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GUIDELINE TO THE RULES

The “Special Area Rules” apply to the Special Areas which are identified onthe Human Environments Maps. For most of the Special Areas activities particular

to the individual site are allowed by the Plan. The approved concept plans foreach Large Property Management Area are included in the Maps Section.

The “Special Areas Definitions” give meanings of the various activities

provided for, and the rules specify the specific standards to be applied. Otherstandards also need to be met, which generally are those standards applying inthe Human Environment nearest to the Special Area.

There are rules in the Plan other than the Special Area Rules that may applyto a proposed activity.

The “City-Wide Rules” section includes rules on information for resource

consents: natural hazards, financial contributions, hazardous facilities and contaminated sites,heritage, Prohibited Activities and Temporary Activities. Definitions of terms used inthe Plan also appear in the City-Wide Rules.

The “Natural Areas Rules” cover vegetation alteration, earthworks, impermeablesurfaces, establishment of vegetation, stock grazing and forestry.

The “Subdivision Rules” cover all standards relating to the subdivision of land

in the City - including those standards which specifically apply to the SpecialAreas.

An indication of which parts of the Plan will apply to a particular activity is

given on the Human Environments Maps and the Natural Area Maps and in theSpecial Area Rules themselves.

The procedure outlined on the next page is a guideline to apply the Plan rules

for an activity proposed within a Special Area.Note that a resource consent from the Auckland Regional Council may be

necessary in addition to these rules.

This section updated July 2014

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Guidelines to the Rules

Rule 1 General

Rule 2 Balefill Special Area

Rule 3 Boating Special Area

Rule 4 College Special Area

Rule 5 Corbans Estate Special Area

Rule 6 Harbour View North Special Area

Rule 7 Deleted by Plan Change 2

Rule 8 Hospital Special Area

Rule 9 Lincoln Park Special Area

Rule 10 Marae Special Area

Rule 11 Marina Special Area

Rule 12 Monterey Park Special Area

Rule 13 Quarry Special Area

Rule 14 Birdwood Special Area

Rule 15 Lincoln Centre Special Area

Rule 16 Waiatarua Parklands Large Property Management Area

Rule 17 Wainamu Large Property Management Area

Rule 18 Te Henga Large PropertyManagement Area

Rule 19 Bethells Large PropertyManagement Area

Rule 20 Whenuapai Special Area

Rule 21 Hobsonville Base Village Special Area

Rule 22 Hobsonville Future Development SpecialArea

Rule 23 Hobsonville Landing Special Area

Rule 24 Hobsonville Marine Industry Special Area

Rule 25 Hobsonville Village Centre Special Area

Rule 26 Massey North Town Centre Special Area

Rule 27 Massey North Employment Special Area

Rule 28 Monier (CSR) Special Area

Rule 29 The Babich Winery Special Area

Rule 30 The Auckland Outdoor Naturist ClubSpecial Area

Rule 31 Marae Special Area (Te Atatu)

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STEP 1Locate the site on the Natural Areas Maps and theHuman Environments Maps. If the site is within a SpecialArea refer to this guideline. If the site is within anotherHuman Environment refer to the other appropriateguideline. Note the Natural Area which applies to thesite, and any other information from the maps which isrelevant such as sensitive ridgelines, heritage, designation orscheduled site status. If there is a particular notation on themaps, refer to the relevant part of the Plan containingrules in respect of that notation (see the index at thefront of the Rules Section).

STEP 2Refer to the Roading Hierarchy map. Note anyrequirements that apply to the site, or the area withinwhich the site is located.

STEP 3Check to see whether the site is within a Natural Hazardsarea (information is available from the Council). Refer to the Natural Hazards requirementsin the City-Wide Rules if it is.

STEP 4Determine whether the activity is a Prohibited Activity(see the City-Wide Rules). If it is, then the activity is notpermitted and no resource consent application can bemade.

STEP 5Determine whether the activity proposed falls withinthe definition of an activity provided for in theparticular Special Area (see the Special Area GeneralRules - Definitions).

STEP 6Check the relevant Special Area Rules. The activity mustcomply with all relevant rules to be permitted as ofright.

STEP 7Under each of the relevant rules the activity proposedwill be either a Permitted Activity, a Controlled Activity, aLimited Discretionary Activity, a Discretionary Activity or aNon-Complying Activity. A resource consent is required for allactivities other than Permitted Activities. If, under aparticular rule, an activity is a Permitted Activity, thenthere is no need for a resource consent application in termsof that Rule. However, the activity may still require a

resource consent under another rule. Refer to the relevantrule page and the “Resource Consents” Section of thePlan for guidance on resource consent applications.

STEP 8Once it has been established that all relevant rules aremet, or resource consents have been granted, and the otherrequirements of the Plan are also satisfied, then theactivity may proceed. Note that approvals under otherlegislation, eg the issuing of a building consent, may benecessary.

PROCEDURAL GUIDELINE FOR THE RULES

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RULES

1.0 General

The following Rules 1.1, 1.2 and 2 to 31 apply toactivities on land situated in a Special Area.

1.1 Notification/Non-Notification

Application for Controlled Activity and LimitedDiscretionary Activity resource consents under Rules2-31 of the Plan need not be publicly notified, orlimited notified in accordance with the notificationprovisions of the Act, except where an application ismade for a comprehensive development plan whichrequires consent as a Limited Discretionary Activity.

An application for a comprehensive developmentplan that is classified as a Limited Discretionary Activityneeds to be limited notified in accordance with theprovisions of the Act. For that purpose the affectedpersons in relation to the activity shall be thefollowing unless the person has given writtenapproval to the activity:

(a) Owners of land to which the comprehensivedevelopment plan applies.

(b) Auckland Transport, The New ZealandTransport Agency and any successor to thosepublic authorities.

(c) Any landowner within an adjoining precinctwho the Council determines is an affectedperson under section 95E of the Act.

1.2 Special Area Definitions

“Babich Winery Activities” means viticulture,storage and distribution warehouses associated withviticulture, manufacturing uses associated withviticulture, the sale of wine, and administrativeoffices associated with the manufacture anddistribution of wine.

“Boating Activities” means jetties, wharves andramps; boat launching, hauling out, refuelling,storage and boat locker facilities; boat servicing,maintenance and repair facilities.

“College Activities” means the use of land orbuildings for education, and associated residentialaccommodation, recreation facilities, places ofworship and Sunday schools.

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“Corban Estate Activities” means:

Within area A on the Corban Estate Concept Plan:

• apartments,• medium density housing,• home occupation.

Within area B on the Corban Estate Concept Plan:• conference, convention, exhibition and festival

centres;• places of assembly• educational facilities, for arts, performing arts,

design and cultural activities;• performance and audio-visual theaters;• catering facilities required for on-site activities;• outdoor performance and display areas;• recreation and entertainment;• storage facilities;• the retail sale of art, crafts, and souvenirs;• manufacturing activity directly connected to

activities on the site and related to the retail saleof goods associated with live performance. art,crafts and souvenirs;

• shops for the retail sales of items serving the on-site needs of people on the site;

• restaurants;• tourist accommodation;• offices and related facilities; and• Residential Activities which are subsidiary to any

of the foregoing.

“Hospital Activities” means the use of buildingsand land for any hospital or other institution for thereception and treatment of persons requiringmedical treatment or suffering from disease andincludes:

(a) any maternity hospital;

(b) any convalescent home;(c) disabled persons housing;(d) any hospice;(e) any rehabilitation facilities;(f) any community welfare facility used for

providing information, counselling andmaterial welfare of a personal nature;

(g) clinics, pharmacies, medical laboratories,diagnostic imaging and outpatientsdepartments;

(h) community and mental health facilities; and(i) any Residential Activity.

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“Large Property Management Areas”

“Wainamu Activities” means the use of land fordwellings located in accordance with the WainamuConcept Plan: Large Property Management Area 2,filming, horse trekking, grazing (subject to Rules17.3(d) which shall apply in respect of anysubdivision), farmstays, maintenance of existingaccess roads to and within Wainamu, and firewoodgathering and harvesting within the Forest-Nativearea shown on the Wainamu Concept Plan: LargeProperty Management Area 2.

“Te Henga Activities” means the use of land fordwellings (including rental accommodation) andgrazing located in accordance with Large PropertyManagement Area (3), and horse trekking. “Bethells Activities” means the use of land forgrazing and viticulture located in accordance withthe Large Property Management Area (4), and filming.

“Lincoln Centre Activities” means the use of landand buildings for the following:

• One discount department store not exceeding8000m2 in gross floor area (gfa) provided thatno more than 30% of the gfa shall be dedicatedto the sale of clothing and footwear and nomore than 500m2 shall be sublet or otherwisesubject to derivative occupational rights fromtime to time.

• One retail store having as its predominantbusiness the sale of children’s goods (includingtoys).

• The retail sale of any kind of vehicle (includingboats), automotive and marine products,industrial and marine machinery and parts andaccessories for the foregoing.

• Dairies, tobacconists/hairdressers, chemists,drycleaners, butchers, fruit and vegetable stores,bakeries, newsagents, post shop, Lotto shop.

And, in addition to the above, shops selling one ormore of the following, provided that the grossleasable area (gla) for each store is no less than400m2:• furniture (including the sale of house appliances

and other household effects, and audio andvisual electronic equipment), floor, wall andwindow coverings, heating appliances, barbecuesand camping equipment;

• home improvement and handyman supplies,including building materials, barbecues,swimming pools, spa pools, garden furniture,

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plants and garden supplies and art and craftsupplies;

• business and office supplies and equipment,including business machines, office furniture,fixtures, fittings and wall coverings andelectronic communication devices;

• automotive equipment and spare parts sales;• sporting goods;• clothing and footwear, provided that such items

are clearly ancillary to another predominantbusiness and provided further that under nocircumstances shall any such store devote morethan 30% of its gla to the sale of clothing and/orfootwear;

• garden centres;• auction markets.

“Lincoln Park Activities” means:

• administrative, commercial and professionaloffices;

• commercial kitchens and catering facilities;• cafes, restaurants and other eating places;• reception, conference, seminar and theatre

facilities (excluding overnight touristaccommodation);

• educational, pre-school and childcare facilities;• healthcare facilities (including medial centres,

hospitals and rest homes);• subsidiary workshops for the foregoing;• service stations (limited to only one within the

Lincoln Park Special Area with the main accessprovided from Lincoln Road);

• shops for the retail sales of arts and crafts and

souvenirs not exceeding 400m2 total on theLincoln Park Special Area;

• a supermarket (limited to only one on the LincolnPark Special Area) with a gross floor area not

less than 6,000m2;• garden centres• other shops provided that the gross floor area of

each shop is not less than 6,000m2 and any retailsales are limited to hardware and buildingmaterials, furniture, household appliances,business and office supplies and equipment.

Note: Supermarket in respect of the above definitionmeans a store within which retail sales are primarilyof food and grocery items.

“Marae Activities” means the use of land andbuildings for whare nui (wharepuni) or meetingHouse, carved or otherwise; whare karakia (place of

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prayer/worship); whare kai (Dining Hall), Kaauta(Cookhouse/Kitchen); tangihanga, hura kohatu,hui-a-iwi; kaumatua housing (housing for theelderly); employment facilities; places of learning -including pura pura (pre-school), kohanga-reo(language nests) kurakaupapa (schools for olderchildren), takanga wanaga (advanced learninginstitutions); healing and health services; tangihanga; and Residential Activities subsidiary to theforegoing.

“Marina Activities” means jetties, wharves, piersand ramps, boat launching, hauling out, refuelling,storage and locker facilities, boat building, boatservicing, and boat accessory, hire, sale,maintenance and repair facilities, administrationoffices and clubrooms associated with the marina,and buildings, car parking and Residential Activitiessubsidiary to the foregoing.

“Massey North Town Centre Precinct AActivities” means the use of land and buildings forone or more of the following:

• any retail sales and/or retail services activities with agross floor area not greater than 9,000m² per retailunit, but excluding yard-based activities;

• any administrative, commercial and/orprofessional offices;

• cafes, restaurants and other eating places;• entertainment facilities (including bars, taverns,

nightclubs and cinemas);• reception, conference, seminar and theatre

facilities (including overnight touristaccommodation);

• educational, preschool and childcare facilities;• residential activities;• healthcare facilities (including medical centres,

hospitals, rest homes);• public and private parking buildings and

passenger transport facilities;• community facilities including libraries, public

toilets, recreational facilities, religious facilities,gymnasiums;

• emergency facilities (including police, fire andambulance);

• roads, bridges, infrastructure and any activity that isnecessary to implement the Totara CreekIntegrated Management Plan.

Note 1: Massey North Town Centre Precinct A Activities are subject to Rule 26.3.Note 2: The activities listed in this definition may be combined to form mixed use.

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“Massey North Town Centre Precinct BActivities” means the use of land and buildings forone or more of the following:

• retail sales and/or retail services involving thefollowing:• furniture retailing (including the sale of

household appliances and other householdeffects, floor, wall and window coverings,heating appliances, barbeques, lawnmowersand camping equipment and art and craftsupplies;

• yard-based activities• home improvement and handyman supplies

including building materials, swimming poolsand garden furniture, plant and gardensupplies, servicing activities and;

• business and office supplies and equipmentincluding business machines, office furniture,fixtures, fittings and wall coverings;

• automotive equipment and spare parts salesand service;

• garden centres;• auction markets;provided that retail sales and retail services may beestablished in tenancies less than 400m² up to atotal gross floor area of 10% of the all retail activitiesestablished in precinct B. All other tenanciesshall have a minimum gross floor area of 400m².No individual tenancy shall have a ground floorretail area greater than 15,000m².

• any administrative, commercial and professionaloffices;

• cafes, restaurants and other eating places;• residential activities, provided that no residential

activity shall occur on the ground floor within theLarge Format Retail/Commercial Area;

• public and private parking buildings andpassenger transport facilities;

• community facilities (including libraries, publictoilets, recreational facilities, religious facilities,gymnasiums);


• electronics;• roads, bridges, infrastructure and any activity that is

necessary to implement the Totara CreekIntegrated Management Plan.

Provided that the above activities shall be limited to the Large Format Retail/Commercial Area of Precinct B as shown on the Massey North Urban

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Concept Plan except for residential and mixed use activities.

Note 1: The activities listed in this definition may be combined to form mixed use.

