Plan Change 1 – Minor Improvements

Plan Change 1 – Minor Improvements (PC-2024-1)
(formerly known as Variation 3)

• Frequently Asked Questions

  • Plan Change 1 - Schedule of Trees FAQ (PDF File, 46.8 KB | New window)
  • Plan Change1 - Stormwater Open Watercourses FAQ (PDF File, 34.5 KB | New window)
  • Plan Change 1 - Scheduled Heritage Buildings (PDF File, 41.6 KB | New window)

• Second decision and appeals phase

  Summary

  Plan Change 1 - Minor Improvements to the Partially Operative Second Generation Dunedin City District Plan 2024 (2GP) was notified on 20 November 2024 and made targeted minor improvements to the 2GP. The initial submission period closed on 18 December 2024 and the further submission period closed on 4 March 2025.

  The Hearing Panel for Plan Change 1 is comprised of independent commissioner Rob van Voorthuysen (Chairperson) and councillors Sophie Barker and Jim O’Malley.

  The hearing of submissions and decisions on submissions on PC-2024-1 was conducted in two stages:

  • The first stage addressed the proposal to protect 146 more heritage buildings; and
  • The second stage addressed the remainder of the matters covered by Plan Change 1.

  The hearing for the first stage (Heritage) was held in May 2025 and on 17 July 2025 the Hearing Panel issued its first decision report on the matters addressed at the first hearing. The appeal period has now closed. Please refer to Stage 1 information for further details.

  The hearing for the second stage (All Other Topics) was held in August 2025 and on 29 October 2025 the Hearing Panel issued its second decision report on the matters addressed at the second hearing.

  The appeal period has now started and the deadline for lodging a notice of appeal is 30 working days from being served with the public notice. Thirty working days from 29 October 2025 is 9 December 2025 (as defined under the Resource Management Act).

  Please refer to the Stage 2 information for further details

  • Scope of Plan Change 

    Plan Change 1 (formerly known as Variation 3) responds to issues identified through implementation of the 2GP, feedback from plan users, and monitoring of plan effectiveness.  The changes were designed to ensure the 2GP effectively and efficiently achieves its objectives.

    The proposed changes include:

    • Changes to protect 146 more heritage buildings, over 24,000 more hectares of public land with significant biodiversity values, and 12 more significant trees.
    • Changes to provide a more enabling rule framework for health activities.
    • Changes to a wide range of provisions to make them easier to interpret and apply (for example, amending the definition of ground level so it is easier to identify it on sites with historical earthworks).
    • Changes to make rules more flexible (for example, rule changes to make it easier to build garages in yards).
    • Changes to better manage environmental effects from activities where existing provisions have been assessed as insufficient (for example, increasing the acoustic insulation requirements for new dwellings in the inner city to reduce the risk of complaints about live music noise, extending rules that manage transportation effects from activities that generate a high number of traffic movements, and requiring development to be set back from stormwater open watercourses in more locations).
    • Minor changes to correct errors.

  • Status of provisions

    Most changes proposed by Plan Change 1 received a submission. Changes that did not receive a submission in opposition and are not subject to an existing appeal on the 2GP are now beyond challenge and are deemed operative.

    Changes made to provisions through the Stage 1 (Heritage) and Stage 2 (All Other Topics) Decisions now have legal effect. Legal effect means both the Plan Change 1 provisions and the partially operative 2GP apply.

    Where there are no appeals against the decision provisions (or any closely related provisions), these provisions are deemed operative and replace the relevant existing rules in the partially operative 2GP. However, if a provision (or closely related provision) is appealed, both the provisions of the relevant decision and the partially operative 2GP (19 August 2024) apply until the appeals have been dismissed, withdrawn or determined by the Environment Court.

    The 2GP has been updated to reflect the current status of provisions.

  • General Hearing Panel Correspondence

    This section contains Hearing Panel correspondence that is relevant to both Stage 1 (Heritage) and Stage 2 (all other topics).

    For Hearing Panel correspondence relating to a specific stage please refer to the stage sections.

    • Hearing Panel Correspondence

      • February 2025
        • Direction 1 - Hearings
        • Panel Minute 1 - Late Submissions
      • March 2025
        • Panel Minute 2 - Late Further Submissions
      • May 2025
        • Panel Minute 3 - Questions for the s42A report authors
        • Panel Minute 4 - Further late submission

  Stage 1 - Heritage  

  Summary

  On 17 July 2025, the Hearing Panel issued its first decision report on the matters addressed at the Stage 1 (Heritage) hearing. The Stage 1 (Heritage) hearing considered submissions on the proposal to protect 146 more heritage buildings.

  • Stage 1 (Heritage) Decision Report

    You can view the Stage 1 (Heritage) decision report online or on a public computer at the Dunedin City Library, South Dunedin Community Library, Mosgiel Library, Port Chalmers Library, Waikouaiti Library, or the Blueskin Bay Library (Waitati).

    A hard copy is available for viewing at the Dunedin City Council Civic Centre and at the Middlemarch Postal Agency.

    The decision report gives the Hearing Panel’s decisions on the proposal to protect 146 more heritage buildings, and the reasons for their decisions. The report includes an appendix which details the changes made to provisions as a result of decisions.

    The provisions (not marked-up) can also be viewed online - Read the Plan.

    The 2GP Planning Map incorporates the mapping amendments - View the 2GP maps

    • Public notice on the release of the Stage 1 (Heritage) decision report
    • Stage 1 (Heritage) Hearing Panel Decision Report

  • Appeals received on Stage 1 (Heritage)

    Appeal Notice	Decision Topic	Section 274 Parties	Status
    Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) ENV-2025-CHC-70 Health NZ - Notice of Appeal 27 August 2025 Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) - Consent order issued by Environment Court 9 April 2026	Heritage		Appeal Resolved
    New Zealand Defence Force ENV-2025-CHC-73 New Zealand Defence Force - Notice of Appeal 27 August 2025 New Zealand Defence Force - Consent order issued by the Environment Court 13 April 2026	Heritage		Appeal Resolved
    Petrus Yen ENV-2025-CHC-74 Petrus Yen - Notice of Appeal 27 August 2025	Heritage		Appeal Lodged
    University of Otago ENV-2025-CHC-53 University of Otago - Notice of Appeal 21 August 2025 University of Otago - Consent order issued by Environment Court 9 April 2026	Heritage		Appeal Resolved

  • Stage 1 (Heritage) Hearing Panel Correspondence

    • May 2025
      • Officer's Memorandum Response to Hearing Panel Minute 3
      • Officer's Memorandum Response to Hearing Panel Minute 3_Attachment 1
      • Officer's Memorandum Response to Hearing Panel Minute 3_Attachment 2
      • Officer's Memorandum Response to Hearing Panel Minute 3_Attachment 3
    • June 2025
      • Heritage Advisor's Memorandum Response to Hearing Panel Minute 3
      • Officer's Memorandum Response to Hearing Panel Minute 3 - Heritage Hearing – Revised Recommendations

  • Stage 1 (Heritage) Section 42A Report and Appendices

    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) s42A Report
    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) Appendix A - Out of Scope Submissions
    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) s42A Appendix B - Results of Community Survey for Dunedin Heritage Action Plan
    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) s42A Appendix C - Summary of Assessment of costs and benefits of scheduling
    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) s42A Appendix D1 - Heritage Evidence of DCC
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix A - Heritage Assessment 46 York Place
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix B - Heritage Assessment 38 Michie Street
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix C - Heritage Assessment 58 Grendon Street
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix D - Heritage Assessment 421 Highgate
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix E- Heritage Assessment 580 Highgate
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix F - Heritage Assessment 10 Claremont Streeet
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix G - Heritage Assessment 310 Castle Street
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix H - Heritage Assessment 490 Cumberland Street
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix I - Heritage Assessment 139-155 Carroll Street
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix J - Heritage Assessment 217 Musselburgh Rise
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix K - Heritage Assessment 290 Leith Street
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix L - Heritage Assessment 169 Forbury Road
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix M - Heritage Assessment 9 Alton Avenue
    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) s42A Appendix D2 -Evidence of Greg Akehurst
    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) s42A Appendix D3 - Market Economics Report

  • Stage 1 (Heritage) Hearing Information

    • Agenda documents
      • Plan Change 1 (Heritage) Agenda
    • Submitter evidence
      • John Milne_Highgate Parish Council Hearing statement
      • Campbell Paton_Bruce Chisholm Evidence
      • Campbell Paton_Emma Peters Evidence
      • Petrus Yen_ Attachment 1_EAG Report
      • Petrus Yen_ Attachment 2_Smooth Hill Casebook
      • Petrus Yen_ Attachment 3_Significance Assessment Guidelines
      • Petrus Yen_Hearing Statement 1
      • Petrus Yen_Hearing Statement 2
      • University of Otago_Carmen Taylor Brief Evidence
      • University of Otago_Chris Alcock Brief Evidence
      • University of Otago_Gordon Roy Brief Evidence
      • University of Otago_Grant Robertson Brief Evidence
      • University of Otago_Ian Butcher Brief Evidence
      • Kainga Ora_Joshua Neville Evidence
      • FENZ Presentation Document
      • FENZ Heritage Assessment by DCC
      • FENZ Earthquake Letter from DCC
      • FENZ Certificate of Compliance
      • FENZ Aurecon Report
      • FENZ Architectural Plans
      • FENZ Original Submission
      • John Milne - presentation
      • Isabelle Ang - tabled statement
      • Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - further information
      • Response to question from the Panel_62 Queen Street
    • Legal submissions
      • Submissions of Counsel for University of Otago
      • Bundle of Authorities on behalf of University of Otago
    • Statements tabled at hearing
      • Statement from Campbell Paton
      • Statement from Stephen Christensen
      • Statement from Hamish Muir (Mason & Wales Architects).pdf
      • Statement from Liz Angelo
      • Statement from Conrad Anderson_BX034 127 Taieri Road
      • Statement from Jared Brenssell
      • Statement from David Murray
      • Statement from Joshua Neville - Kainga Ora
      • Statement from Vaughn Malkin
      • Statement from John Aitken

  Stage 2 - Other Topics

  Summary

  On 29 October 2025, the Hearing Panel issued its second decision report on the matters addressed at the Stage 2 (All Other Topics) hearing. The Stage 2 (All Other Topics) hearing considered submissions on all matters except for heritage (which was considered in Stage 1).

  • Stage 2 (All Other Topics) Decision Report

    You can view the Stage 2 (All Other Topics) decision report online or on a public computer at the Dunedin City Library, South Dunedin Community Library, Mosgiel Library, Port Chalmers Library, Waikouaiti Library, or the Blueskin Bay Library (Waitati).

    A hard copy is available for viewing at the Dunedin City Council Civic Centre and at the Middlemarch Postal Agency.

    The decision report gives the Hearing Panel’s decisions on all matters except for heritage, and the reasons for their decisions. The report includes an attachment which details the changes made to provisions as a result of decisions.

    The provisions (not marked-up) can also be viewed online - Read the Plan.

    The 2GP Planning Map incorporates the mapping amendments - View the 2GP maps

    Decision reports

    • Public notice on the release of the Stage 2 (All Other Topics) decision report
    • Stage 2 (All Other Topics) Hearing Panel Decision Report
    • Stage 2 (All other topics) Hearing Panel Decision Report  - Attachment A

    Documents referenced in the Decisions Report

    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Report
    • PC1 All Other Topics - Revised Recommendations 5 September 2025
    • PC1 All Other Topics - Appendix A Recommended Amendments
    • PH6, TA3, TreeX - PC1 All Other Topics - Revised Recommendations 26 September 2025
    • Appendix A - PHS6, TA3, TreeX - PC1 All Other Topics Recommended Amendments (Planner's Right of Reply version)

  • Making an Appeal

    The deadline for lodging a notice of appeal is 30 working days from being served with the public notice. Thirty working days from 29 October 2025 is 9 December 2025 (as defined under the Resource Management Act).

    Submitters may appeal decisions on matters that were the subject of their submission.

    The appeal process is run by the Environment Court and directions on how to appeal can be found on its website.

    Overview of the Environment Court’s processes.

    If you lodge an appeal, you are required to serve a copy of the appeal documents on:

    • the DCC (on the same date on which you lodge the appeal with the Environment Court)
    • all the other people who made submissions on the Plan Change 1 provision or matter to which the appeal relates (within five working days of lodgement with the Environment Court)

    If you require details of submitters or further submitters on Plan Change 1, please view the ‘Submissions Received’ section below or contact the City Development team at 2gpappeals@dcc.govt.nz or call the DCC on 477 4000.

    For service of a copy of your appeal on the DCC, the preferred method is to email a copy to 2gpappeals@dcc.govt.nz . Alternatively, you can post it to:

    • Plan Change 1 Appeal, Dunedin City Council, PO Box 5045, Dunedin 9054

    The DCC will include all notices of appeal on our website in due course.

  • Joining an Appeal - Requirements for s274 parties

    People who have submitted on the subject being appealed (or who have an interest greater than the general public) may join an appeal under s274 of the RMA.

    People will have until 20 January 2026 (being 15 working days after the end of the appeal period) to give notice to the Environment Court, Dunedin City Council and the appellant of their intention to become a party to the proceedings.  The s274 party must also give notice to all other s274 parties on the same appeal within 5 working days of the original deadline (27 January 2026).

    This process is managed by the Environment Court and directions on how to serve notice can be found on its website.

    Overview of the Environment Court’s processes.

  • Appeals received on Stage 2 (All Other Topics)

    Appeals received on Stage 2 (All Other Topics) will be added to the following table as they are received.

