Proposed Plan Change 1 (Christchurch, Kaiapoi, Ashburton) and Variation 16 (Rangiora) proposes a permitted activity rule to allow for the use of non-complying or prohibited small scale solid fuel burning devices (including open fires) in the event of an electricity outage.

Stage in the Variation process: Decisions (released for Appeal to the High Court by 17 December 2010) 

Decisions on proposed Variations 15/16 Plan and Change 1 of the Natural Resources Regional Plan, Chapters 1 (Overview) and 3 (Air Quality).

Environment Canterbury, on the 27 November 2010, publicly notified the decisions on submissions on proposed Variations 15, 16 and Plan Change 1 of the Natural Resources Regional Plan, Chapters 1 (Overview) and 3 (Air Quality). Decision and public notice linked below.

Any Submitters or further submitters may appeal to the High Court in Christchurch on points of law within 15 working days of receiving notification.

Based on the public notice being mailed on the 26 November, the 15 day appeal period will be deemed to end on the 17 December 2010.