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Enabling higher residential densities in central urban areas
Revising development standards to achieve a balance between growth and residential amenity
Requiring non-potable rainwater collection tanks (5000L min) for any new dwelling in the residential zones.
Enabling higher residential densities in central urban areas
Revising development standards to achieve a balance between growth and residential amenity
Requiring water tanks (5000L min) for any new dwelling in the residential zones.
Enabling higher residential densities in central urban areas
Revising development standards to achieve a balance between growth and residential amenity
Requiring water tanks (5000L min) for any new dwelling in the residential zones
Over the next 30 years, Wairarapa is projected to be home to an additional 22,000 people*. We need to allow for more housing in our residential areas. As our population ages, there may be more demand for smaller houses.
Different rules apply to different residential areas depending on:
The Draft District Plan proposes some changes to residential areas to enable more housing in Wairarapa.
Maximum height
10 metres
10 metres
Setbacks from boundaries
2 boundaries with 3-metre setbacks, 1 with a 1.5-metre setback
2 boundaries with 3-metre setbacks, 1 with a 1.5-metre setback
Setbacks from roads
5 metres
3 metres
Outdoor living areas
Water tanks
No requirements
N/A
20m2 per residential unit
Requiring non-potable rainwater collection tanks (5000L min) to be installed for any new dwelling in the residential zones.
Across existing residential areas in Masterton, Carterton, and Featherston.
To continue to provide for use of existing residential land, infrastructure, transport, and community facilities.
350m2
400m2 (average) for subdivisions creating 3 or more lots
Residential areas close to centres, services, open spaces, and infrastructure capacity.
To allow a greater density of residential development.
200m2
Residential areas of Greytown and Martinborough and some areas of Masterton
To indicate areas where low density housing is desirable due to existing residential character or features.
400m2
500m2 (average) for subdivisions of more than 3 lots
Areas identified for future urban growth.
To provide space for future residential and commercial growth.
40ha with 20ha balance lot.
Coastal and small rural settlements e.g. Castlepoint, Riversdale, Ngawi.
To provide for use of existing residential land.
400m2 (Masterton)
1000m2 (Carterton and South Wairarapa)
Areas for future urban growth, as identified in the Councils’ growth strategies have been identified as Future Urban Zones, as shown on the map.
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