    Appeal Notice	Decision Topic	Section 274 Parties	Status

  • Stage 2 (all other topics) Hearing Panel Correspondence

    • June 2025
      • Direction 2 - Minor Improvements

  • Stage 2 (all other topics) Section 42A Report and Appendices

    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) Section 42A Report
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix A Section 42A authors
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix B Out of scope submissions
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix C.1 Transport Evidence
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix C.2 3 Waters evidence
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix C.3 Heritage and Urban Design evidence
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix C.4 Biodiversity evidence
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix C.5 Acoustic Evidence (Jeremy Trevathan)
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix C.6 Acoustic and Vibration Evidence
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix C.7 Landscape Architect evidence
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix C.8 Arboricultural evidence
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix C.9 STEM assessments
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix D.1 ASBV Changes
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix D.2 Scheduled Tree Changes

  • Stage 2 (all other topics) Hearing Information

    • Submitter Evidence and Statements
      • Department of Conservation Statement - (S279-002)
      • SLR for Fuel Companies - Rebecca Eng (S278-004)
      • Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Brendon Shanks (S252-009)
      • Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Maurice Dale (S252-009)
      • John Rah (S81-001)
      • Mercy Hospital - Louise Taylor (S84-003, S84-013)
      • Michael & Emma Thornton-Pay - Emma Taylor (S115-001)
      • Kevin and Deborah van de Water - Map (S32.001)
      • Kevin and Deborah van de Water - Site Photographs p (S32.001)
      • Grant and Debbie Payne - Map (S258.001)
      • ANZIDE Properties - Map (S281.001)
      • HWH Properties - Map (S282.001)
      • Silverstream Industrial - Map (S283.001)
      • Otago Business Park - Map (S284.001)
      • Balmoral Developments - Map (S285.001)
      • DRDL 2023 Ltd - Mpas (S286.001)
      • Giles and Katharine Wynn-Williams - Map (S287.001)
      • Universal Developments Mosgiel Ltd _ Maps (S288.001)
      • Port Otago - Kate Pascall (S248.002)
      • Terramark Ltd - Darryl Sycamore (S188.011)
      • University of Otago - Carmen Taylor (S251.011)
      • Statement from Ian Walsh (S275.002)
      • Gladstone Family Trust - Emma Peters (S260.001)
      • PC1 - Answers to Panel's questions prior to the hearing
      • Fire and Emergency New Zealand - Beca (S257.002)
      • Statement from Tim and Sue Heath
      • Statement from Glen Morgan
      • Statement from Francisca Griffin
      • Statement from Kā Rūnaka
      • Statement from Emma Peters for Malcolm Burns
      • Port Otago - Supplementary Evidence
      • Statement from Kylie Robinson
      • Robert Chapman_Mihiwaka Sheep and Beef Ltd Map
      • Presentation from Kim and Matthew Morgan
      • Additional Information Tabled from John Rah
      • Karin Ludwig - Map
      • Statement from Tim Lequeux
      • Statement from Stephen Kilroy
      • Alastair Neaves - Map
    • Legal Submissions
      • University of Otago - Gallaway Cook Allan
      • OceanaGold - Jackie St John (S276.005)
    • Agenda Documents
      • PC1 (Non-Heritage) Agenda
    • Right of Reply
      • PC1 All Other Topics - Revised Recommendations 5 September 2025
      • PC1 All Other Topics - Appendix A Recommended Amendments
      • PC1 All Other Topics Appendix B Acoustic Engineering Services Further Evidence
      • PHS6, TA3, TreeX - PC1 All Other Topics - Revised Recommendations 26 September 2025
      • Appendix A - PHS6, TA3, TreeX - PC1 All Other Topics Recommended Amendments (Planner's Right of Reply version)
      • Appendix B - Styles Group Further Evidence
      • Appendix C - University of Otago Supplementary Evidence 25.9.25
      • Appendix D - Port Otago Limited Supplementary Evidence 26.9.25

  What if I have another question?

  If your question has not been answered above, or you would like help navigating the plan change documentation, please check:

  • answers to frequently asked questions; and
  • contact details for the Plan Change 1 team.

  Contact the Plan Change 1 Team

  You can get help from someone in the Plan Change 1 team by either emailing districtplan@dcc.govt.nz or calling the DCC on 03 477 4000 and asking to speak to a member of the 2GP team about Plan Change 1.

  Key Dates

  • Plan Change 1 public submission period: 20 November – 18 December 2024
  • Notification of Summary of Submissions: 19 February 2025
  • Further submission period:  19 February – 4 March 2025
  • Plan Change 1 hearings:
    • The hearing on Stage 1 (Heritage) was held in May 2025.
    • The hearing on Stage 2 (All Other Topics) was held in August 2025.
  • Stage 1 (Heritage) Hearing Panel Decision Report released 17 July 2025.
  • Stage 2 (All Other Topics) Hearing Panel Decision Report released 29 October 2025.

  • Submissions received

    Original Submissions Received

    Plan Change 1 submissions received

    Submissions received during Further Submissions phase

    Plan Change 1 Further submissions received

  • Summary of changes  

    The Summary of Changes document contains a summary of all proposals that have been assessed as part of Plan Change 1. This includes changes that have been included in the plan change as well as some options for changes that were assessed but rejected. These changes set the scope for what can be considered as part of any submission on Plan Change 1. The summary is presented in two tables:

    • Table 1 summarises changes to the written provisions of the 2GP (changes to objectives, policies, rules and other plan content); and
    • Table 2 summarises changes to zoning and other spatial layers.

    For full details of each change proposal, including background information and an assessment of options, please refer to the Section 32 Report.

    • Summary of Changes
    • Summary of Changes (pdf)

    Summary of Proposed Scheduled Heritage Buildings

    The Summary of Proposed Scheduled Heritage Buildings document contains a summary of all buildings proposed to be scheduled as heritage buildings as part of Change SHB3, with photographs.

    For additional details of other changes proposed as part of Change SHB3, and details of buildings that have been assessed for scheduling but rejected, please refer to the Summary of Changes document or the Section 32 Report.

    • Summary of Proposed Scheduled Heritage Buildings

  • When will the changes apply?

    When new or amended rules apply (‘have legal effect’) is determined by the Resource Management Act 1991, with some rules being applied earlier than others.

    For this plan change, the rules that protect areas of significant indigenous vegetation or habitats of indigenous fauna (‘Change NE7’) and that protect historic heritage (‘Change SHB3’) had immediate legal effect from notification of the plan change on 20 November 2024. The 2GP provisions being amended by these changes are listed in the table below.

    The rest of the rule changes proposed in Plan Change 1 will only have legal effect after either:

    1. submissions have closed and no submissions have been made that oppose or seek changes to the proposed provisions (these provisions are currently being identified); or
    2. decisions have been made on submissions opposing or seeking changes to the rule and the rules have been confirmed or amended through those decisions (as relevant).

    For proposed changes to objectives and policies, the new wording will be considered alongside the current 2GP wording when assessing resource consent applications from notification of the plan change.

    Change ID	Topic	Proposed changes to the following provisions have immediate legal effect from 20 November 2024
    NE7	Additions to the Areas of Significant Biodiversity Value (ASBV) schedule on public land	Planning Map (areas of significant biodiversity value) Planning Map (3 Waters infrastructure mapped area) 10.3.2.1.e 10.7.2.5 16.3.4.22.d 16.11.X.1 20.3.4.22.c 20.11.X.1 A1.2 Schedule of ASBVs for the following listings:
    		C001 C005 C008 C023 C031 C037 C043 C060	C078 C132 C137 C143 C144 C171 C172 C177		C178 C179 C180 C181 C182 C183 C184	C185 C186 C187 C188 C189 C190 C191	C192 C193 C194 C195 C196 C197 C198		C199 C200 C201 C202 C203 C204 C205
    SHB3	Add specified new scheduled heritage buildings	Planning Map (scheduled heritage buildings) A1.1 Schedule of protected heritage items and sites for the following listings:
    		BX001 BX002 BX003 BX004 BX005 BX006 BX007 BX008 BX009 BX010 BX011 BX013 BX014 BX015 BX016 BX017 BX018 BX019 BX021 BX022 BX023 BX024 BX025 BX026 BX028 BX029 BX030 BX031 BX033 BX034 BX036 BX037 BX038 BX039 BX040 BX041 BX043		BX045 BX046 BX047 BX049 (i) BX049 (ii) BX050 BX051 BX052 BX053 BX055 BX056 BX057 BX058 BX059 BX060 BX061 BX063 BX064 BX065 BX066 BX067 BX068 (i) BX068 (ii) BX068 (iii) BX068 (iv) BX069 BX070 BX071 (i) BX071 (ii) BX071 (iii) BX071 (iv) BX071 (v) BX071 (vi) BX071 (vii) BX071 (viii) BX071 (ix) BX073		BX074 BX075 BX076 (i) BX076 (ii) BX077 BX078 BX079 BX080 BX081 BX082 BX083 BX084 BX085 BX086 BX087 BX088 BX089 (i) BX089 (ii) BX091 BX092 BX093 BX094 (i) BX094 (ii) BX094 (iii) BX095 (i) BX095 (ii) BX095 (iii) BX096 BX097 (i) BX097 (ii) BX097 (iii) BX097 (iv) BX097 (v) BX097 (vi) BX099 BX102 (i)		BX102 (ii) BX102 (iii) BX102 (iv) BX102 (v) BX102 (vi) BX102 (vii) BX102 (viii) BX103 (i) BX103 (ii) BX104 BX107 BX111 BX112 BX113 BX114 BX115 BX116 BX117 BX118 BX119 BX120 BX121 (i) BX121 (ii) BX121 (iii) BX121 (iv) BX121 (v) BX121 (vi) BX122 (i) BX122 (ii) BX122 (iii) BX122 (iv) BX123 BX124 BX125 BX126 BX127
    		Planning Map (character-contributing buildings) A1.1 Schedule of protected heritage items and sites for the following listings:
    		CC048 CC070 CC071 CC077	CC109 CC113 CC116 CC197		CC198 CC199 CC200 CC201	CC202 CC460 CC559 CC709	CC808 CC809 CC810		CC818 CC848 CC875

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    • Plan Change 1 - Schedule of Trees FAQ (PDF File, 46.8 KB | New window)
    • Plan Change1 - Stormwater Open Watercourses FAQ (PDF File, 34.5 KB | New window)
    • Plan Change 1 - Scheduled Heritage Buildings (PDF File, 41.6 KB | New window)

• First decision and 2nd hearings phase

  Summary

  Plan Change 1 - Minor Improvements to the Partially Operative Second Generation Dunedin City District Plan 2024 (2GP) was notified on 20 November 2024 and made targeted minor improvements to the 2GP. The initial submission period closed on 18 December 2024 and the further submission period closed on 4 March 2025.

  The Hearing Panel for Plan Change 1 is comprised of independent commissioner Rob van Voorthuysen (Chairperson) and councillors Sophie Barker and Jim O’Malley.

  The hearing of submissions and decisions on submissions on PC-2024-1 is being conducted in two stages:

  • The first stage addressed the proposal to protect 146 more heritage buildings; and
  • The second stage will address the remainder of the matters covered by Plan Change 1.

  The hearing for the first stage (Heritage) was held in May 2025 and on 17 July 2025 the Hearing Panel issued its first decision report on the matters addressed at the first hearing. The appeal period runs from 17 July 2025 to 27 August 2025. Please refer to Stage 1 information for further details.

  The hearing for the second stage (all other topics) is scheduled to commence on Monday 18 August 2025 - refer to Stage 2 information.

  • Scope of Plan Change 

    Plan Change 1 (formerly known as Variation 3) responds to issues identified through implementation of the 2GP, feedback from plan users, and monitoring of plan effectiveness.  The changes were designed to ensure the 2GP effectively and efficiently achieves its objectives.

    The proposed changes include:

    • Changes to protect 146 more heritage buildings, over 24,000 more hectares of public land with significant biodiversity values, and 12 more significant trees.
    • Changes to provide a more enabling rule framework for health activities.
    • Changes to a wide range of provisions to make them easier to interpret and apply (for example, amending the definition of ground level so it is easier to identify it on sites with historical earthworks).
    • Changes to make rules more flexible (for example, rule changes to make it easier to build garages in yards).
    • Changes to better manage environmental effects from activities where existing provisions have been assessed as insufficient (for example, increasing the acoustic insulation requirements for new dwellings in the inner city to reduce the risk of complaints about live music noise, extending rules that manage transportation effects from activities that generate a high number of traffic movements, and requiring development to be set back from stormwater open watercourses in more locations).
    • Minor changes to correct errors.

  • Status of provisions

    Most changes proposed by Plan Change 1 received a submission. Changes that did not receive a submission in opposition and are not subject to an existing appeal on the 2GP are now beyond challenge and are deemed operative.

    Changes made to provisions through the Stage 1 (Heritage) Decision have legal effect. Legal effect means both the Plan Change 1 provisions (from the Stage 1 decision) and the partially operative 2GP (as at 19 November 2025) apply.

    If there are no appeals against the Stage 1 (Heritage) decision provisions (or any closely related provisions), these are deemed operative and replace the relevant existing rules in the partially operative 2GP. However, if a provision (or closely related provision) is appealed, both the provisions of the Stage 1 (Heritage) decision and the partially operative 2GP (as at 19 November 2025) apply until the appeals have been dismissed, withdrawn or determined by the Environment Court.

    The provisions that are subject to Stage 2 (all other topics) remain as proposed provisions and do not have legal effect until the decision is released following the hearing on Stage 2.

    The 2GP has been updated to reflect the current status of provisions.

  • General Hearing Panel Correspondence

    This section contains Hearing Panel correspondence that is relevant to both Stage 1 (Heritage) and Stage 2 (all other topics).

    For Hearing Panel correspondence relating to a specific stage please refer to the stage sections.

    • Hearing Panel Correspondence

      • February 2025
        • Direction 1 - Hearings
        • Panel Minute 1 - Late Submissions
      • March 2025
        • Panel Minute 2 - Late Further Submissions
      • May 2025
        • Panel Minute 3 - Questions for the s42A report authors
        • Panel Minute 4 - Further late submission

  Stage 1 - Heritage  

  Summary

  On 17 July 2025, the Hearing Panel issued its first decision report on the matters addressed at the Stage 1 (Heritage) hearing. The Stage 1 (Heritage) hearing considered submissions on the proposal to protect 146 more heritage buildings.

