Planning & building

The Ōtautahi Christchurch Future Transport Strategy, adopted by the Christchurch City Council today, sets the strategic direction for land transport across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula for the next 30 years.

Christchurch City Council is proposing changes to its planning rulebook, the District Plan, to help manage the effects of industrial activity happening close to housing.

Christchurch City Council is reviewing three of its bylaws and wants public feedback on proposed changes. The three bylaws cover dog control, trade waste, and parks and reserves.

A policy enabling Christchurch City Council to recover the cost of providing infrastructure to support growth is being reviewed.

A proposed change to the Christchurch District Plan will enable the relocation of flatwater sports facilities at Kerrs Reach.

Campground facilities at Christchurch’s popular Spencer Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park will be rebuilt for summer 2025, after toilet and kitchen blocks were destroyed by fire.

The Independent Hearings Panel (IHP) has released its recommendations on Christchurch City Council’s Housing and Business Choice Plan Change – Plan Change 14.

Changes to the payment schedule for building consent fees will better reflect the amount of work required early in the consenting process.