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Plan change 120: New housing reform about to change Auckland
A 30-year roadmap for intensification & 160,000 new homes
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Plan Change 120 is a major update to Auckland's Unitary Plan, enabling capacity for 160,000 new homes through significant housing intensification.
The plan allows for buildings up to 15 stories near transport hubs in suburbs like Parnell and Mt Eden. It also strengthens natural hazard controls, downzoning high-risk flood areas and tightening consent rules.
Public submissions are open from May to June 2026, with a final decision expected in mid-2027 that will shape development for decades.
TLDR - Summary of the important bits of Plan Change 120
Does this mean Auckland will get 160,000 new homes?
Ponsonby could be one of the most affected areas
Where are these new homes going to go?
Find out if your property could be affected by Plan Change 120
View of the 44 catchment areas affected from Auckland Council’s Plan Change 120 map viewer.
What about the natural hazard and flood controls?
What’s next for Plan Change 120?
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