Current plan change requests
In this section
In this section you can find information about all the current requests for a change to the Operative Selwyn District Plan. Requests can be initiated by members of the public (‘private plan change requests’) or the Council (‘public plan change requests’).
Current consultation
- There are no current consultations.
Map showing land affected by plan change requests
Latest update
On 7 November 2022 the Council notified the summary of submissions on the mandatory variations to various private plan changes. The further submission period closed at 5pm Friday 18 November 2022.
Background
On 20 August 2022 the Council notified variations to those private plan changes to the Operative District Plan that were notified prior to the new building intensification rules coming into effect (20 December 2021). This is to allow for more housing and at greater heights in relevant residential areas.
In Selwyn this means we are varying those private plan changes that have requested residential rezoning in Rolleston, Lincoln and Prebbleton:
Please refer to the Variation Hearings page for further information.
What’s next?
Further submissions
When we have received all further submissions, our planning team will begin considering all the submissions received in detail. They will then produce a series of officer reports with recommendations regarding the submission points made.
Hearings
We expect to hold public hearings May - June 2023, commencing with submissions of a general nature, then provision topic, and then where the submission relates to the re-zoning of land by township (Rolleston, Lincoln and Prebbleton). The hearing process is being conducted under the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process (ISPP) as prescribed in the Resource Management Act 1991.
At these hearings independent commissioners will consider all submissions and Officer Report recommendations.
Council decision
The Council must notify a decision on the variations by 20 August 2023.
It’s important to note that all variations will proceed through a new streamlined planning process. This means there is no right of appeal to the Environment Court.
In the meantime, we are always available to answer any questions you may have. You can call us on 0800 SELWYN (735 996) or email contactus@selwyn.govt.nz.
Status on all plan change requests
| Plan change request number | Location | Approx. number of residential lot developments | Current status | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | Lincoln | 2000 + commercial | The decision of the Council has been appealed. | www.selwyn.govt.nz/pc69 |
| 70 | Rolleston | 800 + commercial | Awaiting response to Council’s request for further information issued 24 December 2020. | www.selwyn.govt.nz/pc70 |
| 71 | Rolleston | 440 + 220 deferred | The decision of the Council has been appealed. * Plan Change subject to Variation. | www.selwyn.govt.nz/pc71 |
| 72 | Prebbleton | 295 | The decision of the Council has been appealed. | www.selwyn.govt.nz/pc72 |
| 73 | Rolleston | 2100 + commercial | The decision of the Council has been appealed. | www.selwyn.govt.nz/pc73 |
| 74 | West Melton | 130 | The Hearing has been Adjourned and the Commissioner will release a Minute this week. | www.selwyn.govt.nz/pc74 |
| 77 | West Melton | 219 | Public submissions closed on Wednesday 22 March 2023. The submissions will be made publicly available in due course. Once submissions have been summarised, the period for further submissions will be notified. | www.selwyn.govt.nz/pc77 |
| 79 | Prebbleton | 400 | The further submission period closed Wednesday 11 January 2023. All parties prepare documentation for the hearing. | www.selwyn.govt.nz/pc79 |
| 80 | Rolleston | Industrial | Council accepts the Commissioner's recommendation. The appeal period closes on 8 May 2023. | www.selwyn.govt.nz/pc80 |
| 81 | Rolleston | 350 | Council accepts the Commissioner's recommendation. The appeal period closes on 5 April 2023. | www.selwyn.govt.nz/pc81 |
| 82 | Rolleston | 1320 | Council accepts the Commissioner's recommendation. The appeal period closes on 5 April 2023. | www.selwyn.govt.nz/pc82 |
Find out more about the plan change process.