New or amended provisions which are introduced to an Operative District Plan are called Plan Changes. Plan Changes can be initiated by the Council, or by private individuals.

In comparison, new or amended provisions which are introduced to a Proposed District Plan, or a Proposed Plan Change, are called Variations. They can only be initiated by the Council.

The Plan Change process involves:

• Preparation and notification of Proposed Plan Change
• Submissions and further submission lodged on Proposed Plan Change
• Hearing of submissions
• Council decision on submissions
• Possible appeal of Council decision
• Proposed Plan Change made Operative

The Index below provides links to Council's Plan Changes and notes their status.