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Understanding and applying the planning rules to your site

This section provides information to help you navigate the Unitary Plan, understand the rules, learn how to apply them, and work out what you can build on your site.

Your Easy Guide to understanding the Residential Standards

V6 Sept 2018

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Mixed housing suburban - two detached houses - side orientated

Mixed housing suburban - two detached houses - side orientated

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Mixed housing suburban zone, two detached houses - front orientated

Mixed housing suburban zone, two detached houses - front orientated

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Single house zone - detached house

Single house zone, detached house

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Single house zone - detached house with minor dwelling

Single house zone, detached house with minor dwelling

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