Design and consenting processes

A hand draws a sketch of a terraced house on the left; in the middle we see builders working on the frame of the adjoined terrace, and on the right we see the finished building, with people using the space. A young woman cycles past with the Auckland skyline in the background.

Need a helping hand to guide you through the design and consenting processes? As well as things to think about when developing or buying a home, this section provides information on the Auckland Urban Design Panel process, resource consents checklists, and ‘how to’ guidance on landscape assessments and design statements.

  • Auckland Urban Design Panel

    The Auckland Urban Design Panel (AUDP) provides you with independent, best-practice advice so that your significant project contributes to better outcomes for Auckland. This section guides you through the AUDP process as well as providing you with information on who the current panel members are.

  • Resource consent checklists

    This section provides you with the checklists required when preparing your resource consent so that your application has everything that it needs.

  • Design statements guidance

    Design statements are an effective way to explain your design proposal, and how it enhances the surrounding context, and aligns with the design and planning requirements for the site and area. This section provides things to think about when preparing a design statement.

  • Landscape assessments

    To ensure our landscapes are sustainably managed and developed, an assessment of landscape and visual effects may be required in support of resource consent applications or proposed plan changes. The following guidelines have been created to provide a framework for the preparation of a landscape and visual effects assessment.