use controls in the underlying Mixed Housing Urban and Terrace Housing and Apartment Buildings zones apply in the sub-precincts.
3. The controls in the underlying Open Space – Informal Recreation, Open Space –Conservation, Special Purpose – Maori Purpose and Future Urban zones apply in the sub-precincts without change.
3.1 Minimum and maximum density
1. The number of dwellings within a sub-precinct must be no less than the minimum density and no more than the maximum density specified below.

Table 1
Sub-precinct Minimum number of dwellings
 Maximum number of dwellings
Hobsonville Point Village  274  NA
Buckley  1080  1200
Sunderland  592  1175
Hobsonville Point Marine (Mixed Housing Urban zone only)
 40 dwellings per hectare net*  NA150 dwellings per hectare net*
Catalina  40 dwellings per hectare net*  NA150 dwellings per hectare net*
* excluding land used for public roads, public open space or any other land used for a non-residential activity.
3.2 Retail thresholds
1. Within the Hobsonville Point Village (sub-precinct A), Buckley (sub-precinct B), Sunderland (sub-precinct C) and Hobsonville Point Marine (sub-precinct D) sub-precincts:
a.the total GFA of retail within a sub-precinct must not exceed 2000m2
b.retail units complying with an approved framework plan must not exceed 500m2 GFA per unit or maximum average GFA of 200m2
c.except as provided for in an approved framework plan, a maximum of two adjoining retail units may locate in the same area.
3.3 Framework plans
1. A resource consent application for a framework plan, amendments to a framework plan or a replacement framework plan must:
a. apply to the whole of a sub-precinct
b. or apply only to land that the applicant is the owner of, and
c. comply with:
i. the general rules and information requirements applying to framework plans specified in clause 2.6 and 2.7.3 of the general provisions
ii.the special information requirements for framework plans specified in clause 5.5 below
d.Seek consent for the following land uses:
i. earthworks associated with the development
ii. the design and location of public open spaces
iii. the design and location of roads
iv. stormwater management devices
v. vehicle accessways.
2.Where a framework plan infringes a land use or development control, a concurrent land use/development control infringement application must be made. Except where it is a non-complying activity to infringe a land use or development control, a concurrent land use/development control infringement does not alter the restricted discretionary activity status of a framework plan.
4. Development controls
1. Except as specified, the development controls in the underlying residential zones apply in the sub-precincts.
2. Development that does not comply with the development controls is a discretionary activity.
3. The development controls in the underlying Open Space – Informal Recreation, Open Space - Conservation, Special Purpose – Maori Purpose and Future Urban zones apply in the sub-precincts without change.
4.1 Mixed Housing Urban zone
The development controls in the Mixed Housing Urban zone apply in the Hobsonville Point Village, Buckley, Sunderland, Hobsonville Point Marine and Catalina sub-precincts except as specified below.
4.1.1 Height
Purpose: provide for moderate scale dwellings and retain the residential character of the sub-precincts (two to three storeys with pitched roof lines).

1. Buildings must not exceed 10.5m in height.
4.1.2 Height in relation to boundary
1. The height in relation to boundary development control in the underlying zone does not apply in the Hobsonville Point Village, Buckley, Sunderland, Hobsonville Point Marine and Catalina sub-precincts.
4.1.3 Common walls
Purpose: enable attached dwellings where provided for in an approved framework plan in Hobsonville Point Village, Buckley, Sunderland and Hobsonville Point Marine sub-precincts or anywhere in the Catalina sub-precinct.

1. The side yard in clause 4.1.5 below does not apply where a common wall is proposed.
4.1.4 Yards
Purpose:
Front yard: to provide a transition from the street to the front facade of the dwelling and ensure dwellings address the street where practicable. Minimum depth for garages and carports seeks to ensure that parked cars do not overhang the footpath.
Side yard: a minimum on one side boundary to provide practical access to the rear of the site.

1. The development controls for yards in the Mixed Housing Urban zone apply except as specified below:

Table 2
 Yard  Minimum depth  Maximum depth
Front (except for garages and carports)  1m  6m
Front (garages and carports)  5.5m  NA
Side yard (detached dwellings and end of row attached dwellings only)  1.2m on one side yard only  NA
4.1.5 Maximum impervious area, building coverage and landscaping
Purpose:
manage the amount of stormwater runoff generated by a development 
maintain the suburban built character of the zone
provide a good standard of on-site amenity for residents. 

1.The following maximum and minimum areas apply.

Table 3
 Sub-precinct/area  Maximum impervious area
 Maximum building coverage  Minimum landscaped area
Hobsonville Point Village The controls in the Mixed Housing Urban zone apply The controls in the Mixed Housing Urban zone apply The controls in the Mixed Housing Urban zone apply
Hobsonville Point Village, Buckley, sub-precincts 70% for detached housing*, or
85% for attached housing*
60% for detached housing, or
75% for attached housing
30% for detached housing, or
15% for attached housing
Sunderland sub-precinct 80% for detached housing
85% for attached housing
55% for detached housing
65% for attached housing
15%
Catalina and, Hobsonville Point Marine sub-precincts 85% 65% 15%
Riparian yard – in all sub-precincts where a riparian yard exists. 10%  NA NA
4.1.6 Outdoor living space
Purpose: provide dwellings with an outdoor living space that is useable and accessible.

