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The Petone Spatial Plan is an initiative of the Petone 2040 Community Group (P2040 Group)
in partnership with Hutt City Council. The P2040 Group consists of seven members appointed
by the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Harbour Ward Councillors and includes representation from
the Petone Community Board and local residents and businesses. The plan development
process has engaged beyond this group and been informed by a range of consultation with
local stakeholders, council officers, and other agencies such as NZTA.
The Spatial Plan establishes a comprehensive strategy for coordinated development
and design for Petone. It reﬂects aspirations for the future of the area, helping to guide
development, build consensus and provide clarity to private and public sector interests.
The intention of P2040 is to leverage off significant private and public sector investment to
enable growth that is most appropriate to Petone and Moera.
The Stage 1 report evidence base points to seven high level key principles
that should underpin the future Petone Spatial Plan.
These seven principles have informed the range of initiatives described
later across these consultation boards.
1 PETONE SPATIAL PLAN - PUBLIC CONSULTATION
THE PROJECT THE STUDY AREA
THE PROCESS NOTES
Stage 1
Report
(Baseline)
Options &
Ideas
Concept
Development
Report
Drafting
Final
Plan
May 2016 Feb 2017 Mar 2017
We are here!
The Petone Spatial Plan study area has been established by the P2040 Group in consultation with HCC and covers the area shown below. The boundary includes the majority of Petone and Moera
and is defined to the west by State Highway 2, to the north by the Hutt railway line/Wakefield Street, to the east by the Moera settlement and rail yards and to the south by The Esplanade and
foreshore. The study area includes that section of the Hutt River that runs south of the railway bridge near Ava Park and the open spaces including Memorial Park, Shandon Golf course and McEwan
Park in Hikoikoi Reserve. Overall the study area comprises some 480Ha of which 93Ha comprises the Hutt River corridor and associated open spaces.
Please feel free to append a post-it note below with anything you
would like us to know about. These will be collected and recorded.
1 Reinforce Jackson Street as the
heart of Petone.
2 Establish three attractive Town
Gateways.
3 Intensify key corridors. 4 Revitalise the foreshore and The
Esplanade.
5 Enhance and augment Petone’s
open green spaces.
6 Create an Amenity Spine
connecting to The Esplanade.
7 Enhance the character of
traditional areas.
The Esplanade
Waione Street
Jackson Street
Wakefield Street
Victoria Street
PetoneRec
Udy St
CubaStreet
WilliamStreet
PatrickStreet
ScholesLane
NevisStreet
BritanniaStreet
Bouverie Street
Whites Line West
Randwick Cres
Tirangi Road
YorkStreet
BuickStreet
RandwickRoad
Hutt Road
Gear Island
(Shandon Golf Course)
Hutt Park
Hikoikoi Reserve
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Park
Honiana Te Puni Reserve
NorthPark
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2 UNDERSTANDING THE PLACE
The Stage 1 Preliminary Study produced several layers of analysis, including Streetscape
Quality, Movement Networks, Land Use Patterns, Historic Street Pattern Development,
Character and Heritage, Strategic Infrastructure Networks, District Plan Analysis, and
Stakeholder Consultation feedback.
A selection of these diagrams are reproduced here, and are available in more detail in the
Stage 1 report which can be accessed online, or there are several copies available today.
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P2040
GROUPP�� Preli�inary �tudy for a Petone ��a�al Plan April 2016
Blocks that undergo future change
Blocks that are in existence today
17 P�� Preli�inary �tudy for a Petone ��a�al Plan
Blocks that undergo future change
Blocks that are in existence today
Visual Quality Assessment
STAGE 1 ANALYSIS
The Stage 1 Preliminary Study provides a baseline analysis of the Petone study area
identifying issues, opportunities, and high level principles. These are reflected in a Strategic
Opportunities diagram (below) and the set of seven spatial principles described on Board 1.
