How do I check what Plan Change 120 means for my property?
By Mark Pervan, Director, City Builders Association Limited · Checked 23 October 2026
Auckland Council's PC120 map viewer shows the proposed zone and management layers for each property, including the August 2026 proposed amendments. Submissions on the amendments closed at 5pm on 24 September 2026. The map viewer's flood data is fixed as at 3 November 2025, so check Council's GeoMaps for current hazard information. Sources: Auckland Council PC120 page; PC120 Info Sheet 23; both checked 23 Oct 2026.
Where do I check my own property?
Use the official PC120 map viewer to see the proposed zone and management layers that apply to an address. For current flood hazard information, check Council's GeoMaps instead: the map viewer's flood data is fixed as at 3 November 2025, as explained in PC120 Info Sheet 23. The official Auckland Council PC120 page covers the proposed amendments and the process. (AC-PC120, PC120-MAP, PC120-INFO23)
Frequently asked questions
Can I still make a submission?
Not on the August 2026 amendments. Submissions closed at 5pm on 24 September 2026. Source: Auckland Council PC120 page.
Does PC120 replace PC78 and the MDRS?
Largely, yes. PC78 was withdrawn in part on 9 October 2025, and the MDRS were withdrawn. Source: PC120 FAQ, Auckland Council.
What heights apply near train stations?
6, 10 or 15 storeys in walkable catchments, depending on location. Source: PC120 FAQ, Auckland Council.
Can my property be down-zoned for hazards?
Some sites are proposed for lower-intensity zoning because of hazard risk, with immediate legal effect. Source: PC120 FAQ, Auckland Council.
What happens next?
Independent Hearings Panel hearings, followed by Council decisions.
Related
Sources
- AC-PC120: Auckland Council, "PC 120: Housing Intensification and Resilience". https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/en/plans-policies-bylaws-reports-projects/our-plans-strategies/unitary-plan/auckland-unitary-plan-modifications/proposed-plan-changes/pc-120-housing-intensification-resilience.html. Checked 23 October 2026.
- PC120-MAP: Auckland Council, "Plan Change 120 map viewer". https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/en/plans-policies-bylaws-reports-projects/our-plans-strategies/unitary-plan/auckland-unitary-plan-modifications/proposed-plan-changes/pc-120-housing-intensification-resilience/plan-change-120-map-viewer.html. Checked 23 October 2026.
- PC120-INFO23: Auckland Council, "PC120 Info Sheet 23 — Flooding information in Geo Maps" (August 2026). https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/content/dam/ac/docs/plans/unitary/pc-120/24-info-sheet-23-flooding-information-in-geomaps-aug-2026.pdf. Checked 23 October 2026.
General information, not planning or legal advice. The official Auckland Council pages govern. Spot an error? Email info@citybuildersassociation.org How do corrections work?.
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