Proposed plan changes will make it harder to build in the basin’s rural areas. But, nearly 70 areas have been identified where small five to 10 house developments, called nodes, may be permitted.
Gaining Mackenzie District Council consent would require meeting appearance, placement, size and design criteria.
Approval to notify the plan change was not granted at yesterday’s meeting because extra survey data was needed. The meeting reconvenes on Friday with the intention to gain approval.
Development rules change in Mackenzie – Local News – The Timaru Herald.