District Plan

The District Plan is the primary document that manages land use and development within Palmerston North. It contains rules that may affect you if you're preparing a land use proposal or development. 

Tell us what you think about our plans for housing and city growth

We're asking your views as part of consultation on our Long-Term Plan 2024-34, which is open for feedback until 9 May.

Development at Aokautere, Ashhurst and Kākātangiata is subject to Council seeking external funding for new infrastructure required to service growth in these areas.

We encourage you to read about what we're proposing and have your say.

Our plans for housing

Our plans for city growth

 

Operative District Plan

The District Plan for Palmerston North describes what you can and can't do with your land.

District Plan changes

Find out about the plan change process and see proposed and adopted plan changes.

Making a submission on a plan change

You can have your say on a proposed plan change through the submission process.

Rezoning

What we're doing to increase housing supply in Palmy.

Notable trees

A notable tree is one that has historical or cultural value. By keeping a schedule of notable trees within the District Plan we are able to protect and recognise those of value to the city.

Proposed Plan Change G: Aokautere urban growth

We're proposing to rezone land in Aokautere to enable more homes to be built.

Kākātangiata urban growth area

We're investigating whether 842ha to the west of Palmerston North can be developed to help meet the demand for housing.

Proposed Plan Change F: Ashhurst growth areas

We're proposing to rezone land in Ashhurst to enable more homes to be built.

Plan Change J: Massey University Turitea Historic Area

This plan change recognises and protects the historic significance of the Oval on Massey University's Manawatū campus.

Mātangi (Whiskey Creek) residential area private plan change

This change to the Palmerston North District Plan rezoned a small parcel of rural land for residential and recreational use.

Plan Change A

This plan change removed opening hour rules for alcohol sales from the District Plan.

Plan Change B: Napier Road residential extension area

This plan change rezoned land along Napier Road to provide more housing capacity for the city.

Plan Change C: Kikiwhenua residential area

This plan change rezoned a new area to the west of the city to enable more housing.

Plan change D: Pressure sewer systems

This plan change introduced mandatory requirements to install pressure sewer systems in some areas of the city.

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