The Christchurch City Council released the first stage of the
proposed changes to the Christchurch District Plan on 27 August
2014, and submissions are currently open on these proposals.
Submissions close on 8 October 2014, and this is the only
opportunity to have your say on the proposed changes.
This initial proposal is the first of a two part review of the
Plan; the second part is expected in mid-2015. This stage will
change rules and policies affecting industrial, commercial,
subdivision, and residential use. These changes will be
concentrated to those areas identified in the Land Use Recovery
Plan. As a general rule the proposals cover the entire city,
excluding the central city. There are some other exceptions. The
'natural hazards' chapter will also have consequences for
anyone living in areas threatened by slope instability (namely the
Port Hills), flooding or liquefaction.
