Proposed Housing and Code of Practice Plan Change

Pursuant to Clause 10 and 11 of the First Schedule to the Resource Management Act 1991, the Invercargill City Council (the Council) gives public notice it has made its decisions on the provisions and matters raised in submissions and further submissions on the Proposed Housing and Code of Practice Plan Change (Plan Change 2) to the Invercargill City District Plan.

The Invercargill City District Plan is amended in accordance with the Council’s decision publicly notified on 13 July 2026. The decisions were made by an Independent Hearing Panel under delegated authority.

Notice of the decision has been served on all persons who made a submission and/or further submission.

Copies of the decision are available to be viewed at the following locations:

• https://letstalk.icc.govt.nz/housing-and-code-of-practice-plan-change
• Te Hīnaki Civic Building, Ground Floor, 101 Esk Street, Invercargill
• Bluff Service Centre, 98 Gore Street ,Bluff
• Invercargill Public Library, 50 Dee Street, Invercargill

If you require a copy of the decision, please contact planning@icc.govt.nz or call the Council on (03) 2111-777.

Any person who made a submission and/or further submission may appeal the Council's decision to the Environment Court. Any appeal to the Environment Court must be in the prescribed form and lodged with the Environment Court within 30 working days of service of the notice of decision. The appeal period closes on 24 August 2026 A copy of the appeal must be served on the Council planning@icc.govt.nz

Enquiries regarding the Housing and Code of Practice Plan Change decision should be directed to the Planning Team on (03) 2111-777 or planning@icc.govt.nz.

Michael Day, Chief Executive Officer

On behalf of Invercargill City Council