To date these ideas have emerged through engagement with local stakeholders, the P2040
Group, Hutt City Council, other agencies and the range of analyses described throughout the
Stage 1 report.
Of particular relevance to Petone are issues around natural hazards. Different hazard types
(seismic, storm, liquefaction, sea level etc.) overlap to varying degrees suggesting areas
having a low, medium, or high risk. This categorisation is subject to ongoing evaluation with
GNS Science and HCC.
Strategic Opportunities
CHARACTER APPROACH
Given the unique history and heritage across Petone, Stage 1 undertook a Character Areas
study that identified the parts of Petone that exhibit consistent and coherent characteristics.
Each area is described in detail in the Stage 1 report. From this base, a Townscape Sensitivity
drawing was produced that identifies the sensitivity of areas in relation to change and
categorises them as Critical, Constant, or Tradeable.
In broad terms, it has been found that areas of earlier development tend to be the areas of
higher townscape quality (Critical or Constant). This is because they tend to contain a higher
concentration of architecturally noteworthy buildings, spatial patterns with a strong sense of
identity and cohesiveness.
Commercial/Industrial
1a Big Box retail and office
1b Big Box retail
2a Small grain light industrial
2b Mixed light industrial
2c Single site industrial
Residential
3a South of Jackson
3b South of Jackson
4 Petone Rec 'frame'
5 Riddlers Cres historic
6a North of Jackson
6b Ava Station area
7a Northern Moera
7b Southern Moera
8a Multi-unit residential
8b Multi-unit residential
Mixed Use
9 Cuba St area
10 Jackson St Area
Character Areas
Hazard Mapping Graphic Overlay Townscape Sensitivity
Street Hierarchy
Historic Street Pattern
District Plan Controls
Initial Consultation OutcomesStrategic Infrastructure
Heritage Assets
Land Use Patterns

Residential Intensification
Drawing Key
Public open space
CVL parkway landscape
Streetscape treatment
Wetland regeneration
River recreational pathways
Fault line and building setback
Mixed use commercial
Fine grain industrial
Education/institutional
Suburban commercial
Mixed use residential intensification
Traditional character housing area
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AN OVERALL SPATIAL PLAN
The Petone Spatial Plan will provide an overall strategic direction for Petone. This plan will comprise of a number of project initiatives addressing
the issues identified in the baseline analysis. To date some 15 initiatives have been identified that are listed below, and described across
the remaining boards. The District Plan and HCC strategy sets out expectations for residential growth to accommodate housing demand and
demographic change, and in addition several significant infrastructure projects are anticipated for the Hutt Valley. The Spatial Plan therefore
provides the opportunity to integrate these requirements in a way that ensures the best outcome for the Petone and Moera community.
3 PETONE-WIDE PROPOSALS
1 TRADITIONAL CHARACTER AREAS
2 STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURE
Petone has a significant portion of cohesive character housing and fine grain light industrial development that plays a large role in defining the
character of the area as a whole. This initiative looks to establish areas where housing or industrial character is coherent and of architectural
merit and manage change and intensification in these areas.
To do this will require special recognition of these areas in the District Plan where some activities will be controlled while still allowing for
reasonable change and development of individual properties in these areas.
Recognising the importance of the traditional industry areas, for both their built character and their role in the economic landscape of the Hutt
Valley is important and this initiative addresses retention of these areas, their density, fine grain and diversity of function.
Two major infrastructure
projects, the Petone to
Grenada (P2G) link, and the
Cross Valley Link (CVL), will
increase the accessibility and
regional significance of Petone.
This initiative addresses the
design of a future CVL, and
proposes an alignment along
Wakefield St and the rail line,
meeting the Wainuiomata
route, and through the rail
yards to connect with Seaview/
Gracefield.
The initiative also proposes
the idea of CVL as a parkway
that mitigates traffic impact
and creates a new gateway and
ecological corridor east-west
across Petone.
