District Plan Changes
Since the Horowhenua District Plan became operative (September 1999) there have been 18 plan changes approved (Plan Changes 1-10, 13-19 and 23).
Recently Approved Plan Changes
Approved Plan Change 23: Financial Contributions
Plan Change 23 has amended the references to the financial contributions in the operative Horowhenua District Plan.
This plan change amended Sections 14 - 20 of the Operative District Plan.
Plan Change 23 became operative on 28 March 2011.
Background information on Plan Change 23
Approved Plan Change 19: Stevenson Engineering
Plan Change 19 has rezoned land at the Stevensons Engineering site situated at Karaka Street/State Highway 57, Tokomaru from rural to industrial.
This plan change amended Sections 6, 16 and 25, and Maps 3 and 6 of the Operative District Plan.
Plan Change 19 became operative on 28 March 2011.
Background information on Plan Change 19
Approved Plan Change 18: 20-24 Fairfield Road: Black Orchids Ltd
Plan Change 18 has rezoned Lots 4 and 5 DP 90543 (the Black Orchids property on the east side of Fairfield Road, Levin) from a “Residential” zone to a “Fairfield Road Special Residential 1” zone.
Plan Change 18 became operative on 7 April 2009.
Approved Plan Change 17: Tararua Road Growth Area
Plan Change 17 has the effect of changing the Rural zoning of land located to the south of Levin in an area bounded by Arapaepae Road, Tararua Road, and the existing adjoining residential and industrial areas of Levin.
This Plan Change amended the Rural zone to “Residential 1” in the northern portion of the site and “Industrial” in the southern portion of the site.
Plan Change 17 became operative on 26 May 2008.
Current Plan Changes
There is currently one plan change (Proposed Plan Changes 22: Outstanding Natural Landscapes and Features) that has been notified but the hearing has yet to be held.
The Council adopted decisions on Proposed Plan Changes 20 and 21 are currently subject to appeals lodged with the Environment Court.
View information on the following current Proposed Plan Changes
Proposed Plan Change 20: Rural Subdivision
Proposed Plan Change 21: Greenbelt Residential & Urban Growth
Proposed Plan Change 22: Outstanding Natural Features & Landscapes
Adopted for Future Public Notification
Gladstone Greenbelt Residential Structure Plan
The Council recently adopted the Gladstone Greenbelt Residential Structure Plan for public notification as part of the upcoming District Plan Review.
The Gladstone Greenbelt Residential Structure Plan covers the area generally enclosed by Queen Street East, Gladstone Road, Tararua Road and State Highway 57 (Arapaepae Road) as being appropriate for “greenbelt residential” subdivision and development.To view the report and plan please click on the links provided below.
Gladstone Greenbelt Residential Area Structure Plan Only (PDF, 2.47 MB)
Gladstone Greenbelt Residential Area Structure Plan Background Report (PDF, 6.92 MB)