1.The development controls for outdoor living space in the Mixed Housing Urban apply except as specified below.

Table 4
 Sub-precinct  Minimum area  Minimum dimensions
Hobsonville Point Village, Hobsonville Point Marine and Buckley sub-precincts The development controls for outdoor living space in the Mixed Housing Urban zone apply The development controls for outdoor living space in the Mixed Housing Urban zone apply
Hobsonville Point Village, Sunderland sub-precinct 18m2 for a 1 bedroom dwelling at ground level
40m2 for a 2 bedroom dwelling at ground level
50m2 for a 3 bedroom dwelling, or
60m2 for a 4 bedroom dwelling

for small houses:
18m2 for a 1 bedroom dwelling, or
25m2 for a 2 bedroom

The development controls for outdoor living space in the Mixed Housing Urban zone apply to:
a. principal living rooms above ground level
b. entire dwellings above the ground level

Where a dwelling has the principal living room above ground level a balcony or terrace at least 8m²
4m diameter circle for a 1 or 2 bedroom dwelling, or
The development controls for outdoor living space in the Mixed Housing Urban zone apply to:
a. principal living rooms above ground level

Minimum depth of 2.4m for a above ground balcony or terrace
Hobsonville Point Marine and Catalina sub-precinct
18m2 for a 1 bedroom dwelling, or
25m2 for a 2 bedroom dwelling

The development controls for outdoor living space in the Mixed Housing Urban zone apply to:
a. 3 or more bedrooms
b. principal living rooms above ground level 
c. entire dwellings located above ground level
4m diameter circle for a one or more bedroom dwelling, or

The development controls for outdoor living space in the Mixed Housing Urban zone apply to: 
a. principal living rooms above ground level
b. entire dwellings above the ground level

2.In the Sunderland and Catalina sub-precincts outdoor living spaces must receive at least 3 hours of sunlight on June 21 for at least 50 per cent of the outdoor living space and at least 5 hours on September 21. Applications for dwellings in these sub-precincts must include shadow diagrams demonstrating compliance with this control.
4.1.7 Fences
Purpose: provide a reasonable level of privacy for dwellings while enabling passive surveillance over the street and public open space.

1. Fences in a front yard, or adjoining a public open space, must not exceed 0.9m in height.
2. Where a dwelling is erected within 1.5m of the frontage a fence must not be erected in the front yard.
3. Where there is no front fence, and a side boundary fence is to run between adjoining properties, the boundary fence must be set back at least 1m back from the front corner of the building.
4. Fences on a rear boundary must not exceed 1.8m in height and where the rear boundary faces onto a lane the fence must be visually permeable across 50 per cent of the area.
5. Fences on a side boundary must not exceed 1.8m in height.
6. A combined fence and retaining wall on a front boundary must not exceed 0.9m in height.
4.1.8 Outlook and building separation
Purpose:
ensure a reasonable standard of outlook and privacy between dwellings on adjacent sites 
maximise daylight into dwellings and outdoor living spaces
reduce noise disturbance. 

1. All detached housing and detached housing in the Catalina and Sunderland sub-precincts must be designed so that each external wall of the building is nominated with a primary outlook, secondary outlook or no outlook.
2. The minimum set-backs from site boundaries are set out in the table below.
3. The outlook area may be over the street, public open space, shared access sites, and private lanes.
4. Any building constructed directly adjacent to the primary or secondary outlook of a dwelling must not exceed a maximum height of two storeys.

Table 5
 Minimum set back
 Dwellings
 Small homes
 Primary outlook*  6m  4m
 Secondary outlook  3m
 2m
 No outlook  0m
 0m
*Refer to precinct plan 4: Catalina sub-precinct building separation diagram and definitions.
4.1.9 Jointly owned access sites
1. Jointly owned access sites or rights of way must not exceed 5 per cent or one site, whichever is the greater, per development block.
2. A jointly owned access site or right of way must not serve more than two dwellings.
4.1.10 Energy efficiency and non-potable water supply
Purpose: ensure new dwellings adopt minimum energy efficiency measures to provide cost, comfort and health benefits to their occupants, and sustainability benefits to the wider community.

