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District Plan Hauraki Gulf Islands Section - Proposed 2006

(Notified version 2006)

Part 10b Settlement areas: objectives, policies and activity tables

10b.1 Introduction

This part of the Plan contains the objectives, policies and activity tables applying to land on Great Barrier identified on the planning maps as being in a settlement area.

This part outlines a resource management method for enabling human activities to occur within settlements, while safeguarding the important natural environment of Great Barrier.

The nine settlement areas are:

Tryphena
Medlands
Claris
Okupu
Whangaparapara
Awana
Okiwi
Port Fitzroy
Aotea (encompassing Motairehe and Kaoa).

These areas have historically been areas of settlement and they are important centres of community for the people of Great Barrier. Some of these settlements have the capability to grow into the future, while others are recognised as needing to be contained within existing areas due to the fragile or sensitive nature of the surrounding environment.

Each settlement area has a settlement plan which further divides each settlement into sub-areas. As set out in part 3 - Strategic management areas, part of the resource management strategy for Great Barrier has been to establish settlement plans to promote growth and development in and around the settlement areas on Great Barrier.

10b.2 Resource management issues

The significant resource management issues which need to be addressed in the Plan are:

How to manage and facilitate growth within the existing settlement areas on Great Barrier without compromising the natural environment.
How to encourage activities within settlement areas that enable the community to provide for their social, cultural and economic wellbeing.
How to ensure that new activities within settlement areas are located so that they do not adversely affect other land uses.

10b.3 Objectives and policies for all settlement areas

Clauses 10b.3.1-10b.3.2 sets out the overall objectives and policies which apply to all settlement areas. Clauses 10b.5 -10b.13 set out objectives and policies for each settlement area.

10b.3.1 Objective

To provide for limited growth in existing settlements while protecting the natural environment.

Policies

By identifying areas in which additional subdivision can occur within the Okiwi and Claris settlement areas.
By identifying boundaries that limit the expansion of the settlements into surrounding areas in order to avoid the spread of development into sensitive natural areas.

10b.3.2 Objective

To facilitate appropriate development in suitable places throughout the settlement areas, based on the type of existing activities.

Policies

By identifying areas within the settlement areas that have common characteristics, so that these activities can support each other and limit adverse effects on more sensitive activities.
By ensuring that development maintains or enhances the high landscape and ecological values of Great Barrier.
By limiting adverse effects of activities and encouraging or requiring low impact design methods including:
1. Onsite management and re-use of stormwater and wastewater.
2. Noise insulation.
3. Minimising impermeable surfaces.
4. Using renewable energy sources.
5. Maintaining or increasing indigenous biodiversity.
6. Mitigation of visual impacts of development.

10b.4 Resource management strategy

Each settlement area has a settlement plan which focuses on existing areas where development has occurred. The settlement plans have been developed to enable an integrated approach to resource management for the settlement areas. They recognise issues around reverse sensitivity by locating similar activities in the same locations, and enable a framework for sustainable management for activities on the island. Where growth is to occur, it is encouraged within or around the settlement areas rather than compromising the landscape values of outlying areas.

The framework recognises the need to enable the community of Great Barrier to undertake activities that will assist with sustaining and maintaining an economy on the island, while also recognising that the key asset to the island is its natural environment and unique position in the gulf. The settlement plans recognise that an element of the islands is the human environment, and that people and the community play an important part in giving the island its unique character.

Where appropriate, each settlement area has identified sub-areas within where specific activities can take place. There is an overall objective, and policies for each settlement area. Each sub-area also has its own set of objectives and policies that relate to the particular characteristics of that area. Subdivision is also controlled based on the particular characteristics of the surrounding land through part 12 - Subdivision.

10b.5 Objectives and policies for Tryphena settlement area

10b.5.1 Introduction

The Tryphena settlement area contains the largest existing population centre on Great Barrier. Within it, existing settlement is concentrated in the two areas of Mulberry Grove and Gooseberry Flat. Each of these areas contain a small local retail centre providing services to the residents and the visitor industry. Tryphena Wharf to the southwest of the settlement area is a principal entry point to the island for visitors and freight as well as serving local fishing boats.

The settlement area is characterised by:

A small historical lot pattern accommodating small scale development.
Larger bush covered residential lots.
Two separate areas that form the Tryphena local retailing area.
Proximity to the main wharf entry point for Great Barrier.
A coastal margin dominated by pohutukawa forest.

The existing settlements are centred on the lower slopes and coastal margins of the inner bays. The upper catchment of Tryphena Harbour inland of the settlement area is forested, containing significant stands of remnant forest and extensive areas of regenerating bush. There are few areas of relatively flat or gently sloping land, the most extensive being in the Tryphena valley north of the settlement area. Pockets of remnant forest are also located on this headland, in the lower valleys of Shoal Bay, and in the valley inland of Gooseberry Flat.

Within the intensively settled areas on the lower slopes, ground water levels tend to be high. There are also a number of smaller creeks which are prone to flooding. Water quality levels at Pah Beach can often be adversely affected during rainy periods. The lower reaches of the Tryphena Stream are an important brown teal habitat while the Shoal Bay Stream valley is an important lizard habitat with five species (including the Great Barrier skink) found in the area.

The future of Tryphena will be to continue to provide the main sea access to Great Barrier, with a mix of commercial, residential and visitor activities, nestled into the bush environment in the five areas identified in the settlement plan.

The Tryphena settlement area has been divided into the following sub-areas:

residential amenity area
local retailing area
headland protection area
reserve and coastal margin area
Mulberry Grove School area.

The location of each of these is shown on figure 10b.1: Tryphena settlement area.

The objectives and policies for the Tryphena settlement area are set out below. The objectives and policies for all settlements areas contained in clause 10b.3 also apply.

Tryphena settlement area

10b.5.2 Objective - Tryphena settlement area

To allow for continued development of existing sites in Tryphena in a way that does not compromise the bush covered character of the settlement.

Policies

By limiting the adverse visual effects of buildings through standards on colour, and ensuring that the natural landscape remains the dominant element in terms of visual amenity.
By ensuring that development is subject to bulk, coverage and location standards, and where these standards are exceeded, that the adverse effects are avoided or mitigated.
By limiting removal of indigenous vegetation in order that drainage, stormwater and sedimentation effects are reduced or avoided and landscape values are maintained.
By protecting riparian areas around streams and where activities affect riparian areas, requiring planting to maintain or enhance water quality.
By controlling the scale and form of buildings within the headland protection areas and reserves and coastal margin areas, to ensure that buildings integrate with the landscape.

10b.5.3 Objective - Tryphena residential amenity area

To maintain the low impact, bush covered, and residential character of the Tryphena residential amenity area.

Policies

By limiting the footprint of buildings to ensure that the size of buildings is of a residential scale.
By providing for home occupations and homestays as a permitted activity to enable an economic use of appropriate scale for residential sites.
By limiting activities that are likely to have a detrimental effect on residential amenity due to effects such as noise or traffic.

10b.5.4 Objective - Tryphena local retailing area

To concentrate good quality visitor and local retail development and activities within the local retailing area.

Policies

By requiring new development in the local retailing area to be well designed and have a high standard of amenity and character.
By ensuring that new development in the local retailing area blends in with, rather than dominates, existing development.
By ensuring that buildings are not used for residential purposes, except where it is for the purpose of managing other activities on the site.
By encouraging visitor and retailing activities to locate in close proximity to each other, facilitating pedestrian movement and a cohesive and attractive commercial centre.

