Independent Hearings Panel - Christchurch Replacement District Plan
Chapter 21 Specific Purpose Zones:Specific Purpose (Wigram Airbase and Museum) Zone; Specific Purpose (Cemetery) Zone;
Specific Purpose (Styx Mill Road Transfer Station) Zone; Specific Purpose (Hospital) Zone;
Specific Purpose (School) Zone; Specific Purpose (Tertiary Education) Zone; and
AND
Rezoning of various cemeteries and schools that were notified in Stage 1*
(*see Application to Set Aside Land from Stage 1 Proposals where land has been re notified in Stage 2 Proposals dated 17 June 2015 attachments C and E and Order of Panel dated 26 June 2015.1)
(Including all relevant definitions and planning maps) (Excludes Airport Noise Contour issues and Specific Purpose (Golf Resort) Zone *)
(*which are to be heard along with Chapter 6 General Rules and Procedures at a later date see Statement of Issues (updated) for Specific Purpose Zone (Stage 2) dated 13 August 2015)
Venue: Christchurch Replacement District Plan Hearings Venue, 348 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Date: Tuesday 3 November – Friday 6 November 2015
Time: From 10am daily
This notice serves to notify submitters to Stage 2 Chapter 21 Specific Purpose Zones, but, excluding Airport Noise Contour issues and the Specific Purpose (Golf Resort) zone, of the Hearing on these matters.
In order for the Secretariat to prepare an Indicative Hearing Schedule, submitters who indicated in their submission that they wish to be heard are required to RSVP to the Secretariat (info@chchplan.ihp.govt.nz) by 3pm, Friday 23 October 2015 with the following information:
1. Submitter number and name.
- Whether the submitter wishes to speak to their submission at the Hearing.
- Whether the submitter has legal representation and if so, their lawyer’s name.
- Whether the submitter is calling any expert evidence, the expert’s name and confirmation that the expert is available to be cross-examined.
Note 1: If you do not wish to come to this Hearing and speak, or have anyone speak for you please advise the Secretariat. However your submission will still be considered by the Panel when they deliberate.
Note 2: If you supply further evidence or statements the person who has signed the document will be expected to attend the Hearing and be available to answer questions. If you file the document and do not wish to appear, you must file a memorandum to the Hearings Panel seeking leave to be excused from attending.
The Secretariat will pre-circulate the Indicative Hearing Schedule by email setting out times for parties to attend. Thereafter, the Hearing Schedule will be available and updated regularly on the website under the Specific Purpose Zones (Stage 2) page (www.chchplan.ihp.govt.nz/hearings).(external link)
The Hearing Schedule is subject to change. Submitters should arrive early and make themselves available for the full morning or afternoon they are scheduled to speak.
The Panel has issued directions following the Pre-hearing Meeting held on 7 August 2015, as to the conduct of the Hearing. These are set out in the Pre-hearing Report and Directions (available on the website). It is advisable you read the Pre-hearing Report and Directions in preparation for the hearing.
There are some important steps leading up to the Hearing for anyone wishing to participate in the Hearings. The key dates and deadlines for submitters can found on the Key Dates page (www.chchplan.ihp.govt.nz/key-dates/).(external link)
Submitters are urged to check the website for updates, and contact the Secretariat on phone 0800 242 4040 or email info@chchplan.ihp.govt.nz if they require any further information.
The Panel wishes to remind submitters of the availability of the Friend of Submitter Richard Ball, o assist with process matters, richard.ball@chchplan.ihp.govt.nz or
0800 777 441.