Planning for Growth
Following months of community engagement, detailed feedback, and informative deliberations, Tasman District Council and Nelson City Council have adopted the Nelson Tasman Future Development Strategy 2022-2052 (NTFDS) and the strategy came into effect on 19 September 2022.
The NTFDS is a 30-year high-level strategic plan that outlines areas in the Nelson Tasman region where there is potential for future housing and business growth.
This now provides a valuable guide for decision-making that will benefit current residents and those who choose to live in Nelson and Tasman in the years ahead.
The strategy also provides the council with an evidence base to inform reviews and changes to resource management plans and to facilitate the next round of infrastructure strategies and long-term plans.
To support implementation of the NTFDS, the council, in collaboration with Tasman District Council, has an implementation plan that is updated annually. This plan builds upon, and supersedes Nelson's Intensification Action Plan, which was adopted in September 2020.
Ongoing monitoring of development will help the council evaluate how fast its urban areas are growing and whether there is a need to speed up or slow down the zoning and servicing of land in response to demand.
The significant amount of input and feedback from the public on the NTFDS, including 568 submissions, offered a number of diverse and thorough opinions for consideration. Thank you to everyone who played a part in creating this strategy.
As well as the invaluable input from Nelson and Tasman residents throughout the process, the council also wish to recognise the contribution and value of its staff, iwi, consultants and elected members in bringing this strategy together.
Learn about the consultation process at Shape Nelson.
