A decision to extend Hamilton's proposed district plan submission deadline is welcome news for the development community and members of Property Council's Waikato Branch.
Submitters will have an extra four weeks to comment on the district plan.
Originally the deadline for submissions was March 1.
Waikato branch president Robert Dol said it was a bold decision that showed Hamilton's mayor and city councillors have considered pleas from the business community and extended the deadline to ensure a desirable and forward-thinking plan is established.
"Property Council was quick to call out HCC for releasing the notified plan during the hectic Christmas and New Year holiday period, as this compromised timeframes while only allowing for a week extra than the statutory minimum. The extension will allow many more to have the opportunity to comment on development plans for Hamilton."