New Home Plans
Designing Homes That Match Your Vision and Your Site
Building a new home is one of the most important design decisions you’ll make—and at CBA Design, we ensure the process is clear, inspiring, and tailored entirely to your lifestyle. Since 2003, we’ve helped Auckland homeowners turn their ideas into well-crafted, functional homes that meet both personal needs and planning requirements. Whether you’re dreaming of a compact modern unit, a family-sized home, or a multi-level townhouse development, we bring thoughtful design, practical expertise, and a collaborative approach to every project. Our goal is simple: to design a home that feels right for you and works perfectly with your site.
Comprehensive New Home Design Services
New residential builds require more than just a floor plan—they demand a deep understanding of your priorities, your property, and Auckland’s design and compliance standards. CBA Design offers a complete design and drafting service to support you from initial ideas to council approval.
Minor Units
Minor units offer an excellent way to expand your living space or generate rental income. We design compact, efficient, and attractive minor dwellings that integrate seamlessly with your main home, meet Unitary Plan requirements, and maximise your site’s potential. Whether attached or standalone, we ensure the design remains functional, private, and visually cohesive.
Townhouses
Townhouses are a popular option across Auckland, offering flexibility, density, and modern living. Our team has extensive experience designing stylish, space-efficient townhouse layouts that take advantage of site shape, sunlight, and privacy considerations. From duplexes to multi-dwelling projects, we create designs that balance aesthetics, practicality, and consent requirements.
Large Family Homes
A family home should feel comfortable, intuitive, and built for everyday life. CBA Design works closely with you to understand how your family lives—your routines, storage needs, entertaining preferences, and long-term plans. We then design a custom home that reflects your lifestyle, maximises space, and suits your site’s natural features.
Choose From Pre-Designed or Custom Plans
Every client’s needs are different, which is why we offer two flexible pathways.
Pre-Designed House Plans
Our library of pre-designed home plans includes a wide range of layouts suited to different families, budgets, and section sizes. These designs are ideal if you want:
A faster and more cost-effective design process
A plan that has already been tested for practicality
A clear starting point with options for light customisation
We can adjust our pre-designed plans to better fit your site, sunlight, or personal preferences.
Fully Custom Home Designs
If you want a home that’s specifically tailored to your lifestyle, your site, and your aesthetic vision, our custom design service is ideal. We start by understanding your goals, exploring site constraints and opportunities, and developing concept designs that evolve into detailed architectural drawings. Custom design is the best choice when you:
Have unique requirements or want a one-of-a-kind home
Have a challenging or sloped site
Want to integrate special features such as home offices, outdoor living areas, or multi-generational layouts
Prefer full creative flexibility
No matter which option you choose, we ensure your home design is functional, beautiful, and build-ready.
Designed for Your Site, Your Budget, and Your Future
Great homes start with great planning. Our design approach blends creativity with practical consideration, giving you confidence at every stage of the building process. At CBA Design, we ensure your new home:
Maximises sun exposure and ventilation
Works with your site’s shape, slope, and boundaries
Meets Auckland Unitary Plan rules
Supports long-term liveability and resale value
Reflects your lifestyle and daily needs
Is cost-effective to construct
A Collaborative and Transparent Process
We believe that designing a new home should feel enjoyable—not overwhelming. Throughout your project, we provide:
Clear communication and regular updates
Practical explanations of design options
Transparent design and documentation workflows
All architectural drawings required for builders and council submission
Guidance on navigating resource and building consents
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I customise one of your pre-designed house plans?
Yes. We can make adjustments to room sizes, layouts, cladding materials, window placements, and more to ensure the plan fits your needs and site.
Do you provide plans suitable for sloped or narrow sites?
Absolutely. We specialise in creating smart, efficient layouts that work with challenging section shapes or gradients.
How long does the design process take?
Most new home plans take 4–8 weeks depending on complexity, revisions, and whether you choose a pre-designed or fully custom plan.
Can you help with a resource or building consent?
Yes. We prepare all required drawings and documentation and guide you through the consent process to reduce delays.
Do you work with builders, or can you recommend one?
We often collaborate with builders and can connect you with trusted professionals if needed.
Is a minor unit allowed on my property?
This depends on zoning and site rules. We assess your property and outline what’s possible under the Auckland Unitary Plan.
Book a Free Consultation
Ready to start planning your new home? Contact CBA Design today for a free consultation.