10b.5.5 Objective - Tryphena headland protection area

To retain the high amenity value of the headland protection area as a means of separating the Mulberry Grove and Gooseberry Flat residential areas.

Policies

By discouraging buildings from being located on significant ridgelines identified on the planning maps.
By protecting established podocarp forests, through restricting vegetation removal in the headland protection area.

10b.5.6 Objectives - Tryphena reserve and coastal margin area

10b.5.6.1 Objective

To maintain the coastal interface comprised of the reserve and coastal margin area as important areas for visual amenity and to protect the coastal pohutukawa forest.

Policy

By retaining vegetation within the Tryphena reserve and coastal margin area as a means of protecting amenity.

10b.5.6.2 Objective

To control the design and location of activities on private land and council owned reserves.

Policies

By ensuring that the design of public facilities minimises effects on the coastal landscape.
By ensuring that private development integrates with the coastal landscape through its design and minimises adverse effects on the coastal landscape.

10b.5.7 Objective - Mulberry Grove School area

To recognise the importance of the Mulberry Grove School to the community, and enable activities that may not be provided for in the Ministry of Education's designation.

Policy

By enabling a range of activities at Mulberry Grove School that will assist with sustaining its viability and providing a focus for the community.

10b.6 Objectives and policies for Medlands settlement area

10b.6.1 Introduction

The Medlands settlement area is the second largest residential area on Great Barrier. Running parallel to Medlands Beach and behind the sand dunes, the settlement includes both permanent residences as well as visitor activities based on small sites. Previous subdivision has created smaller sites along the length of the beach in a ribbon fashion, serviced by a road running over the sand dune system.

The settlement area is characterised by:

Residential scale buildings along the beachfront.
Two streams providing a northern and southern delineation of the settlement.
Development that extends to the pastured foothills along Medlands Road.
A road creating a separation between the fore dune and the residential area.

Oruawharo Stream adjoining the DOC campground near the south end of Medlands is an important habitat for the brown teal duck. On the other side of the stream, on the higher land rising above it, the settlement area extends to include a small number of sites. The Sugar Loaf promontory at the northern end of the beach is a prominent landscape feature, with some extensive wetland areas separating the quarry from the residential area.

The settlement plan (see figure 10b.2) identifies three areas which recognise the residential nature of Medlands, as well as the sensitive nature of the dunes and wetlands and provides for continued use of the quarry. The future for Medlands will be in maintaining the existing development pattern, with the residential area largely supporting holiday bach accommodation over the summer months.

The Medlands settlement area has been divided into the following sub-areas:

residential amenity area
dune and wetland conservation area
quarry area.

The location of each of these is shown on figure 10b.2: Medlands settlement area.

The objectives and policies for the Medlands settlement area are set out below. The objectives and policies for all settlements areas contained in clause 10b.3 also apply.

Medlands settlement area

10b.6.2 Objective - Medlands settlement area

To recognise existing development and subdivision patterns at Medlands Beach, while protecting the sensitive nature of the foredune, wetlands and Oruawharo stream.

Policies

By using indigenous vegetation to mitigate the detrimental impact of erosion, instability or improve dune conservation.
By limiting the adverse visual effects of buildings through standards on colour, and ensuring that the natural landscape remains the dominant element in terms of visual amenity.
By considering the dynamic and sensitive nature of sand dunes when assessing any resource consent and where consent is granted, imposing conditions on buildings, earthworks and vegetation removal that take account of the nature of the sand dunes.
By ensuring that development is subject to bulk, coverage and location controls, and where these standards are exceeded, that the adverse effects are avoided or mitigated.
By ensuring that land use activity involving buildings, earthworks or vegetation removal does not adversely affect Oruawharo Stream or its riparian areas, or reduce the ecological value of the stream.
By ensuring that all buildings are located and are constructed in a manner which minimises disturbance to indigenous vegetation and maximises, where appropriate, use of existing cleared areas.
By ensuring buildings are not visually intrusive, either individually or cumulatively and that they respect the scale of surrounding sand dunes and remain a minor visual element within the sand dune landscape.
By controlling the scale, form and location of buildings in the Medlands dune and wetland conservation area.

10b.6.3 Objective - Medlands residential amenity area

To maintain and enhance the amenity of the residential amenity area and to ensure development does not detrimentally impact upon the adjoining dune and wetland conservation area.

Policies

By limiting the footprint of buildings to ensure that building sizes are of a residential scale.
By providing for home occupations and homestays as a permitted activity to enable an economic use of appropriate scale for residential sites.
By limiting activities that are likely to have a detrimental effect on residential amenity due to effects such as noise or traffic.

10b.6.4 Objective - Medlands dune and wetland conservation area

To ensure that the sand dune, sand areas and wetland areas of the dune and wetland conservation area remain in their natural state and maintain their ecological functions.

Policies

By ensuring that land use activity in the vicinity of wetlands and rivers does not detrimentally impact upon, alter or affect the water quality or quantity of those areas.
By protecting important wetland, dune and riparian areas through covenants or reserve requirements.

10b.6.5 Objective - Medlands quarry area

To provide for continuing use of the Medlands quarry as a source of rock materials for construction on the island, while safeguarding surrounding wetland and residential areas.

Policies

By providing for quarrying activities.
By limiting the adverse effects of quarrying activities on surrounding residential areas in terms of noise and vibration.
By limiting any adverse effects on the adjacent wetland systems, with particular regard to silt, sediment and dust.

10b.7 Objectives and policies for Claris settlement area

10b.7.1 Introduction

This settlement area is located on flat to rolling land adjacent to Kaitoke beach and Kaitoke wetland, both of which are outstanding in terms of landscape value and natural beauty. It contains the council service centre, industrial activities, medical and community centres, and the main grouping of shops on the east side of the island. It adjoins the island's main airport, which is the arrival and departure point for most travellers on regular flights to and from Auckland throughout the year.

The Claris settlement area is characterised by:

Mixed topography with areas of wetland, rolling dunes, and flat alluvial pasture.
Prominence due to its function as the main receiving place for people arriving and leaving via Claris airport.
Landscape importance due to its setting near the coastal edge of the Kaitoke catchment adjoining the Kaitoke wetland and Kaitoke beach. The proximity to these, their prominence when arriving by air, and the visibility of the encompassing hills and adjacent native vegetation from within the settlement area, all contribute to the high landscape values that characterise this area and are representative at this gateway to the island.
Scattered facilities spread across the settlement area, with industrial activities in the north, shops in the middle, and residential in the south.
A range of vegetation types, with pasture, pine or indigeneous vegetation covered dunes, pasture covered alluvial flats, and native sedges, grasses and flaxes throughout the wetland.
Some areas of the dunes are prone to instability due to fragile vegetation cover.

Overall, the Claris settlement area is a mix of unmodified and modified land uses and dispersed activities within a larger setting of high natural character and landscape value. The settlement plan identifies five areas that recognise conservation values, and the airport, retail, residential and industrial activities that may occur within these areas. The future for Claris lies in consolidating activities and providing structure to the commercial centre, making it a welcoming settlement for island residents and visitors alike.

The Claris settlement area has been divided into the following sub-areas:

local retailing area
residential amenity area
airport area
dune and wetland conservation area
light industry area.