  • Stage 1 (Heritage) Decision Report

    You can view the Stage 1 (Heritage) decision report online or on a public computer at the Dunedin City Library, Mosgiel Library, Port Chalmers Library, Waikouaiti Library, South Dunedin Community Pop-Up or the Blueskin Bay Library at Waitati.

    A hard copy is available for viewing at the Dunedin City Council Civic Centre and at the Middlemarch Postal Agency.

    The decision report gives the Hearing Panel’s decisions on the proposal to protect 146 more heritage buildings, and the reasons for their decisions. The report includes an appendix which details the changes made to provisions as a result of decisions.

    The provisions (not marked-up) can also be viewed online - Read the Plan.

    The 2GP Planning Map incorporates the mapping amendments - View the 2GP maps

    • Public notice on the release of the Stage 1 (Heritage) decision report
    • Stage 1 (Heritage) Hearing Panel Decision Report

  • Making an Appeal

    The deadline for lodging a notice of appeal is 30 working days from being served with the public notice. Thirty working days from 17 July 2025 is 27 August 2025 (as per the definition of working days in the RMA).

    Submitters may appeal decisions on matters that were the subject of their submission.

    The appeal process is run by the Environment Court and directions on how to appeal can be found on its website.

    Overview of the Environment Court’s processes

    If you lodge an appeal, you are required to serve a copy of the appeal documents on:

    • the DCC (on the same date on which you lodge the appeal with the Environment Court)
    • all the other people who made submissions on the Plan Change 1 provision or matter to which the appeal relates (within five working days of lodgement with the Environment Court)

    If you require details of submitters or further submitters on Plan Change 1, please view the ‘Submissions Received’ section below or contact the City Development team at 2gpappeals@dcc.govt.nz or call the DCC on 477 4000.

    For service of a copy of your appeal on the DCC, the preferred method is to email a copy to 2gpappeals@dcc.govt.nz . Alternatively, you can post it to:

    • Plan Change 1 Appeal, Dunedin City Council, PO Box 5045, Dunedin 9054

    The DCC will include all notices of appeal on our website in due course.

  • Joining an Appeal - Requirements for s274 parties

    People who have submitted on the subject being appealed (or who have an interest greater than the general public) may join an appeal under s274 of the RMA.

    People will have until 17 September 2025 (being 15 working days after the end of the appeal period) to give notice to the Environment Court, Dunedin City Council and the appellant of their intention to become a party to the proceedings. The s274 party must also give notice to all other s274 parties on the same appeal within 5 working days of the original deadline (24 September 2025).

    This process is managed by the Environment Court and directions on how to serve notice can be found on its website.

    Overview of the Environment Court’s processes.

  • Appeals received on Stage 1 (Heritage)

    Appeals received on Stage 1 (Heritage) will be added to the following table as they are received.

    Appeal Notice	Decision Topic	Section 274 Parties	Status
    Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) ENV-2025-CHC-70 Health NZ - Notice of Appeal 27 August 2025 Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) - Consent order issued by Environment Court 9 April 2026	Heritage		Appeal Resolved
    New Zealand Defence Force ENV-2025-CHC-73 New Zealand Defence Force - Notice of Appeal 27 August 2025 New Zealand Defence Force - Consent order issued by the Environment Court 13 April 2026	Heritage		Appeal Resolved
    Petrus Yen ENV-2025-CHC-74 Petrus Yen - Notice of Appeal 27 August 2025	Heritage		Appeal Lodged
    University of Otago ENV-2025-CHC-53 University of Otago - Notice of Appeal 21 August 2025 University of Otago - Consent order issued by Environment Court 9 April 2026	Heritage		Appeal Resolved

  • Stage 1 (Heritage) Hearing Panel Correspondence

    • May 2025
      • Officer's Memorandum Response to Hearing Panel Minute 3
      • Officer's Memorandum Response to Hearing Panel Minute 3_Attachment 1
      • Officer's Memorandum Response to Hearing Panel Minute 3_Attachment 2
      • Officer's Memorandum Response to Hearing Panel Minute 3_Attachment 3
    • June 2025
      • Heritage Advisor's Memorandum Response to Hearing Panel Minute 3
      • Officer's Memorandum Response to Hearing Panel Minute 3 - Heritage Hearing – Revised Recommendations

  • Stage 1 (Heritage) Section 42A Report and Appendices

    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) s42A Report
    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) Appendix A - Out of Scope Submissions
    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) s42A Appendix B - Results of Community Survey for Dunedin Heritage Action Plan
    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) s42A Appendix C - Summary of Assessment of costs and benefits of scheduling
    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) s42A Appendix D1 - Heritage Evidence of DCC
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix A - Heritage Assessment 46 York Place
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix B - Heritage Assessment 38 Michie Street
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix C - Heritage Assessment 58 Grendon Street
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix D - Heritage Assessment 421 Highgate
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix E- Heritage Assessment 580 Highgate
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix F - Heritage Assessment 10 Claremont Streeet
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix G - Heritage Assessment 310 Castle Street
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix H - Heritage Assessment 490 Cumberland Street
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix I - Heritage Assessment 139-155 Carroll Street
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix J - Heritage Assessment 217 Musselburgh Rise
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix K - Heritage Assessment 290 Leith Street
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix L - Heritage Assessment 169 Forbury Road
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix M - Heritage Assessment 9 Alton Avenue
    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) s42A Appendix D2 -Evidence of Greg Akehurst
    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) s42A Appendix D3 - Market Economics Report

  • Stage 1 (Heritage) Hearing Information

    • Agenda documents
      • Plan Change 1 (Heritage) Agenda
    • Submitter evidence
      • John Milne_Highgate Parish Council Hearing statement
      • Campbell Paton_Bruce Chisholm Evidence
      • Campbell Paton_Emma Peters Evidence
      • Petrus Yen_ Attachment 1_EAG Report
      • Petrus Yen_ Attachment 2_Smooth Hill Casebook
      • Petrus Yen_ Attachment 3_Significance Assessment Guidelines
      • Petrus Yen_Hearing Statement 1
      • Petrus Yen_Hearing Statement 2
      • University of Otago_Carmen Taylor Brief Evidence
      • University of Otago_Chris Alcock Brief Evidence
      • University of Otago_Gordon Roy Brief Evidence
      • University of Otago_Grant Robertson Brief Evidence
      • University of Otago_Ian Butcher Brief Evidence
      • Kainga Ora_Joshua Neville Evidence
      • FENZ Presentation Document
      • FENZ Heritage Assessment by DCC
      • FENZ Earthquake Letter from DCC
      • FENZ Certificate of Compliance
      • FENZ Aurecon Report
      • FENZ Architectural Plans
      • FENZ Original Submission
      • John Milne - presentation
      • Isabelle Ang - tabled statement
      • Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - further information
      • Response to question from the Panel_62 Queen Street
    • Legal submissions
      • Submissions of Counsel for University of Otago
      • Bundle of Authorities on behalf of University of Otago
    • Statements tabled at hearing
      • Statement from Campbell Paton
      • Statement from Stephen Christensen
      • Statement from Hamish Muir (Mason & Wales Architects).pdf
      • Statement from Liz Angelo
      • Statement from Conrad Anderson_BX034 127 Taieri Road
      • Statement from Jared Brenssell
      • Statement from David Murray
      • Statement from Joshua Neville - Kainga Ora
      • Statement from Vaughn Malkin
      • Statement from John Aitken

  Stage 2 - Other Topics

  The hearing for the Stage 2 (all other topics) addressing the remainder of the matters covered by Plan Change 1 has been scheduled to commence on Monday 18 August 2025.

  Details - Hearing Topic: Plan Change 1 – All other topics
  Start Date	Monday 18 August 2025
  Hearing Venue	Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Auditorium
  Chair	Rob van Voorthuysen (Independent commissioner)
  Panel members	Councillor Jim O’Malley, Councillor Sophie Barker

  • Stage 2 (all other topics) Hearing Panel Correspondence

    • June 2025
      • Direction 2 - Minor Improvements

  • Stage 2 (all other topics) Section 42A Report and Appendices

    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) Section 42A Report
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix A Section 42A authors
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix B Out of scope submissions
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix C.1 Transport Evidence
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix C.2 3 Waters evidence
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix C.3 Heritage and Urban Design evidence
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix C.4 Biodiversity evidence
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix C.5 Acoustic Evidence (Jeremy Trevathan)
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix C.6 Acoustic and Vibration Evidence
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix C.7 Landscape Architect evidence
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix C.8 Arboricultural evidence
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix C.9 STEM assessments
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix D.1 ASBV Changes
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix D.2 Scheduled Tree Changes

  • Stage 2 (all other topics) Hearing Information

    • Submitter Evidence and Statements
      • Department of Conservation Statement - (S279-002)
      • SLR for Fuel Companies - Rebecca Eng (S278-004)
      • Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Brendon Shanks (S252-009)
      • Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Maurice Dale (S252-009)
      • John Rah (S81-001)
      • Mercy Hospital - Louise Taylor (S84-003, S84-013)
      • Michael & Emma Thornton-Pay - Emma Taylor (S115-001)
      • Kevin and Deborah van de Water - Map (S32.001)
      • Kevin and Deborah van de Water - Site Photographs p (S32.001)
      • Grant and Debbie Payne - Map (S258.001)
      • ANZIDE Properties - Map (S281.001)
      • HWH Properties - Map (S282.001)
      • Silverstream Industrial - Map (S283.001)
      • Otago Business Park - Map (S284.001)
      • Balmoral Developments - Map (S285.001)
      • DRDL 2023 Ltd - Mpas (S286.001)
      • Giles and Katharine Wynn-Williams - Map (S287.001)
      • Universal Developments Mosgiel Ltd _ Maps (S288.001)
      • Port Otago - Kate Pascall (S248.002)
      • Terramark Ltd - Darryl Sycamore (S188.011)
      • University of Otago - Carmen Taylor (S251.011)
      • Statement from Ian Walsh (S275.002)
      • Gladstone Family Trust - Emma Peters (S260.001)
      • PC1 - Answers to Panel's questions prior to the hearing
      • Fire and Emergency New Zealand - Beca (S257.002)
      • Statement from Tim and Sue Heath
      • Statement from Glen Morgan
      • Statement from Francisca Griffin
      • Statement from Kā Rūnaka
      • Statement from Emma Peters for Malcolm Burns
      • Port Otago - Supplementary Evidence
      • Statement from Kylie Robinson
      • Robert Chapman_Mihiwaka Sheep and Beef Ltd Map
      • Presentation from Kim and Matthew Morgan
      • Additional Information Tabled from John Rah
      • Karin Ludwig - Map
      • Statement from Tim Lequeux
      • Statement from Stephen Kilroy
      • Alastair Neaves - Map
    • Legal Submissions
      • University of Otago - Gallaway Cook Allan
      • OceanaGold - Jackie St John (S276.005)
    • Agenda Documents
      • PC1 (Non-Heritage) Agenda
    • Right of Reply
      • PC1 All Other Topics - Revised Recommendations 5 September 2025
      • PC1 All Other Topics - Appendix A Recommended Amendments
      • PC1 All Other Topics Appendix B Acoustic Engineering Services Further Evidence
      • PHS6, TA3, TreeX - PC1 All Other Topics - Revised Recommendations 26 September 2025
      • Appendix A - PHS6, TA3, TreeX - PC1 All Other Topics Recommended Amendments (Planner's Right of Reply version)
      • Appendix B - Styles Group Further Evidence
      • Appendix C - University of Otago Supplementary Evidence 25.9.25
      • Appendix D - Port Otago Limited Supplementary Evidence 26.9.25

  What happens next?

  The Hearing Panel will make its decision on Stage 2 (all other topics) after the completion of the hearing. Any person who has made a submission has the right to appeal the decision to the Environment Court.

  What if I have another question?

  If your question has not been answered above, or you would like help navigating the plan change documentation, please check:

  • answers to frequently asked questions; and
  • contact details for the Plan Change 1 team.

  Contact the Plan Change 1 Team

  You can get help from someone in the Plan Change 1 team by either emailing districtplan@dcc.govt.nz or calling the DCC on 03 477 4000 and asking to speak to a member of the 2GP team about Plan Change 1.

  If your question is about the hearing, please email Governance Support Team

  Key Dates

  • Plan Change 1 public submission period: 20 November – 18 December 2024
  • Notification of Summary of Submissions: 19 February 2025
  • Further submission period:  19 February – 4 March 2025
  • Plan Change 1 hearings:
    • The hearing on Stage 1 (Heritage) was held in May 2025.
    • The hearing on Stage 2 (all other topics) is scheduled to commence on Monday 18 August 2025.
  • Stage 1 (Heritage) Hearing Panel Decision Report released 17 July 2025.

  • Submissions received

    Original Submissions Received

    Plan Change 1 submissions received

    Submissions received during Further Submissions phase

    Plan Change 1 Further submissions received

  • Summary of changes  

    The Summary of Changes document contains a summary of all proposals that have been assessed as part of Plan Change 1. This includes changes that have been included in the plan change as well as some options for changes that were assessed but rejected. These changes set the scope for what can be considered as part of any submission on Plan Change 1. The summary is presented in two tables:

    • Table 1 summarises changes to the written provisions of the 2GP (changes to objectives, policies, rules and other plan content); and
    • Table 2 summarises changes to zoning and other spatial layers.

    For full details of each change proposal, including background information and an assessment of options, please refer to the Section 32 Report.

    • Summary of Changes
    • Summary of Changes (pdf)

    Summary of Proposed Scheduled Heritage Buildings

    The Summary of Proposed Scheduled Heritage Buildings document contains a summary of all buildings proposed to be scheduled as heritage buildings as part of Change SHB3, with photographs.

