What's a daylight setback envelope?

A daylight setback envelope is an envelope shape, measured at ground level at each site boundary, which buildings must be contained within to protect adjoining properties from shading.

The Horowhenua District Plan provides the following diagram to explain the requirements for side and rear boundaries (it doesn't apply to road boundaries). Any buildings must be within the broken black line. If you don’t comply, you can seek written approval from the affected neighbour to avoid the need for resource consent.

 

Diagram explaining what a daylight setback envelope is.

More information about a daylight setback envelope can be viewed in the Horowhenua District Plan - Chapter 26 Definitions. 

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