The location of each of these is shown on figure 10b.3: Claris settlement area.

The objectives and policies for the Claris settlement area are set out below. The objectives and policies for all settlement areas contained in clause 10b.3 also apply.

Claris settlement area

10b.7.2 Objectives - Claris settlement area

10b.7.2.1 Objective

To consolidate similar activities in the areas identified to ensure that effects of activities do not affect the function of the airport and surrounding activities.

Policies

By preventing any building or land use activity which may compromise the operation of the airport by being sensitive to effects from the operation of the airport, with particular regard to noise sensitivity and safety.
By not providing for the construction, alteration of, or addition to, any building that exceeds the height limits for the airport protection fans identified for Claris airfield.
By limiting the adverse visual effects of buildings through standards on colour, and ensuring that the natural landscape remains the dominant element in terms of visual amenity.

10b.7.2.2 Objective

To create a functioning centre for Great Barrier.

Policies

By providing for retail premises and further development to reinforce the role of the area as a gateway to the island.
By protecting activities in their respective areas from reverse sensitivity effects.

10b.7.3 Objective - Claris local retailing area

To facilitate the establishment of local retail, service and visitor activities of high amenity in the local retailing area, without compromising the function of Claris airport.

Policies

By controlling the scale, form and location of all new buildings in the Claris local retailing area in order to maintain or enhance amenity of the Claris township.
By requiring new activities in the local retailing area to front the street and maintain a high standard of amenity.
By ensuring that new development in the local retailing area blends in with rather than dominates existing development.
By ensuring that buildings are not used for residential purposes, except where residential use is required for managing other activities on the site.
By encouraging visitor and retailing activities to locate in close proximity to each other, facilitating pedestrian movement and a cohesive and attractive commercial centre.
By limiting and controlling activities that may be sensitive to noise from the Claris airport.
By providing for community and healthcare facilities as permitted activities.

10b.7.4 Objective - Claris residential amenity area

To maintain and enhance amenity and the existing patterns of residential development to the south of Claris township.

Policies

By limiting the footprint of buildings to ensure that building sizes are of a residential scale.
By providing for home occupations and homestays as a permitted activity to enable an economic use of appropriate scale for residential sites.
By limiting activities that are likely to have a detrimental effect on residential amenity due to effects such as noise or traffic.

10b.7.5 Objective - Claris airport area

To maintain and protect the function of the Claris airport as the principal air transport link on the island and to ensure its ongoing viability and safe functioning.

Policies

By providing for the use, construction and maintenance of runways, taxiways and drains as permitted activities.
By limiting activities, including buildings, to those which are necessary or have a commercial function associated with the safe and viable functioning of the airport.
By providing a high level of amenity and appropriate activities to support the function of Claris airport, to create a good first impression of Great Barrier for tourists.

10b.7.6 Objective - Claris dune and wetland conservation areas

To conserve natural and modified sand areas and wetlands and protect them from inappropriate use.

Policies

By providing for sand dune stabilisation and other conservation activities as permitted activities.
By protecting the natural landscape and ecological values of wetland and unmodified dune areas.
By restricting activities that may adversely affect the dune areas and wetlands.
By restricting the encroachment of inappropriate activities.
By controlling the scale, form and location of all new buildings in the Claris dune and wetland conservation areas.

10b.7.7 Objective - Claris light industry area

To provide for light industrial activities, while safeguarding against adverse effects that could result in contamination of the Kaitoke wetland, or other surrounding wetlands.

Policies

By limiting any adverse effects of industrial activities on adjacent sand or wetland systems.
By not providing for sensitive activities to establish in the industrial area and therefore avoiding reverse sensitivity effects on industrial activities.
By recognising the need for a source of sand for construction on Great Barrier, without compromising any ecological or natural functions of the surrounding area.

10b.8 Objectives and policies for Okupu settlement area

10b.8.1 Introduction

This settlement area is located on bush covered slopes on the western side of the Great Barrier. Existing houses are located in two main areas: one on and near the ridgeline, the other on the lower slopes and running down to the coastal edge.

The Okupu settlement area is characterised by:

Sloping topography, with a dominance of regenerating indigenous vegetation.
A dense grouping of housing along the ridgeline.
Small scale residential development spread across the sloping topography among regenerating vegetation.
Residential development which is dominated by the scale and prominence of the regenerating vegetation in terms of both land cover and landscape character.
With the exception of the ridgeline, residential activities are generally well integrated into the vegetated setting and sloping topography of the settlement area.
A dominance of particularly large pohutukawa in the open space of the coastal interface area, creating an area of high amenity value.

The settlement area identifies two areas reflecting the residential and reserve and dune areas and the activities that may occur within them. The settlement area will continue to provide for development of existing sites within its boundaries.

The Okupu settlement area has been divided into two sub-areas:

residential amenity area
reserve and dune protection area.

The location of each of these is shown on figure 10b.4: Okupu settlement area.

The objectives and policies for the Okupu settlement area are set out below. The objectives and policies for all settlements areas contained in clause 10b.3 also apply.

Okupu settlement area

10b.8.2 Objective - Okupu settlement area

To contain the existing subdivision pattern, avoiding expansion of the settlement area, and provide for appropriate development on existing sites within the settlement area as a means for maintaining landscape and ecological values of the area.

Policies

By controlling the adverse visual effects of buildings through standards on colour, and ensuring that the natural landscape remains the dominant element in terms of visual amenity.
By controlling the adverse effects of buildings on the environment through bulk, coverage and location controls and where these standards are exceeded, ensuring that the adverse effects are avoided or mitigated.
By limiting the removal of indigenous vegetation so that drainage, stormwater and sedimentation problems are mitigated or avoided, and landscape values are maintained.
By protecting riparian areas around streams and requiring replanting to maintain and enhance water quality.
By only including existing development within the Okupu settlement area.

10b.8.3 Objective - Okupu residential amenity area

To maintain or enhance the low impact character and amenity of the Okupu residential amenity area.

Policies

By limiting the footprint of buildings to ensure that building sizes are of a residential scale.
By providing for home occupations and homestays as a permitted activity to enable an economic use of appropriate scale for residential sites.
By limiting activities that are likely to have a detrimental effect on residential amenity due to adverse effects such as noise or traffic.

10b.8.4 Objective - Okupu reserve and dune protection area

To maintain the coastal interface contained in the reserve and dune protection area as important areas due to their visual amenity and ecological values.

Policy

By maintaining the natural appearance and ecological function of the Okupu dune and beach area.
By recognising the need for any public facilities to be controlled in terms of location and design.
By enabling conservation and beach enhancement activities, while preventing inappropriate activities from occurring.

10b.9 Objectives and policies for Whangaparapara settlement area

10b.9.1 Introduction

This settlement area is located in a small bay on the western side of Great Barrier. Development surrounding Whangaparapara is comprised of visitor accommodation with associated activities, residential activities, and a wharf.

The Whangaparapara settlement area is characterised by:

A small bay, enclosed by sloping topography and bush clad hills.
Residential development that is integrated amongst the regenerating indigenous vegetation on the slopes above the bay.
Large pohutukawa that line the shore.
Visitor accommodation with associated activities that attracts travellers, exposing the high natural character of the area to a wide range of people.
Proximity to a small scale wharf that integrates well with the marine activities and character of the sheltered harbour, and provides an important access point for supply of materials to the island.

