| Non-District Plan | PC67-0001 | Withdrawn | 001 | Support | | | |
| Residential and Business Development | PC67-0002 | John and Sandra Owens | 001 | Support | Supports zone change as it will increase the supply of larger residential sections in the West Melton area.
| Rezone the subject land from Rural Zone to Living WM
South Zone.
| PC67-0002 John and Sandra Owens |
| Residential and Business Development | PC67-0003 | Wendy Beaven | 001 | Oppose | West Melton is a rural township and submitter is opposed to expansion that will allow higher density housing in the area.
| | PC67-0003 Wendy Beaven |
| Transport Networks | PC67-0003 | Wendy Beaven | 002 | Oppose | Traffic will increase on busy narrow rural roads.
| | PC67-0003 Wendy Beaven |
| Water | PC67-0003 | Wendy Beaven | 003 | Oppose | The rezoning will place greater demand on infrastructure, such as impacting on
existing wells in the area.
| | PC67-0003 Wendy Beaven |
| Quality of the Environment | PC67-0003 | Wendy Beaven | 004 | Oppose | Increased housing density will negatively impact the night sky
darkness near an existing observatory.
| | PC67-0003 Wendy Beaven |
| Residential and Business Development | PC67-0004 | Julie Manera | 001 | Oppose | The expansion of West Melton would risk losing its country feel.
| | PC67-0004 Julie Manera |
| Water | PC67-0004 | Julie Manera | 002 | Oppose | Concerned about the impact on existing wells in the area
| | PC67-0004 Julie Manera |
| Quality of the Environment | PC67-0004 | Julie Manera | 003 | Oppose | The night sky and observatory will be impacted by increase
in people.
| | PC67-0004 Julie Manera |
| Transport Networks | PC67-0004 | Julie Manera | 004 | Oppose | The rezoning will increase traffic.
| | PC67-0004 Julie Manera |
| Residential and Business Development | PC67-0005 | Name Withheld | 001 | Oppose In Part | Accepts that nature of West Melton has and will continue to change, but is concerned that allowing for further subdivision near their rural zoned land will result in loss of the lifestyle protections provided by the rural zoning, and restrict their ability to use their land for rural purposes, such as running farm machinery, permitted burn offs or riding dirtbikes.
The submitter considers that their land should be included in the zoning change, as their property and others are no longer suitable for most rural uses, because of the significant surrounding residential development.
If their property cannot be included in the rezoning, they consider that amendments should be made to the plan change (refer to subsequent submission points).
| If the plan change is approved, rezone 581 Weedons Ross Rd from Rural to Living WM South zone. | PC67-0005 Submission |
| Transport Networks | PC67-0005 | Name Withheld | 002 | Oppose In Part | The rezoning will result in increased noise from traffic, walkers and neighbours and a loss of privacy.
| If 581 Weedons Ross Rd is not rezoned, amend the plan change to: - require a bund to be built on the west side of the road;
- restrict development of sections within the site closest to the road to low density larger sections; and
- require houses to be setback 40 metres from the road boundary.
| PC67-0005 Submission |
| Transport Networks | PC67-0005 | Name Withheld | 003 | Oppose In Part | Concerned about the impacts of increased traffic movements on the submitter's
driveway.
| If 581 Weedons Ross Rd is not rezoned, amend the plan change to move the proposed road entrance to the subdivision at least 20 metres
further from the submitter's entrance way.
| PC67-0005 Submission |
| Residential and Business Development | PC67-0006 | Christchurch City Council | 001 | Oppose | Considers that the significance of the development capacity and the
appropriateness of the proposal needs to be considered in a broader context of the Greater Christchurch sub-region, the direction in the NPS UD
as a whole, and the CRPS framework.
| Reject plan change unless concerns outlined in submission are addressed.
| PC67-0006 Christchurch City Council |
| Residential and Business Development | PC67-0006 | Christchurch City Council | 002 | Oppose | Plan Change 67 does not give effect to the CRPS as the site is outside of the areas identified for development in the CRPS, and in the submitter's view must be declined.
| Reject plan change unless concerns outlined in submission are
addressed.
| PC67-0006 Christchurch City Council |
| Transport Networks | PC67-0006 | Christchurch City Council | 003 | Oppose | Concerned that the proposal relies on a future public transport network which has not been planned or funded to provide connections. Considers that without a funded and established public transport network to service the site, it is likely that this development will impact on the ability of the Christchurch City Council to manage the downstream transport network. Considers that new urban growth areas and development should be of a form which enables viable public transport services.
| Reject plan change unless a funded and implemented public transport system is provided to service the site, including connections to Christchurch City, prior to any residential development.
| PC67-0006 Christchurch City Council |
| Residential and Business Development | PC67-0006 | Christchurch City Council | 004 | Oppose | The proposed density is less than the requirement outlined in Objective 6.3.7(5) of the CRPS of 10 households per hectare for greenfield development in Selwyn District. Considers that a higher minimum density of 15 households per hectare would better achieve efficiencies in coordination of land use and infrastructure, support mixed land use activities, support multi-modal transport systems and protect the productive rural land resource.
| Reject plan change unless a minimum level of density for the development of 15 households per hectare is provided, and the relevant recommendations of the review of minimum densities undertaken under Action 3 of Our Space are incorporated in the Plan Change.
| PC67-0006 Christchurch City Council |
| Land and Soil | PC67-0006 | Christchurch City Council | 005 | Oppose | Considers that productive land in the region holds substantial value as it
contributes to the sustainability of the region through providing land on which
locally grown and sourced produce can be farmed appropriately, reducing transport costs and providing for a variety
of land uses in the surrounding region. Also considers that protecting highly productive land in proximity to the
Christchurch City is essential for ensuring that urban environments are resilient to the current and future effects
of climate change.
