What does the Environmental Policy Planning team do?
The Environmental Planning Teams role aligns with the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) and other environmental legislation to ensure responsible development while protecting natural resources.
The team monitors, evaluates and manages landuse planning instruments and documents through Plan Changes, amendments, central government direction and Plan and Bylaw reviews. The plans they cover include:
- Regional Policy Statement
- Nelson Resource Management Plan
- Nelson Air Quality Plan
- Land Development Manual and associated practice notes
- Freshwater Policy
- Environmental Bylaws
- Other areas of council that are assisted by the RMA.
