A development area spatially identifies and manages areas where plans such as concept plans, structure plans, outline development plans, master plans or growth area plans apply to determine future land use or development. The development areas in the Draft District Plan for Wellington City include: Kilbirnie Bus Barns This development area provides flexibility for development and subdivision of the Kilbirnie ‘Bus Barns’ site, while ensuring that development is undertaken in general accordance with the development principles of the Development Plan. The provisions contained in this Development Area will guide the future comprehensive redevelopment of the site from its current use as a bus depot, should this transition occur. The provisions do not affect the current use of the site as a bus depot. Eight residential zoned properties all zoned Medium Density Residential Zone. Lincolnshire Farm The Lincolnshire Farm Development Area is located between Tawa and Johnsonville. It is strategically located with easy access to State Highway 1 and the railway line. Development in the Lincolnshire Farm Development Area creates an attractive and well-functioning urban environment that delivers compact urban form and a high level of accessibility and amenity. A local centre has been intended to act as a focal point and meeting space for the suburb and provide community services including local shops, hospitality venues, and a supermarket. An industrial business area has been included to provide local employment opportunities and contribute to the industrial land supply of Wellington City. Bus, cycle, and walking infrastructure planned from the outset and integrated into the design of the earthworks and subdivision. Water sensitive urban design methods will be used which will benefit water quality and reduce impacts from runoff. Upper Stebbings/Glenside West Upper Stebbings and Glenside West are well-connected neighbourhoods that accommodate new residential growth supported by community and open space activities. These developments are some of the final stages of urban development in the northern suburbs. At a regional level they contribute to a compact urban form by connecting development between Tawa and Churton Park which is already partially developed. They are also strategically located with easy access to State Highway 1 and the railway spine and not far from existing town centres and facilities. The Development Plan is divided into ‘built’ and ‘no build’ areas. The built areas are intended as the areas where buildings will be located. The no build areas are intended to contain a mix of natural open space and the balance of residential lots. The existing bus service on Melksham Drive has been extended to provide public transport services. Cycle and walking infrastructure has been planned up front and integrated into the earthwork and subdivision design of the neighbourhood.
