Managing Fire Risk to New Rural Dwellings: Changes to the Tasman Resource Management Plan

Everyone is welcome to provide feedback on the draft proposed rural dwelling fire risk changes to the Tasman Resource Management Plan (TRMP). This page summarises the policy options and draft Plan changes, and includes details of how you can view the documents and send in your comments. 

Update: February 2012

Council has received comments on the draft proposal and the Environment and Planning Committee will consider them at its 29 February meeting.A decision on final proposed changes will be made at that time.

Public notification and a formal submission process will follow the decision. Further information will be available on this site and in Newsline.

• Summary of Draft Proposed Changes
• View the Options and Draft Changes
• Key Dates
• Make a Comment

Summary of Draft Proposed Changes

The Tasman District Council is intending to change the rules relating to the management of fire risk to new rural dwellings in areas where there is no water reticulation. The new requirement is for either:

1. storage (45,000 litres); or
2. reliable supply (25 litres/second for 30 minutes) of water within 90 metres of the house; or
3. installation of a home sprinkler system. 

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View the Proposal

You can read the policy options and draft Tasman Resource Management Plan change online.

The proposal is contained in a document containing the policy options and draft proposed Plan change:

Draft C34 - Managing Fire Risk to New Rural Dwellings

The above documents are also available for viewing during normal office hours at any:

• Tasman District Council office 
• Tasman District Library

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Key Dates 

Consultation closes at 4.30 pm on Tuesday 31 January 2012.

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Make a Comment

Comments on the Draft Plan Change can be made by post, email or online.

• Post to: 
  Mary-Anne Baker, Draft Proposed Rural Fire Risk Plan Change, Tasman District Council, Private Bag 4, Richmond 7050
• Deliver to your local Tasman District Council office; or
• Email to info@tasman.govt.nz.

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Online Comment Form

As part of the process of receiving comments, Council will acknowledge the receipt of your comment in writing. You will also receive an email copy of this form for your records. You can make an online comment using the form below.