“Massey North Town Centre Precinct CActivities” means the use of land and buildings forone or more of the following:

• the following retail sales and retail services:

• one supermarket of no more than 5500m²GFA that is to be located within the south-eastern street block adjoining HobsonvilleRoad/SH16;

• large format retail activities that are to belocated in the street blocks adjacent to SH16north of the intersection with Don BuckRoad, provided that the total gross floor area ofall large format retail shall not exceed22,000m². Large format retail activities are:

• furniture retailing (including the sale ofhousehold appliances and other householdeffects, floor, wall and window coverings,heating appliances, barbeques, lawnmowersand camping equipment and art and craftsupplies);

• home improvement and handyman suppliesincluding building materials, swimmingpools and garden furniture, plant andgarden supplies, servicing activities;

• business and office supplies and equipmentincluding business machines, officefurniture, fixtures, fittings and wallcoverings;

• automotive equipment and spare parts salesand service;

• garden centres;• auction markets;• electronics.

• other general retail sales provided that thegross floor area of all general retail shall notexceed 4,000m²;


• service stations located within the Mixed UsePeriphery/Commercial Area of precinct C asshown on the Massey North Urban Concept Plan;

• cafes, restaurants and other eating places;

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• reception, conference, seminar and theatrefacilities (including overnight touristaccommodation);

• educational, preschool and childcare facilities;• residential activities;• healthcare facilities (including medical centres,

hospitals, rest homes);• entertainment facilities, (excluding cinemas but

including bars, taverns, nightclubs);• public and private parking buildings;• community facilities (including libraries, public

toilets, recreational facilities, religious facilities,gymnasiums);


• passenger transport facilities;• roads, bridges, infrastructure and any activity that is

necessary to implement the Totara CreekIntegrated Management Plan.

Note 1: The activities listed in this definition may be combined to form mixed use.

“Massey North Precinct D Activities” means the use of land and buildings for one or more of the following:

• retail sales or retail services, excluding yard-basedactivities, up to a maximum of 5,000m² gross floorarea of retail sales or retail services, and individualretail sales or retail services tenancies are not toexceed 500m² gross floor area;


• service stations located within the Mixed UsePeriphery/Commercial Area of Precinct D asshown on the Massey North Urban Concept Plan;

• cafes, restaurants and other eating places;• reception, conference, seminar and theatre

facilities including overnight tourist facilities;• educational, preschool and childcare facilities;• residential activities;• healthcare facilities (including medical centres,

hospitals, rest homes);• entertainment facilities, (excluding cinemas but

including bars, taverns, nightclubs);• public and private parking buildings;• community facilities including libraries,

recreational facilities, religious facilities,gymnasiums);


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• roads, bridges, infrastructure and any activity that isnecessary to implement the Totara CreekIntegrated Management Plan.

In addition to the above specific restrictions, theabove activities shall be limited to theCommunity Facility or Mixed Use Periphery/Commercial Area of Precinct D as shown on theMassey North Urban Concept Plan except forresidential and mixed use activities.

Note 1: The activities listed in this definition may becombined to form mixed use.

“Massey North Precinct E Activities” means the use of land and buildings for one or more of the following:

• Retail sales and retail services provided that, after 1 July 2013 and until such time as

buildings totalling no less than 44,200m2 gross floor area have established and are operating in Precinct A:

• there is no more than 10,000m2 gross floor area of additional retail sales and retail

services, up to a maximum of 44,200m2 gross floor area;

• of the additional 10,000m2, no more than

5,000m2 of additional gross floor area retails sales and retails services comprise activities in

tenancies of less than 400m2 gross floor area,

of which no less than 750m2 shall be allocated to tenancies located along the Main Street to a depth of 20 metres and

the balance of up to 4,250m2 may comprise redevelopment (including sleeving) of an existing building; and

• notwithstanding the above thresholds, the provision of retail sales and retail services is enabled provided they are part of a development comprising no more that 33% of the total gross floor area of any new building.

• Any administrative, commercial andprofessional offices;

• Cafes, restaurants and other eating places;• Reception, conference, seminar and theatre

facilities (including overnight touristaccommodation);

• Educational, preschool and childcarefacilities;

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• Residential activities;• Healthcare facilities (including medical

centres, hospitals, rest homes);• Entertainment facilities, including cinemas;• Public and private parking buildings and

passenger transport facilities;• Community facilities including libraries,

recreational facilities, religious facilities;• Emergency facilities (including police, fire

and ambulance);• Roads, bridges, infrastructure and any activity that

is necessary to implement the Totara CreekIntegrated Management Plan.

Note 1: The activities listed in this definition may be combined to form mixed use.Note 2: Gross floor area does not include any park and ride facility, town square, structured parking area or any public open space in Precinct A.

“Monterey Park Activities” means touristfacilities (including cinema, museums and facilitiesfor scale model displays and demonstrations; andsubsidiary restaurants, cafes, bars and souvenir shops,but excluding overnight accommodation).

“Whenuapai Special Area Activities” meansbuildings and activities for the storage, cutting,processing and retailing of timber and timberproducts and any subsidiary activity, forestry,retailing of home improvement and handymansupplies including building materials, retail activitiesand retail services associated with agricultural,horticultural and pastoral goods and services.

“Non-Residential Activity” means an activity notdefined as a Residential Activity or a TemporaryActivity or a Prohibited Activity.

“Residential Activity” means the use of land orbuilding by people for living accommodation(whether or not any person is subject to care orsupervision), where those people voluntarily live atthe site for a period of one month or more and willgenerally refer to the site as their home andpermanent address and includes baches and othersimilar private holiday accommodation, butexcludes a Temporary Activity and a Prohibited Activity.

“Mixed Use” means a development in a Mixed UsedArea or subject to a Town Centre - Mixed UseTypology5, being a combination of residentialactivities and non-residential activities in a singlebuilding or on a single site.

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Advice Notes: Constituent land use activities willneed to comply with relevant rules applicable in therelevant Human Environments and Special Areasand also the City-Wide Rules relating to UrbanDesign - Apartment Design. Site Analysis, BuildingDesign Street Frontage, Residential Activities -Noise Attenuation; and, refer to Special Area Rule1.3.

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RULES

2.0 General

The following rules apply to Any Activity on landsituated in the Balefill Special Area.

2.1 Permitted Activities

Any Activity involving:

• the depositing of baled refuse to a maximum of207,000 tonnes after 30 November 1993;

• the importation, excavation and depositing ofcleanfill for the purpose of covering refuse andrehabilitation of the Balefill Special Area;

• facilities for the collection landfill gas and itsflaring or conversion into electricity or otheruse;

• vegetation alteration on that part of the BalefillSpecial Area affected by the balefill operation;

• uses essential to the operation of the above,including treatment and disposal of leachate andstormwater and the operation and maintenanceof machinery and vehicles;

• buildings and works ancillary to the above;• Any Activity meeting the standards of the Open

Space Environment;

and which meet the following PerformanceStandards are Permitted Activities:

(a) Any Activity meeting the standards of theBalefill Management Plan;

(b) Any Activity involving the depositing of balesup to 30 November 1996 provided that shouldthe operator be unable to deposit bales on theland in the period 1 May 1994 to 30 November1996 due to the absence of necessary consentsor approvals, then the closure date will be

NOTES1. If an activity is not controlled or restricted in any

way by any part of the Plan it is permitted, butmay require consents under other legislation/plans.

2. Activities must comply with all other relevant rulesof the Plan or be the subject of a resourceconsent. Check all other rules in this HumanEnvironment and also the Natural Area Rules,the City-Wide Rules and, where relevant, theSubdivision Rules.

3. Words in italics are defined - see the Definitionspart of the City-Wide Rules.

4. Words in bold are explained - see theExplanations part of the Introduction to the Rules.

5. The Balefill Management Plan is available forinspection at the Council offices.

6. For resource consents see the InformationRequirements in the City-Wide Rules.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

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The extent to which the background noise level(L95) in the vicinity of the subject site affects therelevance of noise standards for Permitted Activities.

2(b)

The extent to which noise generated will exceed theexisting background level.

2(c)

The extent to which the noise generated will meetthe provisions of New Zealand Standard NZS 6802:1991 “Assessment of Environmental Sound”clauses 4.2.1 and 4.2.2.

2(d)

The extent to which adequate noise buffers areprovided between the activity and residential andother noise sensitive activities on other sites.

2(e)

The extent to which more than minor adverse effectson the environment can be adequately avoided,remedied, mitigated or offset through provision ofworks and services on or off the site and/or throughpayment or provision of a financial contribution.

See also Policies 5.3, 5.6, 10.27, 11.23

(Policy Section of the Waitakere District Plan)

Effects on Water, Native Vegetation and Fauna Habitat, Land, Air Quality, Ecosystem Stability, Mauri,Amenity Values, Neighbourhood Character, Health & Safety and Heritage

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extended for such time as the operators isunable to use the land up to a maximum of 6months provided that no bales shall bedeposited after 31 May 1997;

(c) Any Activity meeting the noise standards set outbelow as measured at any part of a site with theLiving Environment or Foothills Environment orRural Village Environment

2.2 Limited Discretionary Activities

Activities meeting the following PerformanceStandards are Limited Discretionary Activities:

• activities meeting the requirements of anyamendment to the Balefill Management Plan,provided that this plan shall meet the standardsof 2.1(b) and (c) and continue to make provisionfor the following:

(a) “conservation and development plan”which is to show that area within which thedepositing of bales and/or the excavation ofcleanfill material is not permitted and whereexisting native trees will be protected. Thisplan is to be in general accordance withPlan BA;

(b) a “development plan” which shall show theparts of the Balefill Special Area in whichbalefill operations are to be undertaken,those areas which are to remainundisturbed, and the staging of works to becarried out. This plan is to be in generalaccordance with Plan BB;

(c) a “reserve landscape plan” showing the landin its finished state after completion ofbalefilling activities. This plan is to be ingeneral accordance with Plan BC;

(d) the intended hours of operation;

(e) the operation of vehicles and machinery onthe Balefill Special Area;

7.00am-7.00pm Monday-Friday

7.00am-12 noonSaturday

12noon-4.00pm Saturday

all other times

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RESOURCE CONSENT CONDITIONS

In granting a resource consent Council may imposeconditions. Conditions may include any one ormore of the following matters:• specifying standards to be incorporated in the

Balefill Management Plan in accordance withthe matters listed in Rule 2.2;

• limiting hours of operation;• limiting any vegetation alteration;• requiring provision for the maintenance of roads

giving access to the site;• financial contributions in accordance with the Plan; • requiring on-site or off-site works and services to

avoid, remedy, mitigate or offset adverse effects • such other matters provided for in section 108

of the Act.Provided that, in the case of Limited DiscretionaryActivities, conditions may only be imposed in respectof the matters specified above to which the Councilhas restricted the exercise of its discretion.

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(f) the number of truck movements to andfrom the site and route of truck movementsto, from and within the site;

(g) refuse type, with particular regard tomaterials of potentially hazardous content;

(h) provision for staging, including thedeposition of bales, the covering of bales,the area by area completion of balefillingactivity, land rehabilitation and landscaping;

(i) the best practicable means proposed tocontrol nuisances and adverse effects -including noise, gas, odour, spillages, litter,dust, muddy wheels, vermin, birds,scavengers, ground stability, landscapeimpacts and social impacts;

(j) means by which there is to be continuingliaison with surrounding residents on theoperation of the Balefill Special Area;

(k) stormwater and leachate control;(l) the means by which gas is to be disposed of,

including if proposed, the conversion of gasinto electricity or other use;

(m) detailed proposals for monitoring of all ofthe above;

(n) proposals for closure of the balefill at thecompletion of balefilling and after carewithin a new open space area to be createdover the full Balefill Special Area site.

Assessment of Limited Discretionary Activityapplications will be limited to the matters of scale,method, design and consultation with affectedparties and will be considered in accordance withthe relevant objectives and policies for the BalefillSpecial Area.

2.3 Discretionary Activities

Activities meeting the following performancestandards are Discretionary Activities:

• Any Activity not meeting the standards in Rule2.1(c).

Discretionary Activity applications made under thisrule will be assessed in accordance with AssessmentCriteria 2(a)-2(e) and any other matters which arerelevant under Section 104 of the Act.

2.4 Other Rules Applying

The following rules of the Plan shall apply to AnyActivity:

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• Foothills EnvironmentRule 4 Yards

• Foothills EnvironmentRule 3 Building Location

• Foothills EnvironmentRule 6 Outdoor Storage

• Foothills EnvironmentRule 7 Building Coverage

• Foothills EnvironmentRule 12 Signs

• Foothills EnvironmentRule 13 Relocated Buildings

• SubdivisionsRules 1 & 2 General

2.5 Non-Complying Activities

Activities which are not a Permitted Activity or aLimited Discretionary Activity or a Discretionary Activityunder the above rules shall be deemed tocontravene a rule in this Plan and shall be a Non-Complying Activity.



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RULES

3.0 General

The following rules shall apply to Any Activity onland situated in the Boating Special Area.


Activities meeting the following PerformanceStandards are Permitted Activities:

(a) Boating Activities not involving the erection oralteration of buildings;

(b) parks, playgrounds and walkways.

3.2 Controlled Activities

Activities meeting the following PerformanceStandard are Controlled Activities:

• Any Activity involving the generation of motorvehicle traffic.

Assessment of Controlled Activity applications madeunder this rule will be limited to the matters ofnumber of car parking spaces and design, constructionstandard and location of car parking and driveways andbe considered in accordance with the matters setout in Assessment Criteria 3(a)-3(h) and 3(k).


Activities meeting the following PerformanceStandard are Limited Discretionary Activities: • the erection or alteration of any building to be

utilised for any Boating Activity, except activitiesfor business purposes, where the maximumbuilding height does not exceed 8.0 metres and thebuilding coverage does not exceed 10% of the sitearea.




3. Words in italics are defined - see the Definitionspart of the City-Wide Rules. For a definition ofBoating Activities see Rule 1.2 of this section.


5. The Council may have a guideline to helpinterpret this rule - check at the Council offices.


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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

3(a)

The extent to which adequate provision is made forthe parking of vehicles generated by activities on thesite having regard to:• whether it can be demonstrated that a

substantial number of people walk, cycle or takepublic transport to the activity

• whether activities on the same or nearby sitesoperate at different times and can share carparking

• there are special or unusual characteristics to theparking demands of the activity, such as mostparking being associated with pick-up or dropoff.

3(b)

The extent to which provision can be made for thesafe movement of pedestrians from car parks to thebuilding or activity that the car parking serves.

3(c)

The extent to which loading spaces are provided ofsufficient number to meet the loading needs ofactivities proposed or likely on the site.

3(d)

The extent to which all car parking, loading spaces anddriveways are screened from any Residential Activitywithin the Living Environment.

3(e)

The extent to which car parking and loading areas arelocated to allow efficient and safe access to theactivity for which that car parking is providedincluding separate provision for pedestrians.

