The Independent Hearings Panel Recommendation version - 22 July 2016

Table of Contents

  1. Chapter A Introduction
  1. Chapter B Regional policy statement
    1. Issues
    2. TUrban growth and form
    3. Infrastructure, transport and energy
    4. Natural heritage
    5. Built heritage and character
    6. Mana Whenua
    7. Natural resources
    8. Coastal environment
    9. Rural environment
    10. Environmental risk
    11. Monitoring and environmental results anticipated
  1. Chapter C General rules
  1. Chapter D Overlays
    1. Natural Resources
      1. High-use Aquifer Management Areas Overlay
      2. Quality-sensitive Aquifer Management Areas Overlay
      3. High-use Stream Management Areas Overlay
      4. Natural Stream Management Areas Overlay
      5. Natural Lake Management Areas Overlay
      6. Urban Lake Management Areas Overlay
      7. Water Supply Management Areas Overlay
      8. Wetland Management Areas Overlay
      9. Significant Ecological Areas Overlay
    2. Natural Heritage
      1. Outstanding Natural Features Overlay and Outstanding Natural Landscapes Overlay
      2. Outstanding Natural Character and High Natural Character Overlay
      3. Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Overlay
      4. Notable Trees Overlay
      5. Volcanic Viewshafts and Height Sensitive Areas Overlay
      6. Ridgeline Protection Overlay
      7. Local Public Views Overlay
    3. Built Heritage and Special Character
      1. Historic Heritage Overlay
      2. Special Character Areas Overlay - Residential and Business
      3. Auckland War Memorial Museum Viewshaft Overlay
      4. Dilworth Terrace Houses Viewshaft Overlay
    4. Mana Whenua
      1. Sites and Places of Significance to Mana Whenua Overlay
    5. Built environment
      1. Identified Growth Corridor Overlay
    6. Infrastructure
      1. Airport Approach Surface Overlay
      2. Aircraft Noise Overlay
      3. City Centre Port Noise Overlay
      4. National Grid Corridor Overlay
      5. Quarry Buffer Area Overlay
  1. Chapter E Auckland-wide
    1. Natural Resources
      1. Water quality and integrated management
      2. Water quantity, allocation and use
      3. Lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands
      4. Other discharges of contaminants
      5. On-site and small scale wastewater treatment and disposal
      6. Wastewater network management
      7. Taking, using, damming and diversion of water and drilling
      8. Stormwater - Discharge and diversion
      9. Stormwater quality - High contaminant generating car parks and high use roads
      10. Stormwater management area - Flow 1 and Flow 2
      11. Land disturbance - Regional
      12. Land disturbance - District
      13. Cleanfills, managed fills and landfills
      14. Air quality
      15. Vegetation management and biodiversity
      16. Trees in open space zones
      17. Trees in roads
      18. Natural character of the coastal environment
      19. Natural features and natural landscapes in the coastal environment
    2. Mana Whenua
      1. Māori Land
      2. Treaty Settlement Land
    3. Built Environment
      1. Artworks
      2. Signs
      3. Lighting
      4. Noise and vibration
    4. Infrastructure
      1. Infrastructure
      2. Transport
      3. Mineral extraction from land
      4. Emergency management area - Hazardous facilities and infrastructure
    5. Environmental Risk
      1. Contaminated land
      2. Hazardous substances
      3. Biosolids
      4. Industrial and trade activities
      5. Agrichemicals and vertebrate toxic agents
      6. Rural production discharges
      7. Natural hazards and flooding
      8. Genetically modified organisms
    6. Subdivision
      1. Subdivision - Urban
      2. Subdivision - Rural
    7. Temporaty Activities
      1. Temporary activities
  1. Chapter F Coastal
    1. Introduction to the regional coastal plan
    2. Coastal - General Coastal Marine Zone
    3. Coastal - Marina Zone
    4. Coastal - Mooring Zone and moorings outside the Coastal - Mooring Zone
    5. Coastal - Minor Port Zone
    6. Coastal - Ferry Terminal Zone
    7. Coastal - Defence Zone
    8. Coastal - Coastal Transition Zone
    9. Vehicles on beaches
  1. Chapter G Rural Urban Boundary (RUB)
    1. Rural Urban Boundary
  1. Chapter H Zones
    1. Residential - Large Lot Zone
    2. Residential - Rural and Coastal Settlement Zone
    3. Residential - Single House Zone
    4. Residential - Mixed Housing Suburban Zone
    5. Residential - Mixed Housing Urban Zone
