The policy adopted by Council: Development Contributions Policy 2009–19 [PDF 1.8MB]
The Council has been experiencing growth pressures, particularly on the northern and south-western periphery of Christchurch City, in the inner city and in the small residential and rural-residential settlements on Banks Peninsula. This growth is placing a significant strain on existing reserves, network infrastructure and community infrastructure and raises questions about how to fund such new infrastructure.
The Local Government Act 2002 (LGA) allows councils to require development contributions from developers to assist in funding community facilities if the effect of their developments requires the councils to provide new or upgraded infrastructure. The Council has prepared this policy to detail how it will do this.
The basis, structure and application of the DCP 2009-19 builds on earlier DCPs, including by a Council-appointed joint Council and development industry working party. Significant changes made between the DCP 2007-09 and this policy are:
Other changes include:
The level of costs allocated to growth for major projects, and a random sample of smaller projects, has been independently reviewed to ensure that cost allocations for different projects are robust and consistent. Independent audits will continue following the adoption of this policy and will feed into the next LTCCP/DCP.
This policy is in four parts:
Part 1 Introduction (Section 1.0);
Part 2 Operation of policy (Sections 2.0 – 3.0). This explains what development contributions are payable, how they are calculated, when they are assessed and when they need to be paid;
Part 3 Substantiation of policy (Sections 4.0 – 8.0). This explains the legislative framework and the process, rationale and methodology for the Council making the decision to use development contributions to fund growth-related capital expenditure; and
Part 4 Appendices (Appendices 1 – 2). These contain the methodology used to establish the HUE equivalences.
Development Contributions lookup tool online
Also see the Development Contributions lookup tool. (You will need pop-ups enabled and the free Adobe SVG Viewer)
This tool allows you to search for a property within the wider Christchurch City area on a map, and then display the development contribution charges for one additional residential allotment or household unit equivalent (HUE) of demand on a property. A HUE represents a single residential dwelling.
Development contributions for commercial developments cannot be calculated with the Development Contributions lookup tool. A commercial development may equate to several HUEs, and will be calculated accordingly after consent application.
Note before using this tool:
- All charges shown are indicative only. The final charge will be confirmed before any relevant consent is issued.
- The reserve contribution charge is based on a lot valuation. Therefore, amounts shown for reserve contributions are estimates only and are subject to a formal assessment as part of the consenting process.
More information on how to use the tool can be found in the Development Contributions lookup tool quick reference guide [PDF 233KB].
Supporting information
Council 2009–2019 LTCCP growth model
Assumptions for 2009 LTCCP: Impervious Surfaces Growth Model [PDF 250KB]
Assumptions for 2009 LTCCP: Business Floorspace Growth Model [PDF 900KB]
Assumptions for 2009 LTCCP: Household and Population Growth Model [PDF 730KB]
Schedule of Growth Related Capital Expenditure [Excel 125KB]
Workings supporting the growth allocation of capital expenditure projects [Excel 280KB]
Catchment maps
Map 4 Reserves Catchment: neighbourhood parks (local) [PDF 1.3MB]
Map 8 Network Infrastructure Catchment: waterways and land drainage (local) [PDF 1.5MB]
Methodology for Determining Development Contributions Charges [PDF 250KB]
