Build environment
- (B4) Identify and assist in the retention of remaining built heritage: The new owner of the British Hotel has submitted proposals for a new external staircase on its north side. In March 2023, the Council notified Proposed Christchurch District Plan Change 13, which includes a new Residential Heritage Area for Lyttelton, to collectively protect buildings and features of significance to the city's heritage and identity. It covers most of the residential township but excludes commercial, industrial and port-zoned land. The hearing of submissions on Plan Change 13 awaits the outcome in respect to Plan Change 14. More information(external link)(external link).
Community wellbeing, culture and heritage
- (C2) Investigation for and use of Council property to accommodate community and cultural activities: ChristchurchNZ has started considering options for the future use of the former stables in Donald Street. Work to date has included site investigations, development feasibility and options assessment in anticipation of community input into potential next steps.
- (C6) Naval Point amenity improvements and redevelopment: Following various improvements in support of SailGP (see ‘Completed actions’ below), small finishing touches to the completed car park (planting, a new washdown bay and re-grassing and irrigation of the windsurf/peninsula area) are underway. Scoping of the next stage of works has commenced, looking at upgrades to the field, new shared facilities and improvements to marine safety and access. Demolition of the Magazine Bay Marina has begun. More information(external link)(external link).
Economy and Business
- (E1) Support for a Lyttelton marketing and attraction campaign: The Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre has been working alongside the Lyttelton Port Company, Council, Environment Canterbury and other parties to ensure cruise ship passengers have the resources required to visit Lyttelton.
Natural environment
- (N6) Local landscape and heritage interpretation: Assisted by the Council’s gifting of the site in 2017, the Lyttelton Historical Museum Society obtained Resource Consent for its museum rebuild in April 2023, the fund-raising for which has been steady. More information(external link)(external link).