Sustainable Growth Strategy 2025-2055
Consultation has concluded
Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on our draft Sustainable Growth Strategy 2025-2055.
We heard from a wide range of stakeholders including residents, Mana Whenua, local special interest groups, and government agencies, who were all generally in support of the Strategy.
What we heard
We asked what you thought of each of our eight Strategic Moves and what else we should consider in relation to urban growth over the next 30 years.
Most stakeholders were generally in support of our Strategic Moves and Action Plan with many suggesting minor amendments to the text and maps.
Key themes that came through include:
Recognition of climate change and the impact on our coastal and low-lying areas, better aligning with the proposed District Plan coastal inundation and flood hazard scenarios.
Desire to expand walking and cycling infrastructure and the need to rapidly transition to low carbon transport.
Desire for more housing and mixed-use development that is safe and well-designed.
Focus on ‘resilient communities’, alongside resilient infrastructure.
Desire to protect green spaces, invest in recreational spaces and increase use of native plants.
Desire to grow employment opportunities alongside population growth.
The need to recognise heritage and strengthen recognition of Mana Whenua history and sites of significance.
Desire for more innovative stormwater solutions.
Sustainable Growth Strategy vs District Plan
There was some feedback relating to housing density in the Sustainable Growth Strategy and the proposed District Plan. To clarify:
The Sustainable Growth Strategy encourages growth in the central and northern Valley Floor but the Proposed District Plan still features “Medium Density Residential Zones” outside the Valley Floor and in the coastal areas.
The Proposed District Plan reflects current Government-mandated densities under the ‘National Policy Statement on Urban Development’ and ‘Medium Density Residential Standards’.
Any changes to these Government mandates will be reflected in a future District Plan review.
What we're changing
Based on the feedback we’ve received we’re making several minor changes to the Sustainable Growth Strategy.
We are amending the map for Strategic Move 4 to more closely align with the proposed District Plan. This will have the effect of extending the area of this Strategic Move slightly over Waiwhetū and Woburn.
What's next?
We’re making final changes to the Sustainable Growth Strategy 2025-2055 based on the feedback we received.
The final Strategy will go to Council in late May 2025 for approval and, if approved, will then be available to view on our website (both the full and summary documents) from early June 2025.
If you have any questions you can email us at haveyoursay@huttcity.govt.nz
What is the Sustainable Growth Strategy?
Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt is a growing and changing city. Where and how we accommodate our population and economic growth will impact current and future generations. We all want a sustainable city with a great environment and housing, business and employment opportunities for everyone.
Growth planning involves looking at all the aspects of our city from housing and transport to water infrastructure, businesses, and community spaces. It also considers our natural environment, climate challenges, and cultural identity.
Our Sustainable Growth Strategy brings together existing plans for transport, infrastructure, and open spaces, and aligns with the Long-Term Plan 2024-2034.
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