District Plan

The District Plan is the primary document that manages land use and development within Upper Hutt.  It contains rules that may affect you if you are preparing a land use proposal or development.  On 22 February 2023, we released our ePlan. This piece of work is required for Upper Hutt City Council to comply with part of the national planning standards for local government. The standard is set to provide improved access to the district plan rules in a standardised way across local government. Click on the button below to view our ePlan.  To optimise your experience with viewing Council's ePlan, it is recommended that you use Google Chrome. You can read more About the District Plan here.

     Operative District Plan - ePlan     

 If you prefer to view a PDF version of the Operative Plan, click here: Operative District Plan - PDF(PDF, 5MB)

 

About the District Plan

Learn about the District Plan, what it covers, and why it matters for people in Upper Hutt.

Operative District Plan 2004

The District Plan is the main document that manages land use and development within Upper Hutt.

Plan Changes

Find out about the plan change process and see proposed and adopted plan changes.

Making a submission on a plan change

You can have your say on a proposed plan change through the submission process.

Private Plan Change 55 - Gabites Block

Private Plan Change 55 (PPC55) proposes the rezone of 74.5 hectares of land at 1135 Maymorn Road, known as ‘Gabites Block’

Plan Change 54 - Industrial Chapters Review

We are currently reviewing the Industrial Provisions of the District Plan

Private Plan Change 51 – Rezoning of Riverside Farm

Proposed Private Plan Change 51 – Rezoning of Riverside Farm at 29 Mangaroa Valley Road is currently on hold

Plan Change 50 – Rural and Residential Chapters Review

The plan change review is currently being considered for release in October 2023

Plan Change 49—Open Spaces

We have undertaken a review of the open space topic of the operative District Plan (2004). This review has been titled Plan Change 49.

Tiaki Taiao – Significant Natural Areas and Landscapes

Information about Tiaki Taiao – Significant Natural Areas and Landscapes

Plan Change 47 - Natural Hazards

We’re in the process of updating our District Plan and will be undertaking a plan change that addresses the risk from natural hazards.

Notice of Requirement for Pinehaven Stream

Read about the notice of requirement for the Pinehaven Stream - NOR

Code of Practice for Civil Engineering Works

If you're completing engineering works in Upper Hutt, there are requirements you need to meet to ensure your work is safe, and considerate of the environment.

Intensification Planning Instrument (IPI)

Upper Hutt is growing in population and has an increasing need for new housing.

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