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Published on 23 February 2022
2022 is promising to be another big year for the District Plan Review. In preparation, we have expanded the team by adding an experienced Communications Specialist to the mix. The team is also currently busy with:
Once the draft District Plan is released for feedback, this will be an opportunity for the community to share your thoughts around how Council is looking at implementing the Spatial Plan vision and outcomes, along with other planning and environmental issues such as:
The draft District Plan will also provide another informal opportunity for landowners to give us their feedback on the draft mapping, overlays and zones affecting their land.
The Proposed District Plan is a formal consultation process under the Resource Management Act involving public submissions, hearings, decisions, and an appeal process, if required. It is likely that a Proposed District Plan will not be formally notified until 2023.
Important to Note: Please remember that the release of the Draft District Plan is an informal process and none of the rules or mapping have any legal effect. It is a really great opportunity for everyone to tell us their thoughts on what Council is looking to change about the way we manage land use, subdivision, and development in the district.