New land development guidelines proposed

We’re working with Tasman District Council to adopt a joint set of standards for infrastructure to guide development around the regions.

It includes standards for such things as new footpaths, road design, vehicle crossings, drainage and stormwater management, wastewater and water connections, reserves and other infrastructure that the council will take ownership of when the development is complete.

Joint standards across the regions simplify and align the development requirements for businesses, professionals, contractors, and landowners in both areas.

What’s in the Land Development Manual?

The land development manual contains both mandatory standards that developers are required to follow, and good practice advice that a developer can consider during the design process. 

Associated practice notes for bio-retention (rain gardens), wetlands and coastal and freshwater inundation have also been produced to provide guidance on ‘acceptable solutions’ when implementing the land development manual.

The process

We’re consulting on the land development manual and practice notes at nelson.govt.nz/land-development-manual 
We’re taking feedback on a draft proposal to update the NRMP to reference the land development manual as a set of standards and practice notes

A joint Tasman District Council and Nelson City Council hearing panel will consider public feedback and then make recommendations to each council later in the year.

If adopted, a formal resource management plan change will follow in 2019. Learn more and  have your say at nelson.govt.nz/land-development-manual before 28 September 2018.