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  1. [2024] NZEnvC 246 Noakes v Waikato District Council [pdf, 501 KB]

    ...subdivision and development that: a. Integrates staging to ensure multi-modal connectivity; b. Limits the number and length of cul-de-sacs; c. Ensures pedestrian access is consistent with the Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles; i. Discourages the creation of rear lots; ii. Includes adequate lighting levels in publicly accessible spaces; iii. Reflects local characteristics; iv. Orient...

  2. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 AC evidence chief John Cawley final [pdf, 1.4 MB]

    ...construct a marina and associated facilities at Matiatia Bay, Waiheke (Application). In particular, my evidence relates to the acoustic aspects of the Application. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 3. I have over twenty years experience as an environmental consultant based in the UK, Hong Kong and New Zealand and I have specialised in acoustics since 1992. 4. I have a Master of Science Degree from the University College of Wales Aberystwyth in Environmental Impact Assessm...

  3. [2024] NZEnvC 176 Waimarino Queenstown Limited v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 942 KB]

    ...stamped approved plans, and subsequent variations.15 [79] The BCSZ had been introduced into the Operative District Plan (‘ODP’) following the issuance of a consent order from the Environment Court in 2003, resolving an appeal by the Wakatipu Environmental Society Inc. That zone was carried over (more or less) into the PDP. The purpose of the zone was described in the 2003 consent order as to provide an opportunity for integrated and comprehensive development while maintaining...

  4. [2019] NZEnvC 179 Lindis Catchment Group Incorporated v Otago Regional Council [pdf, 4 MB]

    ...also Ngati Rangi Trust v Manawatu-Whanganui Regional Council [2016] NZHC 2948 at (40]. Fish and Game closing submissions 4 and 5 [Environment Court document 59]. 12 1639 1/s and no robust monitoring or adaptive management) would not ensure the environmental outcomes intended to be achieved by the implementation of PC5A and the NPSFM. -and ... The LCG case of 'betterment' is based upon an incorrect comparison of unrealistic and irrelevant scenarios as regards the uppe...

  5. [2018] NZEnvC 079 Maungaharuru Tangitu Trust v Hastings District Council [pdf, 2.4 MB]

    ...physical resources of the Hawke'S Bay region, while recognising the importance of resource use activity in Hawke's Bay, and its contribution to the development and prosperity of the region. OBJ 2: To maximise certainty by providing clear environmental direction. OBJ3: To avoid the imposition of unnecessary costs of regulation on resource users and other people. Again, there is no real issue about the Regional Policy Statement giving effect to the higher order documents...

  6. 01-Appendix-One-Rule-Assessment.pdf [pdf, 328 KB]

    ...writing at least 5 working days prior to commencement of the test. b. The rate of take must not exceed 60 l/s. c. The duration of any single test must not exceed 7 days. d. The activity must be carried out in accordance with the NZS 4411:2001 Environmental Standard for Drilling of Soil and Rock. e. The take must not be from any rare habitat, threatened habitat or at-risk habitat. Rule 16-4 provides for testing of bores on properties that Waka Kotahi may undertake as part...

  7. [2023] NZEnvC 271 One Tasman Development Limited Partnership [pdf, 412 KB]

    ...Planning records that Ms Zorn has reviewed that finding in light of the amendments made to the proposal since lodgement. In addition, Ms Zorn records that she has considered the implications of the recent Supreme Court decision in Port Otago Ltd v Environmental Defence Society Inc.9 [56] Having undertaken that analysis, Ms Zorn finds that the proposal is not contrary to the objectives and policies of the relevant plans and as such, the proposal can pass the gateway test in s 104D....

  8. [2023] NZEnvC 189 Feeley v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 660 KB]

    ...the “existing development character within the Millbrook Special Zone”; and (iii) maintaining “the openness and semi-rural/parkland character of the approaches to Arrowtown on Malaghans and Arrowtown-Lake Hayes roads”. (c) under “environmental characteristic to be maintained and enhanced”, adding a last sentence “Reinforcing a robust and defensible edge to Arrowtown”; (d) under “capability to absorb additional development” changing the rating of the Site fr...

  9. 2021-02-19 Tom de Pelsemaeker - Reply - Planning - Recommended decisions on submissions (19 Feb 2021) [pdf, 2 MB]

    ...of permits with review conditions, without “clawing back” allocation or preventing irrigation of land uses prior to a new land and water plan framework that gives effect to the NPSFM. Reject All Plan Change 7 70033 70033.01 Central Otago Environmental Society Inc. Support Implement an interim consenting regime to ensure that issued consents are fit for purpose and do not undermine the implementation of the NPSFWM 2020. Consents issued going forward must implement the NPSFW...

  10. Tom De Pelsemaeker - ORC Final Evidence-in-Reply - Recommended Decisions on Submissions (25 June 2021) [pdf, 2 MB]

    ...replacement of permits with review conditions, without “clawing back” allocation or preventing irrigation of land uses prior to a new land and water plan framework that gives effect to the NPSFM. Reject All Plan Change 7 70033 70033.01 Central Otago Environmental Society Inc. Support Implement an interim consenting regime to ensure that issued consents are fit for purpose and do not undermine the implementation of the NPSFWM 2020. Consents issued going forward must implement t...