State Highway 2
(SH2)
Proposed Petone to
Grenada Link (P2G)
Cross Valley Link
(CVL)
The Esplanade
Wainuiomata Road
Wainui Road
Seaview Road
Cambridge Terrace
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1. Traditional Character Areas
2. Strategic Infrastructure
3. Petone West Gateway Area
4. Hutt Road + Petone Station
5. The Esplanade
INITIATIVES
6. North Park Precinct Gateway Area
7. Central Jackson Street
8. Cuba Street Axis
9. Amenity Corridor
10. Petone Rec + Frame
11. Petone East Gateway Area
12. Randwick Road + Moera
13. Hutt River Corridor
14. Jackson Street East
15. Te Mome Boat Sheds
Roading Infrastructure Network
Traditional character areas
CVL ‘Wakefield St alignment’ CVL ‘Rail yard alignment’
The emerging spatial plan

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3 PETONE WEST GATEWAY AREA 4 HUTT ROAD + PETONE STATION
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The Petone West Gateway Area is a significant area in a number of ways. It is the historical location of
both the Te Tatau o te Po and Pito One villages as well as the current Te Puni Urupa and is strategically
located at the western ‘entrance’ to Petone. However perhaps in contrast to both this cultural importance
and strategic location, the area is characterised by a poor public open space structure and relatively low-
grade ‘big-box’ retail. Plan Change 29 has had limited success in delivering the intended vibrant ‘mixed
use’ precinct envisaged by the District Plan. The proposed P2G Link will increase development opportunity.
The utilitarian character of Hutt Rd detracts from the gateway experience entering Petone while the
connections between Jackson Street and Petone Station are poor. The station environment itself is in need
of improvement. This initiative proposes a comprehensive streetscape upgrade that may allow for new
roading in conjunction with the CVL and including planting, surface treatment, street furniture and local
improvements to building frontages. The initiative also outlines enhancements to the Petone station and
proposes a new ‘station square’, associated development and connections to Jackson St.
This initiative provides a high-quality waterfront boulevard with improved pedestrian amenity in
conjunction future roading changes as part of the CVL project. The initiative recommends creating three
character sections along The Esplanade - a formal urban waterfront in the centre, and softer ecological
edges at Honiana Te Puni, and Hikoikoi reserves.
The initiative includes the retention of character housing within a ‘Central Spatial Frame’, with some
intensification to either side to redefine the street frontage and townscape of this area.
The initiative proposes the introduction of a new street network, block structure and open spaces to create stronger connections to and within
the area and a more coherent urban form. Such a plan requires partnership and ‘buy-in’ from land owners and operators in the area. The location
of new infrastructure projects reinforces Petone West’s important strategic location.
Proposed stage 1: ‘Better Mega-Centre’ with optimised vehicle access and parking. Proposed stage 2: New streets and smaller blocks supporting
intensified development and access. This stage would include investment in high-quality public open space (including an improved setting for
the urupa). Enhanced connections between Jackson Street and The Esplanade. Diversified uses include retention of light industry.
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6 NORTH PARK PRECINCT
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The North Park Precinct is identified as a location for more intensive mixed use development. The current
land use in the area is predominantly industrial and ‘big-box’ retail which could be considered as a
potential land bank for comprehensive change in the future.
In order to achieve the residential and mixed-use function proposed for the area, this initiative proposes
a new street pattern and introduces smaller, more regular blocks to increase connectivity and enhance
access.
In the short to medium term the plan proposes to retain some of the existing development but improve the quality of the public realm and on-
site open spaces. As land values and aspirations change over time the longer term vision for North Park could be realised.
New bridges over Cuba and Victoria Streets improve links to Alicetown, provide additional amenity to the area, encourage a vibrant mix of uses
and stitch Petone back into Lower Hutt. A proposed new railway station and integrated bus interchange will encourage development in the area
and support more intensive residential development. A new sports hub development and other community uses have the potential to add to an
already amenity-rich area and create quality public spaces and activities.
