How should Tasman grow into the future?

We’re asking for your thoughts on proposed changes to help shape how Tasman towns and communities grow in the years ahead.

Plan Change 81 – Urban Development and Change 1 to the Tasman Regional Policy Statement are now open for feedback.

The changes are part of our work to plan for growth, offer more housing choices, and ensure new development happens in the right places and has the support it needs from roads, water, and other services.

Plan Change 81 would update the Tasman Resource Management Plan. It aims to support a wider range of housing, including papakāinga housing, encourage growth in existing towns and planned growth areas, and bring the district plan into line with national urban development rules and the Future Development Strategy 2022 – 2052.

Change 1 updates the Regional Policy Statement so it matches these growth goals.

The changes are an important step in managing growth while keeping Tasman liveable and true to its character. Residents, landowners, iwi, developers, and community groups are encouraged to get involved by reading the documents and making a submission.

You can find supporting information here(external link). Feedback is open until Monday 3 August.