    For additional details of other changes proposed as part of Change SHB3, and details of buildings that have been assessed for scheduling but rejected, please refer to the Summary of Changes document or the Section 32 Report.

    • Summary of Proposed Scheduled Heritage Buildings

  • When will the changes apply?

    When new or amended rules apply (‘have legal effect’) is determined by the Resource Management Act 1991, with some rules being applied earlier than others.

    For this plan change, the rules that protect areas of significant indigenous vegetation or habitats of indigenous fauna (‘Change NE7’) and that protect historic heritage (‘Change SHB3’) had immediate legal effect from notification of the plan change on 20 November 2024. The 2GP provisions being amended by these changes are listed in the table below.

    The rest of the rule changes proposed in Plan Change 1 will only have legal effect after either:

    1. submissions have closed and no submissions have been made that oppose or seek changes to the proposed provisions (these provisions are currently being identified); or
    2. decisions have been made on submissions opposing or seeking changes to the rule and the rules have been confirmed or amended through those decisions (as relevant).

    For proposed changes to objectives and policies, the new wording will be considered alongside the current 2GP wording when assessing resource consent applications from notification of the plan change.

    Change ID	Topic	Proposed changes to the following provisions have immediate legal effect from 20 November 2024
    NE7	Additions to the Areas of Significant Biodiversity Value (ASBV) schedule on public land	Planning Map (areas of significant biodiversity value) Planning Map (3 Waters infrastructure mapped area) 10.3.2.1.e 10.7.2.5 16.3.4.22.d 16.11.X.1 20.3.4.22.c 20.11.X.1 A1.2 Schedule of ASBVs for the following listings:
    		C001 C005 C008 C023 C031 C037 C043 C060	C078 C132 C137 C143 C144 C171 C172 C177		C178 C179 C180 C181 C182 C183 C184	C185 C186 C187 C188 C189 C190 C191	C192 C193 C194 C195 C196 C197 C198		C199 C200 C201 C202 C203 C204 C205
    SHB3	Add specified new scheduled heritage buildings	Planning Map (scheduled heritage buildings) A1.1 Schedule of protected heritage items and sites for the following listings:
    		BX001 BX002 BX003 BX004 BX005 BX006 BX007 BX008 BX009 BX010 BX011 BX013 BX014 BX015 BX016 BX017 BX018 BX019 BX021 BX022 BX023 BX024 BX025 BX026 BX028 BX029 BX030 BX031 BX033 BX034 BX036 BX037 BX038 BX039 BX040 BX041 BX043		BX045 BX046 BX047 BX049 (i) BX049 (ii) BX050 BX051 BX052 BX053 BX055 BX056 BX057 BX058 BX059 BX060 BX061 BX063 BX064 BX065 BX066 BX067 BX068 (i) BX068 (ii) BX068 (iii) BX068 (iv) BX069 BX070 BX071 (i) BX071 (ii) BX071 (iii) BX071 (iv) BX071 (v) BX071 (vi) BX071 (vii) BX071 (viii) BX071 (ix) BX073		BX074 BX075 BX076 (i) BX076 (ii) BX077 BX078 BX079 BX080 BX081 BX082 BX083 BX084 BX085 BX086 BX087 BX088 BX089 (i) BX089 (ii) BX091 BX092 BX093 BX094 (i) BX094 (ii) BX094 (iii) BX095 (i) BX095 (ii) BX095 (iii) BX096 BX097 (i) BX097 (ii) BX097 (iii) BX097 (iv) BX097 (v) BX097 (vi) BX099 BX102 (i)		BX102 (ii) BX102 (iii) BX102 (iv) BX102 (v) BX102 (vi) BX102 (vii) BX102 (viii) BX103 (i) BX103 (ii) BX104 BX107 BX111 BX112 BX113 BX114 BX115 BX116 BX117 BX118 BX119 BX120 BX121 (i) BX121 (ii) BX121 (iii) BX121 (iv) BX121 (v) BX121 (vi) BX122 (i) BX122 (ii) BX122 (iii) BX122 (iv) BX123 BX124 BX125 BX126 BX127
    		Planning Map (character-contributing buildings) A1.1 Schedule of protected heritage items and sites for the following listings:
    		CC048 CC070 CC071 CC077	CC109 CC113 CC116 CC197		CC198 CC199 CC200 CC201	CC202 CC460 CC559 CC709	CC808 CC809 CC810		CC818 CC848 CC875

  • View the plan and planning maps

    View the plan

    The electronic plan (e-plan) has been updated to include Plan Change 1 content.

    Read the EPlan

    In the Eplan, new or amended provisions proposed by Plan Change 1 are highlighted in lime green (where they do not have immediate legal effect) or lemon (where they do have immediate legal effect). The proposed amendments are shown as marked up text as follows:

    • Underline for new content
    • Strikethrough for removed content

    All changes are linked to a topic included in Plan Change 1, identified by a change ID in curly brackets. For example, “{Change D16}”means the preceding changes are made under the topic entitled “Providing for healthcare activities (Change D16)” in the Section 32 Report.

    An example is shown below. The upper screen shot is the existing content, the lower screen shot shows the amendment proposed to that provision by Plan Change 1.

    

    

    Read the plan

    Planning maps

    The 2GP Planning Map has been updated to include a new mapping category called ‘Plan Change 1’.  This includes three new layers for data displayed as points, lines, or polygons.

    Mapping changes include the introduction of new areas of significant biodiversity value (ASBVs), new scheduled heritage buildings, new scheduled trees, adjustments to the displayed location of existing scheduled trees, extensions to the ‘stormwater open watercourse mapped area’, some zoning adjustments, and other minor changes.

    Details of each mapping change can be viewed by clicking on the mapped feature and reading the information contained in the pop-up box.  The pop-up box will identify which change ID the feature is associated with, briefly describe the nature of the change, and say if the mapping change has immediate legal effect.

    View the 2GP maps

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    • Plan Change 1 - Schedule of Trees FAQ (PDF File, 46.8 KB | New window)
    • Plan Change1 - Stormwater Open Watercourses FAQ (PDF File, 34.5 KB | New window)
    • Plan Change 1 - Scheduled Heritage Buildings (PDF File, 41.6 KB | New window)

• First hearings phase

  Summary

  Plan Change 1 - Minor Improvements to the Partially Operative Second Generation Dunedin City District Plan 2024 (2GP) makes targeted minor improvements to the 2GP.

  Plan Change 1 (formerly known as Variation 3) responds to issues identified through implementation of the 2GP, feedback from plan users, and monitoring of plan effectiveness.  The changes are designed to ensure the 2GP effectively and efficiently achieves its objectives.

  The proposed changes include:

  • Changes to protect 146 more heritage buildings, over 24,000 more hectares of public land with significant biodiversity values, and 12 more significant trees.
  • Changes to provide a more enabling rule framework for health activities.
  • Changes to a wide range of provisions to make them easier to interpret and apply (for example, amending the definition of ground level so it is easier to identify it on sites with historical earthworks).
  • Changes to make rules more flexible (for example, rule changes to make it easier to build garages in yards).
  • Changes to better manage environmental effects from activities where existing provisions have been assessed as insufficient (for example, increasing the acoustic insulation requirements for new dwellings in the inner city to reduce the risk of complaints about live music noise, extending rules that manage transportation effects from activities that generate a high number of traffic movements, and requiring development to be set back from stormwater open watercourses in more locations).
  • Minor changes to correct errors.

  For most people, the changes will not significantly affect what can be done on their land.

  The initial submission period closed on 18 December 2024 and the further submission period closed on 4 March 2025.

  Most changes proposed by Plan Change 1 received a submission. Changes that did not receive a submission in opposition and are not subject to an existing appeal on the 2GP are now beyond challenge and are deemed operative.   The 2GP has been updated to reflect the current status of provisions.

  Hearing Phase

  The Council has appointed a Hearing Panel for PC-2024-1 comprising independent commissioner Rob van Voorthuysen (Chairperson) and councillors Sophie Barker and Jim O’Malley.

  The hearing of submissions and further submissions on PC-2024-1 will be conducted in two stages:

  • The first stage will address the proposal to protect 146 more heritage buildings; and
  • The second stage will address the remainder of the matters covered by PC-2024-1.

  The Hearing for the first stage has been scheduled to commence on Tuesday 20 May 2025.

  The timing of the Hearing for the second stage will be confirmed at a later date, but it is likely to be in August 2025.

  • Hearing Panel Correspondence

    • February 2025
      • Direction 1 - Hearings
      • Panel Minute 1 - Late Submissions
    • March 2025
      • Panel Minute 2 - Late Further Submissions
    • May 2025
      • Panel Minute 3 - Questions for the s42A report authors
      • Panel Minute 4 - Further late submission

  • Stage 1 (Heritage) Hearing Information

    • Agenda documents
      • Plan Change 1 (Heritage) Agenda
    • Submitter evidence
      • John Milne_Highgate Parish Council Hearing statement
      • Campbell Paton_Bruce Chisholm Evidence
      • Campbell Paton_Emma Peters Evidence
      • Petrus Yen_ Attachment 1_EAG Report
      • Petrus Yen_ Attachment 2_Smooth Hill Casebook
      • Petrus Yen_ Attachment 3_Significance Assessment Guidelines
      • Petrus Yen_Hearing Statement 1
      • Petrus Yen_Hearing Statement 2
      • University of Otago_Carmen Taylor Brief Evidence
      • University of Otago_Chris Alcock Brief Evidence
      • University of Otago_Gordon Roy Brief Evidence
      • University of Otago_Grant Robertson Brief Evidence
      • University of Otago_Ian Butcher Brief Evidence
      • Kainga Ora_Joshua Neville Evidence
      • FENZ Presentation Document
      • FENZ Heritage Assessment by DCC
      • FENZ Earthquake Letter from DCC
      • FENZ Certificate of Compliance
      • FENZ Aurecon Report
      • FENZ Architectural Plans
      • FENZ Original Submission
      • John Milne - presentation
      • Isabelle Ang - tabled statement
      • Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - further information
      • Response to question from the Panel_62 Queen Street
    • Legal submissions
      • Submissions of Counsel for University of Otago
      • Bundle of Authorities on behalf of University of Otago
    • Statements tabled at hearing
      • Statement from Campbell Paton
      • Statement from Stephen Christensen
      • Statement from Hamish Muir (Mason & Wales Architects).pdf
      • Statement from Liz Angelo
      • Statement from Conrad Anderson_BX034 127 Taieri Road
      • Statement from Jared Brenssell
      • Statement from David Murray
      • Statement from Joshua Neville - Kainga Ora
      • Statement from Vaughn Malkin
      • Statement from John Aitken

  • Stage 1 (Heritage) Section 42A Report and Appendices

    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) s42A Report
    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) Appendix A - Out of Scope Submissions
    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) s42A Appendix B - Results of Community Survey for Dunedin Heritage Action Plan
    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) s42A Appendix C - Summary of Assessment of costs and benefits of scheduling
    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) s42A Appendix D1 - Heritage Evidence of DCC
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix A - Heritage Assessment 46 York Place
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix B - Heritage Assessment 38 Michie Street
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix C - Heritage Assessment 58 Grendon Street
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix D - Heritage Assessment 421 Highgate
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix E- Heritage Assessment 580 Highgate
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix F - Heritage Assessment 10 Claremont Streeet
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix G - Heritage Assessment 310 Castle Street
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix H - Heritage Assessment 490 Cumberland Street
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix I - Heritage Assessment 139-155 Carroll Street
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix J - Heritage Assessment 217 Musselburgh Rise
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix K - Heritage Assessment 290 Leith Street
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix L - Heritage Assessment 169 Forbury Road
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix M - Heritage Assessment 9 Alton Avenue
    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) s42A Appendix D2 -Evidence of Greg Akehurst
    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) s42A Appendix D3 - Market Economics Report

  Details - Hearing Topic: Plan Change 1 – Heritage
  Start Date	Tuesday 20 May 2025 at 9am
  Hearing Venue	Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, The Octagon
  Chair	Rob van Voorthuysen (Independent commissioner)
  Panel members	Councillor Jim O’Malley, Councillor Sophie Barker

  Key Dates

  • Plan Change 1 public submission period: 20 November – 18 December 2024
  • Notification of Summary of Submissions: 19 February 2025
  • Further submission period:  19 February – 4 March 2025
  • Plan Change 1 hearings:
    • The hearing on protecting heritage buildings commences Monday 19 May 2025.
    • Hearings on the remainder of the matters covered by Plan Change 1 will be confirmed at a later date, but is likely to be in August 2025.

• Further submission closed

  Summary

  Plan Change 1 - Minor Improvements to the Partially Operative Second Generation Dunedin City District Plan 2024 (2GP) makes targeted minor improvements to the 2GP.

  Plan Change 1 (formerly known as Variation 3) responds to issues identified through implementation of the 2GP, feedback from plan users, and monitoring of plan effectiveness.  The changes are designed to ensure the 2GP effectively and efficiently achieves its objectives.

  The proposed changes include:

  • Changes to protect 146 more heritage buildings, over 24,000 more hectares of public land with significant biodiversity values, and 12 more significant trees.
  • Changes to provide a more enabling rule framework for health activities.
  • Changes to a wide range of provisions to make them easier to interpret and apply (for example, amending the definition of ground level so it is easier to identify it on sites with historical earthworks).
  • Changes to make rules more flexible (for example, rule changes to make it easier to build garages in yards).
  • Changes to better manage environmental effects from activities where existing provisions have been assessed as insufficient (for example, increasing the acoustic insulation requirements for new dwellings in the inner city to reduce the risk of complaints about live music noise, extending rules that manage transportation effects from activities that generate a high number of traffic movements, and requiring development to be set back from stormwater open watercourses in more locations).
  • Minor changes to correct errors.

  For most people, the changes will not significantly affect what can be done on their land.

