Auckland Council opens submissions on Plan Change 120 to Unitary Plan
Last Updated on August 27, 2026
Auckland Council is inviting residents to have their say on Plan Change 120, a proposed set of changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan, the rulebook that governs where and how homes and businesses can be built across the city.
According to Auckland Council, the plan change is now open for public feedback as part of the formal process for amending the Unitary Plan. The council has not detailed the full scope of the proposed changes in the material released so far, but has confirmed that submissions are being sought from Aucklanders on what is being put forward.
What the Unitary Plan does
The Auckland Unitary Plan sets the rules for development across the region, covering things like building heights, housing density and the types of activities allowed in different zones. Because it shapes what can be built and where, changes to the plan can affect property owners, developers and communities in areas targeted by a specific plan change.
Plan changes like PC120 go through a statutory process that includes public notification and a submission period, giving residents, businesses and other interested parties the chance to formally respond before the council makes decisions on whether and how to adopt the proposed rule changes.
Having a say
The council has confirmed that Aucklanders can now make submissions on PC120, though it has not yet published full details of the closing date or the specific mechanics of the submission process in the material provided. Residents wanting to understand how the proposed changes might affect their property or neighbourhood are typically able to view the full plan change documents and lodge feedback through the council’s standard channels for Unitary Plan changes.
Further details on the content of Plan Change 120 and how to make a submission are expected to be made available through Auckland Council’s usual planning and consultation channels.
Source: Auckland Council.
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