The Whangaparapara settlement area provides for visitor accommodation and small scale residential living within an area of high natural character and landscape value. The future for Whangaparapara involves protecting the wharf and visitor accommodation, maintaining the high landscape qualities, and providing for the existing residential area without any further expansion into the surrounding catchment.

The Whangaparapara settlement area has been divided into the following sub-areas:

residential amenity area
visitor accommodation area.

The location of each of these is shown on figure 10b.5: Whangaparapara settlement area.

The objectives and policies for the Whangaparapara settlement area are set out below. The objectives and policies for all settlements areas contained in clause 10b.3 also apply

Whangaparapara settlement area

10b.9.2 Objective - Whangaparapara settlement area

To maintain the high value natural character of the wider Whangaparapara area, and protect the function of the visitor accommodation.

Policies

By limiting the adverse visual effects of buildings through standards on colour, and ensuring that the natural landscape remains the dominant element in terms of visual amenity.
By controlling adverse effects of buildings on the environment through bulk, coverage and location controls, and where these standards are exceeded, ensuring that the adverse effects are avoided or mitigated.
By limiting the removal of indigenous vegetation so that drainage, stormwater and sedimentation problems are mitigated or avoided, and landscape values are maintained.
By protecting riparian areas around streams and requiring replanting to maintain or enhance water quality.
By only including existing development within the Whangaparapara settlement area.

10b.9.3 Objective - Whangaparapara residential amenity area

To maintain the low impact, bush covered character of the Whangaparapara residential amenity area.

Policies

By limiting the footprint of buildings to ensure building sizes are of a residential scale.
By providing for home occupations and homestays as a permitted activity to enable an economic use of appropriate scale for residential sites.
By limiting activities that are likely to have a detrimental effect on residential amenity due to effects such as noise or traffic.

10b.9.4 Objective - Whangaparapara visitor accommodation area

To provide for the long term function of the existing visitor accommodation and associated activities at Whangaparapara.

Policies

By providing for activities that will support the function of the tourist complex.
By ensuring that residential activities are only allowed where they are required for the management of tourist complex.

10b.10 Objectives and policies for Awana settlement area

10b.10.1 Introduction

This settlement area is located at the southern end of a white sand bay on the eastern side of the island. It is enclosed by steeply sloping headlands at either end. Development is focused on a group of houses located on the sloping hillside and lower land overlooking the beach and bay.

The settlement area is characterised by:

Well integrated housing that is set amongst the regenerating indigenous vegetation on the slopes above the bay.
A built up character that is primarily contributed to by the visibility of a small group of housing by the road on the lower slopes of the hillside and a single house on the foredune.
A picturesque setting, with the settlement area surrounded by dominant landforms, rural landscapes, a beautiful beach, and undeveloped dune.

Overall, the Awana settlement area provides for well integrated and small scale residential living overlooking a bay that is valued for its natural and undeveloped character. The strategy for the Awana settlement is to strictly maintain development within the boundaries of the settlement in order to retain the dominance of the natural and rural surroundings.

The Awana settlement area consists entirely of a residential amenity area. The location of the settlement area is shown on figure 10b.6: Awana settlement area.

The objectives and policies for the Awana settlement area are set out below. The objectives and policies for all settlements areas contained in clause 10b.3 also apply.

Awana settlement area

10b.10.2 Objective - Awana settlement area

To maintain and enhance the low impact character of the Awana residential amenity area, and ensure that new development integrates with the sensitive landscape qualities of the Awana beachfront area.

Policies

By limiting the adverse visual effects of buildings through standards on colour, and ensuring that the natural landscape remains the dominant element in terms of visual amenity.
By limiting the footprint of buildings to ensure that building sizes are of a residential scale.
By ensuring that development is subject to bulk, coverage and location controls, and where these standards are exceeded, that the adverse effects are avoided or mitigated.
By limiting removal of indigenous vegetation (particularly coastal shrubs) in order that drainage, stormwater and sedimentation problems are reduced or avoided and landscape values are maintained.
By providing for home occupations and homestays as a permitted activity to enable an economic use of an appropriate scale for residential sites.
By limiting activities that are likely to have a detrimental effect on residential amenity due to effects such as noise or traffic.
By only including existing development within the Awana settlement area.

10b.11 Objectives and policies for Okiwi settlement area

10b.11.1 Introduction

This settlement area is located on the gently sloping foothills of the Whangapoua Basin, two kilometres inland from Okiwi airport. A primary school, sports fields and small collection of houses make up the area, along with an area of rolling pasture. An area has been identified which offers an opportunity for extending the existing settlement.

The settlement area is characterised by:

Infrastructure of an existing settlement including local primary school, bus transport, proximity to the Okiwi airstrip, and an existing community.
Traditional residential settlement pattern concentrated into a small settlement on the lower slopes of the surrounding Whangapoua basin.
Undeveloped land within the settlement area that gives opportunity for additional growth within and adjacent to the existing housing area.
A modified landscape within a pastoral setting, with a backdrop of sloping hills and regenerating vegetation.

Okiwi is able to support additional commercial activities and provide a centre for the north of the island. The settlement plan identifies three areas providing for residential, retailing and the school including recreational areas. The settlement plan also provides for additional residential growth in an area that is close to existing amenities, without compromising the rural and scenic qualities of the greater Whangapoua catchment.

The Okiwi settlement area has been divided into the following sub-areas:

residential amenity area
Okiwi School and domain area
local retailing area.

The location of each of these is shown on figure 10b.7: Okiwi settlement area.

The objectives and policies for the Okiwi settlement area are set out below. The objectives and policies for all settlements areas contained in clause 10b.3 also apply

Okiwi settlement area

10b.11.2 Objective - Okiwi settlement area

To provide for residential development in the north of the island, and to support small scale commercial, education and recreation activities, while protecting existing vegetation and riparian areas.

Policies

By limiting the adverse visual effects of buildings through standards on colour and ensuring that the natural landscape remains the dominant element in terms of visual amenity.
By ensuring that development is subject to bulk, coverage and location controls, and where these standards are exceeded, that the adverse effects are avoided or mitigated.
By limiting removal of indigenous vegetation in order that drainage, stormwater and sedimentation problems are reduced or avoided and landscape values are maintained.
By requiring replanting of indigenous vegetation where new development requiring resource or subdivision consent is proposed.
By protecting riparian areas around streams and requiring replanting to maintain water quality.
By allowing for additional residential sites to be created within the Okiwi settlement area.

10b.11.3 Objective - Okiwi residential amenity area

To maintain and enhance the low impact character of the residential amenity area.

Policies

By limiting the footprint of buildings to ensure that building sizes are of a residential scale.
By providing for home occupations and homestays as a permitted activity to enable an economic use of appropriate scale for residential sites.
By limiting activities that are likely to have a detrimental effect on residential amenity due to effects such as noise or traffic.
By ensuring that where new subdivision occurs, that it protects riparian areas and avoids culverting of stream areas in favour of bridging where necessary.

10b.11.4 Objective - Okiwi School and Domain area

To recognise the importance of Okiwi School and sports fields to the northern Great Barrier community.

Policies

By enabling a range of activities at Okiwi School to assist with sustaining its viability and provide a focus for the community of Okiwi.
By enabling the ongoing recreational use of the Okiwi Domain.

10b.11.5 Objective - Okiwi local retailing area

To provide an area for commercial activities which are compatible with the character and scale of Okiwi, to service the north part of Great Barrier.