  The initial submission period closed on 18 December 2024 and the further submission period closed on 4 March 2025.

  Most changes proposed by Plan Change 1 received a submission. Changes that did not receive a submission in opposition and are not subject to an existing appeal on the 2GP are now beyond challenge and are deemed operative.   The 2GP has been updated to reflect the current status of provisions.

  Hearing Phase

  The Council has appointed a Hearing Panel for PC-2024-1 comprising independent commissioner Rob van Voorthuysen (Chairperson) and councillors Sophie Barker and Jim O’Malley.

  The hearing of submissions and further submissions on PC-2024-1 will be conducted in two stages:

  • The first stage will address the proposal to protect 146 more heritage buildings; and
  • The second stage will address the remainder of the matters covered by PC-2024-1.

  The Hearing for the first stage has been scheduled to commence on Monday 19 May 2025.

  The timing of the Hearing for the second stage will be confirmed at a later date, but it is likely to be in August 2025.

  • Hearing Panel Correspondence

    • February 2025
      • Direction 1 - Hearings
      • Panel Minute 1 - Late Submissions
    • March 2025
      • Panel Minute 2 - Late Further Submissions
    • May 2025
      • Panel Minute 3 - Questions for the s42A report authors
      • Panel Minute 4 - Further late submission

  • Stage 1 (Heritage) Section 42A Report and Appendices

    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) s42A Report
    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) Appendix A - Out of Scope Submissions
    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) s42A Appendix B - Results of Community Survey for Dunedin Heritage Action Plan
    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) s42A Appendix C - Summary of Assessment of costs and benefits of scheduling
    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) s42A Appendix D1 - Heritage Evidence of DCC
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix A - Heritage Assessment 46 York Place
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix B - Heritage Assessment 38 Michie Street
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix C - Heritage Assessment 58 Grendon Street
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix D - Heritage Assessment 421 Highgate
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix E- Heritage Assessment 580 Highgate
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix F - Heritage Assessment 10 Claremont Streeet
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix G - Heritage Assessment 310 Castle Street
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix H - Heritage Assessment 490 Cumberland Street
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix I - Heritage Assessment 139-155 Carroll Street
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix J - Heritage Assessment 217 Musselburgh Rise
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix K - Heritage Assessment 290 Leith Street
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix L - Heritage Assessment 169 Forbury Road
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix M - Heritage Assessment 9 Alton Avenue
    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) s42A Appendix D2 -Evidence of Greg Akehurst
    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) s42A Appendix D3 - Market Economics Report

  Details
  Variation number	PC-2024-1
  Email address	districtplan@dcc.govt.nz

  What if I have another question?

  If your question has not been answered above, or you would like help navigating the plan change documentation, please check:

  • answers to frequently asked questions; and
  • contact details for the Plan Change 1 team.

  Contact the Plan Change 1 Team

  You can get help from someone in the Plan Change 1 team by either emailing districtplan@dcc.govt.nz or calling the DCC on 03 477 4000 and asking to speak to a member of the 2GP team about Plan Change 1.

  What happens next?

  The Hearing Panel will make its decision on Plan Change 1 to the 2GP after the completion of public hearings. Any person who has made a submission has the right to appeal the decision to the Environment Court.

  Key Dates

  • Plan Change 1 public submission period: 20 November – 18 December 2024
  • Notification of Summary of Submissions: 19 February 2025
  • Further submission period:  19 February – 4 March 2025
  • Plan Change 1 hearings:
    • The hearing on protecting heritage buildings commences Monday 19 May 2025.
    • Hearings on the remainder of the matters covered by Plan Change 1 will be confirmed at a later date, but is likely to be in August 2025.

  • Summary of changes   

    The Summary of Changes document contains a summary of all proposals that have been assessed as part of Plan Change 1. This includes changes that have been included in the plan change as well as some options for changes that were assessed but rejected. These changes set the scope for what can be considered as part of any submission on Plan Change 1. The summary is presented in two tables:

    • Table 1 summarises changes to the written provisions of the 2GP (changes to objectives, policies, rules and other plan content); and
    • Table 2 summarises changes to zoning and other spatial layers.

    For full details of each change proposal, including background information and an assessment of options, please refer to the Section 32 Report.

    • Summary of Changes
    • Summary of Changes (pdf)

    Summary of Proposed Scheduled Heritage Buildings

    The Summary of Proposed Scheduled Heritage Buildings document contains a summary of all buildings proposed to be scheduled as heritage buildings as part of Change SHB3, with photographs.

    For additional details of other changes proposed as part of Change SHB3, and details of buildings that have been assessed for scheduling but rejected, please refer to the Summary of Changes document or the Section 32 Report.

    • Summary of Proposed Scheduled Heritage Buildings

  • When will the changes apply?

    When new or amended rules apply (‘have legal effect’) is determined by the Resource Management Act 1991, with some rules being applied earlier than others.

    For this plan change, the rules that protect areas of significant indigenous vegetation or habitats of indigenous fauna (‘Change NE7’) and that protect historic heritage (‘Change SHB3’) had immediate legal effect from notification of the plan change on 20 November 2024. The 2GP provisions being amended by these changes are listed in the table below.

    The rest of the rule changes proposed in Plan Change 1 will only have legal effect after either:

    1. submissions have closed and no submissions have been made that oppose or seek changes to the proposed provisions (these provisions are currently being identified); or
    2. decisions have been made on submissions opposing or seeking changes to the rule and the rules have been confirmed or amended through those decisions (as relevant).

    For proposed changes to objectives and policies, the new wording will be considered alongside the current 2GP wording when assessing resource consent applications from notification of the plan change.

    Change ID	Topic	Proposed changes to the following provisions have immediate legal effect from 20 November 2024
    NE7	Additions to the Areas of Significant Biodiversity Value (ASBV) schedule on public land	Planning Map (areas of significant biodiversity value) Planning Map (3 Waters infrastructure mapped area) 10.3.2.1.e 10.7.2.5 16.3.4.22.d 16.11.X.1 20.3.4.22.c 20.11.X.1 A1.2 Schedule of ASBVs for the following listings:
    		C001 C005 C008 C023 C031 C037 C043 C060	C078 C132 C137 C143 C144 C171 C172 C177		C178 C179 C180 C181 C182 C183 C184	C185 C186 C187 C188 C189 C190 C191	C192 C193 C194 C195 C196 C197 C198		C199 C200 C201 C202 C203 C204 C205
    SHB3	Add specified new scheduled heritage buildings	Planning Map (scheduled heritage buildings) A1.1 Schedule of protected heritage items and sites for the following listings:
    		BX001 BX002 BX003 BX004 BX005 BX006 BX007 BX008 BX009 BX010 BX011 BX013 BX014 BX015 BX016 BX017 BX018 BX019 BX021 BX022 BX023 BX024 BX025 BX026 BX028 BX029 BX030 BX031 BX033 BX034 BX036 BX037 BX038 BX039 BX040 BX041 BX043		BX045 BX046 BX047 BX049 (i) BX049 (ii) BX050 BX051 BX052 BX053 BX055 BX056 BX057 BX058 BX059 BX060 BX061 BX063 BX064 BX065 BX066 BX067 BX068 (i) BX068 (ii) BX068 (iii) BX068 (iv) BX069 BX070 BX071 (i) BX071 (ii) BX071 (iii) BX071 (iv) BX071 (v) BX071 (vi) BX071 (vii) BX071 (viii) BX071 (ix) BX073		BX074 BX075 BX076 (i) BX076 (ii) BX077 BX078 BX079 BX080 BX081 BX082 BX083 BX084 BX085 BX086 BX087 BX088 BX089 (i) BX089 (ii) BX091 BX092 BX093 BX094 (i) BX094 (ii) BX094 (iii) BX095 (i) BX095 (ii) BX095 (iii) BX096 BX097 (i) BX097 (ii) BX097 (iii) BX097 (iv) BX097 (v) BX097 (vi) BX099 BX102 (i)		BX102 (ii) BX102 (iii) BX102 (iv) BX102 (v) BX102 (vi) BX102 (vii) BX102 (viii) BX103 (i) BX103 (ii) BX104 BX107 BX111 BX112 BX113 BX114 BX115 BX116 BX117 BX118 BX119 BX120 BX121 (i) BX121 (ii) BX121 (iii) BX121 (iv) BX121 (v) BX121 (vi) BX122 (i) BX122 (ii) BX122 (iii) BX122 (iv) BX123 BX124 BX125 BX126 BX127
    		Planning Map (character-contributing buildings) A1.1 Schedule of protected heritage items and sites for the following listings:
    		CC048 CC070 CC071 CC077	CC109 CC113 CC116 CC197		CC198 CC199 CC200 CC201	CC202 CC460 CC559 CC709	CC808 CC809 CC810		CC818 CC848 CC875

  • Where can I see the proposed changes

    A summary of all the proposed changes to the plan and the accompanying section 32 report (which explains the purpose of the changes and the other options considered) is available:

    • on the DCC website (see below); and
    • for inspection at DCC public libraries and service centres at Dunedin (including South Dunedin), Middlemarch, Mosgiel, Port Chalmers, Blueskin Bay (Waitati) and Waikouaiti.

  • View the plan

    The electronic plan (e-plan) has been updated to include Plan Change 1 content.

    Read the EPlan

    In the Eplan, new or amended provisions proposed by Plan Change 1 are highlighted in lime green (where they do not have immediate legal effect) or lemon (where they do have immediate legal effect). The proposed amendments are shown as marked up text as follows:

    • Underline for new content
    • Strikethrough for removed content

    All changes are linked to a topic included in Plan Change 1, identified by a change ID in curly brackets. For example, “{Change D16}”means the preceding changes are made under the topic entitled “Providing for healthcare activities (Change D16)” in the Section 32 Report.

    An example is shown below. The upper screen shot is the existing content, the lower screen shot shows the amendment proposed to that provision by Plan Change 1.

    

    

    Read the plan

  • Planning maps  

    The 2GP Planning Map has been updated to include a new mapping category called ‘Plan Change 1’.  This includes three new layers for data displayed as points, lines, or polygons.

    Mapping changes include the introduction of new areas of significant biodiversity value (ASBVs), new scheduled heritage buildings, new scheduled trees, adjustments to the displayed location of existing scheduled trees, extensions to the ‘stormwater open watercourse mapped area’, some zoning adjustments, and other minor changes.

    Details of each mapping change can be viewed by clicking on the mapped feature and reading the information contained in the pop-up box.  The pop-up box will identify which change ID the feature is associated with, briefly describe the nature of the change, and say if the mapping change has immediate legal effect.

    View the 2GP maps

  • Reports

    Section 32 Report

    The Plan Change 1 – Minor Improvements Section 32 Report explains the purpose of the proposed changes and other options considered.

    • Section 32 Report Body

      • Section 32 Report

    • Section 32 Appendix A: Proposed Plan Amendments

      • S32 Appendix A - Proposed Changes to Provisions

    • Section 32 Appendix B: Proposed Mapping Amendments

      • S32 Appendix B.1 - Proposed Non-Zoning Mapping Changes
      • S32 Appendix B.2 - Proposed Zoning Mapping Changes

    • Section 32 Appendix C: Expert Evidence

      • S32 Appendix C.1 - 3 Waters Evidence
      • S32 Appendix C.2 - Biodiversity Evidence
      • S32 Appendix C.3 - Change CMU6 Acoustic Evidence
      • S32 Appendix C.4 - Change PHS2 Acoustic Evidence A
      • S32 Appendix C.5 - Change PHS2 Acoustic Evidence B
      • S32 Appendix C.6 - Changes PHS6 & TA3 Noise & Vibration Evidence
      • S32 Appendix C.7.A - Heritage & Urban Design Evidence
      • S32 Appendix C.7.B - Heritage Assessment Sheets
      • S32 Appendix C.8.A - Landscape Architect Evidence
      • S32 Appendix C.8.B - Change Tree2 - Proposed for unscheduling
      • S32 Appendix C.8.B - Change Tree2 - Proposed to remain in schedule
      • S32 Appendix C.8.B - Change TreeX - Not proposed for scheduling
      • S32 Appendix C.8.B - Change TreeX - Proposed for scheduling
      • S32 Appendix C.9 - Transport Evidence
      • S32 Appendix C.10 - Change CP1 Transport Evidence
      • S32 Appendix C.11 - Urban Design Evidence

    • Section 32 Appendix D: Supporting Documents

      • S32 Appendix D.1 - Regular Plan User Survey
      • S32 Appendix D.2 - Music Noise Review Report

  • Material Incorporated by Reference

    Some changes in Plan Change 1 propose to incorporate material into the Plan by reference, in accordance with cl. 30 of Schedule 1 to the RMA.  The material proposed to be incorporated by reference and where it can be inspected or purchased is summarised in the table below.

