House Plans for Whangarei
Mealings Architecture
About
We provide tailored house plans for Whangārei and the wider Whangārei District, designed to suit the local environment, planning controls, and the way Northlanders live. Whether you’re building a new home, adding an extension, or altering an existing dwelling, our designs balance practical layouts, good solar orientation, and buildability with council compliance in mind.

House Plans for Whangarei
We specialise in designing homes that respond to the Whangārei District Plan, including sites affected by natural hazard overlays such as flooding, coastal processes, and land stability, as well as rural and coastal zoning requirements. Having extensive experience working with Whangārei District Council, we understand how to navigate site constraints early in the design process—helping to minimise delays during building consent and ensure your project progresses smoothly.

Residential House Plans in Whangarei
Our Whangārei house plans are well suited to:
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Urban, coastal, and rural living zones
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Sloping or challenging sites
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Flood-prone or hazard-affected land
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Alterations and additions to existing homes
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New builds designed for Northland’s climate
From concept design through to consent-ready drawings, we provide clear, compliant, and thoughtfully designed plans tailored specifically for Whangārei properties.


What’s Included in Our House Plan Service
Based upon your design brief our house plan packages can include:
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Planning assessment in relation to site location & district rules
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3D site terrain modelling to determine potential cut/fill excavations onsite
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Concept and developed design drawing set which can include full 3D rendering perspectives (interior & exterior)
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Detailed design - working drawings in preparation for consent
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Building consent documentation
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Coordination with engineers and consultants
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Council response support during consent processing
Services are tailored depending on the scale and complexity of your project.
Why Choose Mealings Architecture
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Extensive experience working with Whangārei District Council, ensuring your design is practical, compliant, and navigates the consent process smoothly
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Practical, buildable residential designs
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Clear communication throughout the process
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Designs suited to both modern and traditional homes from new builds to alterations/extensions
We focus on creating homes that are functional, comfortable and suited to the way you live.
If you are planning a new home or renovation in Whangarei or surrounding areas, we’d be happy to discuss your project.
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