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7 CENTRAL JACKSON STREET
8 CUBA STREET AXIS
This initiative proposes a heritage themed streetscape upgrade, improving pedestrian access and amenity.
It also proposes to retain the familiar retail/residential patterns in the area, but advocates for more
effective application of District Plan design controls including the Area 1 Design Guide. The initiative
includes the concept of a ‘Spatial Frame’ applied to the traditional housing area south of Jackson St that
restricts height within the Frame and protects sea views from the apartment buildings on Jackson St,
encouraging quality residential investment and protection of heritage assets.
This initiative proposes a new
‘avenue’ streetscape treatment
with a more symmetrical and
consistent cross-section.
Cuba St is identified as an
axis for intensification with a
mix of uses - including higher
density residential. The current
‘suburban commercial zones’
are proposed to be removed in
favour of a Cuba St-wide zoning.
Important intersections, such
as at The Esplanade, Jackson
St, Udy St, are upgraded and
the connection to Alicetown is
improved.
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Retention of some existing usesExample of possible end-state development
The 3D views below do not constitute designs for buildings or the Sportsville
complex, but illustrate the potential of the proposed block arrangements.

6 PETONE CENTRAL
9 AMENITY CORRIDOR 10 PETONE REC + FRAME
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The Amenity Corridor is a high quality north-south thoroughfare from The Esplanade / foreshore to
Alicetown that is intended to be pedestrian oriented, to compliment the Cuba St Axis.
Buick St is host to many public amenities, however these are currently poorly connected. The amenity
corridor initiative reconnects these as well as providing enhanced settings for the Settlers’ Museum,
Artesian Well, the Petone Rec’s Memorial Gates, and a pedestrian connection through to Alicetown.
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Petone Rec has been identified as Petone’s Green Heart; a civic landscape with unique heritage value.
This initiative looks to protect that, and foster the idea of a multifunctional “Village Green” at The Rec and
introduce a generous promenade as part of the amenity corridor initiative.
The surrounding subdivision pattern is characterised by larger lots with higher incidence of institutions
(WelTec) and multi-unit residential developments than elsewhere in Petone.
The plan aims to protect the character and amenity of high-value traditional housing, while still encouraging high-quality redevelopment
of larger residential (multi-unit) sites. To achieve this, new development would need to be subject to locally-nuanced design guidelines and
effective HCC design review.
WelTec will continue to offer courses in Petone and will see a gradual upgrade and development of their campus to increase access through the
campus as well as providing a better connection and ‘face’ to both Cuba St and Petone Rec.
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The initiative is characterised by a
two-way slow street with less parking
and stronger pedestrian orientation.
A consistent landscape treatment
with an intensively planted median
reinstates the loss of amenity that
Buick St has sustained in the past.
The amenity corridor continues
through Petone Rec with a generous
promenade and cycleway along eastern
side.
The corridor has the potential to
extend across Udy Street into North
Park Precinct, creating a link to
Alicetown and providing additional
access and connection to a proposed
sportsville hub.
The 3D view below does not constitute a design for streetscape
treatment but is simply an illustration of the connection of
open green space from the foreshore north.
Amenity corridor pathwaySample Streetscape Precedents Recreation Ground Promenade precedentsMix of activities
Existing conditions in and around The Rec

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Petone East is characterised by light industrial uses and is negatively affected by the volume and type of
traffic along The Esplanade and Waione Street. The area has a strong east-west orientation with low north-
south permeability. This initiative introduces a more coherent and connected block structure, primarily
introducing new north-south streets and lanes.
The existing industrial uses are important for Petone as they offer employment functions while
consideration should be given to allowing for new high-tech business accommodation.
