Best Practice Subdivision Guide
This comprehensive design guide has been developed by the Council for developers, planners, surveyors, architects, engineers and others to provide guidance on best practice for subdivision and development on the Kapiti Coast.
The focus of the 30-page publication is greenfield urban subdivisions.
The guide contains information on creating liveable communities that are safe, sustainable and rich in amenities for users.
It sets outs how neighbourhoods can be structured and how the layout of streets, lots and networks can be designed to achieve maximum benefits to the subdivider, resident and community.
Developers are encouraged to look beyond the minimum standards and consent requirements of the District Plan to explore opportunities that deliver improved community environments - both now and into the future.
Accordingly, resource consent and land use applications that exhibit quality design and careful consideration of the issues will be supported by the Council to ensure win-win outcomes.
Download the Best Practice Subdivision Guide (30 pages, 3.4mb) for free, or purchase it in hard copy spiral bound format ($20.00) or on computer disk ($10.00). For your copy contact the Council on (04) 296-4700.
Subdivision and Development Principles and Requirements
Download the document and its parts by clicking on the titles below:
Subdivision and Development Principles and Requirements
(145 pages, 2mb)
Part 4: Schedule 4 - Appendix 1 (48 pages, 2mb)
Part 5: Design Guides Contents (1 page, 19kb)
SNZHB 44:2001 Subdivision for People and the Environment: Part One
SNZHB 44:2001 Subdivision for People and the Environment: Part Two
Kapiti & Horowhenua Environmental Guidelines for Rural Living
(28 pages, 3.38mb)
A Guide to Growing Native Plants in Kapiti
(18 pages, 3.03mb)
Copies for public viewing are also held at the Council offices in Rimu Rd and the Paraparaumu Library.
Click on a link for useful Design Guide resources:
Stormwater Directory of New Zealand (277kb, 32 pages)
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Guides
Kapiti Coast District Council's Health & Safety Manual
If you are a developer connecting to Council owned roads and services,
you will need to comply with Section 6 of our Health and Safety Manual.
Click here to download it (13 pages, 85kb).
Requirements Checklists
These checklists have been developed to help you meet the requirements of the Kapiti Coast District Council Subdivision and Development Principles and Requirements:
Development Requirements Checklist
These should be completed and accompany any Resource Consent application. The short form version can be used for small infill developments, boundary adjustments and minor Land Use applications.
Development Requirements Checklist (1 page, 32kb)
Development Requirements Checklist (short form) (1 page, 28kb)
Design Requirements Checklist
These should be completed and accompany drawings and specifications when they are submitted for approval. The short form version can be used in situations where the works proposed are small scale in nature.
Design Requirements Checklist (2 pages, 44kb)
Design Requirements Checklist (short form) (1 page, 30kb)
Section 224 Checklist
This is primarily for Council use but it may be useful to use the checksheet to ensure that Section 224 submissions contain all the required information:
Section 224 Application Checklist (1 page, 28kb)
Coastal Management Strategy
The Coastal Strategy is a long-term plan for the coast dealing with hazard management, access, the natural and built character of local communities, restoration and protection:
Coastal Strategy (88 pages, 2mb)
You can also refer to the Beach & Coastal Management page for more information.