Oriental Bay homes
Wellington City Council would like your views on proposals for new 'areas of change' and 'areas of character protection' that will affect how and where Wellington grows. The proposed changes are part of the ongoing infill housing review.
Background
In July 2006 the Council agreed to review the way infill housing is managed in Wellington city.
Infill housing is the process of building new dwellings within existing urban areas, and is an important way of providing for future growth in Wellington. However, there is evidence that infill housing is being encouraged in areas that have poor access to public transport and services. There is also growing concern over the impact infill housing is having on the character of residential areas.
In response to these concerns, the Council has:
- Tightened key rules for new housing in residential areas through District Plan Change 56. These came into effect in November 2007, and since then Council officers have seen a significant improvement in the quality of applications for new residential development.
District Plan: Change 56
- Consulted in May and June 2007 on the idea of a ‘targeted’ approach to infill – encouraging growth in and around key commercial centres with good public transport, and away from areas with significant character or poor infrastructure. This concept, based on having ‘areas of stability’, ‘areas of limited infill’, and ‘areas of change’, received a favourable response during public consultation in 2007.
The Council has now compiled a list of possible ‘areas of change’ and ‘areas of character protection’ for consideration.
These proposals will potentially affect property owners in:
- Areas of character protection - areas with significant character values that require further protection from inappropriate development
- Areas of change - where redevelopment of housing would be encouraged, resulting in moderate to significant increases in residential density.
The proposals are set out in the following discussion paper:
How and where will Wellington grow?
Public Meetings & Displays
During the consultation period, the Council will hold public meetings and displays in the larger town centres.
- Tawa - Tuesday, 27 May 2008
Salvation Army Hall, 177 Main Road, Tawa
Display - 1.00-3.00pm; Meeting - 7.00-8.30pm
- Johnsonville – Wednesday, 4 June 2008
Johnsonville Community Centre, 3 Frankmoore Avenue, Johnsonville
Display – 1.00–3.00pm; Meeting – 7.00-8.30pm
- Karori – Wednesday, 11 June 2008
St John’s Hall, cnr Karori Road & Campbell Street, Karori
Display – 1.00–3.00pm; Meeting – 7.00-8.30pm
- Newtown – Tuesday, 17 June 2008
Newtown School Hall, Mein Street, Newtown
Display – 1.00–3.00pm; Meeting – 7.00-8.30pm
- Miramar – Thursday, 26 June 2008
Holy Cross Catholic Church Hall, 90 Miramar Avenue, Miramar
Display – 1.00–3.00pm; Meeting – 7.00-8.30pm
- Kilbirnie – Monday, 30 June 2008
St Catherine College School Hall, 14 Upper Bourke Street, Kilbirnie
Meeting – 7.00-8.30pm;
Display in Kilbirnie Library – 1.00–3.00pm
There will be other meetings with special interest groups. The Council will meet with groups and organisations on request.
Feedback
To give the Council your feedback on the proposals for change and character protection, read the discussion paper and complete the submission form. The deadline for feedback is: 5.00pm on Monday, 14 July 2008.
Online Submission Form
The submission form is also available in a printable version which can be posted.
Printable Submission Form (53Kb PDF)
Alternatively, the report and form are available:
- at the Council reception desk at 101 Wakefield Street
- from Council Service Centres and libraries
- by post - contact the Council for your copy.
More Information
Paul Kos
Senior Strategic Advisor, Urban Development
Related Links
Department Details:
Urban Development & Transport
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