2021-10-22 ORC PC7 - [2021] NZEnvC 164 - Interim Decision [pdf, 1 MB]
...the position that upon finalising the drafting of provisions, we will approve the insertion of Chapter 10A into the Regional Plan: Water for Otago. [4] In response to submissions, Plan Change 7 has been substantially rewritten. Attached to and forming part of this decision is a set of amended provisions. [5] The court has approved policies seeking either to ‘only grant’ or to ‘avoid’ (as the case may be) consents exceeding six years’ duration. This means the relief so...