3(f)

The extent to which car parking and loading spaces anddriveway access to them are of a dimension andlocation to allow efficient and safe access.

3(g)

The extent to which car parking is constructed ofmaintenance free materials, is adequately drainedand is well marked out.

3(h)

The extent to which driveway access from the road islocated and designed to allow safe and efficientmovement on and off the road.

3(i)

The extent to which the scale, design, height and heightof buildings adversely affects amenity values,

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Assessment of Limited Discretionary Activitiesapplications will be limited to the matters of scale,height, location, screening, landscape treatment and designand will be considered in accordance withAssessment Criteria 3(a)-(k).


Activities meeting the following PerformanceStandards are Discretionary Activities:

(a) Any Activity for social or business purposesassociated with boats or a boating club;

(b) Residential Activities subsidiary to a boating club;

(c) public water transport facilities;

(d) buildings utilised for a Boating Activity exceedinga maximum height of 8.0 metres;

(e) buildings exceeding a building coverage of 10% ofthe site area.

Assessment of Discretionary Activities applicationswill be considered in accordance with AssessmentCriteria 3(i)-3(k) and any other matters that arerelevant under Section 104 of the Act.


The following rules of the Plan shall apply to Any Activity:• All relevant City-Wide Rules.

• Living EnvironmentRule 5Height in Relation to Boundaries

• Working Environment Rule 3Building and Development Location

• Living Environment

Rule 11Traffic Generation• Living Environment

Rule 13Noise

• Living EnvironmentRule 14Air, Discharges, Odour, Dust, Glare and

Vibration• Living Environment

Rule 15Signs• Living Environment

Rule 16Relocated Buildings

• Living Environment Rule 17Infrastructure

• Subdivision

Rules 1 & 2General


neighbourhood character and coastal landscapecharacter.

3(j)

The extent to which the scale, design, location andheight of buildings physically dominates or intrudesinto the privacy of adjoining sites.

3(k )

The extent to which more than minor adverse effectscan be adequately avoided, remedied, mitigated oroffset through provision of works and services onor off the site and/or through payment or provisionof a financial contribution.

See also Policies 1.6, 1.7, 1.10, 1.13, 1.19, 10.27, 11.23



In granting a resource consent Council may imposeconditions. Conditions may include any one ormore of the following matters:• requiring alterations to building design and/or

location on the site• requiring specified provision for car parking and

driveways• requiring the provision of screening and/or

planting• requiring a landscape treatment plan and its

implementation within a given time• limiting the scale of development or use• limiting hours of operation• requiring financial contributions in accordance with

the Plan• requiring on-site or off-site works and services to

avoid, remedy, mitigate or offset adverse effects • such other matters provided for in Section 108

of the Act.Provided that, in the case of Controlled Activities andLimited Discretionary Activities conditions may only beimposed in respect of the matters specified above towhich the Council has restricted the exercise of itsdiscretion.

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4.0 General

The following rules shall apply to Any Activity onland situated in the College Special Area.



• Any College Activity where one parking space isprovided for each dwelling and two parkingspaces are provided for every 3 full-timeemployees and non-residential students,provided that:

(i) each car park space has dimensions of atleast 2.5 metres by 5.0 metres and a slopenot exceeding 6.25% (1 in 16), and

(ii) each car park space is connected to the roadby a driveway which:

-uses no more access points than existed asat 14 October 1995

-provides for on-site turning where thedriveway exits onto a major road.


Activities meeting the following PerformanceStandard are Controlled Activities:

• Any Non-Residential Activity which is not a CollegeActivity where provision is made for car parking,loading spaces and driveway access to that carparking.

Assessment of Controlled Activity applications madeunder this rule will be limited to the matters ofnumber of parking spaces and design, construction andlocation of



2. Activities must comply with all other relevantrules of the Plan or be the subject of a resourceconsent. Check all other rules in this HumanEnvironment and also the Natural Area Rules,the City-Wide Rules and, where relevant, theSubdivision Rules.

3. Words in italics are defined - see the Definitionspart of the City-Wide Rules. For a definition ofCollege Activities see Rule 1.2 of this section.

4. Words in bold are explained - see theExplanations part of the Introduction to theRules.


ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

4(a)

The extent to which adequate provision is made forthe parking of vehicles generated by activities on thesite.

4(b)

The extent to which the number of car parks to beprovided on-site takes into account:• whether it can be demonstrated that a

substantial number of people walk, cycle or takepublic transport to the activity

• whether activities on the same or nearby sitesoperate at different times and can share carparking

• whether there are special or unusualcharacteristics to the parking demands of theactivity, such as most parking being associatedwith pick up or drop off.

4(c)

The extent to which sufficient provision is made toserve the loading needs of activities proposed orlikely on the site.

4(d)

The extent to which car parking and loading spaces arelocated to allow efficient and safe access to theactivity for which that car parking is provided,including separate provision made for pedestrians.

4(e)

The extent to which car parking and loading spaces, anddriveway access to them are of a dimension andlocation to allow efficient and safe access.

4(f)

The extent to which habitable rooms are located toreceive adequate daylight.

4(g)

The extent to which outdoor space and living roomsare protected from overlooking by dwelling layout,screening, separation or landscape treatment.

4(h)

The extent to which development promotes a safeenvironment for residents, including adequate lightingand appropriate location of design of entrances.

See also Policies 10.5, 10.6, 10.11, 10.14, 10.15, 10.16, 11.3, 11.14,

11.19, 11.23


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car parking and driveways and be considered inaccordance with the matters set out in AssessmentCriteria 4(a)-4(e).


Activities meeting the following PerformanceStandard are Limited Discretionary Activities:

• Residential Activities not associated with a CollegeActivity

Assessment of Limited Discretionary Activityapplications will be limited to the matters oflocation, design, landscape treatment, screening, car parkingand driveways and will be considered in accordancewith Assessment Criteria 4(f)-4(h).



• All relevant City-Wide Rules.• Working Environment

Rule 4 Landscape Treatment• Working Environment

Rule 5 Retailing• Working Environment

Rule 6 Air Discharges• Working Environment

Rule 8 Noise• Working Environment

Rule 10 Odour, Glare and Vibration• Working Environment

Rule 11 Signs• Working Environment

Rule 12 Infrastructure• Subdivisions

Rules 1 & 2 General• Subdivisions

Rule 5 Working and CommunityEnvironments


Any Activity which is not a Permitted Activity or aLimited Discretionary Activity or a Discretionary Activityunder the above rules shall be deemed tocontravene a rule in this Plan and shall be a Non-Complying Activity.

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In granting a resource consent Council may imposeconditions. Conditions may include any one or all ofthe following matters:• requiring a specified number of car park and

loading spaces• specifying design parameters to be used in the

construction of driveways, pedestrian ways, car parkingand loading spaces

• requiring the provision of screening or planting• requiring a landscape treatment plan and its

implementation within a give time• requiring screening or planting• requiring on-site or off-site works and services to


of the Act.Provided that, in the case of Controlled Activities andLimited Discretionary Activities conditions may only beimposed in respect of the matters specified above towhich the Council has restricted the exercise of itsdiscretion.

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The following rules shall apply to Any Activity onland situated in the Corban Estate Special Area.



(a) Corban Estate Activities not requiring theconstruction of any buildings or additions to anyexisting building;

(b) Parks, playgrounds, cycleways and walkways;and

(c) Car parking as provided for in Table 5.1(i).

Table 5.1(i)



(a) The erection or alteration of buildings for anyCorban Estate Activity;

(b) The erection or alteration of apartments meetingCity Wide Rule 1.0 Apartment Design GeneralPerformance Standards; and

(c) Car parking for the activities identified in Table5.1(i), where that activity provides moreparking spaces than that required for in Table5.1(i).

Activity Parking Formula

Retail Sales 1/20m2 x 0.85

Educational Facilities 1/3 full time equivalent staff + 1/4 students

Corban Estate Arts Centre

1/40m2 x 0.85

Theatre 0 (assumes shared parking with Educational Facilities)

Residential 3/2 units

Retail Sales - Cafe 1/3 customers

Waitakere Pacific Arts and Cultural Trust

1/40m2 x 0.85

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

5(a)

The extent to which development:

• is of a character and appearance that provides ahigh standard of amenity,

• provides an attractive environment and goodlinks through the Special Area, and with thesurrounding area, for pedestrians and cyclists,

• provides variation in building form and stylerather than uniformity,

• provides articulation of building facades ratherthan blank facades,

• integrates with other development,

• uses land on the Corban Estate efficiently forCorban Estate Activity,

• is of a location and design that is compatiblewith the heritage character of the Corban Estateas at 2012.

5(b)

The extent to which buildings and/or activitiescompromise the natural landscape character ofthe adjacent Open Space Environment and theOpanuku Stream and the Ecological Linkage/Restoration Natural Area.

5(c)

The extent to which habitable rooms are located toreceive adequate daylight.

5(d)

The extent to which habitable rooms are to beprotected from overlooking by adjacent buildingsand/or activities

5(e)

The extent to which development promotes a safeenvironment for people, including adequate lighting,and location and design of entrances and car parkingspaces.

5(f)

The extent to which development maintains the heri-tage values identified on the Corban Estate Heri-tage Features plan and is sympathetic to andrespectful of the heritage items and buildings andthe buildings and the heritage character of the Spe-cial Area.

5(g)

The extent to which more than minor adverse effectswill be adequately avoided, remedied, mitigated oroffset through provision of works and services on

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Assessment of Limited Discretionary Activityapplications made under this rule will be limited tomatters of density, design, location, scale, outdoorspace, screening, landscape treatment, amenity andprovision for vehicles and pedestrians, and will beconsidered in accordance with the AssessmentCriteria of City-Wide Rule 1 Apartment Design, CityWide Noise Standard Rule 1.10 Residential Activities -Noise Attenuation, Medium Density Housing Criteria andwill also be considered in accordance with a TravelManagement Plan and Assessment Criteria 5(a) -5(l).


Activities meeting the following PerformanceStandard are Discretionary Activities:

(a) Apartments not meeting the GeneralPerformance Standards of Urban Design CityWide Rule 1 Apartment Design;

(b) Car parking for activities other than thosespecified in Table 5.1(i).

Assessment of Discretionary Activity applications willbe considered in accordance with a TravelManagement Plan and Assessment Criteria 5(a) -5(l) and any other matters that are relevant undersection 104 of the Act.


The following rules of the Plan shall apply, whererelevant, to Any Activity.

City-Wide RulesCommercial Sex ActivitiesProhibited ActivitiesTemporary ActivitiesMaintenance and Condition of Buildings




3. Words in italics are defined - see the Definitionspart of the City-Wide Rules. For a definition ofCorbans Estate Activities see Rule 1.2 of thissection.



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or off the site and/or through payment or provisionof a financial contribution.

Transportation Criteria

(note: all of the following assessment criteria are tobe addressed in a Travel Management Plan preparedto satisfy the standards in Rule 5.2 and 5.3.)

5(h)

The extent to which development has been designedto integrate land uses with transport systems,through the use of an integrated transport assess-ment methodology for major trip generating activi-ties, including provision for public transport,walking and cycling within and beyond the specialarea.

5(i)

The extent to which car parking accommodates theexpected demands of an activity, having regard tothe relative locations of the activity and the car park-ing serving that activity, the possible joint use of carparking; walking, cycling and public transport alter-natives, limitations through covenants, and relevantparking guidelines (see the Waitakere City parkingand Driveway Guideline, August 2010).

5(j)

The extent to which car parking is provided forwithin a 5 minute walking distance of activities,rather than necessarily adjoining those activities inthe Special Area, except in the case of retail activitiesand other non-residential activities which require onsite or close by car parking.

5(k)

The extent to which car parking is designed havingregard to:

(i) the capacity of roads giving access to the site;

(ii) the safety of road users including cyclist andpedestrians; and/or

(iii) car parking areas which are secure, well lit andconveniently accessible.

5(l)

The extent to which activities provide for on siteloading facilities for service vehicles, delivery vehi-cles, and rubbish collection vehicles.

See also Policies 1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.10, 1.16, 1.20, 2.1, 2.4, 3.1, 5.3,

5.4, 8.8, 10.2, 10.5, 10.6, 10.11, 10.14, 10.15, 10.16, 10.27, 11.3,

11.23, 11.27, 11.28, 11.33.


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Living EnvironmentLiving Environment Rules that apply to Medium DensityHousing Medium Density Housing Assessment Criteria

Working EnvironmentRule 2 Height in Relation to BoundariesRule 5 RetailingRule 6 Air DischargesRule 8 NoiseRule 10Odour, Glare and VibrationRule 11SignsRule 12Infrastructure

SubdivisionRules 1 & 2 GeneralRule 3 Infill Subdivision


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6.0 General

The following rules shall apply to Any Activity onland situated in the Harbour View North Special Area.



• Any Activity which is a Permitted Activity in theLiving Environment (Harbour View)

• Any subdivision which is a Permitted Activity inSubdivisions Rule 2.1(a).


Activities meeting the following PerformanceStandards are Controlled Activities:

• Any Activity which is a Controlled Activity in theLiving Environment (Harbour View)

• Any subdivision which is a Controlled Activity whererelevant to the Living Environment.



• Any Activity which is a Limited DiscretionaryActivity in the Living Environment (Harbour View).


Activities meeting the following Performance Standards are Discretionary Activities:

• Any Activity which is a Discretionary Activity in theLiving Environment (Harbour View); and

• Any Activity which is a Permitted Activity or aLimited Discretionary Activity or a DiscretionaryActivity in the Community Environment Rules

• Any subdivision which is a Discretionary Activitywhere relevant to the Living Environment.


way by any part of the Plan it is permitted, but mayrequire consents under other legislation/plans.

2. Activities must comply with all other relevant rulesof the Plan or be the subject of a resource consent.Check all other rules in this Human Environmentand also the Natural Area Rules, the City-WideRules and, where relevant, the Subdivision Rules.




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In granting a resource consent, the consent authoritymay impose conditions. The conditions may includeany one or more of the following matters:• requiring alterations to the building design and/or

building location on the site;• requiring the retention of trees and/or other

vegetation;• requiring the protection or maintenance of the

Corban Estate Heritage Features and theheritage character of the Special Area;

• requiring provision of a landscape treatment planand its implementation within a given timeframe;

• requiring financial contributions in accordance withthe Plan;

• the imposition of a bond to cover conditions ofconsent;

• requiring on-site or off-site works and services toavoid, remedy, mitigate or offset adverse effects;

• the design and location of car parking spaces;• requiring an acoustic consultant report to

confirm required noise standards will be met;• requiring measures in respect of proposals for

residential activities to attenuate potential adverseeffects from adjoining or nearby non-residentialactivities;

• requiring that measures to address land stabilityissues be included in the construction of structuresand where required in the implementation of theLandscape Treatment Plan;

• in the case of a subdivision consent, othermatters as provided for in section 220 of theAct;

• such other matters provided for in section 108of the Act.

