Napier’s bold new plan rezoning 1,595 properties for high-density living
Napier's District Plan, the city's land use and development rulebook, has been finalised after a multi-year review and public consultation. The plan, adopted on October 9, includes significant changes to residential zoning and building rules, set to take effect once all appeals are resolved.
In November 2023, former Napier mayor Kirsten Wise proposed medium and high-density residential zones around commercial centres and main transport routes. Now, under the new District Plan, 1595 properties on 44 Napier streets will be rezoned to allow high-density residential use on a non-notified basis. This includes parts of Marine Pde and Puketapu Rd.
The Council has also updated its building rules to allow six-storey terraced housing and apartment-style living on dozens of streets near the central city and Tarale. This proposal was initially put forward by Napier City Councillor Richard McGrath. Despite concerns raised by some submitters, such as losing sunshine, privacy, and outlook, the changes were implemented. Out of 500 suggestions made by approximately 400 submitters, around 200 were against the proposal and 250 sought amendments.
The changes to Napier's District Plan, once all appeals are resolved, will significantly alter the city's residential landscape. The new high-density residential zones and building rules aim to encourage urban development and growth, despite some initial reservations from the public.
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