Marendellas

 

The Marendellas development is a 3 lot subdivision located in Bucklands Beach which utilizes the new Medium Density Residential Standards (MDRS) provisions under Plan Change 78.

The new provisions allow for the site to be developed with a 50% Building coverage, up from the allowed 40% under the standard Auckland Unitary Plan Mixed Housing Suburban guidelines.

This increase allows the houses to achieve a floor area of 190m2 with 5.5 bedrooms, a single garage, more generous living spaces and good indoor outdoor flow. Compared to a 160m2 allowed under the Mixed Housing Suburban guidelines, this is a significant increase in both the investment return for the developer and a bigger, more comfortable and more flexible home for its future owners.