1. All new dwellings are designed to achieve the following:
a. A calculated or modelled BPI value at 1.2 or lower using an acceptable method for calculating compliance with H1 of the New Zealand Building Code.
b. Dwellings (excluding apartments), have a solar or heat pump hot water system installed, or an alternative system that achieves a minimum of 5.5 stars applying the EECA Water Heating Assessment Tool.
c. Non-potable water requirements (for toilets, laundry and gardens) supplied by rainwater tanks (or bladders) sized in accordance with the table below. Rain tank/bladder capacity for attached housing and apartment typologies can be provided in either individual or as communal rainwater systems.
d. Fitted with water efficient fixtures, to a minimum 3 Star standard (under the Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (WELS)).
2. The following minimum sizes for rainwater tanks (or bladders apply) to detached and attached housing in all sub-precincts:

Table 6
 Dwelling type  Minimum tank (or bladder)
 1 bedroom (includes Studio)  1000L
 2 bedroom  2000L
 3 bedroom  3000L*
 4 bedroom 3000 L (roof area up to 110m2), or 5000 L (roof area greater than 110m2)
 5 bedroom  5000L
* All attached houses to be 3000 L max
4.1.11 Special height and frontage
Purpose: ensure a quality interface between buildings and key street edges to contribute to streetscape amenity and maintain passive surveillance and outlook to the street within the Catalina sub-precinct.

1. Within the Catalina sub-precinct buildings fronting roads identified as types A to D on precinct plan 5 must comply with the requirements of the special height and frontage matrix below.
2. On frontages where this development control applies, where there is a conflict between this development control and any other development control, this development control applies.
Figure 1: Special height and frontage matrix
4.2 Terrace Housing and Apartment Buildings zone
The development controls in the Terrace Housing and Apartment Building zone apply in the Buckley, Sunderland and Catalina sub-precincts except as specified below.
4.2.1 Height
Purpose: manage the scale of development to provide for medium-rise terrace housing and apartments.

1. In the Catalina sub-precinct buildings must not exceed 18m and five storeys.
4.2.2 Yards
Purpose: provide an attractive transition from the street to the front facade of the terraced housing or the apartment building.

1. In the Sunderland and Catalina sub- precincts the following minimum and maximum depths apply:

Table 7
 Yard  Minimum depth  Maximum depth
Front (except for garages and carports)  1m  1m
Front (garages and carports)  5.5m  NA
Side yard (detached dwellings and end of row terrace dwellings and apartment buildings only) 1.2m on one side only for 1 to 2 storeys and 3m on one side only for 3 or more storeys  NA
Rear Yard (apartments only) 6m for up to 2 storeys and 9m for 3 or more stories  NA
4.2.3 Maximum impervious area, building coverage and landscaping
Purpose:
manage the amount of stormwater runoff generated by a development 
enable an intensive built character for apartment buildings
provide a good standard of on-site amenity for residents. 

1. The following maximum and minimum areas apply:

Table 8
 Maximum impervious area  Maximum building coverage  Minimum landscaped area
Apartments 100%
Detached or attached housing 85%
Any site not connected to stormwater 10%
Riparian yard 10%
Apartments 0%
Detached or attached housing 65%
Apartments 0%
Detached or attached housing 15%
4.2.4 Outlook
1. The development control for outlook in the Terrace Housing and Apartment Building zone does not apply in the Sunderland and Catalina sub-precincts.
4.2.5 Building separation
Purpose:
ensure a reasonable standard of outlook and privacy between dwellings on adjacent sites 
maximise daylight into dwellings and outdoor living spaces
reduce noise disturbance. 

1. Attached housing and detached housing in the Sunderland and Catalina sub-precincts must be designed so that each external wall of the building is nominated with a primary outlook, secondary outlook or no outlook.
2. The minimum set-backs from site boundaries are set out in the table below.
3. The outlook area may be over streets, public open spaces, shared access sites, and private lanes.
4. Any building constructed directly adjacent to the primary or secondary outlook of a dwelling must not exceed a maximum height of two storeys.

Table 9: Attached housing and detached housing*
 Minimum set back- primary outlook*  Minimum set back- secondary outlook  Minimum set back - no outlook
 6m  3m  0m
*Refer to precinct plan 4: Catalina sub-precinct building separation diagram and definitions

Table 10: Apartments
 Outlook  Minimum set back below 8.5m height  Minimum set back over 8.5m height
 Front to front*  15m  18m
 Front to side  10m  15m
*Refer to precinct plan 4: Catalina sub-precinct building separation diagram and definitions
4.2.6 Fences
Purpose: provide a reasonable level of privacy for dwellings while enabling passive surveillance over the street and public open space.

1. Fences on a road boundary, or adjoining a public open space, must not exceed 0.9m in height.
2. Where a dwelling is erected within 1.5m of the road boundary a fence must not be erected in the front yard.
3. Where there is no front fence, and a side boundary fence is to run between adjoining properties, the boundary fence must be set-back at least 1m back from the front corner of the building.
4. Fences on a rear boundary must not exceed 1.8m in height and where the rear boundary faces onto a lane the fence must be visually permeable across 50 per cent of the area.
5. Fences on a side boundary must not exceed 1.8m in height.
6. A combined fence and retaining wall on a front boundary must not exceed 0.9m in height.
4.2.7 Minimum floor to floor/ceiling height
Purpose: buildings are adaptable to a wide variety of uses over time and provided with adequate sunlight and daylight access.

1. In the Catalina sub-precinct, the ground floor of a new building must have a minimum finished floor to floor height of 3m for a minimum depth of 10m where it adjoins a street or public open space.
4.2.8 Energy efficiency and non-potable water supply
Purpose: ensure new dwellings adopt minimum energy efficiency measures to provide cost, comfort and health benefits to their occupants, and sustainability benefits to the wider community.

