WCC’s summary of the draft spatial plan proposal

This document sets out what the draft spatial plan is and what is proposed.

We are referring to this document as ‘the proposal’.

Read it online HERE.

Boffa Miskell pre-1930s Character Area Review

Document prepared by WCC consultants Boffa Miskell reporting on condition of the pre-1930 character areas (Mt. Cook, Thorndon, Holloway Road, Aro Valley, The Terrace, Newtown, Berhampore and Mt. Victoria).

Read online HERE.

Thorndon heritage report compiled for the WCC

Report prepared for WCC detailing the significance of Thorndon’s history, architecture and heritage areas. Published December 2008.

Read online HERE.

Map of intensification for inner (heritage) suburbs

One page document containing key information about housing density types, including height limits, proposed for the inner (heritage) suburbs.

These heritage suburbs are currently protected by character area rules in the existing district plan.

Read online HERE.

Interactive online maps of the draft spatial plan

All maps relating to the draft spatial plan.

Read online HERE.

WCC prepared heritage study report of Mt Victoria

Project instigated by the WCC to examine the historic heritage values of Mt Victoria, in particular its stock of predominantly Victorian and Edwardian housing. Published in June 2017.

Conclusions included that “Mt Victoria is significant as a reasonably intact, large area characteristic of the early development of Wellington’s residential areas.”.

Read online HERE.

Maps of changes to pre-1930s character areas

One page document with side by side comparison of the current pre-1930s character areas (where resource consent is required to demolish a pre-1930s building) and new proposal (comprising smaller sub-areas).

Read online HERE.

WCC’s 2010 heritage policy

Document prepared in 2010 by the WCC as an update on the Built Heritage Policy in June 2005.

The document is a background statement about the Council’s intent to carry out the responsibilities required by legislation.

Read online HEREHERE.

Stuff article about the release of the draft spatial plan

Published on August 7 2020 after the WCC councillors voted 13-2 to release the draft spatial plan for consultation.

Read online HERE.