Consultation May - June 2016

Update 5 September 2016

The Ellesmere and Malvern Area Plans Hearing Panel heard submissions on Area Plans on July 5th (Ellesmere ) and July 8th (Malvern). The Hearing Panel’s  final recommendations on submissions are set out in the following report.  Amendments to the Area Plans have been made in accordance with these recommendations. It is anticipated the amended Area Plans will be adopted at the Council meeting on the 14th of September 2016.

Ellesmere Area Plan - Hearing Panel's Recommendation [PDF, 335 KB]

Malvern Area Plan - Hearing Panel's Recommendation [PDF, 513 KB]

Council's Report [PDF, 83 KB]

Ellesmere Area Plan [PDF, 2192 KB]

Malvern Area Plan [PDF, 3286 KB]

Update 25 July 2016

The Malvern and Ellesmere Area Plans Hearing Panel heard submissions on July 5th (Ellesmere ) and July 8th (Malvern). The Council Officer's Report and responses to submissions are set out

Ellesmere Area Plan Hearing Report [PDF, 152 KB]
Malvern Area Plan Hearing Report [PDF, 116 KB]
Malvern Area Plan Summary of Submissions including Officer's Recommendation [PDF, 520 KB]
Ellesmere Area Plan Officer's Recommendation [PDF, 319 KB]


Deliberations and final Hearing Panel recommendations on submissions are currently underway. Amendments to the Area plans will be made in accordance with the Hearing Panel’s recommendations. It is anticipated the amended Area Plans will be adopted at the Council meeting on the 14th of September 2016.

Update 30 June 2016

The submissions for the Ellesmere and Malvern Draft Area Plans have now been summarised and are available to download. A brief Officer's Report and Council Officer's response to submission issues identified will be available in due course.

Ellesmere Summary of Submissions [PDF, 319 KB]
Malvern Summary of Submissions [PDF, 299 KB]

The schedule for the Leeston and Darfield Hearings have now been finalised and the Hearings for the Ellesmere and Malvern Draft Area Plans will be held on the following dates:

Ellesmere Hearing - Tuesday 5th July, 2016 - Leeston Library and Service Centre, 19 Messines Street Leeston, commencing 9.45am
Darfield Hearing - Friday 8th July, 2016 - Darfield Library and Service Centre, 1 South Terrace Darfield, commencing 9.00am

Update 22 June 2016

Submissions for the Ellesmere and Malvern Draft Area Plans closed on Monday 13 June 2016. A total of 78 submissions were received. Council is currently in the process of summarising the submissions, and the summary will be available online once this is complete.

The Hearing will be run under the Local Government Act, with a panel of Councillors, Iwi representatives and a Chair Person leading the Hearing. Submitters have the opportunity to have their say, if they wish to be heard. A brief Officer’s report, which will summarise the project and make recommendations on submissions will be available before the Hearing.

Ellesmere Draft Area Plan Submissions [PDF, 14171 KB]
Malvern Draft Area Plan  Submissions [PDF, 20874 KB]

For more information or to discuss any specific issues with the planning team, phone Andrew Mactier, Strategy and Policy Planner, or email areaplans@selwyn.govt.nz

What will your town look like in 15 years’ time?
Selwyn District Council is developing new Area Plans for Ellesmere and Malvern and we’re seeking your feedback on proposals to guide the development of local townships.

Last year we asked residents for their views on what’s special about their area, and how townships should develop.  We’ve now put those contributions together with an analysis of trends over the next 15 years, and information about the opportunities and challenges local townships are facing, to develop these draft plans.

What’s in the Area Plans?
The Area Plans aim to provide high-level direction to guide the growth and sustainable management of townships in Ellesmere and Malvern through to 2031.  For each township the plans propose options for where growth and development could occur. They also detail the projects, facilities and infrastructure that will be needed.

Although the plans do not specifically rezone any land, they will inform key planning processes including the District Plan Review, which starts this year, along with future Long-Term Plans, other Council management plans and strategies, and privately-initiated plan change requests.

Find out more
We want the Area Plan to reflect what local people think is important and how they want the area to develop in the future. And we want you to be part of developing your local plan.

Ellesmere: View or download a copy of the Draft Ellesmere Area Plan [PDF, 2014 KB].

View or download individual township chapters:
Leeston [PDF, 2057 KB]
Doyleston [PDF, 488 KB]
Dunsandel [PDF, 441 KB]
Rakaia Huts [PDF, 397 KB]
Southbridge [PDF, 633 KB]

Malvern: View or download a copy of the Draft Malvern Area Plan [PDF, 3132 KB].

View or download individual township chapters:
Darfield  [PDF, 1455 KB]
Arthur's Pass Village [PDF, 364 KB]
Castle Hill [PDF, 570 KB]
Coalgate [PDF, 577 KB]
Glentunnel [PDF, 850 KB]
Hororata [PDF, 410 KB]
Kirwee [PDF, 822 KB]
Lake Coleridge Village [PDF, 226 KB]
Sheffield/Waddington [PDF, 641 KB]
Springfield  [PDF, 655 KB]
Whitecliffs [PDF, 307 KB]

Draft Area Plans are available in some Selwyn Libraries or from the Council offices in Rolleston.

Background Technical Reports

5 Waters Review OPUS [PDF, 22477 KB]
Ellesmere Area Plan Economic Assessment [PDF, 7660 KB]
Malvern Area Plan Economic Assessment  [PDF, 11617 KB]
Transport Assessment [PDF, 20991 KB]

Community drop-in sessions
Drop-in sessions were held in each area during May-June.

Have your say
Consultation on the Draft Ellesmere Area Plan is now closed.

For more information or to discuss any specific issues with the planning team, phone Andrew Mactier, Strategy and Policy Planner, or email areaplans@selwyn.govt.nz