Chris Bishop declines fast-track referral for 1000-home Pegasus development
Housing minister Chris Bishop has rejected a fast-track approval bid for a proposed 1000-home development at the former Pegasus Golf Course.
Property developer Wolfbrook sought fast-track approval to redevelop the former Pegasus Golf Course into 1000 homes along with mixed-use commercial and community areas. Housing Minister Chris Bishop has declined the fast-track referral. The Waimakariri mayor welcomed the decision, saying it reflected community concerns. Wolfbrook has indicated it intends to pursue the development through other means.
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NZ Herald
Chris Bishop declines Fast-track referral for 1000-home Pegasus development
Chris Bishop has declined Fast Track referral for a 1000-home Pegasus plan.
RNZ
Controversial development plan for Pegasus golf course declined fast-track approval
Property developer Wolfbrook planned to redevelop the land into 1000 homes.
Newstalk ZB
Chris Bishop declines fast-track referral for 1000-home Pegasus development
The controversial plan to redevelop the former Pegasus Golf Course into 1000 homes has hit a snag – being declined for fast-track referral.
RNZ
Waimakariri mayor welcomes red light on Pegasus Golf Course fast-track plan
Property developer Wolfbrook wanted to redevelop the 18-hole course into 1000 homes and a mixed-use commercial and community area under the fast-track approval scheme.
Otago Daily Times
Mayor welcomes red light on Pegasus Golf Course fast-track plan
1News
Mayor welcomes rejection of fast-track referral for Pegasus development
"It's a common-sense decision and I would like to commend Minister Chris Bishop for listening to our community," Dan Gordon said.
Newstalk ZB
Matt James: Pegasus Residents' Group president on the rejection of proposal to fast-track the rezoning of the town's golf course
A fast-track bid for up to a thousand homes at Pegasus Golf Course has been knocked back – but questions remain over why, and what happens next.
NZ Herald
Wolfbrook vows to pursue Pegasus 1000-home housing plan after fast-track referral declined
Developer unveils its vision for former Pegasus Golf Course.