Policies

By requiring assessment of the scale, form and location of all new buildings in the Okiwi local retailing area to maintain or enhance amenity of the Okiwi township.
By ensuring that new development in the local retail area blends with rather than dominates existing development.
By ensuring that premises are not used for residential purposes, except where it is for the purpose of managing other activities on the site.

10b.12 Objectives and policies for Port Fitzroy settlement area

10b.12.1 Introduction

This settlement area is located in a large harbour on the western side of the island. Development comprises mainly residential activities. An area with wharf facilities, it is popular with recreational boating traffic and is an access point for goods entering or leaving the island.

The settlement area is characterised by:

A small bay, enclosed by sloping topography and hills clad in indigenous vegetation, some of which is well advanced in terms of regeneration.
Small scale residential development that is integrated amongst the bush on the slopes above the bay.
A wharf that services the popular marine activities of the sheltered harbour and provides an access point for materials entering and leaving the island.

The settlement plan identifies two areas reflecting the residential and retailing activities of Port Fitzroy, and overall provides for small scale residential living within an area of high natural character and landscape value. The high values of the landscape in the harbour mean that the settlement area is tightly constrained to existing development and subdivision patterns.

The Port Fitzroy settlement area has been divided into the following sub-areas:

residential amenity area
local retailing area.

The location of each of these is shown on figure 10b.8: Port Fitzroy settlement area.

The objectives and policies for the Port Fitzroy settlement area are set out below. The objectives and policies for all settlements areas contained in clause 10b.3 also apply

Port Fitzroy settlement area

10b.12.2 Objective - Port Fitzroy settlement area

To maintain existing development patterns and protect the bush covered character of the Port Fitzroy settlement.

Policies

By limiting the adverse visual effects of buildings through standards on colour, and ensuring that the natural landscape remains the dominant element in terms of visual amenity.
By limiting removal of indigenous vegetation in order that drainage, stormwater and sedimentation problems are reduced or avoided and landscape values are maintained.
By ensuring that development is subject to bulk, coverage and location controls, and where these standards are exceeded, that the adverse effects are avoided or mitigated.
By protecting riparian areas around streams and requiring replanting to maintain or enhance water quality.

10b.12.3 Objective - Port Fitzroy residential amenity area

To protect and enhance the low impact bush covered character of the residential amenity area.

Policies

By limiting the footprint of buildings to ensure building sizes are of a residential scale.
By providing for home occupations and homestays as a permitted activity to enable an economic use of appropriate scale for residential sites.
By limiting activities that are likely to have a detrimental effect on residential amenity due to effects such as noise or traffic.

10b.12.4 Objective - Port Fitzroy local retailing area

To provide for local retailing which is compatible with the character of Port Fitzroy.

Policies

By requiring an assessment of the scale, form and location of all new buildings in the Port Fitzroy local retailing area in order to maintain a high level of amenity.
By ensuring that new development in the local retailing area blends with rather than dominates existing development.
By ensuring that premises are not used for residential purposes, except where it is for the purpose of managing other activities on the site.

10b.13 Objectives and policies for Aotea settlement area

10b.13.1 Introduction

Aotea is the name for the settlement that encompasses Motairehe, Kaoa and a number of other settlements throughout the Katherine Bay area on the ancestral Maori land of Ngati Rehua, the ahi kaa for Great Barrier.

The characteristics of the area include:

Low key settlement and housing.
Extensive areas of regenerating bush.
Pebble beaches with pohutukawa forest extending down to the beach.
Small bays marking the location of areas of existing settlement.

The area provides a home for Ngati Rehua, and with an ageing Auckland-based population, it is likely that the population will rise into the future. The settlement plan provides for residential activities, until such time as a further plan is developed to enable further growth for the island based community.

The Aotea settlement area consists entirely of a residential amenity area. The location of the settlement area is shown on figure 10b.9: Aotea settlement plan.

The objectives and policies for the Aotea settlement area are set out below. The objectives and policies for all settlements areas contained in clause 10b.3 also apply

Aotea settlement area

10b.13.2 Objective - Aotea settlement area

To maintain the low impact character of the Aotea settlement on ancestral Maori land at Kaoa.

Policies

By limiting the adverse visual effects of buildings through standards on colour, and ensuring that the natural landscape remains the dominant element in terms of visual amenity.
By providing for home occupations and homestays as a permitted activity to enable an economic use of appropriate scale for residential sites.
By ensuring that development is subject to bulk, coverage and location controls, and where that where these standards are exceeded only minor adverse effects occur.
By protecting riparian areas around streams to maintain or enhance water quality.
By limiting removal of indigenous vegetation in order that drainage, stormwater and sedimentation problems are reduced or avoided and landscape values are maintained.
By locating buildings to minimise any potential impact from flooding.

10b.13.3 Objective - future development in Aotea settlement area

To establish a resource management framework whereby Ngati Rehua can provide for the sustainable use of ancestral land.

Policies

By assessing the adverse effects of activities that are not residential in nature on a case by case basis, until a site specific plan has been prepared.
By recognising that the development of a comprehensive plan for the Aotea settlement area is desirable, either by a comprehensive resource consent application or through a structure plan to be incorporated into the Plan.
By treating subdivision as a non-complying activity to protect ancestral land for future generations.
By providing for papakainga housing as a discretionary activity to assess multiple dwellings on a case-by-case basis until such time as a comprehensive plan is undertaken.

10b.14 Introduction to activity tables

The remainder of this part contains the activity tables for the nine settlement areas. As shown on the settlement plans (figures 10b.1-9), each settlement area has been further divided into sub-areas. The activity tables and any related information have been organised according to the following sub-areas:

residential amenity areas
local retailing areas
headland protection area
visitor accommodation area
reserve, dune, coastal margin and wetland conservation areas
Claris light industry area
Claris airport area
Mulberry Grove School, and Okiwi School and Domain area
Medlands quarry area.

Apart from the Medlands quarry area, all of the development controls for the settlement areas are in part 10c - Development controls for land units and settlement areas. There are some specific development controls for the quarry in this part.

10b.15 Residential amenity areas

There are residential amenity areas in all nine settlement areas: ie Tryphena, Medlands, Claris, Okupu, Whangaparapara, Awana, Okiwi, Port Fitzroy and Aotea. The location of the residential amenity area for each settlement area is identified on the applicable settlement plans (figures 10b.1-9).

10b.15.1 Rules - activity table

Activity	Status
Accommodation for care	P
Accommodation for retired, elderly or disabled people	P
Art galleries and museums	P
Boarding house or hostel	D
Boarding kennels and catteries	D
Camping facilities	D
Care centres	P
Community facilities	P
Dairy	D
Dwelling (one per site)	P
Educational facilities	D
Entertainment facilities	D
Function facilities	D
Healthcare services	D
Home occupations	P
Homestay	P
Multiple dwellings	D
Offices	D
Papakainga housing	D
Residential accessory buildings	P
Restaurant, cafe and other eating places	D
Retail premises	D
Tourist complex	D
Visitor accommodation	D

Legend

P = Permitted
D = Discretionary

Notes:

The relationship between buildings and other activities listed in activity tables is explained in clause 4.3.
The activities of earthworks and vegetation clearance are treated as development controls and are therefore not listed in this table.

Explanation

The activities in the residential amenity areas are intended to provide for low impact small scale activities to ensure that the level of residential amenity in the settlement area is maintained.

