Framkton Flats notified

The decision on Plan Change 19 – Frankton Flats Special Zone (B) has been ratified by the Council and will be notified tomorrow (Wednesday) Queenstown Lakes District Council senior policy analyst Alyson Hutton said.

“This is a very important step in securing the zoning of the land between Queenstown Airport, Glenda Drive Industrial area, the State Highway and the Frankton Flats Zone (the incomplete underground car park site),” Ms Hutton said

The Frankton Flats Special Zone process had been comprehensive and the council had put a large amount of resource into achieving zoning of the site, she said.

Three commissioners heard the submissions in July and again in October 2008 and made their recommendation to the council last month. The commissioners had expertise in planning, urban design and resource management law.
“The process was further complicated by the fact that Five Mile Limited went into receivership on the first day of the hearing. The commissioners deserve a public vote of thanks for a significant undertaking,” Ms Hutton said.
Under the zone, the structure plan provides for the following zoning types - residential, industrial, business, retail - which would play an important role in providing for the future growth of Queenstown.

“Even though the ownership of a large portion of the plan change area is uncertain, the decision provides a base for future landowners to plan appropriate development within the area,” Ms Hutton said.

The planning provisions in the Plan Change ensured a high level of urban design to reflect its location at the entrance to Queenstown.

From receipt of the decision any submitter had 30 working days to appeal to the Environment Court.