    Change ID	Material proposed to be incorporated by reference	Incorporated in existing Plan rules?	Where the material can be inspected	Where the material can be purchased
    CP16	Dunedin Code of Subdivision and Development 2010	Yes (13 instances)	Online at DCC’s website CP-Dunedin-Code-of-Subdivision-Aug-2010.pdf	Free of charge
    CP16	NZS 4404:2010 Land Development and Subdivision Infrastructure	Yes (7 instances)	Dunedin City Library (Ask at Floor 1 desk – Standards)	Online at Standards New Zealand https://www.standards.govt.nz/
    PHS1	SNZ/PAS 4509:2008 New Zealand Fire Service Firefighting Water Supplies Code of Practice	Yes (Rule 9.3.3 and Rule 12.3.1.2)	Online at Fire and Emergency’s website Microsoft Word - DZ4509 V8.3 Publication 20080731.doc (fireandemergency.nz)	Free of charge
    PHS6	NZS6803:1999 Acoustics Construction Noise	Yes (Rule 4.5.4.1)	Dunedin City Library (Ask at Floor 1 desk – Standards)	Online at Standards New Zealand https://www.standards.govt.nz/
    TA3	International Standard ISO-4866:2010 Mechanical Vibration and Shock	No	Dunedin City Library (Ask at Floor 1 desk – Standards)	Online at Standards New Zealand https://www.standards.govt.nz/
    TA3	German Standard DIN 4150–3:2016 Vibrations in Buildings - Part 3: Effects on Structures	No	Dunedin City Library (Ask at Floor 1 desk – Standards)	Online at European Standards https://www.en-standard.eu/

  • Original Submissions Received

    Plan Change 1 submissions received

  • Submissions received during Further Submissions phase

    Plan Change 1 Further submissions received

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    • Plan Change 1 - Schedule of Trees FAQ (PDF File, 46.8 KB | New window)
    • Plan Change1 - Stormwater Open Watercourses FAQ (PDF File, 34.5 KB | New window)
    • Plan Change 1 - Scheduled Heritage Buildings (PDF File, 41.6 KB | New window)

• Further submissions phase

  The initial submission period closed on 18 December 2024. Most changes proposed by Plan Change 1 received a submission. Changes that did not receive a submission in opposition and are not subject to an existing appeal on the 2GP are now beyond challenge and are deemed operative. The 2GP will be updated to reflect the current status of provisions.

  The further submission phase is now open until 11.59pm Tuesday, 4 March 2025.

  Plan Change 1 Further Submissions Public Notice

  Further Submissions Phase

  The Dunedin City Council gives notice that it has prepared the Summary of Decisions Requested through submissions to Plan Change 1. The Summary of Decisions Requested is available for inspection online and at DCC public libraries and service centres at Dunedin. Copies of all original submissions are also available online.

  The DCC is required to publish a summary of decisions requested in submissions to facilitate the ability of people to make ‘further submissions’ either in support of or opposition to those submissions. The summaries included in the report are not the full or exact content of submissions. The summary is made available along with the copies of all original submissions.

  The Resource Management Act prescribes a 10 working day period for making further submissions from the day of notification. The period for further submissions is from Wednesday 19 February (the date of the public notice) to 11.59pm Tuesday, 4 March 2025.

  Summary of decisions requested

  • Summary of decisions requested

    • PC1 Summary of Decisions Requested Report (PDF File, 1.0 MB | New window)
    • Appendix A_Summary of Decisions Requested by Submitters' First Name (PDF File, 1.9 MB | New window)
    • Appendix B_Summary of Decisions Requested by Change ID (PDF File, 1.9 MB | New window)
    • Appendix C - Submitter Contact Details for Service of Further Submissions (PDF File, 442.6 KB | New window)

  Original Submissions Received

  View the original submissions(original submissions and submitter information)

  Plan Change 1 submissions received

  Make a Further Submission

  What can a further submission cover?

  A further submission can only be made in support of, or opposition to, a point raised in another person’s original submission.

  Therefore, it cannot seek an entirely new change (not covered in an original submission) but can suggest a modification to a change proposed through an original submission.

  There may be more than one submitter who has submitted on a particular provision/mapping change. You can choose to make a further submission on all or only some of these submissions.

  Who can make a further submission?

  The RMA limits who can make further submissions to:

  • any person representing a relevant aspect of the public interest
  • any person that has an interest in the changes proposed in Plan Change 1 greater than the interest that the general public has (for example someone who may be directly affected by a change proposed in an original submission)
  • the local authority (Dunedin City Council).

  It provides an opportunity for people who may be affected by an original submission to have their views considered. You do not have to have made an original submission to participate. If you have made an original submission you do not need to repeat points made in that submission as they will already be considered.

  How do I make a further submission?

  The RMA requires further submissions to be in a prescribed form (Form 6 Schedule 1). An easy way to make a further submission is using the online further submission form.

  The further submission form can be also picked up from DCC public libraries and service centres at Dunedin.

  IMPORTANT: A copy of the further submission must also be served on the person who made the original submission no later than 5 working days after lodging the further submission with the DCC.  A copy of the addresses for service for all submitters is provided with the summary of decisions requested report.

  Details
  Further Submission Closing date	11.59pm Tuesday, 4 March 2025
  Variation number	PC-2024-1
  Online submission
  Downloadable form
  Email address	districtplansubmissions@dcc.govt.nz
  Post to	Dunedin City Council, PO Box 5045, Dunedin 9054 Attn: City Development, Plan Change 1 to the 2GP.
  Deliver to	Customer Services Agency, Dunedin City Council, Ground Floor, 50 The Octagon, Dunedin Attn: City Development, Plan Change 1 to the 2GP.

  Key Dates

  • Plan Change 1 public submission period: 20 November – 18 December 2024
  • Notification of Summary of Submissions: 19 February 2025
  • Further submission period:  19 February – 4 March 2025
  • Plan Change 1 hearings: expected mid-2025

• Original submission period closed

  Plan change 1 was publicly notified on Wednesday, 20 November and submissions closed on Wednesday, 18 December 2024.

  Now that submissions have closed, DCC is working on a summary of submissions to be publicly notified for further submissions in early 2025.

  This further submission period allows for people either representing a relevant aspect of the public interest or having an interest in the plan change greater than the general public, to make a submission in support or opposition of an original submission.

  Following the further submission period, hearings are proposed to be held in mid-2025.

  Summary

  Plan Change 1 - Minor Improvements to the Partially Operative Second Generation Dunedin City District Plan 2024 (2GP) will make targeted minor improvements to the 2GP.

  Plan Change 1 (formerly known as Variation 3) responds to issues identified through implementation of the 2GP, feedback from plan users, and monitoring of plan effectiveness.  The changes are designed to ensure the 2GP effectively and efficiently achieves its objectives.

  The proposed changes include:

  • Changes to protect 146 more heritage buildings, over 24,000 more hectares of public land with significant biodiversity values, and 12 more significant trees.
  • Changes to provide a more enabling rule framework for health activities.
  • Changes to a wide range of provisions to make them easier to interpret and apply (for example, amending the definition of ground level so it is easier to identify it on sites with historical earthworks).
  • Changes to make rules more flexible (for example, rule changes to make it easier to build garages in yards).
  • Changes to better manage environmental effects from activities where existing provisions have been assessed as insufficient (for example, increasing the acoustic insulation requirements for new dwellings in the inner city to reduce the risk of complaints about live music noise, extending rules that manage transportation effects from activities that generate a high number of traffic movements, and requiring development to be set back from stormwater open watercourses in more locations).
  • Minor changes to correct errors.

  For most people, the changes will not significantly affect what can be done on their land. Landowners who have heritage buildings or significant trees that are proposed for protection, or who may be significantly affected by other proposed changes, will receive individual letters outlining the specific change for their property.

  • Summary of changes   

    The Summary of Changes document contains a summary of all proposals that have been assessed as part of Plan Change 1. This includes changes that have been included in the plan change as well as some options for changes that were assessed but rejected. These changes set the scope for what can be considered as part of any submission on Plan Change 1. The summary is presented in two tables:

    • Table 1 summarises changes to the written provisions of the 2GP (changes to objectives, policies, rules and other plan content); and
    • Table 2 summarises changes to zoning and other spatial layers.

    For full details of each change proposal, including background information and an assessment of options, please refer to the Section 32 Report.

    • Summary of Changes
    • Summary of Changes (pdf)

    Summary of Proposed Scheduled Heritage Buildings

    The Summary of Proposed Scheduled Heritage Buildings document contains a summary of all buildings proposed to be scheduled as heritage buildings as part of Change SHB3, with photographs.

    For additional details of other changes proposed as part of Change SHB3, and details of buildings that have been assessed for scheduling but rejected, please refer to the Summary of Changes document or the Section 32 Report.

    • Summary of Proposed Scheduled Heritage Buildings

  • When will the changes apply?

    When new or amended rules apply (‘have legal effect’) is determined by the Resource Management Act 1991, with some rules being applied earlier than others.

    For this plan change, the rules that protect areas of significant indigenous vegetation or habitats of indigenous fauna (‘Change NE7’) and that protect historic heritage (‘Change SHB3’) had immediate legal effect from notification of the plan change on 20 November 2024. The 2GP provisions being amended by these changes are listed in the table below.

    The rest of the rule changes proposed in Plan Change 1 will only have legal effect after either:

    1. submissions have closed and no submissions have been made that oppose or seek changes to the proposed provisions (these provisions are currently being identified); or
    2. decisions have been made on submissions opposing or seeking changes to the rule and the rules have been confirmed or amended through those decisions (as relevant).

    For proposed changes to objectives and policies, the new wording will be considered alongside the current 2GP wording when assessing resource consent applications from notification of the plan change.

    Change ID	Topic	Proposed changes to the following provisions have immediate legal effect from 20 November 2024
    NE7	Additions to the Areas of Significant Biodiversity Value (ASBV) schedule on public land	Planning Map (areas of significant biodiversity value) Planning Map (3 Waters infrastructure mapped area) 10.3.2.1.e 10.7.2.5 16.3.4.22.d 16.11.X.1 20.3.4.22.c 20.11.X.1 A1.2 Schedule of ASBVs for the following listings:
    		C001 C005 C008 C023 C031 C037 C043 C060	C078 C132 C137 C143 C144 C171 C172 C177		C178 C179 C180 C181 C182 C183 C184	C185 C186 C187 C188 C189 C190 C191	C192 C193 C194 C195 C196 C197 C198		C199 C200 C201 C202 C203 C204 C205
    SHB3	Add specified new scheduled heritage buildings	Planning Map (scheduled heritage buildings) A1.1 Schedule of protected heritage items and sites for the following listings:
    		BX001 BX002 BX003 BX004 BX005 BX006 BX007 BX008 BX009 BX010 BX011 BX013 BX014 BX015 BX016 BX017 BX018 BX019 BX021 BX022 BX023 BX024 BX025 BX026 BX028 BX029 BX030 BX031 BX033 BX034 BX036 BX037 BX038 BX039 BX040 BX041 BX043		BX045 BX046 BX047 BX049 (i) BX049 (ii) BX050 BX051 BX052 BX053 BX055 BX056 BX057 BX058 BX059 BX060 BX061 BX063 BX064 BX065 BX066 BX067 BX068 (i) BX068 (ii) BX068 (iii) BX068 (iv) BX069 BX070 BX071 (i) BX071 (ii) BX071 (iii) BX071 (iv) BX071 (v) BX071 (vi) BX071 (vii) BX071 (viii) BX071 (ix) BX073		BX074 BX075 BX076 (i) BX076 (ii) BX077 BX078 BX079 BX080 BX081 BX082 BX083 BX084 BX085 BX086 BX087 BX088 BX089 (i) BX089 (ii) BX091 BX092 BX093 BX094 (i) BX094 (ii) BX094 (iii) BX095 (i) BX095 (ii) BX095 (iii) BX096 BX097 (i) BX097 (ii) BX097 (iii) BX097 (iv) BX097 (v) BX097 (vi) BX099 BX102 (i)		BX102 (ii) BX102 (iii) BX102 (iv) BX102 (v) BX102 (vi) BX102 (vii) BX102 (viii) BX103 (i) BX103 (ii) BX104 BX107 BX111 BX112 BX113 BX114 BX115 BX116 BX117 BX118 BX119 BX120 BX121 (i) BX121 (ii) BX121 (iii) BX121 (iv) BX121 (v) BX121 (vi) BX122 (i) BX122 (ii) BX122 (iii) BX122 (iv) BX123 BX124 BX125 BX126 BX127
    		Planning Map (character-contributing buildings) A1.1 Schedule of protected heritage items and sites for the following listings:
    		CC048 CC070 CC071 CC077	CC109 CC113 CC116 CC197		CC198 CC199 CC200 CC201	CC202 CC460 CC559 CC709	CC808 CC809 CC810		CC818 CC848 CC875

  Where can I see the proposed changes

  A summary of all the proposed changes to the plan and the accompanying section 32 report (which explains the purpose of the changes and the other options considered) is available:

  • on the DCC website (see below); and
  • for inspection at DCC public libraries and service centres at Dunedin (including South Dunedin), Middlemarch, Mosgiel, Port Chalmers, Blueskin Bay (Waitati) and Waikouaiti.

  • View the plan

    The electronic plan (e-plan) has been updated to include Plan Change 1 content.

    Read the EPlan

    In the Eplan, new or amended provisions proposed by Plan Change 1 are highlighted in lime green (where they do not have immediate legal effect) or lemon (where they do have immediate legal effect). The proposed amendments are shown as marked up text as follows:

    • Underline for new content
    • Strikethrough for removed content

    All changes are linked to a topic included in Plan Change 1, identified by a change ID in curly brackets. For example, “{Change D16}”means the preceding changes are made under the topic entitled “Providing for healthcare activities (Change D16)” in the Section 32 Report.

    An example is shown below. The upper screen shot is the existing content, the lower screen shot shows the amendment proposed to that provision by Plan Change 1.

    

    

    Read the plan

  • Planning maps   

    The 2GP Planning Map has been updated to include a new mapping category called ‘Plan Change 1’.  This includes three new layers for data displayed as points, lines, or polygons.

    Mapping changes include the introduction of new areas of significant biodiversity value (ASBVs), new scheduled heritage buildings, new scheduled trees, adjustments to the displayed location of existing scheduled trees, extensions to the ‘stormwater open watercourse mapped area’, some zoning adjustments, and other minor changes.

    Details of each mapping change can be viewed by clicking on the mapped feature and reading the information contained in the pop-up box.  The pop-up box will identify which change ID the feature is associated with, briefly describe the nature of the change, and say if the mapping change has immediate legal effect.

    View the 2GP maps

  Reports

  Section 32 Report

  The Plan Change 1 – Minor Improvements Section 32 Report explains the purpose of the proposed changes and other options considered.

