Love Devonport?

An extensive 8 storey development is planned for Devonport village.

If you live, work, visit or grew up in Devonport, chances are it holds a special place in your heart. Nestled between maunga and moana, we're a unique mix of nature and history, a thriving heritage suburb with a strong community spirit.

Devonport is always changing and we believe Devonport can grow, evolve and welcome new people without losing what makes it special. We’re excited about a vibrant future and believe that the right development can bring real benefits to the community.

Peninsula Capital’s proposed Devonport Lanes development would transform the heart of Devonport village. The proposal includes 80–90 apartments, a hotel of around 50 rooms, new retail and commercial spaces and five new buildings up to eight storeys in height. Our concern is the scale of the proposed new buildings. 8 storeys is double Auckland Council’s own 4 storey height limit for development. We believe that this will:

• Compromise the unique low-rise, heritage look and feel of the village that is loved by residents and visitors alike,
• Screen the views and break the connection between the village and our iconic maunga, Takarunga,
• Turn Devonport into another high-rise suburb.

The Devonport Lanes project has now been referred to the Government’s controversial Fast-track approvals process, cutting out all local voices that the RMA would require. We believe that people should be able to have a say on a development that will have a profound impact on this village and its character.

After looking into all options, and listening to the groundswell of opposition from Devonport and beyond, Devonport Heritage has applied to the High Court for a Judicial Review of the minister’s referral decision. We’ve started a Give a Little campaign to help fund this, and we hope you will help.

Devonport has a strong sense of self-belief and a long history of campaigning for what it believes is right. We think locals should have a voice, and we think 4 not 8.