Latest Information and Feedback
To view proposed Plan Change 23 Mapara Valley Structure Plan Area click HERE.
To view the full proposed Mapara Valley Area Structure Plan Report click on the following seven links:
- Area Context Study (Section 1). ( 5.82 MB PDF )
- Principles for the Mapara Valley Structure Plan and Sieve Mapping (Section 2 and 3). ( 5.55 MB PDF )
- Landscape Analysis and Urban Design Analysis (Section 4 and 5). ( 8.43 MB PDF )
- Other Analysis and Land Use Patterns (Section 6 and 7). ( 6.36 MB PDF )
- Bulk Infrastructure (Section 8). ( 1.52 MB PDF )
- Urban Design Guidelines (Section 9). ( 9.63 MB PDF )
- Building Typologies and Appendices (Section 10 and Appendices). ( 9.75 MB PDF )
To view the background reports click on the following links:
- Bulk Infrastructure Report ( 2.67 MB PDF )
- Ecological Report. ( 9.98 MB PDF)
- Economics Report. ( 1.20 MB PDF )
- Landscape Report. ( 1.39 MB PDF )
- Landcare Report. ( 8.30 MB PDF )
Open Day Feedback
To view public feedback and Council Officers responses to the January Open Days click HERE. ( 207 kb PDF )
To view the written comments received at the September Open Days and the Council Officers response, please click HERE. ( 61 kb PDF )
Urban Growth in Taupo
Following on from a series of public open days during the consultation process for the draft Mapara Valley Structure Plan, Council has recognised that there is a need to provide more information on future urban growth within the Taupo District. For more information click HERE. ( 1.43 MB PDF )
Although, the Mapara Valley has been identified as a future growth area through the strategy, there is still a significant amount of planning required before the area can be utilised for urban development. Taupo District 2050 states that a structure plan and plan change will be required to provide this greater certainty.
Several private land owners in the Valley have indicated their aspirations for development of different parts of the Valley. To enable the Taupo District Council to respond to all developers in an open and transparent manner, the Council must have a clear view on how it sees urbanisation taking place.
To crystallise this view the Council is proceeding with the development of a Council led structure plan and associated variation/plan change. Watch this space for more information on this project and for details on when we will be asking for your input.
Timeframe:
- March – September 2007: development of the draft Structure Plan
- September - October 2007: public consultation
- October – December 2007: production of the final Structure Plan and Plan Change
- 1 April 2008 - Notification for submissions
- 30 May 2008 - Submissions close
Contact:
For queries relating to the Mapara Valley Structure Plan, you can contact Hilary Samuel: hsamuel@taupo.govt.nz
Phone: 07 376 0634
Previous News and Issues
Media release'Public Open Days to Discuss Mapara Valley Development' September 2007:Open days for the Mapara Valley Structure Plan are being held this Friday and Saturday from 10am – 3pm at the Acacia Bay Hall ...To read more click HERE.
Media release 'Mapara Valley Structure Plan Underway' August, 2007: Taupo District Council is in the early stages of a structure planning process for the Mapara Valley growth area and is carrying out background work and holding discussions with key stakeholders. To read more click HERE.
Media release 'Council to Develop Structure Plan for Mapara Valley' March, 2007: A structure plan for the Mapara Valley to the west of Taupo town will allow the community to manage future urban growth in a planned and sustainable way. To read more click HERE.