Change 1 to the Tasman Regional Policy Statement (TRPS) was notified on Friday 19 June 2026. The submission period is open for 30 working days starting on Monday 22nd June 2026 and closes on Monday 3rd August 2026.
All submissions or feedback (including the names and contact details or address for service of submitters) are public information and may be made available to the public and media in various reports and formats including on Council’s website. Names and contact details are required to be public to enable any further submissions to be served on submitters. Personal information will also be used for administration relating to the subject matter of submissions. Submitters have the right to access and correct any personal information included in any reports, information, or submissions.
Plan Change notified: 19th June 2026
Submissions open: 22nd June 2026
Submissions close: 3rd August 2026
The proposed changes to the TRPS aim to update it to include regionally significant issues in the Tasman District. It proposes to update objectives, polices and methods, where needed. To give effect to the National Policy Statement on Urban Development and regard to the Future Development Strategy 2022-2052. The Tasman District has a shortfall of small and attached dwellings, including duplexes, terrace houses, townhouses, and papakāinga. As New Zealand’s fastest growing region these changes are needed to accommodate and provide for growth in order to meet demand.
Within the s32 report itself - Appendix E: Relevant sections of the RMA
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