    6. Residential - Terrace Housing and Apartment Buildings Zone
    7. Open Space zones
      • Open Space - Conservation Zone
      • Open Space - Informal Recreation Zone
      • Open Space - Sport and Active Recreation Zone
      • Open Space - Civic Spaces Zone
      • Open Space - Community Zone
    8. Business - City Centre Zone
    9. Business - Metropolitan Centre Zone
    10. Business - Town Centre Zone
    11. Business - Local Centre Zone
    12. Business - Neighbourhood Centre Zone
    13. Business - Mixed Use Zone
    14. Business - General Business Zone
    15. Business - Business Park Zone
    16. Business - Heavy Industry Zone
    17. Business - Light Industry Zone
    18. Future Urban Zone
    19. Rural zones
      • Rural – Rural Production Zone
      • Rural – Mixed Rural Zone
      • Rural – Rural Coastal Zone
      • Rural – Rural Conservation Zone
      • Rural – Countryside Living Zone
    20. Rural - Waitākere Foothills Zone
    21. Rural - Waitākere Ranges Zone
    22. Strategic Transport Corridor Zone
    23. Special Purpose - Airports and Airfields Zone
    24. Special Purpose - Cemetery Zone
    25. Special Purpose - Healthcare Facility and Hospital Zone
    26. Special Purpose - Major Recreation Facility Zone
    27. Special Purpose - Māori Purpose Zone
    28. Special Purpose - Quarry Zone
    29. Special Purpose - School Zone
    30. Special Purpose - Tertiary Education Zone
  1. Chapter I Precincts
    1. Financial contributions
      1. Auckland-wide
        1. Boat Building Precinct
        2. Motorsport Precinct
        3. Rowing and Paddling Precinct
        4. Waitematā Navigation Channel Precinct
      1. City Centre
        1. Arts, Civic and Entertainment Precinct
        2. Britomart Precinct
        3. Central Wharves Precinct
        4. City Centre Residential Precinct
        5. Cook Street Depot Precinct
        6. Downtown West Precinct
        7. Karangahape Road Precinct
        8. Learning Precinct
        9. Port Precinct
        10. Quay Park Precinct
        11. Queen Street Valley Precinct
        12. Viaduct Harbour Precinct
        13. Victoria Park Market Precinct
        14. Westhaven - Tāmaki Herenga Waka Precinct
        15. Wynyard Precinct
        16. Wynyard Precinct Appendix
      1. Central
        1. Alexandra Park Precinct
        2. ASB Showgrounds Precinct
        3. ASB Tennis Arena Precinct
        4. Auckland War Memorial Museum Precinct
        5. Auckland Zoo Precinct
        6. Avondale 1 Precinct
        7. Avondale 2 Precinct
        8. Avondale Racecourse Precinct
        9. Central Park Precinct
        10. Cornwall Park Precinct
        11. Eden Park Precinct
        12. Ellerslie 1 Precinct
        13. Ellerslie 2 Precinct
        14. Ellerslie Racecourse Precinct
        15. Epsom Precinct
        16. Gabador Place Precinct
        17. Grafton Precinct
        18. Hillsborough Precinct
        19. Monte Cecilia Precinct
        20. MOTAT Precinct
        21. Mount Albert 2 Precinct
        22. Mount Smart Stadium Precinct
        23. Mount Wellington 5 Precinct
        24. Observatory Precinct
        25. Ōkahu Bay Precinct
        26. Ōkahu Marine Precinct
        27. Ōrākei 1 Precinct
        28. Ōrākei 2 Precinct
        29. Ōrākei Point Precinct
        30. Saint Heliers Precinct
        31. Saint Lukes Precinct
        32. St John's Theological College Precinct
        33. Tāmaki Precinct
        34. Three Kings Precinct
        35. Wairaka Precinct
        36. Western Springs Stadium Precinct
      1. South
        1. Ardmore 3 Precinct
        2. Ardmore Airport Precinct
        3. Auckland Airport Precinct
        4. Beachlands 1 Precinct
        5. Beachlands 2 Precinct
        6. Big Bay Precinct
        7. Bombay 1 Precinct
        8. Bruce Pulman Park Precinct
        9. Clevedon Precinct
        10. Clevedon Waterways Precinct
        11. Drury South Industrial Precinct
        12. ECOLight Stadium Precinct
        13. Flat Bush Precinct
        14. Franklin A&P Showgrounds Precinct
        15. Franklin Trotting Club Precinct
        16. Glenbrook Steel Mill Precinct
        17. Karaka 1 Precinct
        18. Karaka North Precinct
        19. Kingseat Precinct
        20. Mana Whenua Management Precinct
        21. Māngere 1 Precinct
        22. Māngere 2 Precinct
        23. Māngere Gateway Precinct
        24. Māngere Puhinui Precinct
        25. Manukau 2 Precinct
        26. Manukau Precinct
        27. Matingarahi Precinct
        28. Pacific Events Centre Precinct
        29. Papakura Precinct