10b.15.2 Rules - standards and terms for multiple dwellings

An application for multiple dwellings will only be considered as a discretionary activity where one or more of the following criteria are met:

The resulting number of dwellings on the site will be no more than that which would occur if the site were subdivided in accordance with the rules in part 12 - Subdivision applying to this land unit (with one dwelling per site).
An application is made at the same time for subdivision resulting in the amalgamation of sites such that the number of dwellings on the new site created would be no greater than that which could be achieved through locating a dwelling on each of the original sites.
The land has been owned co-operatively by a number of individuals since prior to 29 September 1992.

Proposals which do not meet these standards are a non-complying activity.

10b.15.3 Rules - development controls

Refer to part 10c - Development controls for land units and settlement areas for the controls applying in the residential amenity areas. The development controls listed in that part apply to all activities whether or not those activities are otherwise permitted, restricted discretionary, discretionary or non-complying. Infringements to these development controls will be considered as development control modifications as set out in clause 10c.3.

10b.15.4 Assessment matters

For applications for resource consent refer to part 11 - Assessment matters for assessment criteria for discretionary activities.

10b.16 Local retailing areas

There are local retailing areas in the following settlement areas: Tryphena, Claris, Okiwi and Port Fitzroy. The location of the local retailing area for each settlement area is identified on the applicable settlement plan (Tryphena - figure 10b.1, Claris - figure 10b.3, Okiwi - figure 10b.7 and Port Fitzroy - figure 10b.8).

10b.16.1 Rules - activity table

Activity	Status
The construction and relocation of buildings, including buildings used for any of the other activities listed in this table¹	RD
Alterations and additions to the exterior of existing buildings including buildings used for any of the other activities listed in this table. However this does not apply to minor alterations and additions as defined in part 14 - Definitions¹	RD
Accommodation for care	D
Accommodation for retired, elderly or disabled people	D
Art galleries and museums	P
Boarding house or hostel	P
Camping facilities	D
Care centre	D
Community facilities ²	P
Dairy	P
Dwelling (one per site)	RD
Educational facilities ²	P
Entertainment facilities	P
Function facilities	P
Funeral parlour	P
Healthcare services ²	P
Home occupation on existing sites with an established residential use	P
Homestay on existing sites with an established residential use	P
Motor vehicle sales	P
Motor vehicle services	P
Multiple dwellings	D
Offices	P
Open air market	P
Restaurant, cafe and other eating places	P
Retail premises	P
Service station	D
Tavern	P
Tourist complex	D
Visitor accommodation	P

Legend

P = Permitted
RD = Restricted discretionary
D = Discretionary

Notes:

In the local retailing areas, the activities of constructing or relocating buildings, or undertaking exterior alterations and additions to existing buildings, are to be treated as separate from the activity of using buildings for any of the permitted activities listed in the table. Therefore, even when an activity is permitted in this table, a resource consent may still be required for any construction or relocation of, or any exterior alteration or addition to, the building used for the activity. The relationship between buildings and other activities listed in activity tables is explained further in clause 4.3.
Where these activities are located in the Claris local retailing area, their status may be affected by the noise management controls in clause 10c.5.5.
The activities of earthworks and vegetation clearance are treated as development controls and are therefore not listed in this table.

Explanation

The location of dwellings needs to be controlled so residential uses do not occupy space that should be reserved for retailing activities. The scale and form of buildings is controlled to ensure that development that takes place is of a high quality, and creates a positive contribution towards the island character.

10b.16.2 Rules - standards and terms for multiple dwellings

An application for multiple dwellings will only be considered as a discretionary activity where one or more of the following criteria are met:

The resulting number of dwellings on the site will be no more than that which would occur if the site were subdivided in accordance with the rules in part 12 - Subdivision applying to this land unit (with one dwelling per site).
An application is made at the same time for subdivision resulting in the amalgamation of sites such that the number of dwellings on the new site created would be no greater than that which could be achieved through locating a dwelling on each of the original sites.
The land has been owned co-operatively by a number of individuals since prior to 29 September 1992.

Proposals which do not meet these standards are a non-complying activity.

10b.16.3 Rules - development controls

Refer to part 10c- Development controls for land units and settlement areas for the controls applying in the local retailing areas. The development controls listed in that part apply to all activities whether or not those activities are otherwise permitted, restricted discretionary, discretionary or non-complying. Infringements to these development controls will be considered as development control modifications as set out in clause 10c.3.

10b.16.4 Assessment matters

Matters of discretion for dwellings
When considering an application for resource consent for a dwelling, the council has restricted its discretion to considering the following matters:
1. Whether the dwelling takes up ground level space that could otherwise be used for retail or other non-residential activities.
2. Whether the dwelling is required on site to manage an activity on the site.
3. Whether the dwelling has sufficient acoustic insulation to mitigate noise effects arising from airport activities.
Other listed activities
For other applications for resource consent refer to part 11 - Assessment matters for:
- Matters of discretion and notification requirements applying to the construction and relocation of buildings and to exterior alterations and additions to existing buildings.
- Assessment criteria for discretionary activities.

10b.17 Headland protection area

There is a headland protection area in the Tryphena settlement area. The location of the headland protection area is identified on the settlement plan for Tryphena (figure 10b.1).

10b.17.1 Rules

Activity	Status
The construction and relocation of buildings, including buildings used for any of the other activities listed in this table¹	RD
Alterations and additions to the exterior of existing buildings including buildings used for any of the other activities listed in this table. However this does not apply to minor alterations and additions as defined in part 14 - Definitions¹	RD
Dwelling (one per site)	P
Home occupations	P
Homestay	P
Multiple dwellings	D
Residential accessory buildings	P
Visitor accommodation	D

Legend

P = Permitted
RD = Restricted discretionary
D = Discretionary

Notes:

In the headland protection area, the activities of constructing or relocating buildings, or undertaking exterior alterations and additions to existing buildings, are to be treated as separate from the activity of using buildings for any of the permitted activities listed in the table. Therefore, even when an activity is permitted in this table, a resource consent may still be required for any construction or relocation of, or any exterior alteration or addition to, the building used for the activity. The relationship between buildings and other activities listed in activity tables is explained further in clause 4.3.
The activities of earthworks and vegetation clearance are treated as development controls and are therefore not listed in this table.

Explanation

The headlands at Tryphena are particularly sensitive to development. A limited range of activities are provided for to limit the potential for adverse effects that may result from larger developments. Of particular importance is the blending in of buildings into the environment, and the scale, form and location of buildings are carefully controlled to achieve this.

10b.17.2 Rules - standards and terms for multiple dwellings

An application for multiple dwellings will only be considered as a discretionary activity where one or more of the following criteria are met:

The resulting number of dwellings on the site will be no more than that which would occur if the site were subdivided in accordance with the rules in part 12 - Subdivision applying to this land unit (with one dwelling per site).
An application is made at the same time for subdivision resulting in the amalgamation of sites such that the number of dwellings on the new site created would be no greater than that which could be achieved through locating a dwelling on each of the original sites.
The land has been owned co-operatively by a number of individuals since prior to 29 September 1992.

Proposals which do not meet these standards are a non-complying activity.

