Compliance Matrix
Automated pass/fail compliance checks against operative district plan standards.
5 min readUpdated 2026-04-19Consent Planner
The Compliance Matrix generates a structured, rule-by-rule assessment of a proposed development against the operative district plan development standards. It is designed to directly support the preparation of an Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE) and/or a Consent Report.
Using the Compliance Matrix
- 1Select the Compliance Matrix tab in the Consent Planner.
- 2Enter the property address and the proposed development details (number of units, height, building footprint, setbacks).
- 3Click Run Compliance Check.
- 4Review the results table. Each standard is listed with the rule threshold, your proposed value, and a ✅ compliant / ⚠️ marginal / ❌ non-compliant status.
Standards Covered
- Maximum height and recession plane (H1–H4 AUP rules)
- Minimum front, side, and rear setbacks
- Maximum site coverage
- Minimum landscaped area
- Density (units per site area)
- Outdoor living space per unit
- Parking and access standards
- Noise limits (where adjoining business or rural zones)
Professional Review Required
The Compliance Matrix is an analytical aid. Compliance outputs must be verified by a qualified Resource Management planner before being submitted to council as part of a resource consent application. Rule interpretation is subject to council policy guidance and may vary.
District Plans Supported
| Zone | Plan | Supported Standards |
|---|---|---|
| MHU — Mixed Housing Urban | AUP | Height, recession, setback, coverage, density |
| MHS — Mixed Housing Suburban | AUP | Height, recession, setback, coverage, density |
| SHZ — Single House Zone | AUP | Height, recession, setback, coverage |
| THAB — Terrace Housing & Apartment | AUP | Height, setback, coverage, unit mix |
| RS — Residential Suburban | CDP | Height, setback, coverage, density |
| RSDT — Residential Suburban Density Transition | CDP | Height, setback, coverage |
| RMD — Residential Medium Density | CDP | Height, setback, coverage, density |
| RNN — Residential New Neighbourhood | CDP | Height, setback, coverage, density |
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