Part 3Planning control
Simplified planning zone schemes
Making and alteration of simplified planning zone schemes34
(1)
A council may at any time make a simplified planning zone scheme in respect of any area within its district.
(2)
A council may at any time alter—
(a)
a simplified planning zone scheme adopted by it; or
(b)
with the consent of the Department, a simplified planning zone scheme approved by the Department.
(3)
In exercising its functions under subsection (1) or (2), the council must take account of—
(a)
the regional development strategy;
(b)
any policy or advice contained in guidance issued by the Department;
(c)
such other matters as the Department may prescribe or, in a particular case, direct.
(4)
Schedule 1 has effect with respect to the making and alteration of simplified planning zone schemes and other related matters.