1. All new dwellings are designed to achieve the following:
a. A calculated or modelled BPI value at 1.2 or lower using an acceptable method for calculating compliance with H1 of the New Zealand Building Code.
b. Dwellings (excluding apartments), have a solar or heat pump hot water system installed, or an alternative system that achieves a minimum of 5.5 stars applying the EECA Water Heating Assessment Tool.
c. Non-potable water requirements (for toilets, laundry and gardens) supplied by rainwater tanks (or bladders) sized in accordance with the table below. Rain tank/bladder capacity for attached housing and apartment typologies can be provided in either individual or communal rainwater systems.
d. Fitted with water efficient fixtures, to a minimum 3 star standard (under the Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (WELS)).
2. The following minimum sizes for rainwater tanks (or bladders) apply to detached and attached housing and apartments in all sub-precincts:

Table 11: Detached housing and attached housing
 Dwelling type  Minimum tank (or bladder)
 1 bedroom (includes Studio)  1000L
 2 bedroom  2000L
 3 bedroom  3000L*
 4 bedroom 3000 L (roof area up to 110m2), or 5000 L (roof area greater than 110m2)
 5 bedroom 5000L
* All attached houses to be 3000 L max

Table 12: Apartments
 Dwelling type  Minimum tank (or bladder)
 1 bedroom (includes Studio)  1000L
 2 bedroom  1000L
 3 bedroom  1500L*
 4 bedroom  2000L
 5 bedroom  2500L
4.2.9 Special height and frontage
Purpose: ensure a quality interface between buildings and key street edges to contribute to streetscape amenity and maintain passive surveillance and outlook to the street within the Catalina sub-precinct.

1. Within the Catalina sub-precinct buildings fronting roads identified as types A to D on the precinct plan 5 must comply with the requirements of Figure 1 above.
2. On frontages where this development control applies, where there is a conflict between this development control and any other development control, this development control applies.
4.3 Subdivision - Catalina sub-precinct
The subdivision controls for the Catalina sub-precinct are those applying to the underlying residential zones and listed in the Auckland-wide subdivision rules. In addition, the following development control applies:
4.3.1 Super site subdivision
1. Following the super site subdivision for one or more development blocks, the first resource consent for each approved development block must provide information:
a. demonstrating compliance with the relevant street height and frontage
b. demonstrating complying private outdoor living space
c. demonstrating complying solar access to outdoor living space including shadow diagrams
d. nominating outlook types – primary, secondary and no outlook
e. showing building height, building type, access lanes, parking, site services.
4.3.2 Vacant lot subdivision
1. Any application for a vacant lot subdivision with a site of less than 450m2, must include a plan showing a building envelope that complies with the development controls.
5. Assessment - Controlled activities
5.1 Matters of control
The council will reserve its control to the matters below for the activities listed as controlled activities in the zone activity table.
1. Dwellings, and additions and alterations to dwellings, complying with an approved framework plan
a. design and integration
b. landscaping
c. location and scale of development.
5.2 Assessment criteria

 The council will consider the relevant assessment criteria below for the controlled activities listed above.

1.Dwellings and additions and alterations to dwellings complying with an approved framework plan
a.Design and integration
i.All activities should implement and generally be consistent with:
precinct plans 1 and 2
an approved framework plan and any associated building design guidelines
the objectives and policies for the precinct and sub-precinct.
ii.Redevelopment, additions and alterations should complement the existing character, form and appearance of development and have regard to:
the heritage values of the Hobsonville air base precinct
the architectural and heritage elements of the building which contribute to its character, such as cladding and fenestration
the visual appearance of the development from the road and reserves
amenity values and neighbourhood character.
iii.The design of buildings, driveways, car parking and other development should complement the character of existing buildings and development, features and uses of adjoining land.
b.Landscaping
i.Landscape treatment should maintain and enhance the natural landscape character of adjoining land, the coastal margin and views into the land from the Waitemata Harbour.
c.Location and scale of development
i.Buildings, driveways, car parking and other development should be of a suitable size, location and scale to accommodate the proposed activity.
6. Assessment - Restricted discretionary activities
6.1 Matters of discretion
The council will restrict its discretion to the matters below for the activities listed as restricted discretionary activities in the activity table for the residential zones in Hobsonville Point Village, Buckley, Sunderland, Hobsonville Point Marine and Catalina sub-precincts.

Table 13
Activity  Matters of discretion
  Design, location and scale of development Framework plan Transport Infrastructure
Buildings, other than dwellings, complying with an approved framework plan  X  X    
A framework plan and amendments to an approved framework plan or a replacement framework plan
 X  X  X
Retail up to 500m2 GFA complying with an approved framework plan  X  X    
Restaurants and cafes up to 200m² GFA per site  X    
Subdivision  X    X  X
6.2 Assessment criteria
The council will consider the relevant assessment criteria below for the restricted discretionary activities listed above.

