Figure 2: Steps in alteration of existing designation (section 181)

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Steps illustrated in the figure are explained below:

Step 1
The Territorial Authority (TA) receives a Notice of Requirement to alter an existing designation. The TA will determine if the designation has lapsed or not.

Step 2
If the designation has lapsed, the Requiring Authority (RA) must lodge a notice of requirement for a new designation process as described in Figure 1.

Step 3
If the designation has NOT lapsed, the TA assesses the notice of requirement against the criteria set out in s181(3) of the Act. If the requirement does NOT meet s181(3), go back to step 2. The TA decides whether the requirement meet s181(3).

Step 4
If the requirement meets the criteria set out in s181(3), the TA must decide whether to process the alternation on a non-notification basis. If a non-notification route is NOT taken, go back to step 2.

Step 5
If a non-notification route is taken, the TA makes the alteration in the District Plan.