Provided that, in the case of Limited DiscretionaryActivities, conditions may be imposed only in respectof the matters above to which the Council hasrestricted the exercise of its discretion.


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Any Activity shall comply with all relevant City-WideRules.


Any Activity which is not a Controlled Activity or aLimited Discretionary Activity or a Discretionary Activityunder this rule shall be deemed to contravene a rulein the Plan and shall be a Non-Complying Activity.

Note: See Policies 1.1, 1.10, 1.14, 1.15, 1.20, 2.1, 2.3, 2.13, 3.1, 3.4,

3.5, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.2, 5.4, 6.1, 6.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 8.3, 8.5, 9.1, 9.3,

9.6, 9.7, 9.14, 10.4, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.13, 10.15, 10.16, 10.17,

10.18, 10.20, 10.22, 10.23, 11.1, 11.2, 11.4, 11.5, 11.6, 11.9, 11.23,

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The following rules shall apply to Any Activityinvolving the use, erection or alteration of buildingson land situated in the Hospital Special Area.



• any hospital activity; and• services, offices, childcare centres, maintenance

workshops, storage facilities, horticulturalgardens and undertakings maintained inconnection with, or incidental to, hospitalactivities; and

• helicopter facilities subsidiary to hospital activities;and

• convenience shops not exceeding 100m2 in retailfloorspace; and

• shops ancillary to a hospital activity on the same sitenot occupying more than 15% of the gross floorarea of the part of the building which is occupied

by the activity or 100m2 retail floorspace whicheveris the lesser.


The following rules of the Plan shall apply to AnyActivity.

• All relevant City-Wide Rules.• Working Environment

Rule 2 Height in Relation to Boundaries• Working Environment


Rule 3 Building and Development Location




3. Words in italics are defined - see the Definitionspart of the City-Wide Rules. For a definition ofHospital Activities see Rule 1.2 of this section.



See also Policies 4.6, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.11,

10.12, 10.14, 10.15, 10.16, 10.26, 11.23

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• Working EnvironmentRule 6 Air Discharges

• Working EnvironmentRule 8 Noise

• Working Environment Rule 9 Parking, Loading and Driveway Access

• Working EnvironmentRule 10 Odour, Glare and Vibration

• Working EnvironmentRule 11 Signs

• Working EnvironmentRule 12 Infrastructure

• Subdivisions Rules 1 & 2 General

• Subdivision Rules 3 & 4 Living Environment


Any Activity is not a Permitted Activity or a LimitedDiscretionary Activity or a Discretionary Activity underthe above rules shall be deemed to contravene a rulein this Plan and shall be a Non-Complying Activity.

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The following rules shall apply to Any Activitysituated on land within the Lincoln Park Special Area.



(a) Lincoln Park Activities within an existing building.

(b) parks, playgrounds and walkways.



• the erection or alteration of any building for aLincoln Park Activity or a Residential Activity,where:- the maximum building height is 15.0 metres; andany proposed building is shown on a

Comprehensive Development Plan approvedas a Limited Discretionary Activity under thisRule and which shows, for the whole of theLincoln Park Special Area: >the location, design and scale of buildings>proposals for integration of development with

the Lincoln North Community Environment



2. Activities must comply with all other relevant rulesof the Plan or be the subject of a resourceconsent.

3. Notwithstanding Note 1 above, with regard to therelevant policy sections, any retail activity or mixof retail activity beyond those identified as LincolnPark Activities would be non-complying.

4. Retail activities in the Lincoln Park Special Areaare limited to a minimum gross floor area of

6,000m2 - retail activities not meeting thisstandard are contrary to Plan policies.

5. Limited retail activity is enabled in the LincolnPark Special Area due to consideration of thehistorical context of development in theimmediate area. Such provision is not intended asa basis for future intensification of activities in theLincoln Park Special Area, nor for development ofthe surrounding land.




ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

9(a)

The extent to which buildings, driveways, car parkingand other development are of a size, location, scale anddesign which complements the character of the site asa whole.

9(b)

The extent to which any retail development on the siteis designed and located to integrate with the LincolnNorth Community Environment.

9(c)

The extent to which buildings and Lincoln ParkActivities avoid adverse effects on neighbourhoodcharacter and amenity values.

9(d)

The extent to which driveways, carparking and roadaccess provide for safe and efficient provision formotor vehicles.

9(e)

The extent to which development of the site avoidsadverse effects on roads giving access to the site.

9(f)

The extent to which provision is made forpassenger transport facilities within and/or beyondthe site.

9(g)

The extent to which any proposal for ResidentialActivities meets those criteria outlined in the“Medium Density Housing Criteria” section of thePlan.

9(h)


Note: See also Policies 4.7, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8,

10.10, 10.11, 10.12, 10.14, 10.15, 10.16, 10.27, 11.1, 11.3, 11.5,

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>provision for car parking and driveways>provision for landscape treatment>provision for open space.

Assessment of Limited Discretionary Activityapplications made under this rule will be limited tomatters of number of household units, buildingcoverage, bulk and location, car parking and driveways,design, screening and landscape treatment, and provisionfor outdoor space, and will be considered inaccordance with Assessment Criteria 9(a)-(h).


The following rules of the Plan shall apply to AnyActivity:• All relevant City-Wide Rules• Working Environment

Rule 2 Height in Relation to Boundaries• Working Environment

Rule 3 Building and Development Location• Working Environment


Rule 6 Air Discharges• Working Environment

Rule 8 Noise• Working Environment

Rule 9 Parking, Loading and DrivewayAccess

• Working EnvironmentRule 10 Odour, Glare and Vibration

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In granting a resource consent Council may imposeconditions. Conditions may include any one ormore of the following matters:• requiring alterations to the design and/or location

of buildings on the site• requiring provision to be made for integration

of development with the Lincoln North CommunityEnvironment

• specifying provision to be made for roadimprovements

• requiring the retention of trees and/or othervegetation

• specifying provision to be made for driveways andcar parking

• requiring the provision of screening and/orplanting

• limiting the scale of development or use• the imposition of a bond to ensure satisfaction of

conditions of consent• requiring financial contributions in accordance with


avoid, remedy, mitigate or offset adverse effects• such other matters provided for in section 108

of the Act.


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10.0 General

The following rules shall apply to Any Activity onland situated in a Marae Special Area.



(a) Marae Activities

(b) any Residential Activity

(c) parks, playgrounds and walkways

(d) Any Non-Residential Activity (excluding MaraeActivities) resulting in total traffic generationto the site not exceeding 40 vehicle movements perday or 1% of the roads daily volume, whicheveris the greater.



• Any Activity resulting in traffic generation notmeeting the standards in Rule 10.1(d).

Assessment of Limited Discretionary Activityapplications made under this rule will be limited tomatters of road capacity, safety and scale and will beassessed in accordance with Assessment Criteria10(a) and 10(b).



• All relevant City-Wide Rules• Living Environment

Rule 5 Height in Relation to BoundariesNOTES1. If an activity is not controlled or restricted in any



3. Words in italics are defined - see the Definitionspart of the City-Wide Rules. For a definition ofMarae Activities see Rule 1.2 of this section.

4. Words in Bold are explained - see theExplanations part of the Introduction to the Rules.


ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

10(a)

The extent to which traffic generation createsadverse effects on:• the capacity of roads giving access to the site;• the safety of road users, including cyclists and

pedestrians.

10(b)


See also Policies 8.9, 9.1, 9.4, 9.5, 9.7, 9.8, 9.9, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3,

10.5, 10.6, 10.9, 10.14, 10.16, 10.27, 11.23


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• Living EnvironmentRule 13 Noise

• Living EnvironmentRule 14 Air Discharges Odour, Dust, Glare

and Vibration• Living Environment

Rule 17 Infrastructure• Subdivision

Rules 1 & 2 General


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In granting a resource consent, Council may imposeconditions. Conditions may include any one ormore of the following matters:• limiting the scale of development or use• requiring alteration to the location and design of

car parking and driveways• requiring mitigation measures in relation to

vehicle noise and lights• requiring mitigation measures in relation to

pedestrian, cyclist and motor vehicle occupantsafety

• requiring financial contributions in accordance withthe Plan

• requiring on-site or off-site works and services toavoid, remedy, mitigate or offset adverse effects


Provided that, in the case of Limited DiscretionaryActivities, conditions may only be imposed in respectof the matters specified above to which the Councilhas restricted the exercise of its discretion.

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11.0 General

The following rules shall apply to Any Activity onland situated in the Marina Special Area.The “Concept Plan” referred to in these rules is theConcept Plan for Westpark Marina and Environs,dated November 1999.


The following are Permitted Activities, subject tomeeting the Performance Standards in Rule 11.3.

(a) Areas A and C on the Concept Plan - anyMarina Activity or Residential Activity or Non-Residential Activity or Retail Sales or Public WaterTransport Facility not requiring the construction oralteration of buildings.

(b) Area A on the Concept Plan - any MarinaActivity involving the construction or alteration ofbuildings.

(c) Area D on the Concept Plan - Any Activitybeing a Permitted Activity in the LivingEnvironment.

(d) Parks, playgrounds and walkways.


The following are Controlled Activities, subject tomeeting the Performance Standards in Rule 11.3:

(a) Area A on the Concept Plan - any ResidentialActivity or Non-Residential Activity or Retail Salesor Public Water Transport Facility.

(b) Area B on the Concept Plan - any ResidentialActivity or Marina Activity or Non-ResidentialActivity or Retail Sales




3. Words in italics are defined - see the Definitionspart of the City-Wide Rules. For a definition ofMarina Activities see Rule 1.2 of this section.


5. The Council may have a guideline to helpinterpret this rule - check at the Council Offices.


ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

11(a)

The extent to which the scale of buildings createsadverse effects on neighbourhood character andamenity values, including views over the site to theHarbour.

11(b)

The extent to which activities and structures maintainand enhance the character and amenity of the SpecialArea.

11(c)

The extent to which the scale and location ofbuildings provides and maintains pedestrian access tothe coastal area generally as shown on the ConceptPlan.

11(d)

The extent to which areas of open space and plantingare used to offset the visual impact of additionalbuilding coverage.

11(e)

The extent to which traffic generation createsadverse effects on:• the capacity of roads giving access to the site• the safety of road users, including cyclists and

pedestrians• neighbourhood character.

11(f)

The extent to which development meets the followingdesign criteria:-(i) The design of the new development has

appropriate residential character and detail toenhance the existing streetscape.

(ii) The large building facades which are highlyvisible from the road should be adequatelyarticulated and detailed for visual interest.

(iii) Solid fencing should be minimised and usedonly to separate Residential Activities fromother Non-residential Activities.

(iv) Landscape treatment should complement theexisting neighbourhood.

(v) The development should be well connected intothe neighbourhood with appropriate vehicleand pedestrian links.

(vi) The development should be arranged tominimise the overlooking of any residentialoutdoor space, both within the site and theadjoining sites.

(vii) The design of buildings should maximiseexposure to winter sunshine.


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(c) Area C on the Concept Plan - any ResidentialActivity or Marina Activity or Non-ResidentialActivity or Retail Sales or Public WaterTransport Facility.

(d) Area D on the Concept Plan - any MediumDensity Housing.

Assessment of Controlled Activity applications will belimited to matters of location, design, landscapetreatment and construction and will be assessedhaving regards to Assessment Criteria 11(a) to11(g) and other relevant matters under section 104of the Act.

11.3 Performance Standards Relating toPermitted Activities and ControlledActivities

(a) Maximum Building Coverage

• Concept Plan Area A - 60% of each site

• Concept Plan Area B - 35% of each site

• Concept Plan Area C - 60% of each site

• Concept Plan Area D -35% of each site

(b) Maximum Building Height

• Concept Plan Area A - 12 metres

• Concept Plan Area B - 8 metres

• Concept Plan Area C - 10 metres

• Concept Plan Area D -8 metres

(c) Maximum Height in Relation to Boundary

• Concept Plan Area A - this rule does notapply

• Concept Plan Area B - as for WorkingEnvironment Rule 2.1

• Concept Plan Area C - this rule does notapply

• Concept Plan Area D - as for LivingEnvironment rule 5.1

(d) Parking, Loading and Driveway AccessFor all areas on the Concept Plan - as forWorking Environment Rule 9.1

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(viii) Manipulate the impact of sun and wind byconsidering the effects of overhangs, eaves,verandahs, pergolas and planting.

(ix) Capitalise on views from the site, whilstconsidering privacy both within thedevelopment and of adjoining sites.

(x) Buildings are encouraged to be linked toallow the efficient use of sites.

(xi) Building form and site layout is designed tominimise impermeable surfaces and allowefficient stormwater management.

(xii) Habitable rooms should be located toachieve adequate daylight.

(xiii) The windows of one building should notface directly into those of another unlessdirect views are restricted with screening orplanting or the windows are offset orsufficiently distant.

(xiv) Sufficient carparking should be provided tomeet projected needs.

(xv) Carparking facilities should be closed andconvenient to buildings, be well ventilated ifenclosed, be well lit and clearly identifyany visitor carparking.

(xvi) Carparking and driveway should notdominate the view of the development fromthe road, be surfaced and graded to ensureefficient stormwater disposal and beplanted with shade trees and screeningvegetation where practicable.

(xvii) The entrance to buildings should be locatedwhere they are clearly visible from theroad so that visitors can easily identify theparticular land use activity.

(xviii) Entries to buildings should provide a senseof personal address, shelter andtransitional space between the entry andthe road.

(xix) Garbage bin enclosures, mail boxes andexternal storage facilities are to be designedto complement the overall development andbe constructed of durable materials.

(xx) Garbage bin enclosures are to be sized toaccommodate the garbage receptacles asrequired by Council and to provide forrecycling collections.

(xxi) Combined garbage bin enclosures are tobe located adjacent to the road for ease ofcollection.

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(e) Landscape Treatment

• Concept Plan Area A - 10% of each site shallbe landscaped in tress, shrubs or grass

• Concept Plan Area B - 35% of each site shallbe landscaped in trees, shrubs or grass,including an 8.0 metre wide strip within Lot8, adjoining the northern boundary with theesplanade reserve

• Concept Plan Area C - 15% of each site shallbe landscaped in trees, shrubs or grass

• Concept Plan Area D - 35% of each site shallbe landscaped in trees, shrubs or grass



• development on any site not meeting the standardsof Rule 11.3(a).

