Raymond Terrace Place Plan
What is the Raymond Terrace Place Plan: Raymond Terrace is evolving - and we have an opportunity to shape its future with confidence. The Raymond Terrace Place Plan will set a clear, community-led road map to guide how the town grows and improves over the next 15–20 years. It will focus on creating a safe, vibrant and connected riverside centre that celebrates local character, supports new housing and investment, and delivers better public spaces for everyone.
Background: Since the adoption of the Raymond Terrace and Heatherbrae Strategy in 2015, significant changes have occurred - including major infrastructure investment, housing reforms and shifting community priorities. The new Place Plan will respond to these changes and replace the previous strategy with a practical roadmap for action. It will facilitate where new housing should go, how the town centre can be revitalised and how public spaces, safety and connectivity can be improved.
Thank you for your feedback!
Early engagement has now closed.
We've had a great response with wonderful ideas that will help guide decisions to ensure Raymond Terrace remains a proud and welcoming place to live, work and gather.
Check out what the Raymond Terrace community had to say by scrolling down the page.
Below are the themes we asked you to comment on.
Economy and investment
- What should happen on key Council-owned sites?
- What kinds of businesses, services or community uses would you like to see?
- How can we attract investment while keeping local character?
- How can we support local businesses to grow and thrive?
Housing - options for all
- What types of housing does Raymond Terrace need?
- Where should new housing be located?
- What does good development look like to you?
- Do you support higher-density housing?
Environment and Heritage
- What natural feature of Raymond Terrace should we protect and celebrate?
- How can we better connect the town centre to the river?
- Are there areas that need more trees, shades and green spaces?
- What builds pride in our town and makes Raymond Terrace unique?
- What should we protect and celebrate?
Community wellbeing
- What would help you feel safer in Raymond Terrace?
- Are there places you avoid? What makes them feel unsafe?
- What community facilities or services are we missing?
- How can we better support young people, families and older residents?
- What is one thing you would prioritise for the next 5 years?
Movement - traffic, paths
- What makes it easy or difficult to move around town?
- Where are the gaps in walking and cycling connections?
- What would encourage you to walk or cycle more often?
