Land Development and Subdivision Code of Practice

We’re taking feedback on Stage 3 of a review of our Land Development and Subdivision Code of Practice.

The Code is based on NZS 4404:2010 and provides guidelines and minimum standards to ensure the infrastructure Council receives through the subdivision process is functional, can be operated and maintained safely, and is consistent across subdivisions and developments throughout the district.

We continue to review the current Code of Practice, and have been making amendments to the guidance within it in a staged approach. Stage 1 was completed in February 2020, followed by Stage 2 in September 2020, and then part of Stage 3 in June 2022.

What are we proposing?

We’re proposing over 130 changes to the QLDC Land Development and Subdivision Code, with a particular focus on stormwater management to lessen environmental effects and ensure stormwater systems built today are suitable for the future.

Changes include updates to the standard drawing set, new appendices, and specific parameters for assessing and designing for stormwater catchments, as well as additional requirements and methodologies for designing and using stormwater treatment and soakage devices.

These changes reflect the working knowledge and practical issues we encounter in the district, and work to continue aligning our Code of Practice with best practice and to ensure infrastructure meets local conditions and our community’s expectations.

Timeline of review

Stage 1 – Feb 2020 (complete): Changes were primarily clarifications, updated references, and alignment with referenced standards. These changes were considered minor as they did not result in a significant change in cost to developers.

Stage 2 – Sep 2020 (complete): Changes involved items not addressed in Stage 1, including SQEP definition changes, and changes to align with QLDC’s Roading Construction Practice Note 2020.

Stage 3 – August 2024 (underway): Proposed changes have a specific focus on amending the Stormwater section of the Code. This includes updates to the standard drawing set, new appendices, and specific parameters for assessing and designing for stormwater catchments, as well as additional requirements and methodologies for designing and using stormwater treatment and soakage devices.

Get informed on the proposed changes:

• Draft Code of Practice 2024 (all changes are identified using red text)

New appendices:

• Appendix L – Pavement Reinstatement Guide
• Appendix M – Traffic Signal Guidelines
• Appendix N – Pipe Decommissioning Method
• Southern Light Technical Specifications

Other documents:

• Appendix A - Acceptable Pipe and Fitting Materials
• Appendix B - Standard Drawings - Markups
• Appendix C - Field Testing of Pipelines
• Appendix D - Water Supply Disinfection Specification
• Appendix E - Typical Plan and Cross Section Figures from Table 3-3
• Appendix F - Irrigation System
• Appendix G - Sewer Pump Station
• Appendix H - Water Supply Pump Station Design Guidelines
• Appendix I - Street Tree Planting Guidelines
• Appendix J - Cycle Trail and Track Design Standards & Specifications
• Appendix K - Three Waters Facility Asset Identification Specification
• Low Pressure Sewer Systems - Technical Specification

How to provide feedback:

Feedback on the draft Land Development and Subdivision Code of Practice can be made from Monday 26 August 2024.

Please read through the Code of Practice, then email any feedback and relevant attachments to letstalk@qldc.govt.nz, using the heading 'Code of Practice'.

Alternatively, feedback can be dropped in to QLDC offices, or sent by post to Queenstown Lakes District Council, Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348, Attention: Code of Practice.

Please note: When sharing feedback, please reference the section(s) of the Code you are providing feedback on. We’re happy to take feedback on proposed changes and other parts of the Code.

Feedback closes on Sunday 6 October 2024.

Next steps:

Once we’ve considered all feedback, final draft amendments will go before Council’s Infrastructure Committee for endorsement in November 2024, then to Full Council for adoption in December 2024.