Assessment of Limited Discretionary Activityapplications will be limited to matters of location,design, landscape treatment and construction and will beassessed having regard to Assessment Criteria 11(a)to 11(g) and other relevant matters under section104 of the Act.



• development on any site not meeting the standardsof Rules 11.3(b), (c), (d) or (e)

Discretionary Activity applications will be assessedhaving regard to Assessment Criteria 11(a)-11(g)and any other matters which are relevant undersection 104 of the Act.


The following rules of the Plan shall apply to AnyActivity

• All relevant City-Wide Rules

• Living EnvironmentRule 8Building Location

• Living Environment

Rule 13Noise• Living Environment• Rule 14 Air Discharges, Odour, Dust,

Vibration and Glare

(xxiii) Landscape treatment should assist withblending new developments with thesurrounding streetscape.

(xxiv) Landscape treatment should not affect thestructure of proposed buildings.

(xxv) Landscape treatment should enhance energyefficiency by providing shade in winter towest facing windows and allowingpenetration of winter sun and shelter fromwinter winds.

(xxvi) Landscape treatment should improve privacybetween buildings.

(xxvii) Fencing types should enhance thedevelopment and streetscape. Large blankwalls facing the street should be avoided.

(xxviii) The selection of planting types shouldconsider their relationship to living spacesand outdoor space, relationship to the roadand ongoing maintenance requirements.

11(g)


See also Policy 10.27



In granting a resource consent Council may imposeconditions. Conditions may include any one ormore of the following matters:• requiring alterations to design and/or location• requiring the retention of trees and/or other

vegetation• requiring the provision of a landscape treatment

plan and implementation of that plan within agiven time

• limiting the scale of development of use• limiting the hours of operation• the imposition of a bond to ensure satisfaction of




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• Living EnvironmentRule 17Infrastructure


Any Activity which is not a Permitted Activity or aControlled Activity or a Limited Discretionary Activity ora Discretionary Activity under the above rules shall bedeemed to contravene a rule in the Plan and shall bea Non-Complying Activity.

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RULES

12.0 General

The following rules shall apply to Any Activity.



(a) any Monterey Park Activity within an existingbuilding, and

(b) Residential Activities involving no more than onedwelling and one minor household unit on each site.



• the erection or alteration of any building for aMonterey Park Activity, a Residential Activitysubsidiary to a Monterey Park Activity not meetingthe standards under Rule 12.1, or for overnighttourist accommodation where any proposedbuilding is shown on a ComprehensiveDevelopment Plan approved as a LimitedDiscretionary Activity under this Rule and whichshows, for the whole of the Monterey Park SpecialArea- the location, design and scale of buildings- provision for car parking and driveways

- provision for landscape treatment Assessment of Limited Discretionary Activityapplications made under this rule will be limited tothe matters of number of household units, scale andbulk of buildings, design, landscape treatment, car parking



2. Activities must comply with all other relevantrules of the Plan or be the subject of a resourceconsent. Check all other rules in this HumanEnvironment, the City-Wide Rules and, whererelevant, the Subdivision Rules.

3. Word in italics are defined - see the Definitionspart of the City-Wide Rules. For a definition ofMonterey Park Activities see Rule 1.2 of thissection.




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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

12(a)

The extent to which buildings are of a scale whichavoids adverse effects on neighbourhood characterand amenity values.

12(b)

The extent to which activities compromise naturallandscape character and coastal landscapecharacter.

12(c)

The extent to which traffic generation createsadverse effects on:• the capacity of roads giving access to the site• the safety of road users, including cyclists and

pedestrians• neighbourhood character.

12(d)


See also Policies 1.6, 1.7, 1.10, 1.13, 1.19, 10.5, 10.6, 10.11, 10.14,

10.15, 10.16, 10.27, 11.3, 11.14, 11.18, 11.19, 11.23



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and driveways, road capacity and safety and will beconsidered in accordance with Assessment Criteria12(a)-12(d). Where an application will have effectson the safety and efficiency of State Highway 18,comment may be invited from Transit NewZealand.



• All relevant City-Wide Rules• Countryside Environment

Rule 3 Yards• Countryside Environment

Rule 5 Outdoor Storage• Countryside Environment

Rule 6 Building Coverage• Countryside Environment

Rule 8 Traffic Generation, Accessand Carparking

• Countryside EnvironmentRule 9 Noise

• Countryside EnvironmentRule 10 Air Discharges, Odour, Dust,

Glare and Vibration• Countryside Environment

Rule 11 Signs• Subdivisions

Rules 1 & 2 General• Subdivisions

Rule 6 Countryside Environment




In granting a resource consent Council may imposeconditions. Conditions may include any one ormore of the following matters:• requiring alterations to the design and/or location

on the site• requiring the retention of trees and/or other

vegetation• requiring the provision of a landscape treatment

plan and its implementation within a given time• limiting the scale of development or use• limiting hours of operation• the imposition of a bond to ensure satisfaction of




of the Act.Provided that, in the case of Limited DiscretionaryActivities, conditions may only be imposed in respectof the matters specified above to which the Councilhas restricted the exercise of its discretion.


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RULES

13.0 General

The following rules apply to Any Activity on landsituated in the Quarry Special Area.


Any Activity involving:

• the quarrying, crushing, screening and stockpilingof stone, including associated buildings andstructures

• buildings for the maintenance of plant andvehicles used in connection with quarrying

• the sale of crushed stone produced on theQuarry Special Area land

• offices, canteens, dining rooms, toilet facilitiesand administration buildings subsidiary to theabove activities

and which meet the following PerformanceStandards are Permitted Activities provided that theabove activities shall cease to be Permitted Activities atthe expiry of the Quarry Management Plan on 31August 2020:

(a) Any Activity meeting the standards of theQuarry Management Plan (included as anAppendix to these rules), and

(b) Any Activity meeting the noise standards set outbelow as measured at any part of a site withinthe Waitakere Ranges Environment or Bush LivingEnvironment.



2. Activities must comply with all other relevant rulesof the Plan or be the subject of a resourceconsent. Check all other rules in this HumanEnvironment and also the Natural Area Rules, theCity-Wide Rules and, where relevant, theSubdivision Rules. Note that the QuarryManagement Plan contains provisions which allowactivities which would not otherwise be possibleunder the Natural Area Rules.



5. The Council may have a guideline to help interpretthis rule - check at the Council Offices.


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Note: See also Policies 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.9, 1.10, 1.12, 1.13, 1.14, 3.3,

5.3, 5.6, 10.10, 11.23


Effects on Water, Native Vegetation and Fauna Habitat, Land, Air Quality, Ecosystem Stability, AmenityValues, Neighbourhood Character, Health & Safety and Heritage

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• All relevant City-Wide Rules• Subdivision Rules 1 & 2 General

Rules 1 & 2 General


Any Activity which is not a Permitted Activity or aControlled Activity or a Limited Discretionary Activity ora Discretionary Activity under the above rules shall bedeemed to contravene a rule in this Plan and shall bea Non-Complying Activity.

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13.4 Quarry Management Plan

Management of the Quarry Special Area will beundertaken in accordance with the following plans:

• Plan QA Quarry Programme• Plan QB Reinstatement and Landscape Treatment

13.5 Crushed Stone Extraction

(a) Crushed stone is to be extracted from thequarry in a staged procedure which includesremoval of vegetation, stripping of overburden,drilling, blasting and transporting to crusher,excavating, crushing and processing, screening,stockpiling and delivery, and reinstatement ofquarried areas.

(b) Stripping of vegetation and removal ofoverburden will be generally carried outannually during the summer months andlimited in area to that sufficient to allowextraction of crushed stone for the next yearsproduction.

(c) The overburden material is to be placed inquarried areas and contoured to allow for thepermanent reinstatement of vegetation andlandscape treatment. Silt control over the strippedareas is to be in accordance with AucklandRegional Council requirements.

(d) Rock is to be quarried by means of blasting,which shall take place within 30 minutes ofnoon with necessary safety precautions andwith the provisions of Quarry Special AreaRules 13.1 (b) and 13.1(c). Blasting shall bepreceeded by a warning siren. Blasting of theface is to be generally carried out no more thanonce weekly.

(e) Reviews of blasting technique shall be carriedout and further modifications made whenappropriate. Only one quarry face shall beworked at one time, orientated wheneverpossible to minimise noise, dust and visualimpact on areas outside the Quarry Special Area.

13.6 Projected Volume of Crushed StoneExtraction

(a) The projected volume of crushed stone to beextracted is forecast to continue at an averagerate of 120,000 cu.m. pa and shall have anupper limit of 150,000m3 per annum in anyone year.

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13.7 Sequence for Crushed Stone Removal

(a) Plan QA indicates the proposed sequence forcrushed stone removal from the quarry, andthe approximate time zones for quarrying. Theproposed sequence shall be:

(i) relocated existing silt pond to the quarryfloor and continue quarrying to the northwest through the narrow valley.

(ii) Realign the stream from alongside thequarry to a new alignment through thequarry floor.

(iii) Quarry in a north easterly direction untilsufficient areas have been excavated toallow relocation of the crushing plant.

(iv) Quarry out the area previously beneaththe crushing plant. This is to beaccomplished as soon as possible,consistent with the sound managementand operation of the quarry.

(v) Relocate the weighbridge and stock pilearea onto the quarry floor.

(vi) Continue quarrying to the east and north,swinging around to the west and south inthe pattern shown.

(b) Before an area extending in depth 50m fromthe boundary with the Karanga Camp is to besubject of any quarrying activity, the quarryoperator shall first establish by appropriateengineering techniques that the underlyingrock resource is of an extent and quality towarrant extraction, paying due regard to theenvironmental losses that will follow theremoval of vegetation to permit quarrying toproceed. A certificate from an appropriatequalified person shall be required in respect ofthis standard.

(c) A low earth bund is to be constructedalongside and partly encircling the new crusherlocation, and planted to provide a visual barrierand noise shield to protect neighbouring sites.

(d) The stockpile area is to be relocated as part ofthe medium term operation and the existingstockpile area revegetated with the objective ofremoving from public view all areas of thequarry operation.



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13.8 Sequence for Backfilling

(a) The strategy for extracting the mineralresource will result in a lowering of the quarryfloor. The overburden stripped from the nextsection to be quarried is to be used forbackfilling of the previously quarried area.

The backfilling sequence will thus be the same asthe quarrying sequence shown of the Plan QA.

13.9 Hours of Operation

Quarrying shall be limited to the hours 7.00 am to5.30 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding PublicHolidays. Normal maintenance may be carried outMonday to Saturday, 7.00 am to 5.30 pm and inemergencies on Sundays.

13.10 Noise Control

(a) In respect of an alleged breach of a rulerelating to noise, the Council’s response will beimmediate. Appropriate action, within theCouncil’s legal ability, will be taken to bringnoise levels within the required standards assoon as possible. If necessary, an abatementnotice will be issued or an application made foran enforcement order or an interimenforcement order. Prosecution action may beinitiated by the Council in these cases.

(b) In the event that the Council’s acousticalengineer’s opinion is not accepted by thequarry operator or any resident or residents,Council will seek a further report on thatmatter from the Department of Health,Audiology Division, Auckland, or itsequivalent. The quarry operator shall act uponthe recommendations of the Department inrelation to any attenuation measures designed toachieve an appropriate degree of ameliorationin relation to proven noise nuisances that are found to be arising from quarry operations.

NOTE: Noise control will include, among otherthings, the use of efficient noise suppressionequipment on engines.

13.11 Vehicle Movements

(a) Truck movements shall generally not exceed 60truck loads (carrying approximately 500m3) perday over the operating year.

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(b) Trucks are to generally travel from the quarryalong Te Henga Road, Bethells Road andScenic Drive/Swanson Road.

13.12 Retention of Areas of Native Vegetation

Plan QA indicates the proposed extent of quarryingduring the term of this Management Plan, and theextent of the land zoned for quarry purposes.During the quarrying operations the area definedfor quarrying shall be progressively stripped,quarried and reinstated. Outside these limits theexisting vegetation cover shall be retained.

13.13 Screening

(a) The previously quarried areas on either side ofthe relocated Te Henga Road shall be reshapedand planted with native trees. This work shallcontinue and when complete shall screen themajor part of the quarry operation from publicplaces and adjoining sites.

(b) The crusher shall be screened by a bund ofoverburden or equivalent to screen the crusheras much as possible from Steam Hauler Track,the Karanga Camp and nearby residentialareas.

(c) The crusher shall be screened by a bund ofoverburden or equivalent to screen the crusheras much as possible from Steam Hauler Track,the Karanga Camp and nearby residentialareas.

(d) The area formerly occupied by the crusher,once quarried, shall be utilised for relocation ofthe stockpile area and weighbridge.

13.14 Landscape Treatment

(a) Landscape treatment, including whereverpossible, reinstatement of native vegetation, shallproceed in accordance with Plan QB including:

(i) Replanting of the existing overburdenbeside the Te Henga Road.

(ii) Replanting of the existing stockpile areaupon relocation of the stockpile to theexisting quarry floor.

(iii) Progressive replanting of the quarried areaupon completion of overburdendeposition in each location.

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(i) cover exposed surfaces to prevent erosionand wind blown dust.

(ii) cover exposed surfaces to prevent theinvasion of tough weed species (e.g. wattle,pampas) and to provide a suitableenvironment for the regeneration of nativevegetation.

(iii) replanting of selected native speciesamongst the ground cover to facilitatenative vegetation regeneration.

13.15 Water Quality

(a) A silt trap shall be formed and maintained onthe quarry floor. The crusher shall have newbunds built around it when it is relocated. Atthis stage a new silt trap shall be built for thecrusher.

(b) Quarry operations shall be carried out in sucha way as to ensure that silt and any hazardoussubstances from the quarry does not enter thestream, even in conditions of heavy rain andflooding, and in accordance with any resourceconsent issued by the Auckland RegionalCouncil.

13.16 Consultative Committee

That Council shall maintain a consultativecommittee to liaise with local residents on mattersaffecting future operations of the Quarry SpecialArea. This Committee is to include at least oneCouncil nominee, one quarry operator’s nomineeand two resident nominees and shall meet atpredetermined times, at least quarterly. Residentsand the Council shall give notice at east one week before the nominated time for anymeeting of any items that are to be placed on anagenda for discussion.

13.17 Dust Control

The quarry operator shall take all measuresreasonably necessary to suppress dust generatedfrom the quarry operations including:

(a) all haul roads from the weighbridge to the roadshall be sealed

(b) fixed water sprays on all dust generating sourcesfrom crushing and screening plants. Thecrusher shall not be operable when there is nowater.

