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Our work

Selwyn District Plan Review

  • Client:
  • Selwyn District Council
  • Location:
  • Christchurch
  • Date:
  • 2017 - Ongoing
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Planz is assisting Selwyn District Council in the ongoing review of their District Plan. The early stages of this review involved assessing the effectiveness and outcomes of the operative District Plan, focusing on areas such as commercial urban design, the interface between commercial and industrial zones and residential and rural areas, isolated/out-of-zone business activities, signage, and earthworks.

These baseline reports provide the foundation for a full s.32 assessment, guiding the development of new provisions that retain successful elements of the current plan, address identified issues, and update approaches to reflect changes in the environment since the plan was originally developed over 15 years ago.

Planz also played a key role in the preparation and implementation of Plan Change 7, which rezoned 810 hectares of land in Lincoln and Rolleston to a new mixed-density zone. This plan change accommodated 8,800 residential households and focused on consolidating growth around existing urban areas. Plan Change 7 is now operative, with no appeals progressing to the Environment Court, and it earned the 2012 NZPI Best Practice Award and the 2012 NZPI Nancy Northcroft Planning Practice Award.

Planz continues to support Selwyn District Council in this review process, ensuring the District Plan evolves to meet the community’s needs and responds effectively to ongoing development challenges.

Related Projects

Sign of the Takahe

Public heritage building repairs and alterations

Planz Consultants Limited has provided ongoing support to the Christchurch City Council’s asset team, focusing on the repair and strengthening of Council-controlled listed heritage buildings. The work has involved navigating the delicate balance between preserving heritage values and implementing economically sustainable repair strategies.

Hot Salt Water Pools – He Puna Taimoana

He Puna Taimoana, the hot pools at New Brighton, was a catalyst for the regeneration of Christchurch’s seaside village. The project represents a true community and regeneration project for Christchurch.