Closed consultations

Nelson Speed Limit Bylaw 2004 No. 210

Forty-five submissions were received on the proposed amendment to the Nelson Speed Limit Bylaw – 22 on the proposal to reduce the speed limit on a length of Main Road Stoke and part of Salisbury Road from 80kph to 50kph, and 23 on reducing the speed limit on Locking Street from 50kph to 30kph. Several people asked to speak to the Council about the proposal, and are being invited to the Council meeting of 12 August.

Find out more

Please ring Sustainable Transport Adviser Yvonne Gwyn on 03 546 0257.

Rutherford and Trafalgar Parks draft Reserves Management Plan

Feedback closed on 7 July - public hearing held 20 July

The draft Reserves Management Plan sets out the vision and goals for the future management of Rutherford and Trafalgar Parks. Twenty-three submissions were received, and sixteen people asked to speak at the public hearing, held on 20 July. The hearing panel will then make recommendations for changes to the draft Plan. Council will consider these recommendations when it meets to discuss adopting the plan in August. Find out more about the draft Reserves Management Plan for Trafalgar and Rutherford Parks.

Draft Navigation Safety Bylaws 2010

Submissions closed 1 July

Council is proposing to combine two current bylaws, the “Navigation and Safety Bylaw 2002” and the “Recreational Marina Bylaw 2005”.

Council received 10 submissions on the proposed new bylaw by the close of submissions on 1 July.

A staff report to the Council meeting of 12 August will recommend a Hearing Panel of Councillors is convened to hear submissions and make recommendations on any changes to the Bylaw to the Council. The date of hearing has yet to be confirmed. Click here to read more about it.

Draft Arts Policy

Submissions closed 16 June

Council’s efforts to increase the visibility of art in our city are moving ahead with a draft Arts Policy. Find out more about the plan.

Proposed Plan Change 14 Residential Subdivision, Land Development Manual and Comprehensive Housing

Proposed plan change due in August

This plan change seeks to update and incorporate better urban design approaches into the Nelson Resource Management Plan, the NCC Engineering Standards (to be called the NCC Land Development Manual) and into Council administration and policy processes. Read more about Plan Change 14

Proposed Plan Change 13 - Marsden Valley Rezoning

Hearings scheduled for 18 and 21 June

The further submission period closed on 12 February with further submission being received from five parties.  Council will now prepare the hearings reports with recommendations on the submission points.  Find out more about Proposed plan change 13 Marsden Valley rezoning.

Nelson South/Richmond East Draft Structure Plan

Councils continue discussions

The Nelson City and Tasman District Councils have jointly released a draft plan allowing for the residential development of Nelson South and Richmond East. Find out more about the Nelson South/Richmond East Draft Structure Plan.

Regional Policy Statement (RPS)

Document drafting postponed

Council is required to have a RPS under the Resource Management Act. Its purpose is to give an overview of the main resource management issues in our area and outline how we will achieve sustainable management of natural and physical resources in Nelson. The RPS is reviewed every ten years. Learn more about the review of the Regional Policy Statement.

Our commitment to the community

Nelson City Council is committed to working in partnership with the community to ensure that Council's priorities reflect those of the community. Therefore, Council's affairs are conducted in an open, informed and democratic manner and relevant information is readily available so that everyone can make an informed contribution to the decision-making process.

Viewing submissions

After consultations close, all submissions can be made available for public viewing in the Customer Service Centre and the Nelson Public Libraries. For a copy of the submissions please phone +64 3 546 0200.