(c) avoid overburden stripping in excessively dryand windy conditions

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(d) use of dust collection devises on drillingequipment

(e) all haul roads leading between the quarry face,the crusher and the crushed stone stockpileand around the stockpile itself shall be sprayedwith water to be kept moist during cartageoperations

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RULES

14.0 General

Any Activity in the Birdwood Special Area shall besubject to the rules relating to the FoothillsEnvironment including relevant City-Wide Rules andSubdivision Rules.

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Note: See also Policies 11.23


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RULES15.0 General

The following rules apply to Any Activity on landsituated in the Lincoln Centre Special Area.


The following are Permitted Activities:

• Any Activity which is a Permitted Activity in theLincoln Working Environment except theconstruction of any new building;

• Any Lincoln Centre Activity.


The following are Controlled Activities:

• Any Activity which is a Controlled Activity in theLincoln Working Environment;

• the construction of a new building.

Assessment of Controlled Activity applications will belimited to matters of number of household units,building coverage, bulk and location, car parking anddriveways, design, screening and landscape treatment, andwill be assessed having regard to the AssessmentCriteria 15(a) - 15(f).

15.3 Limited Discretionary Activity

The following are Limited Discretionary Activities:

• Any Activity which is a Limited DiscretionaryActivity in the Lincoln Working Environment.

Assessment of Limited Discretionary Activityapplications will be limited to matters of number ofhousehold units, building coverage, bulk and location,car parking and driveways, design, screening and landscape



2. Activities must comply with all other relevant rulesof the Plan or be the subject of a resourceconsent. Check all other rules in this HumanEnvironment and also the Natural Area Rules, theCity-Wide Rules and, where relevant, theSubdivision Rules.

3. Words in italics are defined - see the Definitionspart of the City-Wide Rules. For a definition ofLincoln Centre Activities see Rule 1.2 of thissection.




ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

15(a)

The extent to which buildings, driveways, car parkingand other development are of a size, location, scale anddesign which complements the character of theexisting buildings on the site.

15(b)

The extent to which buildings avoid adverse effects onneighbourhood character and amenity values

15(c)

The extent to which driveways, car parking and roadaccess provides for safe and efficient provision formotor vehicles.

15(d)

The extent to which any proposal for ResidentialActivity meets those criteria outlined in the “MediumDensity Housing Criteria” section of this Plan.

15(e)

The extent to which development promotes a safeenvironment for pedestrians, including adequatelighting and appropriate location and design ofentrances.

15(f)


Note: See also Policy 1.2, 1.3, 4.7, 10.27, 11.17, 11.17(a), 11.17(b),

11.17(d), 11.23

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treatment and will be assessed having regard toAssessment Criteria 15(a) - 15(f).


The following are Discretionary Activities:

• Any Activity which is a Discretionary Activity in theLincoln Working Environment

Discretionary Activity applications will be assessedhaving regard to Assessment Criteria 15(a) - 15(f)and any other relevant matter under section 104 ofthe Act.


Any Activity which is not a Permitted Activity or aControlled Activity or a Limited Discretionary Activity ora Discretionary Activity under the above rules shall bedeemed to contravene a rule in the Plan and shall bea Non-Complying Activity.

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In granting a resource consent Council may imposeconditions. Conditions may include any one ormore of the following matters:• requiring alterations to the design and/or location• requiring the provision of a landscape treatment


• limiting the scale of development• the imposition of a bond to ensure satisfaction of




of the Act.Provided that, in the case of Controlled Activities andLimited Discretionary Activities, conditions may onlybe imposed in respect of the matters specified aboveto which the Council has restricted the exercise ofits discretion.

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RULES

16.0 General

The following Rules apply to subdivision on landsituated in Large Property Management Area (1).

16.1 Limited Discretionary Activity

Subdivisions meeting the following PerformanceStandard are Limited Discretionary Activities:

• Any subdivision which creates the same or a lessernumber of sites generally coinciding with thelocation of proposed lot boundaries shown onthe “Waiatarua Parklands” Concept Planincluded in this Plan as Large Property ManagementArea (1) provided that on any subdivision areserve is vested as shown on that concept planpursuant to the Reserves Act 1977 and that anyProtection and Enhancement Areas shown onthe “Waiatarua Parklands” Concept Plan shallhave required planting established prior to theissue of a certificate under section 224 of the Actand be protected by way of a covenant,encumbrance or consent notice.

Assessment of Limited Discretionary Activityapplications will be limited to matters of:

• the design, location, construction and alignment ofroads and driveways;

• the design, scale and location of proposed sites;

• provision for landscape treatment; • provision for protection and enhancement of

vegetation and other natural features including fencingand/or legal protection;

NOTES1. To the extent that the Rule 16 conflicts with the

Human Environment Rules, then Rule 16 shallprevail. All other rules shall apply.

2. If an activity is not controlled or restricted in anyway by any part of the Plan it is permitted, but mayrequire consents under other legislation/plans.


4. Words in italics are defined - see the Definitionspart of the City-Wide Rules. For a definition ofLincoln Centre Activities see Rule 1.2 of thissection.




Note: See also Policies 1.1, 1.16, 2.1, 11.23


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• the location, design and construction of infrastructure;and will be considered in accordance withAssessment Criteria 11(a)-11(f) of the SubdivisionRules, Rule 11 - Waitakere Ranges Environment.


Subdivisions meeting the following PerformanceStandard are Discretionary Activities:

• Any subdivision not meeting the standards in Rule2.1 (a) where the subdivision creates lotboundaries which differ significantly from thoseshown on the “Waiatarua Parklands” ConceptPlan in this Plan, provided that the overalldensity of lots shall not exceed that shown onthe concept plan pursuant to the Reserves Act1977 and that any Protection andEnhancement Areas shown on the “WaiataruaParklands” Concept Plan have required plantingestablished prior to the issue of a certificateunder section 224 of the Act and are protectedby way of a covenant, encumbrance or consentnotice.

Discretionary Activity applications will be assessed inaccordance with Assessment Criteria 11(a) - 11(f) ofthe Subdivision Rules, Rule 11 - Waitakere RangesEnvironment and any other relevant matters undersection 104 of the Act.


Any subdivision to which these rules apply which isnot a Limited Discretionary Activity or a DiscretionaryActivity under the above rules shall be deemed tocontravene a rule in this Plan and shall be a Non-Complying Activity.

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17.0 General

The following rules shall apply to Any Activity andSubdivision on land situated in Large PropertyManagement Area (2).



(a) Wainamu Activities

(b) Buildings having a building coverage of no morethan 15% of the net site area or 300m2

whichever is the lesser.



• Forestry provided that it is located in the areasnominated on the Wainamu Concept Plan:Large Property Management Area 2.

Assessment of Controlled Activity applications will belimited to matters of amenity values andneighbourhood character, the natural functioningof water courses, landscape, fire safety, protection ofmauri and sites of significance to iwi and any otherrelevant matters under section 104 of the Act, andwill be considered in accordance with AssessmentCriteria 17(a)-(h).




Human Environment Rules, then Rule 17 shallprevail. All other rules shall apply.

2. Traffic Generation Rule 8 of the Waitakere RangesEnvironment applies to this Special Area.


4. Activities must comply with all other relevant rulesof the Plan or be the subject of a resourceconsent.




ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

17(a)

The extent to which the proposed development willadversely affect sensitive ridgelines, amenity valuesand neighbourhood character.

17(b)

The extent to which the proposed development willadversely affect the overall resilience, biodiversityand integrity of the Green Network.

17(c)

The extent to which the activity adversely affects orcontributes to the degradation of the water table orof natural water courses in a way that destroys orreduces their ability to support instream vegetationand fauna or be used as a healthy food source.

17(d)

The extent to which adequate provision is made forfire safety.

17(e)

The extent to which the proposed developmentadversely affects the mauri (life force) of nativevegetation and fauna habitat within the Green Network.

17(f)

The extent to which the proposed activity adverselyaffects the historical, cultural or spiritualsignificance of any site or waahi tapu of significanceto iwi.

17(g)


17(h)

A management plan is to be submitted with anyapplication to establish vegetation for forestrypurposes. The management plan should include thefollowing:• location and dimensions of areas proposed for

production planting;• location and extent of any archaeological sites or

historic sites within the areas proposed forplanting and how those sites will be protected;

• anticipated date(s) and time period(s) ofharvesting;

• estimated volumes of timber produced andintended methods of transport of harvestedtimber for milling;

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(a) the siting of a new dwelling in a position not inaccordance with that shown on the WainamuConcept Plan;

(b) any minor household unit;

(c) buildings having a building coverage not meetingthe standards in Rule 17.1(b), provided thatbuilding coverage does not exceed 15% of the netsite area.

Assessment of Limited Discretionary Activityapplications will be limited to matters of location inrelation to the protection of sensitive ridges andprovision for landscape treatment and will beconsidered in accordance with Assessment Criteria17(a)-17(m) of this Rule in respect of Rules 17.3(a)and (b) and Assessment Criteria 6(a)-(6)c in Rule 6 -Waitakere Ranges Environment in respect of Rule17.3(c).

(d) subdivisions where any subdivision creates sitesgenerally coinciding with the location ofproposed lot boundaries shown on theWainamu Concept Plan: Large PropertyManagement Area 2 provided that theStreamside Enhancement Area shown on theWainamu Concept Plan: Large PropertyManagement Area 2 has manuka and/or flaxplanted or seeded prior to the issue of acertificate under section 224 of the Act that theWetland Protection Area shown on theWainamu Concept Plan is made permanentlyinaccessible to stock by the erection of a stockbarrier in the position shown on the WainamuConcept Plan: Large Property ManagementArea 2.

Assessment of Limited Discretionary Activityapplications will be limited to matters of the design,location and construction of driveways; the design, scaleand location of proposed sites; provision forlandscaping treatment; provision for protection andenhancement of vegetation and other natural featuresincluding fencing and/or legal protection; drainageworks and other infrastructure works and accessbetween road carriageways and individual sites, andwill be assessed in accordance with AssessmentCriteria 11(a)-11(f) of the Subdivision Rules - Rule 11Waitakere Ranges Environment, and where relevant,Assessment Criteria 17(a)-17(m) of this Rule.

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• the likely demands placed on roads through thetransportation of harvested timber;

• details of an appropriate rehabilitationprogramme for the area to be subject to forestryactivities;

• the species to be used;• the method of management to be used.

17(i)

The extent to which the dwelling or minor household unit and associated development detracts from the amenity values and the natural landscape.

17(j)

The extent to which the dwelling or minor householdunit and associated development requires the clearanceof native vegetation and habitat of native fauna, orresults in adverse effects on ecosystems.

17(k)

The extent to which the dwelling or minor householdunit and associated development requires development inany Riparian Margin/Coastal Edge or RestorationNatural Area or on any natural landscape element.

17(l)

The extent to which adequate wastewater treatment anddisposal systems and stormwater treatment and disposalssystems are provided for the dwelling or minor householdunit and associated development.

17(m)

The extent to which adequate provision is made toensure that there will be no separation by way ofsubdivision of a minor household unit from the maindwelling.




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Subdivision meeting the following PerformanceStandard is a Discretionary Activity:

• Any subdivision not meeting the standards in Rule17.3(d) where the subdivision creates the samenumber of sites as that shown on the WainamuConcept Plan: Large Property ManagementArea 2, provided that the StreamsideEnhancement Area shown on the WainamuConcept Plan: Large Property ManagementArea 2 has manuka and/or flax planted orseeded prior to the issue of a certificate undersection 224 of the Act and that the WetlandProtection Area shown on the WainamuConcept Plan is made permanently inaccessibleto stock by the erection of a stock barrier in theposition show on the Wainamu Concept Plan:Large Property Management Area 2.

Discretionary Activity applications will be assessed inaccordance with, where relevant, AssessmentCriteria 17(a)-17(m) of this Rule, 11(a)-11(f) of theSubdivision Rules - Rule 11 Waitakere RangesEnvironment and any other relevant matters undersection 104 of the Act.


Any Activity and any subdivision which is not a Permitted Activity or a Controlled Activity or a Limited Discretionary Activity or a Discretionary Activity under the above rules shall be deemed to contravene a rule in the Plan and shall be a Non-Complying Activity.


In granting a resource consent, the Council may imposeconditions. The conditions may include any one ormore of the following matters, and relevant resourceconsent conditions set out in Rule 11 WaitakereRanges Environment:• requiring provision of planting and screening• requiring alteration in the design of the building• specifying building colour• requiring the provision of or alteration to non-

reflective surfaces• requiring alteration in the location of the building• restricting the amount of earthworks• limiting the extent of the forestry• specifying the location of the forestry• specifying the methods by which any aspect of

the operation is carried out• limiting the hours of operation of harvesting

activities • requiring provision for the maintenance of roads

giving access to the site• requiring on-site or off-site works and services to

avoid, remedy, mitigate or offset adverse effects• the imposition of a charge to cover costs of

monitoring• requiring a bond to cover satisfaction of

conditions of consent• requiring registration of the forestry on the Land

Information Memorandum System• such other matters provided for in section 108

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18.0 General

The following rules shall apply to Any Activity andsubdivision on land situated in the Large PropertyManagement Area (3).



(a) Te Henga Activities

(b) Buildings having a building coverage of no morethan 15% of the net site area or 350m2

whichever is the lesser provided that no singlebuilding may exceed a coverage of 300m2.



(a) the siting of a new dwelling in a position not inaccordance with that shown on the Te HengaConcept Plan.

Assessment of Limited Discretionary Activityapplications will be limited to matters of location inrelation to the protection of sensitive ridges andprovision for landscape treatment and will beconsidered in accordance with Assessment Criteria2(a)-(d) in Rule 2 - Waitakere Ranges Environment.

(b) Subdivisions, where any subdivision create(s) sitesgenerally coinciding with the location ofproposed lot boundaries shown on the TeHenga Concept Plan provided that the


Human Environment, Natural Area or SubdivisionRules, then Rule 18 shall prevail. All other rulesshall apply.



4. Words in italics are defined - see the Definitionspart of the City-Wide Rules. For a definition of TeHenga Activities see Rule 1.2 of this section.




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In granting a resource consent, the Council may imposeconditions. The conditions may include any one ormore of the following matters, and relevantresource consent conditions set out in Rule 11Waitakere Ranges Environment:• requiring provision of planting or screening• requiring alteration in the design of the building• specifying building colour• requiring the provision of or alteration to non-

reflective surfaces• requiring alteration in the location of the building• restricting the amount of earthworks• limiting the extent of the forestry• specifying the methods by which any aspect of


activities• requiring on-site or off-site works and services to


monitoring• requiring a bond to cover satisfaction of

conditions of consent• requiring registration of the forestry on the Land


of the Act.



