A contentious 1,200-home development in North Auckland is set to receive fast-track approval despite lacking support from the local council. The Delmore development, proposed by Vineway Limited on a 109-hectare site in Upper Ōrewa, initially failed to gain approval. However, an expert panel has now released a draft decision recommending the project’s approval, dated July 14th. This decision utilizes a fast-track process, circumventing typical council protocols. The move has raised concerns regarding local governance and planning authority. Details of the draft decision are currently under review, but the indication is that the project will proceed despite previous objections. The development aims to add significant housing to the Auckland region, but at the cost of potentially overriding local concerns.