Planning, zoning
and design context

The Local Centre lots within the Milldale Town Centre, specifically Lots 2–4, are governed by planning and design frameworks that enable high-quality, mixed-use urban development with immediate delivery potential.

These frameworks ensure the long-term success and cohesion of the precinct, while offering flexibility for a wide range of uses.

Zoning: Business – Local Centre

The sites are zoned Business – Local Centre under the Auckland Unitary Plan, which supports vibrant, community-focused development that services the daily needs of residents. This includes retail, hospitality, medical, commercial services, and residential uses above ground floor. The zoning aligns directly with Milldale’s masterplan to deliver a compact, connected town centre that anchors the wider residential catchment.

Key zoning features:

Mixed-use development

Mixed-use development with active commercial ground floors

Building heights

Building heights permitted up to
13 metres

Parking

No minimum parking requirements, allowing greater design flexibility

High-amenity

Supports a walkable,
high-amenity urban environment

Urban design and built form

Development within the Local Centre precinct is supported by well-defined urban design principles (see appendices) that enhance long-term value and liveability. These requirements are designed to ensure a consistent, attractive built environment that drives tenant demand and supports community engagement.

The design framework is a key value driver, ensuring all development contributes to a cohesive, high-quality town centre environment. With completed infrastructure, including roading, services, and utilities in place, purchasers can move swiftly to development and deliver outcomes that are both commercially viable and community-aligned.