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Lakeside Enhancement Area shown on the TeHenga Concept Plan has required plantingestablished prior to the issue of a certificateunder section 224 of the Act.

Assessment of Limited Discretionary Activityapplications will be limited to matters of the design,location and construction of driveways; the design, scaleand location of proposed sites; provision forlandscaping treatment; provision for protection andenhancement of vegetation and other natural featuresincluding fencing and/or legal protection; drainageworks and other infrastructure works and accessbetween road carriageways and individual sites, and willbe assessed in accordance with Assessment Criteria11(a)-11(f) of the Subdivision Rules - Rule 11Waitakere Ranges Environment.


Subdivisions meeting the following PerformanceStandard are Discretionary Activities.

(a) Any subdivision not meeting the standards inRule 2.1(a) where the subdivision creates thesame or a lesser number of sites as that shownon the Te Henga Concept Plan, provided thatthe Lakeside Enhancement Area shown on theTe Henga Concept Plan has required plantingestablished prior to the issue of a certificateunder section 224 of the Act.

Discretionary Activity applications will be assessed inaccordance with Assessment Criteria 11(a)-11(f) ofthe Subdivision Rules - Rule 11 Waitakere RangesEnvironment and any other relevant matters undersection 104 of the Act.


Any Activity, any Temporary Activity and any subdivisionwhich is not a Permitted Activity or a LimitedDiscretionary Activity or a Discretionary Activity underthe above rule shall be deemed to contravene a rulein this Plan and shall be a Non-Complying Activity.

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RULES

19.0 General

The following rules shall apply to Any Activity onland situated in Large Property Management Area (4).



(a) Bethells Activities

(b) Vegetation alteration within those areasnominated on the concept plan for grazing,horticulture, viticulture, buildings, forestry andfarm forestry.

19.2 Residential Activities/Density

19.2.1 Controlled Activities


• five additional dwellings where the dwellings aresited in a position more or less in accordancewith that shown on the Bethells concept plan.

Assessment of Controlled Activity applications will belimited to matters of visual impact, landscapetreatment, design, appearance, colour, and sewage/stormwater management, and will be assessed inaccordance with Assessment Criteria 19(a)-(f).

19.2.2 Limited Discretionary Activities

Activities meeting the following PerformanceStandards are Limited Discretionary Activities

NOTES1. To the extent that Rule 19 conflicts with the Human

Environment, Natural Area and Subdivision Rules,then Rule 19 shall prevail. All other rules shallapply.



4. Words in italics are defined - see the Definitionspart of the City-Wide Rules. For a definition ofBethells Activities see Rule 1.2 of this section.




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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

19(a)

The extent to which buildings are visible, particularlyfrom a public place such as a road or beach

19(b)

The extent to which buildings compromise the visuallandscape qualities of the area

19(c)

The extent to which the proposed development willadversely affect amenity values andneighbourhood character

19(d)

The extent to which buildings are of a colour andreflectively compatible with amenity values andthe natural landscape, particularly as viewed frombeyond the site, from roads and other public places

19(e)

The extent to which the building is or may be screened

19(f)

The extent to which the building creates pressure onthe ability of the surrounding natural environment toadequately absorb the effects of wastewater disposaland stormwater drainage

19(g)

The extent to which the proposed development willadversely affect the overall resilience, biodiversityand integrity of the Green Network

19(h)

The extent to which the activity adversely affects orcontributes to the degradation of the water table orof natural water courses in a way that destroys orreduces their ability to support instream vegetationand fauna

19(i)

The extent to which adequate provision is made forfire safety

19(j)

The extent to which the proposed developmentadversely affects the mauri (life force) of nativevegetation and fauna habitat within the Green Network

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• Any dwelling which is sited in a position not inaccordance with that shown on the Bethellsconcept plan.

Assessment of Limited Discretionary Activities will belimited to matters of visual impact, landscapetreatment, design, location, appearance, colour andsewage/stormwater management and will beassessed in accordance with Assessment Criteria19(a)-19(f).

19.3 Building Coverage



• New buildings having a total building coverage of nomore than 2,100m2, provided that no singlebuilding may exceed a coverage of 300m2.

Assessment of Controlled Activity applications will belimited to matters of building coverage, building bulk,screening, landscape treatment, and sewage/stormwatermanagement, and will be assessed in accordancewith Assessment Criteria 19(a)-19(f).

19.3.2 Discretionary Activities

Activities meeting the following PerformanceStandards are Discretionary Activities

• New buildings having a total building coverage of nomore than 3,500m2, provided that no singlebuilding may exceed a coverage of 500m2.

Discretionary Activity applications will be assessed inaccordance with Assessment Criteria 19(a)-19(f)and any other relevant matters under section 104 ofthe Act.

19.4 Non-Residential Activities


Activities meeting the following performancestandards are Controlled Activities:

• A recording studio and dwelling located in thesame building, sited in a position more or less inaccordance with that shown on the Bethellsconcept plan.

• An implement shed sited in a position more orless in accordance with that shown on theBethells concept plan.

Assessment of Controlled Activity applications will belimited to matters of visual impact, landscapetreatment, design, appearance, colour and sewage/

19(k)

The extent to which the activity adversely affects thehistorical, cultural or spiritual significance of any siteor waahi tapu of significance to iwi

19(l)

The extent to which more than minor adverse effectscan be adequately avoided, remedied, mitigated oroffset through provision of works and services onor off the site and/or through payment or provisionof a financial contribution

19(m)

A management plan is to be submitted with anyapplication to establish vegetation for forestrypurposes. The management plan should include thefollowing:• location and dimensions of areas proposed for

production planting;• location and extent of any archaeological sites or

historic sites within the areas proposed forplanting and how those sites will be protected;

• measures to be used to protect any areas of nativevegetation;

• methods to be used to prevent erosion duringany planting or harvesting work;

• the time period over which any planting will takeplace;

• measures to be used to protect water flow andquality of any water bodies or wetlands in thevicinity;

• methods to be employed to inhibit the spread offire within and in the vicinity of the area to beforested;

• likely methods to be employed in harvestingoperations;

• anticipated date(s) and time period(s) ofharvesting;

• estimated volumes of timber produced andintended methods of transport of harvestedtimber for milling;

• the likely demands placed on roads through thetransportation of harvested timber;

• details of an appropriate rehabilitationprogramme for the area to be subject to forestryactivities;

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stormwater management, and will be assessed inaccordance with Assessment Criteria 19(a)-19(f)



• Any building erected for a purpose which is aControlled Activity which is sited in a position notin accordance with that shown on the Bethellsconcept plan.

Assessment of Limited Discretionary Activities will belimited to matters of visual impact, landscapetreatment, design, appearance, colour and sewage/stormwater management, and will be assessed inaccordance with Assessment Criteria 19(a)-19(f)

19.4.3 Discretionary Activities

Activities meeting the following PerformanceStandards are Discretionary Activities:

• A cafe or restaurant• visitor facilities

Discretionary Activity applications will be assessed inaccordance with Assessment Criteria 19(a)-(f)

19.5 The Establishment of Forestry and Farm Forestry Activities



• The establishment of forestry and farm forestryprovided that it is located in the areas nominatedon the Bethells Concept Plan for this purpose.

Assessment of Limited Discretionary Activityapplications will be limited to matters of amenityvalues and neighbourhood character, the naturalfunctioning of water courses, landscape, fire safety,protection of mauri and sites of significance to iwiand any other relevant matters under section 104 ofthe Act, and will be considered in accordance withAssessment Criteria 19(c) and (g)-(m).


Any Activity, any Temporary Activity and any subdivisionwhich is not a Permitted Activity or a LimitedDiscretionary Activity or a Discretionary Activity underthe above rule shall be deemed to contravene a rulein this Plan and shall be a Non-Complying Activity.

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

In granting a resource consent, the Council may imposeconditions. The conditions may include any one ormore of the following matters;• requiring provision of planting or screening• requiring alteration in the design of the building• specifying building colour• requiring the provision of or alteration to non-

reflective surfaces• requiring a bond to cover satisfaction of

conditions of consent• requiring alteration in the location of the building• limiting the extent of the forestry• specifying the location of the forestry• specifying the methods by which any aspect of


activities• requiring provision for the maintenance of roads

giving access to the site• requiring onsite or offsite works and services to


monitoring• requiring registration of the forestry on the Land


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20.0 General

The following rules shall apply to Any Activity onland situated in the Whenuapai Special Area.

The “Concept Plan” referred to in these rules is theConcept Plan for the Whenuapai Special Area.


The following are Permitted Activities, subject tomeeting the Performance Standards in Rule 20.4:

(a) In Area A on the Concept Plan:

• Any Yard-based Activity• Any Activity which is a Permitted Activity in

the Countryside Environment

(b) In Area B on the Concept Plan:

• Any Whenuapai Special Area activity which islocated in an existing building as at 1 July2000 or in an extension to an existing

building not exceeding 50m2 in floorspacearea

• Any Activity which is a Permitted Activity inthe Countryside Environment


The following are Controlled Activities, subject tomeeting the Performance Standards in Rule 20.4.

(a) In Area B on the Concept Plan:

• Any Whenuapai Special Area Activity notprovided for as a Permitted Activity

• Any Yard-based Activity



2. Activities must comply with all other relevantrules of the Plan or be the subject of a resourceconsent. Check all other rules in this HumanEnvironment and also the Natural Area Rules,the City-Wide Rules and, where relevant, theSubdivision Rules.

3. Words in italics are defined - see the Definitionspart of the City-Wide Rules. For a definition ofMarina Activities see Rule 1.2 of this section.




ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

20(a)

The extent to which the scale of buildings createsadverse effects on neighbourhood character,landscape character and amenity values.

20(b)

The extent to which the scale, design location and(where relevant) height of buildings, car parking, loadingspaces and driveways dominate or intrude into theprivacy of adjoining sites.

20(c)

The extent to which outdoor storage detracts from thevisual amenity enjoyed by residents of adjoiningsites.

20(d)

The extent to which areas of open space and plantingare used to offset the visual impact of additionalbuilding coverage.

20(e)

The extent to which any subdivision meets theassessment criteria applying to subdivision in theCountryside Environment (see Subdivision Rule 6).

20(f)

The extent to which adequate provision is made forthe on-site treatment and disposal of stormwater andwastewater.

20(g)


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Assessment of Controlled Activity applications will belimited to matters of location, design, landscapetreatment and provision of infrastructure and will beassessed having regard to Assessment Criteria 20(a)to 20(g).


The following are Limited Discretionary Activities,subject to meeting the Performance Standards inRule 20.4 and the following Performance Standards.

In Area A on the Concept Plan

• Any Whenuapai Special Area Activity

Assessment of Limited Discretionary Activityapplications will be limited to matters of location,design, landscape treatment and construction and will beassessed having regard to Assessment Criteria 20(a)to 20(g).

20.4 Performance Standards Relating toPermitted Activities, Controlled Activitiesand Limited Discretionary Activities

(a) Maximum Building Coverage 35% of the net sitearea

(b) Maximum Building Height

• In Area A on the Concept Plan - 10 metres• In Area B on the Concept Plan - 15 metres;

provided that 15% of the actual buildingcoverage on the site may be occupied by abuilding to a height of not more than 20 metreswhere that building is required for theefficient operation of the activity and is notassociated with advertising.

(c) Yards10 metre yard setback from all site boundariesprovided that any building within 20 metres of aboundary with the Whenuapai School shall bescreened from the school by a 5 metre wide plantedbuffer strip.

(d) Landscape Treatment10% of each site shall be landscaped in tress,shrubs or grass.

(e) Building and Site DesignIn Area A on the Concept Plan buildings shallhave no less than 50% of the ground floorfacade facing the road in display space.

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In granting a resource consent Council may imposeconditions. Conditions may include any one ormore of the following matters:• requiring alterations to design and/or location• requiring the provision of a landscape treatment


• limiting the scale of development• the imposition of a bond to ensure satisfaction of



avoid, remedy, mitigate or offset adverse effects• such other matters provided for in section 108

of the Act.Provided that in the case of Controlled Activities andLimited Discretionary Activities conditions may only beimposed in respect of the matters specified above towhich the Council has restricted the exercise of itsdiscretion.



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20.5 Discretionary ActivitiesActivities meeting the following PerformanceStandards are Discretionary Activities:• Development on any site not meeting the standards

of Rule 20.4

Discretionary Activity applications will be assessed, asrelevant, in accordance with Assessment Criteria20(a)-20(g) and any other matter which is relevantunder section 104 of the Act.

20.6 Other Rules ApplyingThe following rules of the Plan shall apply to AnyActivity:• All relevant City-Wide Rules• Working Environment Rule 2 Height in Relation to Boundaries• Working Environment Rule 6 Air Discharges• Working Environment Rule 8 Noise• Working Environment Rule 9 Parking, Loading and Driveway Access• Working Environment Rule 10 Odour, Glare and Vibration• Working Environment Rule 1 Signs• Working Environment Rule 12 Infrastructure• Subdivisions Rule 1 and 2 General • Subdivisions Rule 6 Countryside Environment

20.7 Non-Complying ActivitiesAny Activity which is not a Permitted Activity or aControlled Activity or a Limited Discretionary Activityunder the above rules shall be deemed tocontravene a rule in the Plan and shall be a Non-Complying Activity.

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21.0 General

(a) The following rules shall apply to Any Activityon land and the subdivision of land situated inthe Hobsonville Base Village Special Area.

(b) Where there is any conflict between thefollowing rules and other rules in the Plan, thefollowing rules shall prevail.

(c) The City Wide Rule 2 Site Analysis shall notapply to the assessment of any ComprehensiveDevelopment Plan.

(d) Where there is any conflict between theAuckland Regional Council Permit 27016 andthe Natural Area Rules, the Auckland RegionalCouncil permit shall prevail.


The following are Permitted Activities:-

(a) Filming Activities in existing buildings erectedprior to 1 January 2000, provided that there isno structural change affecting the externalappearance of those existing buildings, and noneed for new infrastructure to service theactivity.

(b) Any residential activity in a building established fora residential activity pursuant to Rules 21.2, 21.3or 21.4.

(c) Home occupations meeting the followingperformance standards:

(i) no more than 5 persons are engaged in the home occupation, at least one of whom resides on the site; and

(ii) the home occupation is carried out within an existing building; and

(iii)the home occupation does not involve traffic generation involving a heavy traffic vehicle exceeding two vehicle movements per week; and

(iv)except where goods are primarily ordered by mail or electronic transaction and redistributed by post or courier, any retail sales and services are confined to goods produced on site; and

(v) the home occupation, apart from the parking of one vehicle is screened from the adjoining sites and the road.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

General Criteria

21(a) The extent to which any proposedComprehensive Development Plan hasresulted from a process involvingconsultation with all landowners within thatprecinct and adjoining precincts (includingwithin the Hobsonville Marine Industry SpecialArea), and which implements theHobsonville Peninsula Urban Concept Planand Hobsonville Peninsula Urban ConceptPlan - Features, Policies 11.34 and 11.35 andthe specific policies for each precinct asappropriate.

