Planning & building

The Government has issued its final decisions on a number of matters referred to it as part of the planning process for greater housing density in Christchurch.

The Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, Chris Bishop, has told Christchurch City Council it has until the end of this year to make final decisions about applying greater housing density rules across much of the city.

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.

A splash of colour and increased tree canopy have added vibrancy to an industrial evolving Central City street.

Christchurch City Council has agreed to a raft of major new rules which will allow greater business development and more housing choice under the city’s planning rulebook – the District Plan.

Christchurch City Council will soon make its biggest decisions to date on the city’s Housing and Business Choice Plan Change – Plan Change 14.

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.

Christchurch City Council has made its first decisions on the city’s Housing and Business Choice Plan Change, Plan Change 14.