10b.17.3 Rules - development controls

Refer to part 10c- Development controls for land units and settlement areas for the controls applying in the headland protection area. The development controls listed in that part apply to all activities whether or not those activities are otherwise permitted, restricted discretionary, discretionary or non-complying. Infringements to these development controls will be considered as development control modifications as set out in clause 10c.3.

10b.17.4 Assessment matters

For applications for resource consent refer to part 11 - Assessment matters for:

Matters of discretion and notification requirements applying to the construction and relocation of buildings and to exterior alterations and additions to existing buildings.
Assessment criteria for discretionary activities.

10b.18 Visitor accommodation area

The visitor accommodation area relates to a single site located at Whangaparapara. The location of the visitor accommodation area is identified on the settlement plan for Whangaparapara (figure 10b.5).

10b.18.1 Rules - activity table

Activity	Status
Boarding house or hostel	D
Camping facilities	P
Dairy	P
Dwelling (one per site)	RD
Entertainment facilities	D
Function facilities	P
Restaurant, cafe and other eating places	P
Retail premises	D
Tavern	P
Tourist complex	P
Visitor accommodation	P

Legend

P = Permitted
RD = Restricted discretionary
D = Discretionary

Notes:

The relationship between buildings and other activities listed in activity tables is explained in clause 4.3.
The activities of earthworks and vegetation clearance are treated as development controls and are therefore not listed in this table.

Explanation

Accommodation and tourism activities are provided for. To protect the future use of the site, residential use is limited to managers' accommodation.

10b.18.2 Rules - development controls

Refer to part 10c- Development controls for land units and settlement areas for the controls applying in the visitor accommodation area. The development controls listed in that part apply to all activities whether or not those activities are otherwise permitted, restricted discretionary, discretionary or non-complying. Infringements to these development controls will be considered as development control modifications as set out in clause 10c.3.

10b.18.3 Assessment matters

Matters of discretion for dwellings
When considering an application for resource consent for a dwelling, the council has restricted its discretion to considering the following matters:
1. Whether the dwelling takes up space that would otherwise be used for visitor accommodation purposes.
2. Whether the dwelling is required on site to manage an activity on the site.
Other listed activities
For other applications for resource consent refer to part 11 - Assessment matters for assessment criteria for discretionary activities.

10b.19 Reserve, dune, coastal margin and wetland conservation areas

The reserve, dune, coastal margin and wetland conservation areas are located in the following settlement areas:

Tryphena - reserve and coastal margin area (figure 10b.1)
Medlands - dune and wetland conservation area (figure 10b.2)
Claris - dune and wetland conservation area (figure 10b.3)
Okupu - reserve and dune protection area (figure 10b.4).

The location of these areas for each settlement area is identified on the applicable settlement plan.

10b.19.1 Rules - activity table

Activity	Status
The construction and relocation of buildings, including buildings used for any of the other activities listed in this table¹	RD
Alterations and additions to the exterior of existing buildings including buildings used for any of the other activities listed in this table. However this does not apply to minor alterations and additions as defined in part 14 - Definitions¹	RD
Any activity that is provided for in a reserve management plan under the Reserves Act (1977)	P
Conservation activities	P
Home occupations	P
Dwelling (one per site)	P
Homestay	P
Residential accessory buildings	P

Legend

P = Permitted
RD = Restricted discretionary

Notes:

In the reserve, dune, coastal margin and wetland conservation areas, the activities of constructing or relocating buildings, or undertaking exterior alterations and additions to existing buildings, are to be treated as separate from the activity of using buildings for any of the permitted activities listed in the table. Therefore, even when an activity is permitted in this table, a resource consent may still be required for any construction or relocation of, or any exterior alteration or addition to, the building used for the activity. The relationship between buildings and other activities listed in activity tables is explained further in clause 4.3.
The activities of earthworks and vegetation clearance are treated as development controls and are therefore not listed in this table.

Explanation

Within the settlement areas, particular areas have been identified that need particular care from an ecological, hazard and amenity perspective, in terms of activities that can occur. The dune areas maintain an important function in terms of protection from the sea, with the wetland areas providing an important habitat for local flora and fauna. The reserves and coastal margins in Tryphena contain a number of residential sites. It is important for maintaining the sensitive coastal landscape, that any building or construction activity in these areas is carefully controlled.

10b.19.2 Rules - development controls

Refer to part 10c- Development controls for land units and settlement areas for the controls applying in the reserve, dune, coastal margin and wetland conservation areas. The development controls listed in that part apply to all activities whether or not those activities are otherwise permitted, restricted discretionary, discretionary or non-complying. Infringements to these development controls will be considered as development control modifications as set out in clause 10c.3.

10b.19.3 Assessment matters

For applications for resource consent refer to part 11 - Assessment matters for:

Matters of discretion and notification requirements applying to the construction and relocation of buildings and to exterior alterations and additions to existing buildings.
Assessment criteria for discretionary activities.

10b.20 Claris light industry area

The location of the Claris light industry area is shown on the Claris settlement plan (figure 10b.3).

10b.20.1 Rules - activity table

Activity	Status
Art galleries and museums	P
Boarding kennels and catteries	P
Commercial firewood harvesting¹	D
Dairy	P
Funeral parlour	P
Home occupations on existing sites with an established residential use	P
Horticulture	P
Industry	P
Motor vehicle services	P
Refuse transfer station	D
Restaurant, cafe and other eating places	D
Sand quarrying	D
Service station	D
Winery	P

Legend

P = Permitted
RD = Restricted discretionary
D = Discretionary

Notes:

Commercial firewood harvesting is not expected to comply with the vegetation clearance controls set out in part 10c - Development controls for land units and settlement areas for the Claris light industry area.
The activities of earthworks and vegetation clearance (other than for commercial firewood harvesting) are treated as development controls and are therefore not listed in this table.
The relationship between buildings and other activities listed in activity tables is explained in clause 4.3.

Explanation

The Claris light industry area has historically provided for activities with higher adverse effects, such as panelbeating, the landfill, and milling activities. Industrial activities that may contaminate ground or water sources in the area need to be carefully controlled due to the porous sand nature of the surrounding area. There is a particular need to ensure that reverse sensitivity issues are addressed so that the higher impact activities can locate in the vicinity, and that lower impact or sensitive activities are located in more appropriate locations. Residential use is a non-complying activity, although there will be some continuing existing uses, and where these exist home occupations are able to be undertaken on the site.

10b.20.2 Rules - development controls

Refer to part 10c - Development controls for land units and settlement areas for the controls applying in the Claris light industry area. The development controls listed in that part apply to all activities whether or not those activities are otherwise permitted, restricted discretionary, discretionary or non-complying. Infringements to these development controls will be considered as development control modifications as set out in clause 10c.3.

10b.20.3 Assessment matters

For applications for resource consent refer to part 11 - Assessment matters for assessment criteria for discretionary activities.

10b.21 Claris airport area

The location of the Claris airport area is shown on the Claris settlement plan (figure 10b.3).

10b.21.1 Rules - activity table

Activity	Status
The construction and relocation of buildings, including buildings used for any of the other activities listed in this table¹	RD
Alterations and additions to the exterior of existing buildings including buildings used for any of the other activities listed in this table. However this does not apply to minor alterations and additions as defined in part 14 - Definitions¹	RD
Airstrip, including the construction and maintenance of runways, taxiways and drains	P
Commercial carparking	P
Helipad	P
Offices	P
Restaurant, cafe and other eating places	P
Retail premises	P

Legend

P = Permitted
RD = Restricted discretionary

Notes:

In the Claris airport area, the activities of constructing or relocating buildings, or undertaking exterior alterations and additions to existing buildings, are to be treated as separate from the activity of using buildings for any of the permitted activities listed in the table. Therefore, even when an activity is permitted in this table, a resource consent may still be required for any construction or relocation of, or any exterior alteration or addition to, the building used for the activity. The relationship between buildings and other activities listed in activity tables is explained further in clause 4.3.
The activities of earthworks and vegetation clearance are treated as development controls and are therefore not listed in this table.

