The long-awaited project to build erosion and flood protection structures along Te Ihutai/Avon-Heathcote Estuary edge in Southshore and South New Brighton is set to begin, following the approval of resource consent this week.
Pedestrian access from one of the Central City’s favourite attractions – New Regent Street – is set to be extended through to the Ōtakaro Avon River promenade.
The remainder of public hearings for Christchurch City Council’s proposed Plan Change 14 have been postponed following a decision released today by the independent hearings panel.
The number of consents issued for multi-unit dwellings in Christchurch has risen to make up three quarters of all residential building consents this year, a new report shows.
A new Development Contributions Policy and Rebate Schemes and the Lighthouse Road stability project were on the agenda at this week’s Finance and Performance Committee meeting.
Some historically-important residential areas and more historic places could receive additional protection from the Christchurch District Plan if a proposed plan change gets approved.
Christchurch City Council is taking steps to ensure that new housing development in Christchurch does not come at the expense of the city’s tree canopy.
Consultation is open on two proposed new rebate schemes aimed at supporting development in the central city.
Christchurch’s bid to opt out of further housing intensification has been accepted.
Constraints on the wastewater network could make it difficult to enable more intensive housing development in some parts of eastern Christchurch.