1. Design location and integration
a. All activities should implement and generally be consistent with:
i.precinct plans 1 and 2
ii. the objectives and policies for the precinct and sub-precinct
iii. an approved framework plan for the sub-precinct and any associated building design guidelines.
b. Redevelopment, additions and alterations should complement the existing character, form and appearance of development and have regard to:
i. the heritage values of the Hobsonville air base precinct
ii. the architectural and heritage elements of the building which contribute to its character, such as cladding and fenestration
iii. the visual appearance of the development from the road and reserves
iv. amenity values and neighbourhood character.
c. The design of buildings, driveways, parking and other development should complement the character of existing buildings and development, features and uses of adjoining land.
d. Landscape treatment should maintain and enhance the natural landscape character of adjoining land, the coastal margin and views into the land from the Waitemata Harbour.
e. Buildings, driveways, parking and other development should be of a suitable size, location and scale to accommodate the proposed activity.
f. Retail serving the local neighbourhood should be designed, developed and operated to:
i. be easily accessible by walking, cycling and car
ii. provide adequate cycle and car parking and infrastructure
iii. have an attractive street frontage, with buildings located on the street frontage providing generous display space
iv. serve the local neighbourhoods, rather than a wider area, recognising that the local centre within the Hobsonville Corridor precinct is the focus for future retail and commercial development in the Hobsonville area.
2.Framework plans
a. A proposed framework plan, amendments to an approved framework plan or a replacement framework plan should:
i.result from a process involving consultation with all landowners within that precinct and adjoining precincts.
ii.be consistent with precinct plans 1 and 2.
iii.address all relevant matters contained within the objectives and policies for the precinct and sub-precincts.
iv.provide for a coherent design and integrate with the surrounding environment and the context of the surrounding development and natural features.
b. Building design themes established through framework plans and design guidelines should achieve:
i. a community that models sustainability, particularly the principles of passive solar design and walkable neighbourhoods
ii. a character and appearance that will ensure a high standard of amenity values
iii. a design that avoids conflicts between activities within the relevant precinct and between that precinct and other precincts
iv. maintenance and enhancement of existing airbase houses, hangers and other ex-airforce buildings through comprehensive development planning and heritage management plans
v. enhancement of existing airbase houses, hangers and other ex-airforce buildings that provides design integration with the intended surrounding development
vi. a consistent and attractive streetscape character
vii. variations in building footprints, form and style
viii.articulation of any building facades which are visible from roads
ix. access by windows of habitable rooms to sunlight, daylight and outlook
x.permeable fencing, except where residential activities need clear separation from non-residential activities
xi. incorporation of existing views and natural features around the sub-precincts, including the natural landscape qualities of the environment adjacent to the coastal esplanade reserve.
c.The extent to which a comprehensive landscape theme will ensure that potential adverse effects of development are avoided, remedied or mitigated and that a high standard of amenity is achieved consistent with the overall existing or introduced environmental context.
d.The framework plan for Sunderland sub-precinct should provide for:
i. high-quality landscape treatments for the Catalina Green and adjacent streets
ii. design and orientation of buildings located south of Hudson Bar Road to accommodate mixed use activities, avoiding more than minor adverse effects in respect of noise, odour and visual amenity for activities located within the Hobsonville Point Marine sub-precinct
iii. a design theme should be established for the entire sub-precinct which reflects an inter-war air force theme
iv. offices, a neighbourhood retail centre and education activities.
v. adequate cycle and car parking and infrastructure.
e.The framework plan for Buckley sub-precinct should provide for:
i. the design and operation of schools to meet the criteria in 1(b) above
ii. a neighbourhood retail centre south of the intersection of Squadron Drive and Buckley Avenue to be an attractive gateway to the community and to meet the criteria in 1(a) above.
f.The framework plan for Hobsonville Point Village sub-precinct should provide for:
i. retail activities to serve the local neighbourhoods, rather than a wider area, recognising that the local centre within the Hobsonville Corridor precinct is the focus for future retail and commercial development in the Hobsonville area.
g.The framework plan for the Hobsonville Point Marine sub-precinct should provide for:
i. open space sufficient to service the residential development in the sub-precinct
ii. proposed park and ride, office or warehousing activities servicing marine activities in adjacent sub-precincts
iii.the retention, and adaptive re-use, of the hanger building
iv. The general assessment criteria for framework plans specified in clause 2.6 of the general provisions also apply.
3.Transport
a. Development should be designed to integrate land uses with transport systems through an integrated transport assessment methodology for major trip generating activities. This should include provision for public transport within the precinct, between precincts, and beyond the Hobsonville Point precinct.
b. In the development of framework plans, the council, Auckland Transport and New Zealand Transport Agency should be consulted.
c. A design theme for streets and public lanes should ensure well-connected, attractive and safe transport routes, with appropriate provision for:
i. pedestrian, cycle and vehicle movements
ii. car parking
iii. infrastructure services
iv. street tree planting and landscape treatment consistent with the overall existing or introduced environmental context.
d. The local road network should provide a highly inter-connected roading system so as to reduce trip distances and to improve local accessibility to community facilities, reserves, public transport facilities and retail activities.
e. Provision should be made for public transport, including public transport facilities.
f. Traffic generation from proposed activities should not create adverse effects on the:
i. capacity of roads giving access to the site
ii. safety of road users including cyclists and pedestrians
iii. sustainability of the primary road network; activity and capacity
iv. neighbourhood character.
g. Provision should be made for a pedestrian and cyclist network throughout the precinct, and linked to adjoining precincts including the Hobsonville village town centre, and beyond Hobsonville.
4.Infrastructure
a. Roads should create high quality public spaces, and incorporate quality amenity features such as tree planting and footpath paving.
b.The street lighting theme should be consistent with wider Hobsonville air base precinct and with the overall existing or introduced environmental context.
c. The design of streets and public lanes should conserve land and encourages walkability by:
i. using minimal dimensions for carriageways
ii. integrating service lines beneath footpaths or car parking bays.
d. Infrastructure for stormwater, wastewater and water supply are designed to ensure minimisation of water use, storm and wastewater generation and maximise water re-use.
e. Infrastructure provided to serve any new development models a range of different methods to achieve sustainability, with a particular emphasis on the efficient use and natural treatment of water systems.
f. An integrated approach to stormwater management should be adopted for stormwater mitigation, with the emphasis being on the reduction of stormwater generated from sites through reuse and an increase of permeable areas.
g. Catchment wide stormwater management facilities such as wetlands and treatment ponds should only be used as a final form of treatment, not the primary form.
h. Stormwater retention and treatment facilities are to be designed to retain in-stream ecological values and added additional habitat where possible.
i. Development should retain, enhance and provide protection for riparian margins, coastal edges and esplanade reserves.
j. Public open spaces should be provided and developed so that they are:
i.readily visible and accessible by adopting methods such as a generous street frontages or bordering onto yards of sites and front faces of buildings that are clear of visual obstructions
ii.located to provide visual relief, particularly in intensively developed areas
iii.integrated with surrounding development
iv.sized and developed according to community and neighbourhood needs
v.consistent with any current and/or proposed council parks strategy
vi.easy to maintain.
k.The coastal walkway and all other walkways should be designed to be:
i.suitable and safe for regular pedestrian use
ii.easily visible and accessible
iii.located seaward of adjoining development
iv.linked to the public walkway and cycleway network.
l.Earthworks and other site works avoid adverse effects on watercourses, areas of ecological values and neighbouring properties.
7. Assessment - Dwellings and subdivision - Catalina sub-precinct
7.1 Matters of discretion

