Minister Chris Bishop approves changes to Mount Maunganui planning rules, allowing up to six-story buildings downtown and four-story buildings between 400-800 meters, supporting urban intensification goals.

Minister Chris Bishop has approved changes to planning rules in Mount Maunganui, allowing six-story buildings in downtown areas and within 400 meters. Four-story buildings will be permitted between 400-800 meters. This is part of the government's medium-density residential standards aiming for urban intensification. The decision enables greater development capacity and aligns with the National Policy Statement on Urban Development.

June 27, 2024
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