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.