| Reject plan change unless a further more detailed assessment of the impact on versatile soils from development in this area, and how to mitigate the impact, is undertaken.
| PC67-0006 Christchurch City Council |
| Residential and Business Development | PC67-0007 | Helen P Stevenson | 001 | Oppose In Part | Opposes the rezoning due to the permanent change it will have on the low density, rural-residential character of West Melton.
| | PC67-0007 helen p stevenson |
| Transport Networks | PC67-0007 | Helen P Stevenson | 002 | Oppose In Part | Opposes the rezoning due to the increased pressure it will place on roading and the potential impact of this on rates.
| | PC67-0007 helen p stevenson |
| Quality of the Environment | PC67-0007 | Helen P Stevenson | 003 | Oppose In Part | Opposes the rezoning due to the effects of residential lighting pollution on the local dark-sky reserve.
| | PC67-0007 helen p stevenson |
| Water | PC67-0007 | Helen P Stevenson | 004 | Oppose In Part | Opposes the rezoning due to lack of water supply in the area and adverse impacts of additional water supply on the water table.
| | PC67-0007 helen p stevenson |
| Residential and Business Development | PC67-0007 | Helen P Stevenson | 005 | Oppose In Part | Considers that the Council has a duty of care to balance the rights of existing residents and care of the environment against financial benefits to the developer.
| | PC67-0007 helen p stevenson |
| Residential and Business Development | PC67-0008 | West Melton District Residents Association Inc. | 001 | Oppose In Part | The rezoning may erode the low-density, rural-residential character of West Melton and the value placed on the small footprint of the village by residents, changing it from a small village to a medium-sized town.
The submitter would prefer that demand is addressed through providing for growth in a more moderate, well-managed and well-considered way, through consultation with the community on a Master Plan that balances all elements of the village including commercial spaces, transport, school capacity, key natural resources, and maintenance of the character of the town.
| Request Council place PC67 on hold, pending production of a Master Plan for West Melton.
| PC67-0008 West Melton District Residents Association Inc. |
| Transport Networks | PC67-0008 | West Melton District Residents Association Inc. | 002 | Oppose In Part | The rezoning will place increassed stress and demand on key village
infrastructure which was not designed for a larger population.
The submitter would prefer that demand is addressed through providing for growth in a more moderate, well-managed and well-considered way, through consultation with the community on a Master Plan that balances all elements of the village including commercial spaces, transport, school capacity, key natural resources, and maintenance of the character of the town.
| Request Council place PC67 on hold, pending
production of a Master Plan for West Melton.
| PC67-0008 West Melton District Residents Association Inc |
| Water | PC67-0008 | West Melton District Residents Association Inc. | 003 | Oppose In Part | The rezoning would set a precedent for piecemeal development and unbridled expansion.
The submitter would prefer that demand is addressed through providing for growth in a more moderate, well-managed and well-considered way, through consultation with the community on a Master Plan that balances all elements of the village including commercial spaces, transport, school capacity, key natural resources, and maintenance of the character of the town.
| Request Council place PC67 on hold, pending production of a Master Plan for West Melton.
| PC67-0008 West Melton District Residents Association Inc |
| Residential and Business Development | PC67-0009 | Elene (Helen) Anderson | 001 | Support In Part | Supports the low density nature of this development and the provision for larger "buffer" zones with the adjacent rural land as this retains the township's rural feel and sense of community and space. However, has concerns that further development in West Melton is inconsistent with Environment Canterbury's rejection of submissions on proposed change to Chapter 6 of the CRPS, to expand the areas identified as Future Development Areas outside of Rolleston, Kaiapoi and Rangiora.
| Request Council to put consideration of plan change on hold until the Canterbury Regional Policy Statement update process has been completed.
| PC67-0009 Elene (Helen) Anderson |
| Quality of the Environment | PC67-0009 | Elene (Helen) Anderson | 002 | Support In Part | Considers that the consent notice issued on the certificate of title for each lot of the existing Wilfield development, that required lighting to be consistent with the West Melton Lighting Observatory Area rules, should be extended to any new development, as this area is within the West Melton observatory zone and sky glow has been noted by the Observatory to be an issue with the ever-increasing scale of development since 2012.
| Add to the certificate of title of each lot in this new development, the same consent notice that requires compliance with the requirements of the West Melton Lighting Observatory Area.
| PC67-0009 Elene (Helen) Anderson |
| Transport Networks | PC67-0009 | Elene (Helen) Anderson | 003 | Oppose In Part | Concerned that the planned signalisation of the intersection of
SH73 and Weedons Ross Road is now delayed until after winter 2022, and that the traffic assessment is based on this signalisation, along with widening improvements proposed along Weedons Ross
Road, that has not yet happened. Considers that this development
should not be given approval until these improvements have been made.
| Amend plan change to require that prior to development, signalisation of SH73 and Weedons Ross Road; and widening along Weedons Ross Road, is completed.
| PC67-0009 Elene (Helen) Anderson |
| Quality of the Environment | PC67-0009 | Elene (Helen) Anderson | 004 | Support In Part | Concerned that the ODP lacks any mechanism to protect the night sky and minimise light pollution, which is required given this area is in the West Melton Lighting Observatory Area.
| Amend the ODP to specify provisions for protection of the night sky and minimising light pollution, such as specific outdoor lighting to be used, and to require consultation with the West Melton Observatory and Royal Astronomical Society of NZ regarding appropriate use of lighting in both homes and public green spaces.
| PC67-0009 Elene (Helen) Anderson |
