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Does he consider that the requirement to compensate landowners under the regulatory relief provisions of the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill may deter councils from protecting environmentally significant areas?

Answered Question 11407 (2026)
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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

Question

  • Does he consider that the requirement to compensate landowners under the regulatory relief provisions of the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill may deter councils from protecting environmentally significant areas?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

Answer

No. The intent of the regulatory relief regime is for councils to consider the impact of specified planning controls on landowners' reasonable use of land when they are developing plans.