        30. Pararēkau and Kopuahingahinga Island Precinct
        31. Patamahoe Precinct
        32. Pine Harbour Precinct
        33. Puhinui Precinct
        34. Pukekohe Hill Precinct
        35. Pukekohe Park Precinct
        36. Pukewairiki Precinct
        37. Rosella Road Precinct
        38. Runciman Precinct
        39. Takanini Precinct
        40. Waiuku Precinct
        41. Wattle Bay Precinct
        42. Whitford Precinct
        43. Whitford Village Precinct
      1. South
        1. Albany 3 Precinct
        2. Albany 9 Precinct
        3. Albany Centre Precinct
        4. AUT Millennium Institute of Sport Precinct
        5. Bayswater Marina Precinct
        6. Chelsea Precinct
        7. Dairy Flat Precinct
        8. Devonport Naval Base Precinct
        9. Devonport Peninsula Precinct
        10. Greenhithe Precinct
        11. Gulf Harbour Marina Precinct
        12. Hatfields Precinct
        13. HMNZ Dockyard Precinct
        14. Kaipara Flats Airfield Precinct
        15. Kakanui Point Precinct
        16. Kawau Island Precinct
        17. Kumeū Precinct
        18. Kumeū Showgrounds Precinct
        19. Leigh Marine Laboratory Precinct
        20. Long Bay Precinct
        21. Martins Bay Precinct
        22. Matakana 1 Precinct
        23. Matakana 2 Precinct
        24. Matakana 3 Precinct
        25. North Harbour Stadium and Domain Precinct
        26. North Shore Airport Precinct
        27. North Shore Events Centre Precinct
        28. Ōmaha South Precinct
        29. Ōrewa 1 Precinct
        30. Ōrewa 2 Precinct
        31. Ōrewa 3 Precinct
        32. Pinewoods Precinct
        33. Red Beach Precinct
        34. Riverhead 3 Precinct
        35. Rodney Landscape Precinct
        36. Silverdale 2 Precinct
        37. Silverdale 3 Precinct
        38. Smales 1 Precinct
        39. Smales 2 Precinct
        40. Takapuna 1 Precinct
        41. Te Arai North Precinct
        42. Te Arai South Precinct
        43. Waimana Point Precinct
        44. Wainui Precinct
        45. Waiwera Precinct
        46. Warkworth 3 Precinct
        47. Wēiti Precinct
        48. Whangaparāoa Precinct
        49. Akoranga Precinct
      1. West
        1. Babich Precinct
        2. Bethells Precinct
        3. Birdwood Precinct
        4. Hobsonville Corridor Precinct
        5. Hobsonville Marina Precinct
        6. Hobsonville Point Precinct
        7. Lincoln Precinct
        8. New Lynn Precinct
        9. Ōrātia Village Precinct
        10. Penihana North Precinct
        11. Redhills Precinct
        12. Swanson North Precinct
        13. Te Henga Precinct
        14. Trusts Arena Precinct
        15. Wainamu Precinct
        16. Westgate Precinct
  1. Chapter J Definitions
  1. Chapter K Designations
  1. Chapter L Schedule
    1. Wetland Management Areas Schedule
    2. Natural Lake Management Areas Schedule
    3. Significant Ecological Areas - Terrestrial Schedule
    4. Significant Ecological Areas - Marine Schedule
    5. Significant Ecological Areas - Marine where mangroves are a minor component or absent
    6. Outstanding Natural Features Overlay Schedule
    7. Outstanding Natural Landscapes Overlay Schedule
    8. Outstanding Natural Character and High Natural Character Overlay Schedule
    9. Volcanic Viewshafts Schedule
    10. Notable Trees Schedule
    11. Local Public View Schedule
    12. Sites and Places of Significance to Mana Whenua Schedule
    13. Heritage Orders Schedule
      1. Bluestone store
      2. Courtville Annexe building, middle flats
      3. Courtville - corner flats
      4. Bank of New Zealand
      5. Civic Theatre
      6. Terrace of shops
      7. Wong Doo (canvas 2005) building
      8. Ranchhod Chambers (formerly Gilfillan’s Store)
    14. Historic Heritage Areas - Maps and statements of significance
      1. Schedule of Historic Heritage
      2. Historic Heritage Areas - Maps and statements of significance
        1. Ardmore Road, Wanganui Avenue, Albany Road and Trinity Street Historic Heritage Area
        2. Burnley Terrace and King Edward Street Historic Heritage Area
        3. Cooper Street Historic Heritage Area
        4. Elgin Street Historic Heritage Area
        5. Herne Bay Road Historic Heritage Area
        6. Lippiatt Road Peglar Brothers Housing Area Historic Heritage Area
        7. Monte Cecilia Park Historic Heritage Area
        8. Railway Workers Housing Area Historic Heritage Area
        9. Part of Renown Estate Subdivision Historic Heritage Area
        10. Princes Street Historic Heritage Area
        11. Renall Street Historic Heritage Area