Explanation

Claris airport provides the major air linkage for Great Barrier, and it is the start of the Great Barrier experience for many of the tourists that come the island. It is important that the airport has a high level of amenity, and provides services that will assist with the tourist experience. The activities identified provides for supporting services that will contribute to the area as a gateway.

10b.21.2 Rules - development controls

Refer to part 10c- Development controls for land units and settlement areas for the controls applying in the Claris airport area. The development controls listed in that part apply to all activities whether or not those activities are otherwise permitted, restricted discretionary, discretionary or non-complying. Infringements to these development controls will be considered as development control modifications as set out in clause 10c.3.

10b.21.3 Assessment matters

For applications for resource consent refer to part 11 - Assessment matters for:

Matters of discretion and notification requirements applying to the construction and relocation of buildings and to exterior alterations and additions to existing buildings.
Assessment criteria for discretionary activities.

10b.22 Mulberry Grove School, and Okiwi School and Domain areas

The Mulberry Grove School area is located in the Tryphena settlement area. The Okiwi School and Domain area is located in the Okiwi settlement area. The location of these areas is shown on the Tryphena and Okiwi settlement plans (figure 10b.1 and figure 10b.7).

10b.22.1 Rules - activity table

Activity	Status
Care centres	P
Community facilities	P
Educational facilities	P
Healthcare services	P
Open air market	P

Legend

P = Permitted

Notes:

The relationship between buildings and other activities listed in activity tables is explained in clause 4.3.
The activities of earthworks and vegetation clearance are treated as development controls and are therefore not listed in this table.

Explanation

The Mulberry Grove and Okiwi School provide an important focal point for the Great Barrier community. Their location within their respective settlements makes them ideal for additional uses that may contribute to their sustained existence on the island. Activities such as open air markets may encourage local production of produce, potentially contributing to a sustainable economy for the island and a meeting point for the community.

10b.22.2 Rules - development controls

Refer to part 10c - Development controls for land units and settlement areas applying in the Mulberry Grove School, Okiwi School and Domain areas. The development controls listed in that part apply to all activities whether or not those activities are otherwise permitted, restricted discretionary, discretionary or non-complying. Infringements to these development controls will be considered as development control modifications as set out in clause 10c.3.

10b.23 Medlands quarry area

The Medlands quarry area is located within the Medlands settlement area. The location of the quarry area is identified on the Medlands settlement plan (figure 10b.2)

10b.23.1 Rules - activity table

Activity	Status
Quarrying	D

Legend

D = Discretionary

Notes:

The relationship between buildings and other activities listed in activity tables is explained in clause 4.3.
The activities of earthworks and vegetation clearance are treated as development controls and are therefore not listed in this table.

10b.23.2 Rules - development controls

The development controls listed below apply to all activities whether or not those activities are otherwise permitted, restricted discretionary, discretionary or non-complying. Infringements to these development controls will be considered as development control modifications as set out in clause 10c.3.

As well as the specific controls set out below, there are additional controls set out in part 10c - Development controls for land units and settlement areas which also apply to the Medlands quarry area.

10b.23.2.1 Yards

Quarrying must not be carried out within 30m of any front, side or rear site boundary.

10b.23.2.2 Noise

The L_eq and L_max noise levels as measured at the site boundary must not exceed the following:

Hours

Noise levels

Monday to Friday: 7am - 6pm

Saturday: 7am - 4pm

70dBA L_eq

At all other times,

including Sundays and public holidays

45dBA L_eq

75dBA L_max

10b.23.2.3 Vibration and blasting

The noise created by the use of explosives measured at the boundary of the site must either not exceed a peak overall sound pressure of 128dB or alternatively a peak sound level of 122dBC.
All blastings must be restricted to between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday except where necessary because of safety reasons.
Blasting is limited to no more than two events per day.
When blasting, the limit of particle velocity (peak particle velocity) measured on any foundation (or uppermost full storey) of an adjacent building not connected with the site, related to the frequency of the ground vibration, must not exceed the limits of table 1 of DIN 4150-3 (1999-02): Structural Vibration - Effects of Vibration on Structures. Peak particle velocity means the maximum particle velocity in any of three mutually perpendicular directions. The units are millimetres per second (mm/s).
Every blast must be recorded and monitored by reliable and appropriate methods (eg clauses 5.4 and 6.4 of DIN 4150-3) to ensure these limits are not exceeded. These records must be made available to the council on request.

10b.23.3 Assessment matters

10b.23.3.1 Assessment criteria

The council's assessment of an application for quarrying as a discretionary activity will include consideration of the following matters:

The extent to which the quarry operation is likely to have adverse effects on the amenity and character of neighbouring properties and the ecological values of surrounding areas and waterways. In particular consideration should given to the following effects:
- traffic generation
- dust and siltation
- noise
- ground vibration
- visual and amenity
- water quality.
In assessing these effects, the council will have regard to the proposed length, scale and intensity of the quarrying operation including the area, depth and volume of material proposed to be excavated, and any associated activities.
The extent to which the potential adverse effects identified in (1) above will be avoided, remedied or mitigated.
Whether an end use for the land which is proposed to be quarried has been identified, and if so what the effect of this end use will be.

10b.23.3.2 Quarry management plan

A quarry management plan must be submitted as part of any application to undertake quarrying.

The quarry management plan will outline details about the operation of the quarry. This plan will form part of the council's assessment of an application to undertake quarrying.

The plan should contain the following information in plan form and in explanatory material:

Demarcation of the area to be quarried.
Existing contours.
Final contours and floor levels including the proposals for the coordination of final levels of adjoining land.
Proposed use of land once quarrying activity has ceased.
Ultimate drainage of quarried lands.
An indication of the period over which quarrying will continue, and of staged development.
Location of buildings and plant.
Provision for the disposal and/or stockpiling of overburden, waste and quarried material, including the areas to be used for stockpiling.
Areas for stockpiling topsoil (where applicable).
Proposed extent of earthworks and quarrying including dust and siltation mitigation measures.
Provision for screening unsightly features from public view and fencing dangerous or potentially dangerous features.
Description of methods to be employed to prevent contamination of air or natural water and to comply with the noise and vibration provisions of clauses 10b.23.2.2 and 10b.23.2.3.
An indication of the route by which quarried material is to be removed from the site.

10b.24 Relationship with rules in other parts of the Plan

Part 14 - Definitions should be referred to as it is likely to contain definitions of terms used in this part of the Plan.

The following parts of the Plan should also be referred to as they may contain rules which apply to a particular site or proposal:

Part 4 - General rules
Part 5 - Network utility services
Part 6 - Financial contributions
Part 7 - Heritage
Part 8 - Natural hazards
Part 9 - Hazardous facilities and contaminated land
Part 10c - Development controls for land units and settlement areas
Part 12 - Subdivision
Part 13 - Connectivity and linkages

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