- Referral application
- Referral declined
- Applicant may reapply
Project summary
The project is to construct and establish a master–planned residential and commercial development of approximately 1,000 residential lots.
The project involves supporting activities and infrastructure, including:
- a neighbourhood scale commercial and community node to support the provision of day-to-day retail, service, healthcare, education, community and recreation related activities
- associated three waters infrastructure, and an integrated stormwater management and open space network
- alterations to Pegasus Boulevard to provide a new road access to the development and intersection improvements
earthworks, servicing, landscaping and related works.
Approvals required
The project will require the following approvals:
- resource consents and change or cancellation of a resource consent condition under the Resource Management Act 1991
- concessions under the Conservation Act 1987 (a precautionary measure relating to the Brockenhurst Wetlands stewardship area)
- wildlife permits under the Wildlife Act 1952
- archaeological approvals under the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014
- approvals under the Freshwater Fisheries Regulations 1983 (may be required).
Project location
The project area is approximately 77 hectares, located across fifteen land parcels at 9 Mapleham Drive, Pegasus, Canterbury Region.
Project referral declined
The Minister for Infrastructure did not refer the project to the Fast-track on 19 August 2026. The application was lodged on 29 July 2026.
Pegasus West Development Notice of Decisions Letter (PDF, 226 KB)
If a project is not referred, the applicant may apply for referral again. This is considered a new application, subject to fees and charges.