Queenstown Lakes District Council has today announced an extension for submissions on the Proposed Urban Intensification Variation, with the new end date for submissions to be October 5.
Council planning and development general manager David Wallace said it was critical to provide the community with as many opportunities as possible to have a say on the matter.
"The changes proposed in this variation are significant in some areas of the Queenstown Lakes District, and we’ve heard from passionate community members that would like more time to consider these changes and to make an informed submission," Mr Wallace said.
"We hear you, and I’m happy to share we’ve extended the submission period by an additional two weeks ..."
Mr Wallace added he was confident the extension would allow for more people to learn about the variation, understand the proposed changes, and to share their thoughts.
The proposed variation includes changes to align with central government requirements in locations across the district, including in areas near commercial activities, or with existing or planned access to frequent public transport services.
The variation would also provide for increased densities and heights of buildings in existing urban environments, allowing for the development of smaller and attached-style housing near public infrastructure.
It is tied in with other plan changes to be carried out by the council.
— Staff reporter