  • Section 32 Report Body

    • Section 32 Report

  • Section 32 Appendix A: Proposed Plan Amendments

    • S32 Appendix A - Proposed Changes to Provisions

  • Section 32 Appendix B: Proposed Mapping Amendments

    • S32 Appendix B.1 - Proposed Non-Zoning Mapping Changes
    • S32 Appendix B.2 - Proposed Zoning Mapping Changes

  • Section 32 Appendix C: Expert Evidence

    • S32 Appendix C.1 - 3 Waters Evidence
    • S32 Appendix C.2 - Biodiversity Evidence
    • S32 Appendix C.3 - Change CMU6 Acoustic Evidence
    • S32 Appendix C.4 - Change PHS2 Acoustic Evidence A
    • S32 Appendix C.5 - Change PHS2 Acoustic Evidence B
    • S32 Appendix C.6 - Changes PHS6 & TA3 Noise & Vibration Evidence
    • S32 Appendix C.7.A - Heritage & Urban Design Evidence
    • S32 Appendix C.7.B - Heritage Assessment Sheets
    • S32 Appendix C.8.A - Landscape Architect Evidence
    • S32 Appendix C.8.B - Change Tree2 - Proposed for unscheduling
    • S32 Appendix C.8.B - Change Tree2 - Proposed to remain in schedule
    • S32 Appendix C.8.B - Change TreeX - Not proposed for scheduling
    • S32 Appendix C.8.B - Change TreeX - Proposed for scheduling
    • S32 Appendix C.9 - Transport Evidence
    • S32 Appendix C.10 - Change CP1 Transport Evidence
    • S32 Appendix C.11 - Urban Design Evidence

  • Section 32 Appendix D: Supporting Documents

    • S32 Appendix D.1 - Regular Plan User Survey
    • S32 Appendix D.2 - Music Noise Review Report

  • Material Incorporated by Reference

    Some changes in Plan Change 1 propose to incorporate material into the Plan by reference, in accordance with cl. 30 of Schedule 1 to the RMA.  The material proposed to be incorporated by reference and where it can be inspected or purchased is summarised in the table below.

    Change ID	Material proposed to be incorporated by reference	Incorporated in existing Plan rules?	Where the material can be inspected	Where the material can be purchased
    CP16	Dunedin Code of Subdivision and Development 2010	Yes (13 instances)	Online at DCC’s website CP-Dunedin-Code-of-Subdivision-Aug-2010.pdf	Free of charge
    CP16	NZS 4404:2010 Land Development and Subdivision Infrastructure	Yes (7 instances)	Dunedin City Library (Ask at Floor 1 desk – Standards)	Online at Standards New Zealand https://www.standards.govt.nz/
    PHS1	SNZ/PAS 4509:2008 New Zealand Fire Service Firefighting Water Supplies Code of Practice	Yes (Rule 9.3.3 and Rule 12.3.1.2)	Online at Fire and Emergency’s website Microsoft Word - DZ4509 V8.3 Publication 20080731.doc (fireandemergency.nz)	Free of charge
    PHS6	NZS6803:1999 Acoustics Construction Noise	Yes (Rule 4.5.4.1)	Dunedin City Library (Ask at Floor 1 desk – Standards)	Online at Standards New Zealand https://www.standards.govt.nz/
    TA3	International Standard ISO-4866:2010 Mechanical Vibration and Shock	No	Dunedin City Library (Ask at Floor 1 desk – Standards)	Online at Standards New Zealand https://www.standards.govt.nz/
    TA3	German Standard DIN 4150–3:2016 Vibrations in Buildings - Part 3: Effects on Structures	No	Dunedin City Library (Ask at Floor 1 desk – Standards)	Online at European Standards https://www.en-standard.eu/

  Details
  Closed date	First submissions closed on 18 December 2024
  Variation number	PC-2024-1
  Email address	districtplan@dcc.govt.nz

  Key Dates

  • Plan Change 1 public submission period: 20 November – 18 December 2024
  • Notification of Summary of Submissions: early-2025
  • Further submission period:  early-2025
  • Plan Change 1 hearings:  mid-2025

  What if I have another question?

  If your question has not been answered above, or you would like help navigating the plan change documentation, please check:

  • answers to frequently asked questions; and
  • contact details for the Plan Change 1 team.

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    • Plan Change 1 - Schedule of Trees FAQ (PDF File, 46.8 KB | New window)
    • Plan Change1 - Stormwater Open Watercourses FAQ (PDF File, 34.5 KB | New window)
    • Plan Change 1 - Scheduled Heritage Buildings (PDF File, 41.6 KB | New window)

  Contact the Plan Change 1 Team

  You can get help from someone in the Plan Change 1 team by either emailing districtplan@dcc.govt.nz or calling the DCC on 03 477 4000 and asking to speak to a member of the Plan Change 1 team.

• Notification of Plan Change

  Where can I see the proposed changes

  A summary of all the proposed changes to the plan and the accompanying section 32 report (which explains the purpose of the changes and the other options considered) is available:

  • on the DCC website (see below); and
  • for inspection at DCC public libraries and service centres at Dunedin (including South Dunedin), Middlemarch, Mosgiel, Port Chalmers, Blueskin Bay (Waitati) and Waikouaiti.

  • View the plan

    The electronic plan (e-plan) has been updated to include Plan Change 1 content.

    Read the EPlan

    In the Eplan, new or amended provisions proposed by Plan Change 1 are highlighted in lime green (where they do not have immediate legal effect) or lemon (where they do have immediate legal effect). The proposed amendments are shown as marked up text as follows:

    • Underline for new content
    • Strikethrough for removed content

    All changes are linked to a topic included in Plan Change 1, identified by a change ID in curly brackets. For example, “{Change D16}”means the preceding changes are made under the topic entitled “Providing for healthcare activities (Change D16)” in the Section 32 Report.

    An example is shown below. The upper screen shot is the existing content, the lower screen shot shows the amendment proposed to that provision by Plan Change 1.

    

    

    Read the plan

  • Planning maps   

    The 2GP Planning Map has been updated to include a new mapping category called ‘Plan Change 1’.  This includes three new layers for data displayed as points, lines, or polygons.

    Mapping changes include the introduction of new areas of significant biodiversity value (ASBVs), new scheduled heritage buildings, new scheduled trees, adjustments to the displayed location of existing scheduled trees, extensions to the ‘stormwater open watercourse mapped area’, some zoning adjustments, and other minor changes.

    Details of each mapping change can be viewed by clicking on the mapped feature and reading the information contained in the pop-up box.  The pop-up box will identify which change ID the feature is associated with, briefly describe the nature of the change, and say if the mapping change has immediate legal effect.

    View the 2GP maps

  Reports

  Section 32 Report

  The Plan Change 1 – Minor Improvements Section 32 Report explains the purpose of the proposed changes and other options considered.

  • Section 32 Report Body

    • Section 32 Report

  • Section 32 Appendix A: Proposed Plan Amendments

    • S32 Appendix A - Proposed Changes to Provisions

  • Section 32 Appendix B: Proposed Mapping Amendments

    • S32 Appendix B.1 - Proposed Non-Zoning Mapping Changes
    • S32 Appendix B.2 - Proposed Zoning Mapping Changes

  • Section 32 Appendix C: Expert Evidence

    • S32 Appendix C.1 - 3 Waters Evidence
    • S32 Appendix C.2 - Biodiversity Evidence
    • S32 Appendix C.3 - Change CMU6 Acoustic Evidence
    • S32 Appendix C.4 - Change PHS2 Acoustic Evidence A
    • S32 Appendix C.5 - Change PHS2 Acoustic Evidence B
    • S32 Appendix C.6 - Changes PHS6 & TA3 Noise & Vibration Evidence
    • S32 Appendix C.7.A - Heritage & Urban Design Evidence
    • S32 Appendix C.7.B - Heritage Assessment Sheets
    • S32 Appendix C.8.A - Landscape Architect Evidence
    • S32 Appendix C.8.B - Change Tree2 - Proposed for unscheduling
    • S32 Appendix C.8.B - Change Tree2 - Proposed to remain in schedule
    • S32 Appendix C.8.B - Change TreeX - Not proposed for scheduling
    • S32 Appendix C.8.B - Change TreeX - Proposed for scheduling
    • S32 Appendix C.9 - Transport Evidence
    • S32 Appendix C.10 - Change CP1 Transport Evidence
    • S32 Appendix C.11 - Urban Design Evidence

  • Section 32 Appendix D: Supporting Documents

    • S32 Appendix D.1 - Regular Plan User Survey
    • S32 Appendix D.2 - Music Noise Review Report

  • Material Incorporated by Reference

    Some changes in Plan Change 1 propose to incorporate material into the Plan by reference, in accordance with cl. 30 of Schedule 1 to the RMA.  The material proposed to be incorporated by reference and where it can be inspected or purchased is summarised in the table below.

    Change ID	Material proposed to be incorporated by reference	Incorporated in existing Plan rules?	Where the material can be inspected	Where the material can be purchased
    CP16	Dunedin Code of Subdivision and Development 2010	Yes (13 instances)	Online at DCC’s website CP-Dunedin-Code-of-Subdivision-Aug-2010.pdf	Free of charge
    CP16	NZS 4404:2010 Land Development and Subdivision Infrastructure	Yes (7 instances)	Dunedin City Library (Ask at Floor 1 desk – Standards)	Online at Standards New Zealand https://www.standards.govt.nz/
    PHS1	SNZ/PAS 4509:2008 New Zealand Fire Service Firefighting Water Supplies Code of Practice	Yes (Rule 9.3.3 and Rule 12.3.1.2)	Online at Fire and Emergency’s website Microsoft Word - DZ4509 V8.3 Publication 20080731.doc (fireandemergency.nz)	Free of charge
    PHS6	NZS6803:1999 Acoustics Construction Noise	Yes (Rule 4.5.4.1)	Dunedin City Library (Ask at Floor 1 desk – Standards)	Online at Standards New Zealand https://www.standards.govt.nz/
    TA3	International Standard ISO-4866:2010 Mechanical Vibration and Shock	No	Dunedin City Library (Ask at Floor 1 desk – Standards)	Online at Standards New Zealand https://www.standards.govt.nz/
    TA3	German Standard DIN 4150–3:2016 Vibrations in Buildings - Part 3: Effects on Structures	No	Dunedin City Library (Ask at Floor 1 desk – Standards)	Online at European Standards https://www.en-standard.eu/

  Have your say

  Plan Change 1 will be open for written submissions from Wednesday, 20 November 2024 until midnight, Wednesday, 18 December 2024. Submissions may only be made on the matters included in the plan change, which are the specific changes proposed and any alternative options within the same stated purpose and scope of change. The easiest way to make a submission is to use the online form. DCC staff will be available to answer questions during the submission period.

  What can I submit on?

  The scope of topics that have been reviewed as part of Plan Change 1 is limited. People may only make submissions on the subject matter of the plan change, meaning they may only submit on topics that fall within the ‘purpose of proposal and scope of change’ statements included in the Section 32 Report or Summary of Changes document. In general, this means people should only submit on the parts of provisions that are proposed for change.  However, a submission can suggest changes to another closely related provision where this is an alternative means to achieve the same ‘purpose of proposal’.

  Each topic included in Plan Change 1 can be identified by a ‘change ID’.  For example, the topic “Improvements to the management of high trip generators” is assigned a change ID of “Change CP1”.  Submitters should identify the change IDs to which their submission relates and check the associated ‘purpose of proposal and scope of change’ statements to make sure their submission is relevant to Plan Change 1.

  Submissions made on matters that are not included in Plan Change 1 (i.e., submissions that are outside the scope of the plan change) may not be considered by the Hearing Panel. For example, submissions suggesting new buildings for protection as scheduled heritage buildings, or requesting additional areas of land for rezoning, would be outside the scope of the plan change.

  How can I make a submission?

  The easiest way to make a submission is using the online form.

  Submission forms may also be downloaded as a PDF via the link below and either:

  • filled in digitally and emailed to the address below as an attachment, or
  • printed, filled in and posted to the address below or hand-delivered to the Customer Services Agency in the DCC Civic Centre.

  All submissions must be made on the prescribed form to be valid.

  What happens next?

  After submissions close, the DCC will publicly notify a summary of submissions. This is followed by a further submission period whereby people either representing a relevant aspect of the public interest or having an interest in the plan change greater than the general public, may make a submission in support or opposition of an original submission.

• Information published prior to notification

  Summary

  Plan Change 1 - Minor Improvements to the Partially Operative Second Generation Dunedin City District Plan 2024 (2GP) will make targeted minor improvements to the 2GP.

  Plan Change 1 (formerly known as Variation 3) responds to issues identified through implementation of the 2GP, feedback from plan users, and monitoring of plan effectiveness.  The changes are designed to ensure the 2GP effectively and efficiently achieves its objectives.

  The proposed changes include:

  • Changes to protect 146 more heritage buildings, over 24,000 more hectares of public land with significant biodiversity values, and 12 more significant trees.
  • Changes to provide a more enabling rule framework for health activities.
  • Changes to a wide range of provisions to make them easier to interpret and apply (for example, amending the definition of ground level so it is easier to identify it on sites with historical earthworks).
  • Changes to make rules more flexible (for example, rule changes to make it easier to build garages in yards).
  • Changes to better manage environmental effects from activities where existing provisions have been assessed as insufficient (for example, increasing the acoustic insulation requirements for new dwellings in the inner city to reduce the risk of complaints about live music noise, extending rules that manage transportation effects from activities that generate a high number of traffic movements, and requiring development to be set back from stormwater open watercourses in more locations).
  • Minor changes to correct errors.

  A full summary of changes will be available on this website after the plan change is notified.

  For most people, the changes will not significantly affect what can be done on their land. Landowners who have heritage buildings or significant trees that are proposed for protection, or who may be significantly affected by other proposed changes, will receive individual letters outlining the specific change for their property.

  Plan Change 1 will be open for written submissions from Wednesday, 20 November 2024 until midnight, Wednesday, 18 December 2024. Submissions may only be made on the matters included in the plan change, which are the specific changes proposed and any alternative options within the same stated purpose and scope of change. The easiest way to make a submission is to use the online form, which will be available on this webpage from 20 November. DCC staff will be available to answer questions during the submission period.

