Purpose of this plan change
The purpose of the proposed changes is to improve the clarity, consistency and usability of the Operative Rotorua District Plan.
These changes have come about through implementation of other rule changes, statutory hearings and the introduction of national performance standards.
None of the proposed changes alter the strategic direction, objectives or policies in the Plan.
Now Open for Further Submissions
Further submissions to support or oppose the submissions that have already received can be lodged until Monday 20 April 2026. Refer to the submission form below and the public notice for further information. Full copies and summaries of the submissions already received are also available below.
Read the Submissions Received
Summary of Submissions by Submitter ID - (PDF, 310 Kb)
Aim of proposed changes
The proposed changes would address:
- the need to clarify the status of community housing activities that do and do not meet performance standards for permitted activities.
- provision for home-based businesses that are no longer compliant under performance standards, reducing unnecessary consenting costs.
- establishing a compliance pathway for ‘non-typical’ residential activities.
- removing restrictions on reversing into private accessways.
- amending performance standards for infrastructure to provide for wireless telecommunications.
- clarifying rules, standards and definitions to improve efficiency implementing the District Plan.
