Council does U-turn on proposed downgrades
Spokesperson McRae
Devonport Heritage has succeeded in retaining the highest protection for several local buildings which Auckland Council wanted to downgrade.
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Housing intensification in limbo until new government is formed
Spokesperson McRae
We believe the MDRS (Medium Density Residential Standards) should be repealed, Plan Change 78 abandoned and the Auckland Unitary Plan should continue as the council’s principal planning instrument.
Read MoreAre Intensification Plans Unravelling?
Spokesperson McRae
Developments over the last two weeks show the Government’s intensification proposals for Auckland are coming under real pressure.
Read MoreThe Battle to Save Heritage Areas Continues in 2023 (20th Mar)
Spokesperson McRae
Plan Change 78 is underway and our team has been busy preparing for and attending pre-hearing and expert conferences.
Read MoreThe Battle to Save Heritage Areas Continues in 2023 (24th Jan)
Spokesperson McRae
The Government’s push for further housing intensification continues this year with Auckland Council hearings into Plan Change 78.
Read MoreJeremy Salmond – a tribute.
Spokesperson McRae
We are very saddened at the passing of renowned heritage architect and Devonport resident, Jeremy Salmond.
Jeremy was the foremost heritage architect in the country and leaves behind a huge legacy of knowledge and appreciation for New Zealand’s historic buildings, both public and private.
Read MoreAnnual Report 2022
Spokesperson McRae
Read the Chairperson’s report for Devonport Heritage
For the Annual General Meeting– 15/11/22
Read MoreRecent Submissions
Spokesperson McRae
Read our recent submissions to Auckland Council incl.
Plan Change 78 submission & Historic Heritage Area (HHA) Evaluation (to address intensification in Devonport)
Plan Change 82 submission (on proposed changes to the Historic Heritage Schedule)
More Ideas for Making a Submission to Plan Change 78
Spokesperson McRae
Here are a few more ideas which may help you when writing your submission to Plan Change 78.
Read MoreHow to Make a Submission to Plan Change 78
Spokesperson McRae
Many people are understandably concerned about the effects of intensification on Devonport. If you are one of those, please make a submission to Auckland Council by 29 September. It’s easy to make a submission, especially with this “easy as” submission guide from Devonport Heritage!
Read MoreAn Update on Auckland Intensification
Spokesperson McRae
Although much of Devonport remains a Special Character Area we estimate 113 properties have been rezoned Mixed Housing Urban which allows 3 storey/3 dwelling intensive development. This means 3 houses up to 12 metres high, can be built to one metre of the rear and side boundaries. These properties are scattered around Devonport and we believe it will seriously impact the heritage qualities of this highly historic area.
Read MoreAuckland heritage houses: Margot McRae - character areas will not provide affordable homes
Spokesperson McRae
The government clearly wants to wipe out Auckland’s historic suburbs, with two ministers recently declaring the city’s special character areas must be intensified.
Read MoreAuckland Council Response to Recent Government Housing Intensification Legislation
Spokesperson McRae
Auckland Council recently asked for feedback on its proposals as to how it intended to comply with the new housing intensification legislation. Here, Devonport Heritage provides a summary of the feedback received from the pubic.
Read MoreMajority Support for Heritage Areas!
Spokesperson McRae
The Auckland Council feedback results are out and show that around 72% of respondents support Special Character Areas and only 19% oppose them.
Read MoreDevonport Centre has Outstanding Heritage Value
Spokesperson McRae
We are proud to present the evaluation report for a proposed Historic Heritage Area that encompasses Takarunga Mt Victoria, Victoria Road, Windsor Reserve & Marine Square. This was prepared by Richard Reid, Jeremy Salmond and Dave Serjeant and has been presented to Auckland Council.
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