Wellington Planning Scheme

Changes to the Planning Scheme occur via the process of a Planning Scheme Amendment.  

The process is set out in the Planning and Environment Act 1987. An Amendment may involve a change to a Planning Scheme map (for example: a rezoning), a change to the written Clauses within the Scheme, or both.

A current copy of the Wellington Planning Scheme can be viewed at the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) website.

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What is the difference between Planning and Building?

Building Permits are issued by a registered Building Surveyor and generally relate only to the construction aspects of a particular building or development.

Planning Permits are legal documents that give applicants permission for a particular land use or development to occur on a specified parcel of land. Planning permission may be required under a zone, overlay or particular provision within the Wellington Planning Scheme.

If a Planning Permit is required, it must be obtained prior to a Building Permit being issued.

A Planning Permit does not remove the need to obtain a Building Permit.