[2022] NZEnvC 060 Eden-Epsom Residential Protection Society Inc v Auckland Council [pdf, 1.2 MB]
...between “special character” and “amenity” and that they cannot be considered in isolation from each other. The experts agreed that the values and qualities of the Gillies Avenue properties’ contribution to special character was: [101] [102] [103] 22 (a) The two houses at 151 and 153 Gillies Avenue contribute to special character because they are examples of period houses with clear architectural merit; (b) The house at 149 Gillies Avenue generally lacks arc...