Development Plan

City Centre Heritage DPA (Part 2)

Protect 170 buildings of local heritage value in the City Centre 

Under consideration by Council in the first half of 2012 in order to seek agreement from the Minister to release these buildings for consultation.  Note that these 170 are the balance of the 250 buildings proposed in the September 2009 Heritage DPA affecting the then CBA/MU Zones.

Part 2 Residential/
Mainstreet (Hutt) Zones City Heritage

Protect 23 buildings of local heritage value in the south east and south west corners

The Minister advised in 2011 that he is not prepared to approve the DPA for consultation due to concerns that the buildings over-represent historic themes already represented by existing listings, level of physical alterations to the buildings, and inconsistency with 30 Year Plan targets.  Council advised the Minister that it was not prepared to withdraw the DPA.  The DPA is with Council for consideration. 

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Residential/mainstreets/
institutional zones/movement

In March 2012, Council committed to undertake a DPA for these parts of the City.  Development Plan policies associated with movement also need updating consequent on progress of Council’s Integrated Movement Strategy.   This Amendment has not commenced.

Late Night Licensed Premises

Balance City vibrancy and safety via establishing appropriate mix of uses and operating hours for late night licensed premises.

The Minister for Planning agreed to the broad intent of the Amendment in early 2009.  An Amendment was prepared in 2009 and government agencies consulted in early 2010. In September 2010, the Amendment was forwarded to the Minister seeking approval for consultation and interim development control. 
In 2010 during the process of preparing the Amendment, the State Government determined to undertake a review of liquor licensing.  This Amendment is on hold with the Minister pending outcome on State Liquor Licensing review

Better Development Plan

More user friendly Development Plan consistent with the State Government Better Development Plan format and structure.

The Statement of Intent has been placed on hold by Council

Adult Products

Correct inconsistency allowing adult products land uses in O’Connell Street and no other Zone.

The Statement of Intent was forwarded to the Department of Planning and Local Government/Minister in November 2010.  The Statement of Intent is under consideration by the Department.

Sustainability

Improve sustainability settings regarding green buildings, movement, and noise.

Following a Council resolution of 31 May 2011, Council is not progressing this DPA.  Elements of the scope for the DPA are being addressed by other initiatives and external developments. Energy efficiency building standards are being strengthened arising from COAG, movement is being considered through Council’s Integrated Movement Strategy and other strategic plans, and noise standards are being refined by the State Government.  The need for the DPA and its scope will be reconsidered through the Development Plan Review.