The council will restrict its discretion to the matters below for the activities listed as restricted discretionary in the activity table in the Catalina sub-precinct.


Table 14
Activity  Matters of discretion
   Design and integration  Design assessment  Density  Infrastructure  Transport
Dwellings  X  X  X
Subdivisions  X      X  X
7.2 Assessment criteria
The council will consider the relevant assessment criteria below for the restricted discretionary activities listed above.

1. Design and integration
a. Development should be in general accordance with:
i. the design guidelines for the Catalina sub-precinct in appendix 11.5.11
ii.precinct plans 1, 2 and 3, where these plans are relevant to the scale of the development
iii. the Hobsonville Point and Catalina sub-precinct policy, where relevant to the scale and type of development.
b. Development may differ from the design guidelines and precinct plans, where it is demonstrated that a different approach will result in a better quality outcome for the community, or where it is necessary to integrate with authorised development on land outside the precinct that was not anticipated at the time the design guideline and plans were prepared.
2. Design assessment
a. The extent to which the development complies with the design assessment report of the Hobsonville Design Review Panel.
3. Density
a. Development should be within a density range of between 40 to 150 dwellings per hectare net (excluding land used for public roads, public open space or any other land used for a non-residential activity).
4. Transport
a. Refer to the assessment criteria in clause 6.2.3 above.
5. Infrastructure
a.Refer to the assessment criteria in clause 6.2.4 above.
8. Assessment - Subdivision
8.1 Matters of discretion

The council will restrict its discretion to the matters below for the subdivision activities listed as restricted discretionary in the activity table, in addition to the matters specified in the Auckland-wide rules - subdivision.

1. design and integration
2. transport
3. infrastructure.
8.2 Assessment criteria

The council will consider the relevant assessment criteria below for the subdivision activities listed as restricted discretionary activities above.


