PC1 proposed to rezone four specific “Growth Cells” around Putaruru’s perimeter from Rural, Business and Rural Residential to Putaruru Residential in the case of Growth Cells 1, 2 and 3, and from Rural to Putaruru Business in the case of Growth Cell 4.

Council has considered what planning provisions should apply to the growth areas in the period up to when the new subdivisions are constructed, and suitable policies and rules have been included in PC1. These include specific provision for the continuation of farming activities of a similar intensity and scale to the present ones, and requirements for Development Concept Plans to be submitted to ensure that the first stage subdivision or development of each Growth Cell does not compromise the urban future of that area.

Part (30Ha) of the subject site is composed of Growth Cell (1) Overdale Road.