New Zealand • Wellington
Site analysis in Wellington
An introduction to site analysis in Wellington, covering planning context, common constraints, climate, terrain and transport. Use this city overview to identify what needs checking at the specific site.
Use this overview to plan your research. Verify current requirements and site-specific conditions against the relevant primary sources. Read our data sources, coverage and limits guide.
Planning regime
Wellington City District Plan + RMA + NPS-UD intensification + earthquake-prone building rules
Key constraints
- Wellington Fault active seismic (high)
- Coastal slope topography
- Town Belt green network
- Heritage character areas
Climate context
Cfb cool oceanic. 2060 hrs sunshine. 1250mm rainfall. Famous for high winds.
Topography
Steep harbour basin, Mount Victoria 196m, Tinakori Hill 305m. Reclaimed harbour CBD.
Transport spine
Metlink rail 4 lines, electric trolley buses retired, bus network, ferries.
Building height context
Majestic Centre 116m. CBD limited by seismic engineering, mostly 60-100m. Heritage zones 3-4 storey.
Notable recent projects
- Adelaide Road corridor
- Te Aro renewal
- Shelly Bay
- Te Ngakau Civic Square
Questions
What planning policies apply in Wellington?
Wellington City District Plan + RMA + NPS-UD intensification + earthquake-prone building rules
What are the most common site constraints in Wellington?
Wellington Fault active seismic (high). Coastal slope topography. Town Belt green network. Heritage character areas.
Can Atlasly run a site analysis in Wellington?
Available site information depends on the address and data source. Start with the site location and review the returned sources and coverage before using the results.
Run a site analysis in Wellington
Start with a site location, review the available evidence and identify the checks needed for your next design decision.
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