District Plan

Horowhenua District Plan

The Horowhenua District Plan became operative on 13 September 1999.

It is a document that places controls on land use and subdivisions, and specifies particular environmental outcomes to protect and safeguard the environment for future generations.  It sets a framework of right to using the environment and imposes obligations to protect it.  Council is required to prepare such a Plan under the Resourse Management Act.

For information on interpreting the Horowhenua District Plan, please contact the Planning Department on phone (06) 366 0999.

The Horowhenua District Plan comes in two volumes, one for the text and one for the maps.  Copies of the Horowhenua District Plan are available from the Planning Department on phone (06) 366 0999, at the Horowhenua Library, or online per below.

The cost for physical copies are:

  • $50 (GST inclusive) for the Plan text
  • $90 (GST inclusive) for the Plan maps
  • $140 (GST inclusive) for the Plan text and maps
  • Postage will be additional.

Online District Plan

Each chapter of the District Plan is available below in pdf format or alternatively the entire District Plan can be viewed here.  Please allow time for the documents to download.

Contents

Part A - Introduction

Part B - Issues and Objectives
 Section 1. Matters of Importance to Tangata Whenua  
 Section 2. The Rural Environment 
 Section 3. Natural Features and Values  
 Section 4. Open Space and Public Access  
 Section 5. The Coastal Environment  
 Section 6. The Urban Environment  
 Section 7. Heritage  
 Section 8. Natural Hazards  
 Section 9. Hazardous Substances  
 Section 10. Land Transport  
 Section 11. Water and the Surface of Water  
 Section 12. Network Utilities  
 Section 13. Cross Boundary Issues 

Part C - Rules
 Section 14. Residential 1 Zone  
 Section 15. Residential 2, 3, and 4 Zone  
 Section 16. Industrial Zone  
 Section 17. Commercial 1 Zone  
 Section 18. Commercial 2 Zone  
 Section 19. Rural Zone  
 Section 20. Subdivision and Development  
 Section 21. Vehicle Access, Parking, Loading and Roading - Part A
 Section 21. Vehicle Access, Parking, Loading and Roading - Part B
 Section 21. Vehicle Access, Parking, Loading and Roading - Part C
 Section 22. Network Utilities  
 Section 23. Hazardous Substances 

Part D - General Provisions
 Section 24. General Provisions  
 Section 25. Definitions  
 Section 26. Monitoring 

Part E - Schedules
 Schedule 1 Designations  
 Schedule 2 Heritage Features - Structures
 Schedule 2 Heritage Features - Notable Trees  
 Schedule 3 Threatened Species
 Schedule 4 Outstanding Landscapes and Natural Features

Maps (Refer to separate A3 Map Book)
Maps 1-31   Zoning & Land Use Capability Class 1 or 2
Maps 32-33 Outstanding Landscape Areas and Electricity & Gas Transmission Lines
Maps 34-35 Significant Viewing Locations