        12. Karangahape Road Historic Heritage Area
      3. Historic Heritage Place maps
    15. Special Character Schedule, Statements and Maps
      1. Special Character Areas Overlay – Business – Character Statements and Maps
        1. Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Howick
        2. Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Balmoral Shopping Centre
        3. Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Devonport
        4. Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Eden Valley
        5. Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Ellerslie
        6. Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Grey Lynn
        7. Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Helensville Central
        8. Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Kingsland
        9. Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Lower Hinemoa Street
        10. Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Mt Eden Village
        11. Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Newmarket
        12. Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Parnell
        13. Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Ponsonby
        14. Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Sandringham
        15. Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Upper Symonds Street
        16. Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : West Lynn
        17. Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Onehunga
        18. Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Otahuhu
      2. Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential – Character Statements and Maps
        1. Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential : Helensville
        2. Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential : Isthmus A
        3. Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential : Isthmus B
        4. Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential : Isthmus C
        5. Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential : North Shore – Birkenhead Point
        6. Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential : Devonport and Stanley Point
        7. Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential : Northcote Point
        8. Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential : Balmoral Tram Suburb, West
        9. Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential : Kings Road and Princes Avenue
        10. Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential : Station Road, Papatoetoe
        11. Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential : Early Links Road
        12. Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential : Pukehana Avenue
      3. Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential – Character Statements and Maps
        1. Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential : Balmoral Tram Suburb, East
        2. Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential : Foch Avenue and Haig Avenue
        3. Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential : Hill Park
        4. Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential : Pūhoi
    16. Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Overlay Subdivision Scheduled Areas / Sites
  1. Chapter M Appendices
    1. Structure plan guidelines
    2. River and stream minimum flow and availability
    3. Aquifer water availabilities and levels
    4. Surf breaks
    5. Wading bird areas
    6. Coastal protection yard
    7. Coastal marine area boundaries
    8. Biodiversity offsetting
    9. Business - City Centre Zone sight lines
    10. Business - City Centre Zone building in relation to boundary
    11. Business - City Centre Zone sunlight admission into public places
    12. Airport approach surface
    13. Hazardous substances classification
    14. Land amalgamation incentivised area
    15. Subdivision information and process
    16. Guideline for native revegetation plantings
    17. Documents incorporated by reference
    18. Qualifications required for the application of agrichemicals and vertebrate toxic agents
    19. Auckland Airport Future Aircraft Noise Contours (FANC) - Aircraft Noise Overlay
    20. Volcanic Viewshafts and Height Sensitive Areas - Values Assessments
    21. Treaty Settlement Legislation - statutory acknowledgments
    22. Consented existing high risk industrial or trade activities
  1. Chapter N Glossary of Māori Terms
    1. Glossary of Māori Terms