FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Ecological assessments may be required for rural subdivision, residential development, commercial projects, infrastructure upgrades, stream works, wetland modifications, and projects involving native vegetation or sensitive habitats.

The Countryside Living Zone is an Auckland Unitary Plan zone intended to provide rural lifestyle living while maintaining the character of the surrounding rural environment.

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A TTR is a planning mechanism that may allow an additional title to be created on an eligible property within the Countryside Living Zone.

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Not always. Some properties may already have subdivision potential. A site assessment can help determine what options are available.

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Yes. TTRs can be transferred from qualifying donor sites and applied to eligible receiver sites within the Countryside Living Zone.

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Most projects require planning, surveying, engineering, and often ecology input. Our multidisciplinary team coordinates these services throughout the project.

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An Environmental Enhancement Subdivision is a subdivision pathway that recognises the protection, restoration, or enhancement of significant environmental features as part of a subdivision proposal.

No. Transferable Development Rights are a specific planning mechanism used in Auckland. Environmental Enhancement Subdivisions are broader provisions that can apply in different forms across multiple districts.

This depends on the district plan, but commonly includes native bush, wetlands, streams, riparian areas, Significant Natural Areas, ecological restoration projects, bush planting and Significant Ecological Areas.

Not always. Some provisions may recognise restoration, enhancement, or revegetation opportunities, depending on the district plan rules.