The lengthy process of developing new planning rules for Dunedin is continuing, with six days of hearings on the city's residential zones. The second generation Dunedin city district plan (2GP) residential zone hearings start today and will include arguments about proposed rules on residential zone boundaries as well as density and height rules. The proposed rules have prompted a strong response, with 138 submission points made in support and 461 either seeking amendments or opposed. The proposed residential zone rules include a number of changes from the current rules and takes into account Dunedin's ageing population and expected population growth. As a result, the proposed 2GP increased provision for family flats (commonly known as granny flats), supported living facilities, including retirement villages and rest-homes, and added new medium density areas.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 02, 2016 17:13 UTC