Wayfinder was engaged as the lead designers to prepare a residential masterplan for the Hastings Golf Club, to be consented through a private plan change to the Hastings District Plan. 

 

Our work was iterative as we worked through numerous constraints within the site. The vision of our clients was to create a facility similar to those found in Queenstown (such as Millbrook Estate) and others around the world, but one that was firmly connected to the Hawke’s Bay landscape. While we led the design process, we worked closely with planners, traffic engineers, water engineers and geotech to find the right outcomes for our client and the golf club as stakeholders. 

 

The proposal presents a range of accommodation options including “lifestyle” sites on 350-400m2 lots, “premium” sites on 500-600m2 sites, and “terraced” apartments. It involves the relocation of up to five golf course holes, the realignment of another three, the construction of a new 400m long driving range, and the establishment of a fully redesigned clubhouse and amenities area. 

 

The full package of work includes an overarching design framework, the site masterplan, architectural design guidelines, a Structure Plan map and Structure Plan text (the latter two documents designed to directly merge with existing District Plan policies). 

 

The project is now awaiting approvals through the Private Plan Change process.