Centre plans

Introduction | Mt Eden centre plan | St Heliers centre plan

Introduction

A centre plan is part of the district plan. It enables business and community groups to participate in the development of an individual planning approach for their centre. The centre plan will be developed in response to community initiatives and concerns.

A centre plan usually applies to business zoned land, but can apply to other land where it is considered to be a vital part of the centre.

The centre plan integrates all aspects of the town centre. It can identify:

the things that make the town centre a pleasant business environment;
where special planning controls may apply;
improvements for facilities for pedestrians and cyclists and for motorised vehicles;
improvements for those using public transport and taxis; and
street and landscaping improvements.

The centre plan is closely related to the Mainstreet programme which is based around local business owner's and operators working together to promote a vibrant, profitable town centre.

A centre plan is included in the district plan by way of a notified plan change.

Areas for which centre plans have been developed previously include Ponsonby, Parnell, Otahuhu and Onehunga. Each centre plan is different to all others as each is developed specifically for the local area to cover different local issues and considerations.