1. Design and integration
a.Subdivision should implement precinct plans 1, 2 and 3.
b.Subdivision should be in general accordance with the design guidelines for the Catalina sub-precinct in appendix 11.5.11 and the Hobsonville Point and Catalina sub-precinct policy.
2. Transport
a. Refer to the assessment criteria in clause 6.2.3 above.
3. Infrastructure
a. Refer to the assessment criteria in clause 6.2.4 above.
9. Special information requirements
1. An application for a framework plan, amendments to an approved framework plan or replacement framework plan must be accompanied by the following information.
a. The overall context of the application area relative to existing buildings, public open space, boundaries between the sub -precinct and adjoining precincts, and any approved buildings and approved framework plans.
b. The exact location and design of roads, including the design of all strategic road linkages as identified in Precinct Plans 1 and 2.
c. An indicative layout of proposed sites.
d. Where changes to site contours are intended, the relationship those site contours to existing and proposed streets, lanes, any adjacent coastal environment, and, where information is available, public open space.
e. Identification of the main pedestrian routes that provide circulation around each sub-precinct area and between sub-precincts, to schools, parks and community services, showing how they are integrated with public transport nodes and bus stops.
f. The exact location and design of proposed areas of:
i. open space
ii. ecological linkages
iii. natural features to be retained or enhanced
iv. the coastal walkway.
g. Areas to be developed for stormwater treatment and detention purposes consistent with the relevant network discharge consent.
h. Low impact design and source control of contaminants in accordance with the integrated catchment management plan.
i. The location of stormwater, wastewater and water supply infrastructure.
j. The location and dimensions of vehicle access and parking areas, and where relevant loading or service bays for all proposed activities.
k. The location of building platforms.
l. The distribution of various densities/site sizes throughout the application area.
m. The landscaping concept for the application area.
n. The proposed location of residential and non-residential activities.
o. How each sub-precinct is to be staged and the means of managing any vacant land through the staging process.
p. How sub precincts will integrate with each other and other surrounding land and the coast.
q. Where a joint framework plan is not prepared, the application will need to show how the development integrates with other sites within the sub-precinct and neighbouring sub-precincts including details of any development proposals on adjoining sites and any other approved framework plan for the precinct and/or sub-precinct.
r. How the development provides or facilitates adequate transport connections across the precinct and/or sub-precinct, including connections to the surrounding road network.
s. A site/ development design guide for the relevant sub-precinct.
t. An integrated transport assessment in accordance with the assessment criteria in clause 6.2.3 above.
u. An infrastructure management plan in accordance with the assessment criteria in clause 6.2.4 above.
v. A heritage management plan and a heritage design statement including:
i. a heritage inventory
ii. how the heritage values will be protected and enhanced
iii. the method by which any phoenix palms, special features and notable buildings will be managed.
w. How the development provides or facilitates adequate transport connections across the precinct and/or sub-precinct, including connections to the surrounding road network.
2. In addition to clause 5.5.1 above, a framework plan for the Sunderland sub-precinct must include:
a. Proposals for landscape treatment of the Catalina Green and its bounding streets.
b. Establishment of headland reserves at Harrier Point and Sunderland Head, and the protection and enhancement of view shafts from them.
c. The development of Hudson Bay Road as a two-way street with footpaths to the waterfront.
d. A heritage management plan to provide for:
i. retaining the officer housing and associated areas in Marlborough Crescent
ii. retaining the Catalina block, or rebuilding or modifying that the building in a style that is representative of the existing character
iii. retaining the external components of the cadet HQ building, as well as the flagpole and parade ground
iv. retaining of Mill House and associated land/gardens as heritage buildings and public open space
v. retaining within the sub-precinct the inter-war cottages currently located on the south side of Marine Parade
vi. the opening up the view shaft down Marine Parade, and establishing a pedestrian connection to the old wharf
vii. the retention within the dwellings and associated areas currently located in Sunderland Avenue.
e. Provision for a direct footpath link from Marlborough Crescent to the landing.
f. Provision for mixed use buildings south of Hudson Bay Road.
g. Provision for apartment buildings or mixed use activity buildings on sites where existing buildings will not be retained.
h. The proposed method by which no less than 795 dwellings will be provided for within this sub-precinct area. If fewer than 795 are provided, how the balance will be accommodated in another sub-precinct in addition to the number of units specified for that precinct.
i. Provision for the protection and enhancement of the coastal margin as esplanade reserve
j. Provision of public access to and along the coast.
k. Provision for apartment buildings on Buckley Road.
l. Provision for opening up the view shaft down Beach Rd and establishing a pedestrian connection to the foreshore beach.
m. Provision for development to front the coastal walkway running along the top of the escarpment from the end of Marine Parade to the end of Beach Road.
n.How all premises will achieve externally-focused active street edges and integrate with other commercial and residential development.
o. Provision for apartment buildings, on the south side of Hudson Bay Road.
p. Provision for detached dwellings along the edge of the escarpment.
q. Provision for development to front a access place running along the top of the escarpment between Nevill and Cochrane roads and from the end of Isitt Road westwards along the edge of the reserve to meet Buckley Avenue.
3. In addition to clause 5.5.1 above, a framework plan for Buckley sub-precinct must include:
a. Landscaping, public open space and building forms as an entry statement for the campus/Sunderland Head neighbourhood.
b. The exact boundaries for schools, including state educational facilities, designed to promote shared use of the sportsfields and open space.
c. Provision for connecting school grounds and playing fields to the coastal walkway and other pedestrian networks.
d. Provision for apartments on the northern side of the Avenue of Palms, the eastern side of Squadron Drive, the central spine road and the northern side of Landing Drive.
e. Provision for an integrated amenity and storm water reserve in the gully near the western end of the precinct, bounded by a lane and detached housing.
f. Provision for medium density housing in the residual areas of the precinct.
g. The proposed method by which no less than 1202 residential units will be provided for within this sub–precinct. If fewer than 1202 are provided, how the balance will be accommodated in another sub-precinct in addition to the number of units specified for that precinct.
h. Traffic signals and pedestrian crossing places at the intersection of Squadron Drive and Buckley Ave.
i. Provision for mixed use activity buildings.
j. Realignment of Scott Rd to meet Clark Rd at a right angle.
k. A reserve in front of historic Hobsonville church and cemetery.
l. Provision for medium density housing fronting the reserve in front of Hobsonville church and associated adjoining roads.
4. In addition to clause 5.5.1 above a framework plan for Hobsonville Point Village must include:
a. Provision for mixed use activity buildings provided that retail activities are limited to:
i. convenience shops not exceeding a gross floor area of 100m2
ii. restaurants not exceeding a gross floor area of 200m2
iii. no more than two adjoining retail activities in any one location
iv. the total amount of gross floor area for retail activities does not exceed 2000m2 in the entire precinct.
b. An indicative layout of proposed sites.
c. Provision to be made for parking, and, where relevant, loading or service bays for all proposed activities.
d. The location of bus stops.
e. Design guidelines including standards and conditions that are developed to achieve the matters outlined in assessment criteria in clause 5.5.1 above and the objectives and policies of the precinct and sub-precinct.
f. How precinct development is to be staged and how any vacant land will be managed during the staging process.
g. Provision made for the integration with Hobsonville village centre.
h. The proposed method by which no less than 152 dwellings will be provided for within this precinct. If fewer than 152 are provided, how the balance will be accommodated in another sub-precinct in addition to the number of dwellings specified for that precinct.
5. In addition to clause 5.5.1 above a framework plan for Hobsonville Point Marine sub-precinct must include:
a. Any areas to be developed for park-and-ride, office or warehousing activities to service marine activities on adjoining sub-precincts and an indicative layout of proposed sites.
b. Low impact design and source control of contaminants in accordance with the integrated catchment management plan.
c. Design standards for residential development including:
i. a differentiated appearance in terms of building scale, form and massing
ii. individual building detailing
iii. landscaping
iv. existing vegetation being retained where possible.
d. Provision for the retention, and adaptive re-use, of the hanger building.
6. In addition to the information requirements above a resource consent application for a development in the Catalina sub-precinct must include a design assessment report from the Hobsonville Design Review Panel.
10. Definitions
Attached housing
A self-contained dwelling that adjoins with another dwelling, sharing walls and/or intermediate floors. Unlike the apartment typology however, all ground floor dwellings must have direct street access.

