2016 Auckland Unitary Plan led to a 50% increase in building consents, 22,000 new homes, and lower housing/rental prices.
A new study from the University of Auckland found that the city's Unitary Plan, implemented in 2016, has contributed to increased housing affordability. The plan allowed for more multi-storey homes in urban areas and expanded the rural urban boundary, resulting in a 50% increase in building consents between 2017 and 2023. The plan's upzoning allowed for 22,000 new homes to be consented between 2016 and 2021, leading to lower housing and rental prices in Auckland compared to the rest of the country.
March 31, 2024
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