22 January 2018
Media Enquiries
Media: Rotorua Daily Post
Topic: Subdivisions
Enquiry
Reporter working on a wrap on current subdivisions sought data and comment:
- How does it feel to see the subdivisions being snapped up by developers and the groundwork being put in for future houses?
- Can we expect to see more consents for this style of green field development in 2018?
- Is it a good thing for Rotorua to be seeing?
Response
Reporter was referred for comment to Deputy Mayor Dave Donaldson, Sustainable Economic Development portfolio lead and was provided the following information:
Subdivision consents issued
| Year | Total |
| 1 July 2016 - 31 December 2016 | 52 |
| 1 July 2017 - 31 December 2017 | 51 |
Potential additional lots from consents issued
| Financial year | Total |
| 2013/2014 | 31 |
| 2014/2015 | 78 |
| 2015/2016 | 35 |
| 2016/2017 | 172 |
| 2017/2018 YTD | 110 (66 residential & 44 lifestyle) |
