Stuff: Outraged locals launch legal challenge against multi-storey development in historic seaside suburb
Spokesperson McRae
“Outraged locals have mounted a legal challenge against a decision to refer a controversial multi-storey housing and hotel proposal to the Government’s fast-track process.”
“Under the Auckland Unitary Plan and Plan Change 120, central Devonport has a character consideration that limits building heights to nine metres, and up to 13m in select areas. The proposed 27m height infringes on those local planning limits.”
“Auckland Council shared many of the society’s concerns in its report to the Fast Track panel.”
“We are simply asking the minister to follow the processes in the Fast-track Approvals Act for making such decisions.” Margot McRae, Devonport Heritage chairRead the full article