Since the Auckland Unitary Plan become partially operative in November 2016, Synergy Planning have been involved in many intensification proposals at different stages.
Below are some examples of medium to high density development projects that have been successfully granted resource consents.
148 Lincoln Road, Henderson
Synergy Planning’s Role:
- Master planning and urban design advice
- Resource consent application
Proposal: 5 storey mixed use residential, office and retail complex with an internal landscaped courtyard on a 860m2 site. The proposed total floor areas are over 3800m2. Business- Mixed Used Zone. Challenges include SMAF2, OLFP and land contamination.
Submitted on: 06/06/2017
Granted on: 22/09/2017
Key working partners
- OZAC Architects
- TDG (Traffic Design Group)
- Tripp Andrews

3 and 5 Waitaki Street, Henderson
Synergy Planning’s Role:
- Urban design advice
- Resource consent application
Proposal: 3 storey apartment building development with 21 residential units in total on a 1583m2 site zoned as Mixed Housing Urban. Challenges include SMAF2 and land contamination.
Submitted on: 21/06/2017
Granted on: 21/09/2017
Key working partners
- OZAC Architects
- TDG (Traffic Design Group)
- Tripp Andrews

17 Crosby Road, West Harbour
Synergy Planning’s Role:
- Urban design advice
- Resource consent application
Proposal: four dwellings development including two Semi-detached units on a 717m2 site zoned as Mixed Housing Urban. Challenges include alternative HIRB, natural resource aquifer overly, SMAF2, OLFP, and Designation -Defence.
Submitted on: 20/06/2017
Granted on: 08/08/2017
Key working partners
- OZAC Architects
- TDG (Traffic Design Group)
- Tripp Andrews

3 Ballin Street, Ellerslie
Synergy Planning’s Role:
- Urban design advice
- Resource consent application
Proposal: 4 Semi-detached dwellings development on a 680m2 site zoned as Mixed Housing Urban. Challenges include volcanic view shaft and height sensitive area overlay and OLFP.
Submitted on: 21/07/2017
Granted on: 29/08/2017
Key working partners
- OZAC Architects
- TDG (Traffic Design Group)
- Tripp Andrews

37 Ambler Ave Glen Eden
Synergy Planning’s Role:
- Urban design advice
- Resource consent application
Proposal: 6 -unit terrace housing development on a 1029m2 site zoned as Mixed Housing Urban. Challenge mainly involves alternative HIRB.
Submitted on: 03/04/2017
Granted on: 11/07/2017
Key working partners
- OZAC Architects
- TDG (Traffic Design Group)
- Tripp Andrews

105 Canal Road Avondale
Synergy Planning’s Role:
- Urban design advice
- Resource consent application
Proposal: 5 -unit terrace housing development on a 1431m2 back lot zoned as Mixed Housing Urban. Challenge mainly involves OLFP and land contamination.
Submitted on: 05/04/2017
Granted on: 22/05/2017
Key working partners
- OZAC Architects
- TDG (Traffic Design Group)
- Tripp Andrews

