Why is Clevedon Growing?

Combined, the Franklin and Papakura districts are the fastest growing districts in New Zealand.  With a current population of approximately 70,000, by 2040 the area is predicted to grow by another 128,000 residents.

 

In the early noughties, ad hoc development pressure inundated our village with a range of projects submitted to, and rejected by, Council. The demands on our infrastructure steadily grew with roads and parking inundated during peak periods and inadequate sewerage systems, which threatened the hygiene of local businesses and the health of our residents. 

 

Consensus was that if Clevedon was to grow, then it should be in a considered, designed and controlled manner.  

 

In 2010 the then Manukau City Council undertook a Sustainable Development study, which generated close to 20 expert consultant reports. These reports can be viewed on the Auckland Council website.

 

The findings of this study shaped Plan Change 32, which was formally adopted into the Manukau District Plan in early 2015.

 

This document provides objectives, zoning and planning rules for our expanded village, however there is little to describe how the growth will make our village look and feel. This is where Clevedon Conversations sees the opportunity for the development of a masterplan.

 

There are four major landholdings at the periphery of the village, which together with additional smaller landholdings, will yield an estimated 1000+ additional homes and an expanded business/commercial zone. This presents us with the opportunity to deliver a best-practice example of growth that retains and enhances our rural heritage and community feel and delivers benefits for all.