Landscape assessments

For regulatory purposes, not all proposals will require a landscape effects assessment. However, it is anticipated that a landscape effects assessment will be provided in landscapes that are sensitive to change, for example, outstanding natural landscapes, or where the change is of a large scale, for example, greenfield subdivisions, or where the extent of change is not anticipated by the Auckland Unitary Plan: Operative in Part, for example, over height proposals. It is best practise to ensure that the landscape effects assessment has informed the proposal. If unsure, please contact an Auckland Council Duty Planner for advice as to whether a proposal will require a landscape effects assessment.