Structure Plans are frameworks for guiding the development or redevelopment of a particular area in an integrated and coordinated way. They help define the future development and land use patterns, areas of open space, the layout and nature of infrastructure and other key features for managing the effects of development.
Structure Plans On this page
To view Structure Plans adopted by the Council, click on the headings below or scroll down the page.
Helensville - Parakai Structure Plan
The Helensville-Parakai Structure Plan (adopted in 1998) is aimed at:
- defining a vision for future growth, and planning for the growth of the Helensville Parakai urban area over the next 10 to 15 years;
- avoiding ad-hoc decision making by providing an integrated spatial framework and guideline for physical development (i.e. urban form, land use, roading and engineering service infrastructure);
- providing a basis for co-ordinated programming of projects and budgets and day-to-day management of the area.
Helensville Urban Design Framework
In November 2008 the Council adopted an Urban Design Framework
for Helensville which is aimed at protecting the special heritage character of
the town.
A copy of the Urban Design Framework can be viewed here.
The new design framework identifies a number of improvements that could be made to Helensville to retain the town’s historic atmosphere, redevelop facilities and provide adequate space for areas to live and work in.
Extensive consultation has been undertaken to develop the framework. The South Kaipara Forum, which represents local ratepayer associations and interested residents, assisted with the development of the framework.
Projects identified in the framework as priorities include a streetscape upgrade of Creek Lane and development of new public toilets there. The Council will also investigate creating heritage rules to guide future development on the northern end of Commercial Road which would allow for retail development along this road, while retaining the area’s heritage character.
Kawau Island Vision
Kawau Island is a unique environment located in the Hauraki Gulf. It is a 2,000 hectare island and is physically close to Sandspit to the west and Auckland to the south, but with a feeling of being far removed from them. The east coast is steep with high cliffs and generally uninhabited. The west coast is a mix of steep and gentle slopes, a predominantly rocky foreshore (except for Vivan Bay and with inlets/harbours at North Cove, Bon Accord Harbour, south Cove and Bostaquet Bay.
Factors that Kawau Island landowners, residents and interested persons/bodies have agreed as important to this are identified in this Vision Statement. Planning processes will take the values of this Vision Statement into account when considering proposals for Kawau Island. Where conflict arises the maintenance of the Kawau Island Vision will be considered.
The Kawau Island Vision Statement was adopted by the Council on the 30 July 2009.
Hardcopies of the final document are currently being prepared and will be available for viewing at the Council’s Warkworth Service Centre on Baxter Street (opening hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm).
Kumeu/Huapai Central Area Plan
Kumeu-Huapai has been identified as an important growth area within the Rodney District and the Auckland Region. Its proximity to the Auckland central business district as well as west coast beaches, countryside, forests and other rural places make it a desirable place to live.
Matakana, Omaha Flats and Point Wells Sustainable Development Plan
The Sustainable Development Plans define a vision and strategy to manage future growth for Matakana, Point Wells and Omaha Flats and aim to
- Reflect the community’s vision for the future
- Set out how much growth and where it can be accommodated
- Guide infrastructure planning for growth and development
- Provide a framework for sustainable economic and social development
Work has begun on incorporating The Omaha Flats/Point Wells Sustainable Development Plan into the District Plan. For more information please see Variation 63 Introduction of the Special 22 Zone (Point Wells and Omaha Flats)
Muriwai Community Plan
The Muriwai Community Plan recognises the unique characteristics of the Muriwai community and environment and defines a vision for the future growth and development of the area and township.
Orewa East Structure Plan
The Orewa East Structure plan, adopted in November 2007, brings together over 9 years of work into one document to help establish a vision for the future of Orewa. District Plan rules have been developed for Orewa East and notified as
Variation 101.
Riverhead Structure Plan
The Riverhead Structure Plan provides the framework for the future development of the Riverhead area – coordinating future land use, services, transportation and green space for areas under multiple land ownership. Riverhead Structure Plan was adopted by Council on 7th August 2008.
Sandspit, Snells Beach and Algies Bay Structure Plan
The growth rate of the Sandspit-Snells Beach-Algies Bay area has exceeded that of both metropolitan regional and Rodney averages. It is likely that growth pressures on the area will continue, especially with the demand for a small coastal town lifestyle within commuting distance from Auckland.
This Structure Plan will help guide future physical development of the Sandspit-Snells Beach-Algies Nay area in an appropriate and coordinated manner.
Silverdale North Structure Plan
The Silverdale North Structure Plan was adopted by the Council on 27 May 2004 and has now been incorporated into the District Plan as the
Silverdale North Special Zone.
Silverdale South Structure Plan
The Silverdale South Structure Plan forms an integrated unit with the Silverdale North Structure Plan and also incorporates the development issues as addressed in the Auckland Regional Growth Strategy and the Auckland Regional Land Transport Strategy for the region as a whole.
The Council adopted a Structure Plan for Waimauku on 21 May 2009 which will guide the development of the town over the next 20 years. A key aim of the Plan is to preserve Waimauku’s rural village character, which local residents have said they like about the town.
Warkworth Warkworth Structure Plan
Through a series of public meetings and workshops the Warkworth community provided us with their views and vision for the future. These thoughts and ideas have helped shape the development of the Warkworth Structure Plan.
District Plan rules for the Warkworth Structure Plan have been developed and notified as Variation 125 and Variation 133.
Wellsford Structure Plan
The purpose of the Wellsford Structure Plan is to:
- Define a vision for future growth and development of the Wellsford urban area.
- Provide an overall physical framework for urban growth.
- Provide a guideline for the integration of physical components (e.g. land use, engineering services, roads) in the future.
- Provide a basis for coordinating and programming projects and budgets, thereby serving as a downstream management tool.
Whangaparaoa Structure Plan
The Whangaparaoa Structure Plan reviews the industrial land needs at Whangaparaoa and future land requirements and presents a series of recommended actions.