Sustainable Building Guidelines - Sustainable Development Resources
Sustainable building is an important component but only one part of the wider sustainable-built and natural environment. Where a building is located, and how it relates to its surroundings, is as important as how it is constructed.
Below are some useful resources on sustainable development.
Urban Development Strategy
Urban Development Strategy plans for compact growth around public transport nodes and corridors.
Urban Development Strategy (198Kb PDF)
Northern Growth Management Plan
The Northern Growth Management Plan outlines principles for growth in greenfield areas on the city’s northern edge.
Northern Growth Management Plan
Transport Strategy
Transport Strategy supports compact growth, public transport, travel demand management, and other sustainability features of the built environment.
Transport Strategy (167Kb PDF)
Subdivision Design Guide
At subdivision level, the Council’s District Plan includes a Subdivision Design Guide which contains sustainability principles and techniques. This is currently being revised as part of Plan Change 46 to further strengthen the sustainability components.
Subdivision Design Guide (167Kb PDF)
Code of Practice
The Council’s Code of Practice for Land Development also guides development by focusing on minimum standards for design and construction of infrastructure such as earthworks, roading, water and drainage.
Code of Practice for Land Development
Subdivision for People & the Environment
Standards New Zealand’s NZ44: 2001 “Subdivision for People and the Environment” is a useful guide to sustainable subdivision.
Subdivision for People and the Environment – Quality Planning website (771Kb PDF)
Environment Strategy
The Council’s Environmental Strategy focuses on the city’s natural environment, as well as energy and waste, and provides context for a variety of Council’s environmental goals and programmes.
Environmental Strategy (290Kb PDF)
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