Policy & Strategy
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Urban Design Guides
The Council is producing a number of documents to outline how well designed development can make our townships pleasant places to live and provide a range of housing and lifestyle choices.
Designations
This allows for public works under the District Plan.
District Plan
View the Selwyn District Plan online.
District Plan Changes
The District Plan is a living document and there are plan change submissions on a continuing basis. You can view the proposed changes, where they are in the process and how to make submissions.
District Development
Selwyn is one of the fastest developing communities in the country, and Council is endeavouring to ensure that the District's future development is of a high quality and complements the existing townships and the rural setting. The Council have drafted structure plans and strategic policies to guide future development of the District.
- Rolleston Structure Plan Approved 23 September 2009
- Prebbleton Structure Plan Approved 24 February 2010
- Lincoln Structure Plan Approved May 2008
- Rolleston Living 1B Awaiting Decision from Commissioner
- Rural Residential Plan Change Comments closed 19th February 2010
- Rakaia Huts Conservation Plan Adopted
Growth Model
The Selwyn growth model provides population projections at a township level up to 2041.
Heritage
Part of our heritage lies in buildings and trees around the district. Significant ones are listed in the District Plan. You can view these and make a submission for other buildings or trees to be included.
Private Plan Change Policy
An individual can request a change to the District Plan. This is called a Private Plan Change. The Council has a policy to cover the Private Plan change and we recommend that you contact us to discuss your proposal in advance.