Have your say on Cranford St housing plan

Got a view on whether rural land in Papanui/St Albans should be rezoned for housing?

Some rural land in Cranford St is being considered for re-zoning.

Christchurch City Council is seeking public comments on its draft Cranford Regeneration Plan, which focuses on the regeneration of about 125 hectares of land on the western side of the upper end of Cranford St.

A large part of that area is made up of the Cranford Basin – a major natural ponding and stormwater management area that is critical to reducing the flood risk.

Over the next decade there are plans to transform Cranford Basin into a multi-purpose forested wetland with walking and cycle paths.

The rural land at the edge of the Basin is considered by the Council to be suitable for residential development and the draft Cranford Regeneration Plan proposes rezoning about 38 hectares for housing.

Before the Council decides whether it will submit the draft Cranford Regeneration Plan to Regenerate Christchurch for consideration, it wants to hear what you think of the plan.

You can share your views on the Council’s Have Your Say page.