Land and zoning

Before rural land can be used for housing, it must first be rezoned within the Christchurch District Plan from rural to residential through a plan change

The LURP directs the Council to put in place land use policies and rules to assist rebuilding and recovery of communities disrupted by the earthquakes.

Search using your property address to find its land zone and technical category.

A property’s planning zone shows what activities and land uses are permitted.