Detached housing
A free standing dwelling that does not share walls with another dwelling. The ground floor plan shape may or may not have one edge on a side boundary known as a zero lot condition. The zero lot setback typically occurs in the southern or eastern quarters giving a more efficient use of private open space to the opposing side and capitalising on good solar orientation to the north and west. Parking and servicing is from the street or a rear lane and can be integrated with the house or be detached.

Front
In relation to building separation, front means the external face of any building or portion thereof that has a minimum habitable facing a street or public or communal open space.

Primary outlook
This relates to a living space, typically comprising a lounge, living or dining space. At least one of the external walls of the principal living space must be nominated with a primary outlook. The primary outlook must have direct access to the private open space provision. A combined open plan lounge, living and dining area may be treated as a single living space in terms of nominating the primary outlook. Any additional living space must have at least one external wall with a secondary outlook.

Secondary outlook
This is an outlook from a private space, comprising a bedroom or any living space not included as primary outlook. At least one external wall of each bedroom must be designed to include one secondary outlook.

Side
In relation to building separation, side means the external face of any building or portion thereof that does not have a habitable space with its primary access or window treatment facing out.

Small house
A dwelling with a maximum of two storeys, and a maximum 100m2 gross floor area (including garage) and a maximum of three bedrooms.

No outlook
This relates to a service space, typically comprising a kitchen, bathroom, circulation space, laundry or garage. All external walls of each service space may be designed to include no outlook. Although kitchen spaces are service in nature they generally form part of living spaces and therefore gain benefit from the outlook requirements of living spaces. If a kitchen is in a separate room, it must have at least one secondary outlook. Any other external walls not required to be nominated as either a primary or secondary outlook, may be nominated as a no outlook wall. An outlook space may be used more than once for external walls of different spaces.
11. Precinct plans
Precinct plan 1: Hobsonville Point precinct plan
Precinct plan 2: Hobsonville Point features plan
Precinct plan 3: Sub-precinct E (Catalina)
Precinct plan 4: Sub-precinct E (Catalina)
Precinct plan 5: Sub-precinct E (Catalina) special height and frontage


Note:
Urban street formal = Type A
Urban street informal = Type B
Suburban street = Type C
Open space / walkway = Type D