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LGAAA Changes

LGAAA Changes. Noel Reardon Auckland Regional Council. LGAAA 2004: Purpose.

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LGAAA Changes

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  1. LGAAA Changes Noel Reardon Auckland Regional Council

  2. LGAAA 2004: Purpose • To require the Auckland Local Authorities to change the policy statement and plans prepared under the RMA 1991 to integrate the land transport and land use provisions and make those provisions consistent with the ARGS.

  3. LGAAA: The changes • Give effect, in an integrated manner to the growth concept in the ARGS. • Contribute to matters set out in Schedule 5. • Must not extend the MuL unless ARC agrees.

  4. Process • Working group established to develop draft changes to RPS and guide DP changes. • RPS overarching planning document in the region. • Intention has been to provide greater direction and certainty.

  5. Process issues. • Time frames have tailored the process. • Elections in the middle of process. • Consultation has been a challenge. • MfE co-ord central govt input.

  6. Extent of Changes • Mandatory requirements • Change to the RPS objectives and policies. • Changes to 7 DP objectives and policies. • Variability in DP changes • Minor changes- DP already address the issues.

  7. Extent of Changes • Optional Changes. • WCC is proposing changes to town centre zonings. • WCC also requesting a move to the MuL. • At one stage there were 6-7 town centre rezonings and 5-7 Mul shifts under consideration.

  8. Hearings Process • Required to jointly appoint one hearings panel. • Must hear any and all submissions. • Hearings panel makes recommendations. • Each Council retains final decision. • Question of independent commissioners vs Councillors.

  9. RPS Changes • Changes are focussed on 2 Chapters • Chapt. 2 Regional Overview and Strategic Direction. • Chapt. 4 Transport

  10. Current Chapt 2 Structure • 9 Strategic Objectives. • 8 Strategic Policies • 3 sets of other policies • Urban Growth management • Rural Areas • Infrastructure

  11. Proposed New Structure • 16 Strategic objectives • 6 Strategic Policies

  12. Proposed new Strategic Objectives • Compact City served by multimodal transport system • Transport system to support compact city • Better Built Environment • High level of mobility.

  13. Strategic Objectives • Improve health, well being and quality of life. • To enable redevelopment and provision of infrastructure. • Develop a network of high density centres as the growth focus.

  14. Proposed new Strategic Policies • Urban Containment • Urban Structure • Urban Design • Landuse and Transport Integration • Supporting Infrastructure • Rural Areas.

  15. Key points • Schedule identifying Growth areas. • Appendix setting out employment and household densities. • Reinforcement of MuL • Inclusion of policies for moving MuL and rural towns. • Tightening up Countryside living policies. • Policies on business location

  16. Some Questions. • LGAAA vs RMA • Giving effect to a concept • Absence of a sunset clause • Where does this now leave the ARGS • Did we need special legislation

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