What are the steps in the plan change process?
• Initial issue identification and pre-consultation process. • Plan change and section 32 report assessing costs and benefits produced. • Plan change and section 32 approved by the Council for public notification. • Public notified for submissions (20 working days). • Public notification of summary of submissions for further submissions (10 working days). • Hearings. • Public notification of decisions. • Appeals (30 working days to lodge). • Plan change is operative. This whole process can take up to two years. During this time there is ongoing monitoring and review. Return to top What do I need to know about the plan change process? • In most cases we will consult those affected before notifying a plan change. The level of consultation required will depend on the nature of the plan change. • We will produce a plan change document that includes an explanation of the proposed changes and a section 32 report which assesses the costs and benefits of alternatives to the plan change, and ju