  Where can I see the proposed changes?

  On 20 November, the electronic plan (e-plan) and the 2GP Planning Map will be updated to include Plan Change 1 content.

  A summary of all the proposed amendments to the plan, mapping changes, and the accompanying section 32 report (which explains the purpose of the changes and the other options considered) will be available:

  • on the DCC website
  • for inspection at DCC public libraries and service centres at Dunedin (including South Dunedin), Middlemarch, Mosgiel, Port Chalmers, Blueskin Bay (Waitati) and Waikouaiti.

  What happens next?

  After submissions close, the DCC will publicly notify a summary of submissions. This is followed by a further submission period whereby certain people may make a submission in support or opposition of an original submission.

  When will the changes have legal effect?

  Most of the proposed rule changes in Plan Change 1 will not have legal effect when the plan change is notified. Instead, most rules will have legal effect when decisions have been made on submissions. Some rules may have legal effect earlier if no submissions are made in opposition to the changes.

  There are some rules that the RMA deems to have legal effect when Plan Change 1 is notified (s86B(3)).  These rules protect areas of significant indigenous vegetation or habitats of indigenous fauna (‘Change NE7’); or protect historic heritage (‘Change SHB3’). The rules that will have immediate legal effect will be listed on this webpage when Plan Change 1 is notified on 20 November.

  Proposed changes to objectives and policies will also have immediate legal effect when Plan Change 1 is notified and must be considered alongside the current 2GP wording when assessing resource consent applications.

  Key Plan Change 1 dates

  • Public Notification of Plan Change 1: 20 November 2024
  • Plan Change 1 public submission period: 20 November – 18 December 2024
  • Notification of Summary of Submissions: early-2025
  • Further submission period:  early-2025
  • Plan Change 1 hearings:  mid-2025

Plan Change 1 Documents

• Section 32 documents

  • Section 32 Report Body
    • Section 32 Report
  • Section 32 Appendix A: Proposed Plan Amendments
    • S32 Appendix A - Proposed Changes to Provisions
  • Section 32 Appendix B: Proposed Mapping Amendments
    • S32 Appendix B.1 - Proposed Non-Zoning Mapping Changes
    • S32 Appendix B.2 - Proposed Zoning Mapping Changes
  • Section 32 Appendix C: Expert Evidence
    • S32 Appendix C.1 - 3 Waters Evidence
    • S32 Appendix C.2 - Biodiversity Evidence
    • S32 Appendix C.3 - Change CMU6 Acoustic Evidence
    • S32 Appendix C.4 - Change PHS2 Acoustic Evidence A
    • S32 Appendix C.5 - Change PHS2 Acoustic Evidence B
    • S32 Appendix C.6 - Changes PHS6 & TA3 Noise & Vibration Evidence
    • S32 Appendix C.7.A - Heritage & Urban Design Evidence
    • S32 Appendix C.7.B - Heritage Assessment Sheets
    • S32 Appendix C.8.A - Landscape Architect Evidence
    • S32 Appendix C.8.B - Change Tree2 - Proposed for unscheduling
    • S32 Appendix C.8.B - Change Tree2 - Proposed to remain in schedule
    • S32 Appendix C.8.B - Change TreeX - Not proposed for scheduling
    • S32 Appendix C.8.B - Change TreeX - Proposed for scheduling
    • S32 Appendix C.9 - Transport Evidence
    • S32 Appendix C.10 - Change CP1 Transport Evidence
    • S32 Appendix C.11 - Urban Design Evidence
  • Section 32 Appendix D: Supporting Documents
    • S32 Appendix D.1 - Regular Plan User Survey
    • S32 Appendix D.2 - Music Noise Review Report

• PC-2024-1 Documents

  • Stage 2 (all other topics) Section 42A Report and Appendices
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) Section 42A Report
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix A Section 42A authors
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix B Out of scope submissions
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix C.1 Transport Evidence
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix C.2 3 Waters evidence
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix C.3 Heritage and Urban Design evidence
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix C.4 Biodiversity evidence
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix C.5 Acoustic Evidence (Jeremy Trevathan)
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix C.6 Acoustic and Vibration Evidence
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix C.7 Landscape Architect evidence
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix C.8 Arboricultural evidence
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix C.9 STEM assessments
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix D.1 ASBV Changes
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage Topics) s42A Appendix D.2 Scheduled Tree Changes

• Notification of plan change

  • Notification information
    • Plan Change 1 -Summary of Changes
    • Plan Change 1 - Summary of Proposed Scheduled Heritage Buildings
    • Plan Change 1: Minor Improvements to the 2GP
  • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Plan Change 1 - Schedule of Trees FAQ
    • Plan Change1 - Stormwater Open Watercourses FAQ
    • Plan Change 1 - Scheduled Heritage Buildings

• Summary of decisions requested

  • Summary of decisions requested
    • Appendix A_Summary of Decisions Requested by Submitters' First Name
    • Appendix B_Summary of Decisions Requested by Change ID
    • Appendix C - Submitter Contact Details for Service of Further Submissions
    • PC1 Summary of Decisions Requested Report

• Notification of further submissions

  • Notification of further submissions
    • Plan Change 1 Further Submissions Public Notice Feb 2025

• Hearing Panel Correspondence

  • February 2025
    • Direction 1 - Hearings
    • Panel Minute 1 - Late Submissions
  • March 2025
    • Panel Minute 2 - Late Further Submissions
  • May 2025
    • Panel Minute 3 - Questions for the s42A report authors
    • Panel Minute 4 - Further late submission

• Plan Change 1 - Summary of Rules Deemed Operative at Close of Submissions

  • Plan Change 1 - Summary of Rules Deemed Operative at Close of Submissions
    • Plan Change 1 (Minor Improvements) - Summary of Rules Deemed Operative at the Close of Submissions Operative Report - updated 15 April 2025

• Stage 1 (Heritage) Section 42A Report and Appendices

  • Stage 1 (Heritage) Section 42A Report and Appendices
    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) s42A Report
    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) Appendix A - Out of Scope Submissions
    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) s42A Appendix B - Results of Community Survey for Dunedin Heritage Action Plan
    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) s42A Appendix C - Summary of Assessment of costs and benefits of scheduling
    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) s42A Appendix D1 - Heritage Evidence of DCC
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix A - Heritage Assessment 46 York Place
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix B - Heritage Assessment 38 Michie Street
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix C - Heritage Assessment 58 Grendon Street
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix D - Heritage Assessment 421 Highgate
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix E- Heritage Assessment 580 Highgate
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix F - Heritage Assessment 10 Claremont Streeet
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix G - Heritage Assessment 310 Castle Street
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix H - Heritage Assessment 490 Cumberland Street
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix I - Heritage Assessment 139-155 Carroll Street
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix J - Heritage Assessment 217 Musselburgh Rise
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix K - Heritage Assessment 290 Leith Street
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix L - Heritage Assessment 169 Forbury Road
    • PC1 Heritage Evidence of DCC Appendix M - Heritage Assessment 9 Alton Avenue
    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) s42A Appendix D2 -Evidence of Greg Akehurst
    • PC1 (Heritage Topic) s42A Appendix D3 - Market Economics Report

• Stage 1 (Heritage) Hearing Information

  • Agenda documents
    • Plan Change 1 (Heritage) Agenda
  • Submitter evidence
    • John Milne_Highgate Parish Council Hearing statement
    • Campbell Paton_Bruce Chisholm Evidence
    • Campbell Paton_Emma Peters Evidence
    • Petrus Yen_ Attachment 1_EAG Report
    • Petrus Yen_ Attachment 2_Smooth Hill Casebook
    • Petrus Yen_ Attachment 3_Significance Assessment Guidelines
    • Petrus Yen_Hearing Statement 1
    • Petrus Yen_Hearing Statement 2
    • University of Otago_Carmen Taylor Brief Evidence
    • University of Otago_Chris Alcock Brief Evidence
    • University of Otago_Gordon Roy Brief Evidence
    • University of Otago_Grant Robertson Brief Evidence
    • University of Otago_Ian Butcher Brief Evidence
    • Kainga Ora_Joshua Neville Evidence
    • FENZ Presentation Document
    • FENZ Heritage Assessment by DCC
    • FENZ Earthquake Letter from DCC
    • FENZ Certificate of Compliance
    • FENZ Aurecon Report
    • FENZ Architectural Plans
    • FENZ Original Submission
    • John Milne - presentation
    • Isabelle Ang - tabled statement
    • Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - further information
    • Response to question from the Panel_62 Queen Street
  • Legal submissions
    • Submissions of Counsel for University of Otago
    • Bundle of Authorities on behalf of University of Otago
  • Statements tabled at hearing
    • Statement from Campbell Paton
    • Statement from Stephen Christensen
    • Statement from Hamish Muir (Mason & Wales Architects).pdf
    • Statement from Liz Angelo
    • Statement from Conrad Anderson_BX034 127 Taieri Road
    • Statement from Jared Brenssell
    • Statement from David Murray
    • Statement from Joshua Neville - Kainga Ora
    • Statement from Vaughn Malkin
    • Statement from John Aitken

• Stage 1 (Heritage) Decisions

  • Stage 1 (Heritage) Decisions
    • Public notice on the release of the Stage 1 (Heritage) decision report
    • Stage 1 (Heritage) Hearing Panel Decision Report 

• Stage 2 (all other topics) Hearing Panel Correspondence

  • June 2025
    • Direction 2 - Minor Improvements

• Stage 2 (all other topics) Hearing Information

  • Submitter Evidence and Statements
    • Department of Conservation Statement - (S279-002)
    • SLR for Fuel Companies - Rebecca Eng (S278-004)
    • Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Brendon Shanks (S252-009)
    • Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Maurice Dale (S252-009)
    • John Rah (S81-001)
    • Mercy Hospital - Louise Taylor (S84-003, S84-013)
    • Michael & Emma Thornton-Pay - Emma Taylor (S115-001)
    • Kevin and Deborah van de Water - Map (S32.001)
    • Kevin and Deborah van de Water - Site Photographs p (S32.001)
    • Grant and Debbie Payne - Map (S258.001)
    • ANZIDE Properties - Map (S281.001)
    • HWH Properties - Map (S282.001)
    • Silverstream Industrial - Map (S283.001)
    • Otago Business Park - Map (S284.001)
    • Balmoral Developments - Map (S285.001)
    • DRDL 2023 Ltd - Mpas (S286.001)
    • Giles and Katharine Wynn-Williams - Map (S287.001)
    • Universal Developments Mosgiel Ltd _ Maps (S288.001)
    • Port Otago - Kate Pascall (S248.002)
    • Terramark Ltd - Darryl Sycamore (S188.011)
    • University of Otago - Carmen Taylor (S251.011)
    • Statement from Ian Walsh (S275.002)
    • Gladstone Family Trust - Emma Peters (S260.001)
    • PC1 - Answers to Panel's questions prior to the hearing
    • Fire and Emergency New Zealand - Beca (S257.002)
    • Statement from Tim and Sue Heath
    • Statement from Glen Morgan
    • Statement from Francisca Griffin
    • Statement from Kā Rūnaka
    • Statement from Emma Peters for Malcolm Burns
    • Port Otago - Supplementary Evidence
    • Statement from Kylie Robinson
    • Robert Chapman_Mihiwaka Sheep and Beef Ltd Map
    • Presentation from Kim and Matthew Morgan
    • Additional Information Tabled from John Rah
    • Karin Ludwig - Map
    • Statement from Tim Lequeux
    • Statement from Stephen Kilroy
    • Alastair Neaves - Map
  • Legal Submissions
    • University of Otago - Gallaway Cook Allan
    • OceanaGold - Jackie St John (S276.005)
  • Agenda Documents
    • PC1 (Non-Heritage) Agenda
  • Right of Reply
    • PC1 All Other Topics - Revised Recommendations 5 September 2025
    • PC1 All Other Topics - Appendix A Recommended Amendments
    • PC1 All Other Topics Appendix B Acoustic Engineering Services Further Evidence
    • PHS6, TA3, TreeX - PC1 All Other Topics - Revised Recommendations 26 September 2025
    • Appendix A - PHS6, TA3, TreeX - PC1 All Other Topics Recommended Amendments (Planner's Right of Reply version)
    • Appendix B - Styles Group Further Evidence
    • Appendix C - University of Otago Supplementary Evidence 25.9.25
    • Appendix D - Port Otago Limited Supplementary Evidence 26.9.25

• Stage 1 (Heritage) Appeals received

  • Stage 1 (Heritage) Appeals
    • University of Otago_Notice of Appeal 20250821
    • Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora_Notice of Appeal 20250827
    • Petrus Yen_Notice of Appeal 20250827
    • New Zealand Defence Force_Notice of Appeal 20250827
    • Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora_Consent Order 20260409
    • University of Otago_Consent order 20260409
    • NZDF Consent order 20260413

• Stage 1 (Heritage) Hearing Panel Correspondence

  • May 2025
    • Officer's Memorandum Response to Hearing Panel Minute 3
    • Officer's Memorandum Response to Hearing Panel Minute 3_Attachment 1
    • Officer's Memorandum Response to Hearing Panel Minute 3_Attachment 2
    • Officer's Memorandum Response to Hearing Panel Minute 3_Attachment 3
  • June 2025
    • Heritage Advisor's Memorandum Response to Hearing Panel Minute 3
    • Officer's Memorandum Response to Hearing Panel Minute 3 - Heritage Hearing – Revised Recommendations

• Stage 2 (All other topics) Decisions

  • Stage 2 (All other topics) Decisions
    • Public Notice on the release of Stage 2 (All other topics) -
    • Stage 2 (All other topics) Hearing Panel Decision Report 
    • Stage 2 Hearing Panel Decision Report  - Attachment A