Section 32 Evaluation Reports

The following table lists the evaluation reports that have been prepared for the Proposed District Plan, in accordance with section 32 of the Resource Management Act.

Report	File size and type
Section 32 Evaluation - General Report and Strategic Directions	1.4MB PDF
ENERGY, INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORT
Section 32 Evaluation - Infrastructure	1.6MB PDF
Section 32 Evaluation - Renewable Electricity Generation	1.5MB PDF
Section 32 Evaluation - Three Waters	1.9MB PDF
Section 32 Evaluation - Transport	1.5MB PDF
HAZARDS AND RISKS
Section 32 Evaluation - Contaminated Land	1.7MB PDF
Section 32 Evaluation - Hazardous Substances	1.4MB PDF
Section 32 Evaluation - Natural and Coastal Hazards	1.8MB PDF
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL VALUES
Section 32 Evaluation - Historical Heritage	2.5MB PDF
Section 32 Evaluation - Notable Trees	12.1MB PDF
Section 32 Evaluation - Sites and Areas of Significance to Māori	1.8MB PDF
NATURAL ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES
Section 32 Evaluation - Ecosystems and Indigenous Biodiversity	1.4MB PDF
Section 32 Evaluation - Natural Character	1.7MB PDF
Section 32 Evaluation - Natural Features and Landscapes	1.7MB PDF
Section 32 Evaluation - Public Access	1.5MB PDF
SUBDIVISION
Section 32 Evaluation - Subdivision	1.6MB PDF
GENERAL DISTRICT- WIDE MATTERS
Section 32 Evaluation - Activities on the Surface of Water	1.3MB PDF
Section 32 Evaluation - Coastal Environment	2.7MB PDF
Section 32 Evaluation - Earthworks	2MB PDF
Section 32 Evaluation - Financial Contributions	1.4MB PDF
Section 32 Evaluation - Light	3.5MB PDF
Section 32 Evaluation - Noise	9.1MB PDF
Section 32 Evaluation - Papakāinga	1.4MB PDF
Section 32 Evaluation - Signs	1.4MB PDF
Section 32 Evaluation - Temporary Activities	1.2MB PDF
Section 32 Evaluation - Wind	1.3MB PDF
ZONES
Section 32 Evaluation - Residential Zones	1.6MB PDF
Section 32 Evaluation - Rural Zones	1.6MB PDF
Section 32 Evaluation - Commercial and Mixed Use Zones	1.4MB PDF
Section 32 Evaluation - Industrial Zones	1.4MB PDF
Section 32 Evaluation - Open Space and Recreation Zones	1.6MB PDF
Section 32 Evaluation - Hospital Zone	1.4MB PDF
Section 32 Evaluation - Marae Zone	1.4MB PDF
Section 32 Evaluation - Quarry Zone	1.4MB PDF
Section 32 Evaluation - Seaview Marina Zone	1.3MB PDF
Section 32 Evaluation - Tertiary Education	1.5MB PDF

Technical Assessments

The table below lists technical assessments that have informed Council's District Plan Review.

Document	File size and type
Draft District Plan Climate Change Review	3.3MB PDF
A review of wind controls in the Lower Hutt District Plan	357kb PDF
Wellington Regional Housing and Business Capacity Assessment 2023	8.6MB PDF
Hutt City Council Greenfield Development Areas Review	61.8MB PDF
Assessments of notable trees	27.8MB PDF
Noise and Vibration Review	7.3MB
Effects of Artificial Light on Urban Wildlife within the Lower Hutt District	2.1MB PDF
Hutt City: Planning for the Future 2016	5.9MB PDF
Hutt City Landscape Evaluation 2016	20.5MB PDF
Wellington City and Hutt City Coastal Natural Character Assessment 2016	17.4MB PDF
Heritage Inventory Review - Schedule of Heritage Buildings and Structures	6.6MB PDF
Heritage Inventory Review Schedule of Heritage Buildings and Structures	50.1MB PDF