In addition to the commercial/industrial development in the area, the initiative proposes intensive residential development along the
waterfront edges to make the most of the high amenity at those locations. The initiative sees Petone East as ‘Silicon Valley’ meets ‘Home of
Small Business’ allowing for a mix of uses and a more vibrant area in conjunction with the ‘detuning’ of The Esplanade/Waione Street.
The areas around Te Mome stream and Hikoikoi Reserve will be enhanced to provide more public access, activities and provide greater
ecological benefit to the area. Strong streetscape treatment on the proposed north-south streets increases legibility of the natural borders to the
site, with Te Mome Stream to the north and Hikoikoi Reserve to the south.
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Randwick Road’s function as a Major Distributor causes severance within Moera that would be
exacerbated were the CVL to utilise Randwick Rd as a connector to Seaview. This initiative and the
‘Strategic Infrastructure’ initiative (2) proposes a route along the rail corridor adjoining the rail yards that
would lessen the heavy traffic load on Randwick Road and present the opportunity for traffic calming and
a much higher quality pedestrian environment. This in turn enhances the ‘village’ quality and heritage
character of Moera.
The initiative retains the diverse
functions along Randwick Rd but
introduces a more cohesive streetscape
approach. An asymmetric streetscape
treatment that consists of a line of
street-tree scale planting, or similar,
to the eastern side of Randwick Rd and
avenue planting of east-west streets
to the western side to accentuate the
pedestrian connections to the river
corridor.
Residential intensification on the
western side of Randwick Rd provides
for more housing while retaining the
traditional character of the existing
area. Redevelopment to part of York
Park and the northern edge of Hutt
Park is also considered to include new
housing and provide a higher quality,
well surveilled / safer public open
space.
Indicative York Park development and upgradeAsymmetric street types

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13 HUTT RIVER CORRIDOR
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14 JACKSON STREET EAST
15 TE MOME STREAM + BOAT SHEDS
‘Jackson Street East’ refers to the section of Jackson St to the east of Cuba St, through to Te Mome Stream.
Currently there is a clear commercial/residential boundary at Cuba St and a low quality termination point
towards the old Unilever factory. Housing New Zealand accommodation dominates parts of this area.
This initiative identifies Jackson St East as an axis for primarily residential intensification, making the
most of the proximity to the open space of the golf course and amenity of Te Mome Stream.
Te Mome Stream runs along the western edge of the Shandon Golf course (Gear Island) but narrows
towards the outlet into the Hutt river. This initiative, and Petone East Gateway, proposes to widen this
section of the stream, and provide a wider open space to form part of the Hutt River Trail. This would
include a board walk and environmental programme giving increased access to the boat sheds and
improved pedestrian bridge access. The boat sheds will be retained and the area surrounding them will be
enhanced, with the possibility of new fine grain residential to make the most of the location.
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The Hutt River enjoys a strategic location within the network of regional recreational pathways and falls
under part of a wider strategy that seeks to re-orient Hutt City to the river.
Ongoing flood control and stop bank work provides the catalyst for landscape improvements and the
replacement of the Ava rail bridge (as part of a CVL project or not) creates an opportunity for a better
cross-river link.
The initiative provides more frequent public
access to the water edges, and ensures the
quality and safety of these connections.
Improved recreational circuits are proposed
linking amenities on both sides of the
river and an eco-themed redevelopment
of Hikoikoi Reserve. These pathways link in
with both the Hutt River Trail and the Great
Harbour Way trails making Petone a strategic
link between the two.
On Gear Island (Shandon Golf Course), the
initiative proposes storm water retention
ponds and wetland regeneration areas
within the course as a means of dealing with
stormwater and flooding for the rest of the
Petone area.
Finally the initiative identifies the need for
a feasibility study for high-density housing
along parts of the corridor that tests how
housing might be developed in flood-risk
areas.
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Recreational Pathways Wetland and storm-water retention Te Mome boat sheds
Great Harbour Way Image from Boffa Miskell report (2009)
Great Harbour Way Image Ian Stantial
Hutt River Trail

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