Projects

MultiUnit Housing Pukekohe

MultiUnit Housing

This project developed attached dwellings on Prado Drive, Pukekohe, extending roads and services, optimising land use, and delivering modern, efficient multi-unit housing.

A futher stage to Plan change 21, was the acquistion and development by the Nichols Group of the Northern section of Prado Drive for intensive housing. This was proposed as part of the overall design during the Plan Change.

This development required an extension to the existing road and the extension of urban services. The site was then developed with a number of attached dwellings.  

Birch Surveyors were engaged as the lead consultant both for the planning work, civil design and civil work supervision, as well as the land transfer work.  

The final housing product typifies the newer housing styles of the latter part  of this decade. Sites tend to be smaller, which requires greater thought to design, but usually resulting in more efficient use of spaces. 

The resulting development makes the best use of the available land and will be a desirable place to live for generations to come.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is multi-unit housing?

Multi-unit housing consists of multiple residential dwellings developed within a defined area, often using smaller sites and shared or closely integrated infrastructure to make efficient use of available land.

Why is infrastructure planning important for multi-unit housing?

Multi-unit developments may require extensions or upgrades to roads and urban services to ensure that new dwellings have appropriate access to transport networks and essential infrastructure.

Can smaller residential sites make better use of available land?

Yes. Smaller sites can support more efficient land use when the development is carefully designed to provide functional living spaces while making effective use of the available area.

What professional services may be required for a multi-unit housing development?

A multi-unit project may require planning, surveying, civil engineering, infrastructure design, construction supervision, and land transfer services to coordinate the development from approval through completion.

Why might an existing road need to be extended for a housing development?

A road extension can provide suitable access to newly developed residential areas and connect additional dwellings to the existing transport network and supporting infrastructure.

How does multi-unit housing support efficient urban development?

Multi-unit housing can accommodate more dwellings within an existing urban area, helping make efficient use of serviced land while providing modern housing options for growing communities.