21(b) The extent to which any proposeddevelopment, buildings and activitiesimplement the Hobsonville Peninsula UrbanConcept Plan, the Hobsonville PeninsulaUrban Concept Plan - Features, Policies11.34 and 11.35 and the specific policies foreach precinct as appropriate and the relevantPrecinct Comprehensive DevelopmentPlan.

21(c) The extent to which building design themesestablished through design guidelines andother appropriate means will achieve:-

(i) a community that models sustainability,particularly the principles of passivesolar design and walkableneighbourhoods;

(ii) a character and appearance that willensure a high standard of amenity valuesand avoid conflicts between activitieswithin the relevant precinct and betweenthat precinct and other precincts;

(iii) in areas of containing existing airbasehouses, hangers and other ex-airforcebuildings, maintenance andenhancement of those featuresthrough comprehensive developmentplanning and Heritage ManagementPlans, including achieving designintegration with the intendedsurrounding development.

(iv) a consistent and attractive streetscapecharacter;

(v) variations in building footprints, formand style rather than rows of buildingsof the same footprint, form and style;

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(d) Signs which meet Rule 12 of the Community Environment rules in respect of any activity within a neighbourhood centre defined on a Comprehensive Development Plan approved pursuant to Rule 21.3(a), and in all other cases signs up to 0.1m² in sign area;

(e) Grazing.(f) the upgrading of infrastructure which has received

a resource consent under these rules, and is a Permitted Activity or has received a resource consent under the following rules:

(i) the General Noise Standards within the City Wide Rules;

(ii) the Heritage Rules;

(iii) the Natural Area within which the site is located;

(iv) odour, glare, dust, vibration, air discharges, hazardous facilities and signs rules applying to the Human Environment within which the site is located.

21.2 Controlled ActivitiesThe following are Controlled Activities:-

(1) Any new building or additions to a buildingsolely intended for residential activities, providedthat:

(i) The building complies with the relevantprecinct Comprehensive DevelopmentPlan standards and conditions preparedand approved pursuant to Rule 21.3(a);

(ii)Connections are available to infrastructureapproved in accordance with Rule 21.3(f);

(iii)The building complies with:

(a)City-Wide Urban Design Rule 1 when thedevelopment seeks approval forApartments; or

(b)Where the activity does not includeapartments Special Area Rule 21.5applies

(iv)The activity complies with Rule 1.10 of theCity Wide Rules - Residential Activities -Noise Attenuation

(2) Filming activities where there is an approvedComprehensive Development Plan.

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(vi) the articulation of any building facadeswhich are visible from roads;

(vii) access by windows of habitable roomsto sunlight, daylight and outlook;

(viii)the use of permeable fencing exceptwhere Residential Activities need clearseparation from Non-Residential Activities;

(ix) The incorporation of existing views andnatural features around the HobsonvilleBase Village Special Area, including thenatural landscape qualities of theenvironment adjacent to the coastalesplanade reserve.

21(d) The extent to which activities, buildings,driveways, car parking and other development areof a size, location scale and design that willaccommodate the proposed activity andcomplement the character of buildings anddevelopment of adjoining land, having regardto existing buildings and features, and theexisting and potential use(s) of that adjoiningland.

21(e) The extent to which redevelopment of, oradditions and alterations to, existing buildingscomplement existing development havingregard to:-

(i) the heritage values of the Hobsonville BaseVillage Special Area (in which case aHeritage Management Plan shall berequired);

(ii) the architectural elements (includingheritage elements) of the building whichcontribute to its character, such ascladding and fenestration;

(iii) the visual appearance of thedevelopment from the road and reserves;

(iv) amenity values and neighbourhoodcharacter.

21(f) The extent to which the character, scale andintensity of Non-Residential Activities arecompatible with the amenity values,neighbourhood character and heritagevalues of the Hobsonville Base Village SpecialArea and adjoining areas.

21(g) The extent to which any development providesa good standard of aural amenity,appropriate hours of activity, trafficmitigation in relation to noise, odours and


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Assessment of Controlled Activity applications will be limited to matters of design, construction, location, provision to be made for transport systems and the integration of those systems with land use, health and safety and matters within Assessment Criteria 21(a) - 21 (bc), and relevant assessment criteria in the specified City Wide Rules.


The following are Limited Discretionary Activities:-

(a) A Comprehensive Development Plan for anyone or more of the following Precincts asshown on the Hobsonville Peninsula UrbanConcept Plan provided that the specifiedGeneral Standards (Rule 21.3(g)) and PrecinctStandards (Rule 21.3(h)) and any relevantstandards in the City-Wide Urban DesignRules - are satisfied, and provided further thatany consent under this Rule shall be limited tothe first Comprehensive Development Planonly in respect of each precinct (any furtherComprehensive Development Plan or anyamendment to a Comprehensive DevelopmentPlan shall be a Discretionary Activity pursuantto Rule 21.4):-

(i) The Sunderland Head Precinct;

(ii)The Campus/Runway Park Precinct;

(iii)The Motorway Interchange Precinct;

(iv)The Hudson Bay Precinct;

(v)The Buckley Precinct;

(vi)The Triangle Precinct;

(vii)The Hobsonville Village Precinct;

(viii)The Base Housing Precinct.

(b) Any Mixed Use Activity, provided thatconnections are available to infrastructureapproved in accordance with Rule 21.3(g), andprovided further that the activitycomplies with the following:-

(i) the relevant Precinct ComprehensiveDevelopment Plan standards and conditions

particularly in relation to potential conflictsbetween residential activities and non-residentialactivities.

21(h) The extent to which landscape treatment anddevelopment complements and enhances thenatural landscape character of adjoiningland, the coastal margin and views into theland from the Waitemata Harbour.

21(i) The extent to which a comprehensivelandscape concept will ensure that potentialadverse effects of development are avoided,remedied or mitigated and that a highstandard of amenity is achieved consistentwith the overall existing or introducedenvironmental context.

21(j) The extent to which the selection of plantingtypes are related to living spaces and outdoorspace, relationship to the road and ongoingmaintenance requirements.

21(k) The extent to which areas of open space,planting and streetscape treatment are usedto offset the visual impact of buildings anddevelopment.

21(l) The extent to which signs are:-

(i) visually appropriate to theneighbourhood character;

(ii) of a height which avoids the signdominating the neighbourhood andnearby structures;

(iii) do not create a situation hazardous tothe safe movement of traffic.

21(m) The extent to which any development adverselyaffects the historical, cultural or spiritualsignificance of any site or area or any waahitapu of significance to iwi.


(note: all of the following assessment criteria are tobe addressed in a Transport Management Planprepared to satisfy the standards in Rule21.3(g)(xii)).

21(n) The extent to which development has beendesigned to integrate land uses withtransport systems, through the use of anintegrated transport assessmentmethodology for major trip generatingactivities, including provision for publictransport within the precinct, betweenprecincts, and beyond the Base VillageSpecial Area. (Note, it is expected that in the


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prepared and approved pursuant to Rule21.3(a) or Rule 21.4;

(ii) in relation to the City Wide Urban Design Rules-

(a) Rule 1 - when the development seeksapproval for Apartments;

(b) Where the activity does not includeapartments, Special Area Rule 21.5applies;

(iii) Rule 1.10 of the City Wide Rules ResidentialActivities - Noise Attenuation

(c) Any non-residential activity not meeting thestandards in Rule 21.1, including any newbuilding proposed for that activity providedthat:

(i) The activity complies with the relevantPrecinct’s Comprehensive DevelopmentPlan standards and conditions preparedand approved pursuant to Rule 21.3(a) orRule 21.4;

(ii) Connections are available to infrastructure approved in accordance with Rule 21.3(g).

(d) Any sign not meeting the standards of Rule21.1(d).

(e) Subdivision of any site which:(i) Complies with the relevant Precinct(s)

Comprehensive Development Planstandards and conditions prepared andapproved pursuant to Rule 21.3(a) or Rule21.4, or

(ii) comprises the site specified in a land use consent;or

(iii) is intended solely to define the boundary of aSpecial Area, or precinct as shown on theHobsonville Peninsula Urban Concept Planand Hobsonville Peninsula Urban ConceptPlan - Features.

(iv) Subsequent to an approved ComprehensiveDevelopment Plan subdivision Rule 3 and/or Rule 4 (as appropriate) - Living Environmentapplies, except in an area nominated on anapproved Comprehensive DevelopmentPlan as a neighbourhood centre, in whichcase subdivision Rule 5 - Working andCommunity Environment applies.

(f) The establishment and upgrading of infrastructure.(g) General Standards for Comprehensive

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development of comprehensivedevelopment plans, there will beconsultation with the Auckland RegionalCouncil, the Auckland Regional TransportAuthority and New Zealand TransportAgency).

21(o) The extent to which design of streets andpublic lanes will ensure well-connected,attractive and safe transport routes, withappropriate provision for vehicle, cycle andpedestrian movements, car parking,infrastructure services, street tree planting,and landscape treatment consistent with theoverall existing or introduced environmentalcontext.

21(p) The extent to which the secondary roadingnetwork provides a highly inter-connectedroading system so as to reduce trip distancesand to improve local accessibility tocommunity facilities, reserves, publictransport facilities and the town centre core

21(q) The extent to which provision has beenmade for public transport facilities,including a public transport interchange, taxistops and bus stops.

21(r) The extent to which traffic generation fromproposed activities creates adverse effects on:

(i) The capacity of roads giving access to thesite;

(ii) The safety of road users including cyclists and pedestrians;

(iii) The sustainability of the primary roadnetwork;

(iv) neighbourhood character.

(Note: The New Zealand Transport Agency interprets criteria 21(r)(iii), sustainability of the primary roading network, as meaning the preservation of the transport network’s function as a State Highway network, so as to maintain the optimum level of speed and capacity)

21(s) The extent to which car parkingaccommodates the expected demands of anactivity, having regard to the relativelocations of the activity and the car parkingserving that activity, the possible joint use ofcar parking, public transport alternatives,limitations through covenants or similarlegal mechanisms on car ownership, andrelevant parking guidelines (see theWaitakere City Parking and DrivewayGuideline).


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Each Comprehensive Development Plan shallinclude provision for all relevant componentsof the Hobsonville Peninsula Urban ConceptPlan and Hobsonville Peninsula UrbanConcept Plan - Features for the whole of therelevant precinct and any infrastructure requiredto service that precinct, and shall include:-

(i) The exact boundaries between the precinctand adjoining precincts;

(ii) The exact location and design of roads;(iii) The nomination of street frontage

typologies “Mixed Use - Typology 5” or“Residential Typology 7” from the City-Wide Urban Design Rule 3; or theprovision of other street frontagetypologies if 5 or 7 are not relevant;

(iv) The exact location and design of the Coastal Walkway;

(v) Identification of the main pedestrian routes that provide circulation around each precinct and between precincts, to schools, parks and community services and how they are integrated with public transport nodes and bus stops;

(vi) The exact location and design ofproposed areas of open space, openspace and ecological linkages, naturalfeatures to be retained and/orenhanced, and areas to be developedfor storm water treatment anddetention purposes, consistent withthe relevant network discharge consent;

(vii) Low impact design and source control ofcontaminants in accordance with theintegrated catchment management plan;

(viii) The proposed location of residential andnon-residential activities;

(ix) The means by which provision is to bemade for the maintenance of auralamenity, particularly between residentialand non-residential activities;

(x) The method by which the developmentof each precinct is to be staged, and themeans of managing any vacant landthrough the staging process, and howprecincts will relate to each other andother surrounding land/coast;

(xi) A site development/building design guide forthe relevant precinct;

(xii) A transport management plan in accordancewith assessment criteria 21(n)-(w)including traffic modelling;

21(t) The extent to which car parking is providedfor within a 5 minute walking distance ofland use activities, rather than necessarilyadjoining those activities or in the sameprecinct, except in the case of retail activitiesand other non-residential activities whichrequire on site or close-by car parking.

21(u) The extent to which car parking is designedhaving regard to:-

(i) the capacity of roads giving access to thesite;

(ii) the safety of road users including cyclistsand pedestrians;

(iii) a perimeter block layout where carparking is provided behind buildings or inbasements or on roofs, except forkerbside parking, so that the main“activity frontage” for buildings isoriented towards roads rather thanparking areas;

(iv) provide car parking areas which aresecure, well lit and convenientlyaccessible for residents/workers.

21(v) The extent to which activities provide for onsite loading facilities for service vehicles,delivery vehicles, rubbish collection vehicles.

21(w) The extent to which adequate provision ismade for access to car parking and vehiclemanoeuvring.

Infrastructure Criteria

(Note: all of the following assessment criteria are to be addressedin an Infrastructure Management Plan (that takes cognisance ofthe January 2007 Integrated Transport Assessment) prepared tosatisfy the standards in Rule 21.3(g)(xiii))

21(x) The extent to which the infrastructureprovided to serve any new developmentcomplies with the Waitakere City Code ofPractice or an equivalent recognised publicstandard.

21(y) The extent to which roads create high qualitypublic spaces, and incorporate qualityamenity features such as tree planting andfootpath paving.

21(z) The extent to which street lighting will assistin creating and enhancing a consistent andsafe character throughout the relevantprecinct and the Hobsonville Base VillageSpecial Area as a whole consistent with the


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(xiii) An infrastructure management plan inaccordance with assessment criteria 21(x)-(ah) including traffic modelling;

(xiv) A heritage management plan, including, butnot limited to, a heritage inventory, howthe heritage values will be protected andenhanced, the method by which anyphoenix palms, Special Features andNotable Buildings will be managed, and aheritage design statement;

(xv) The nomination of areas to which CityWide Noise Rule 1.10 - ResidentialActivities - Noise Attenuation) shall apply;

(xvi) The design of all strategic road linkages asidentified on the Hobsonville PeninsulaUrban Concept Plan;

(xvii) Confirmation that:(1) Carparking for non residential activities

will not exceed one car park for every25m² of gross floor area at groundfloor or mezzanine level;

(2) One car park for every 35m² of grossfloor area for floorspace not covered in(1) above;

(3) The minimum number of loading spacesto be provided in respect of GeneralGoods Handling activities (retail,wholesale, manufacturing, etc), willbe:(a) up to 5,000m² gross floor area - 1

loading space;(b) 5,001-10,000m² gross floor area -

2 loading spaces(c) Greater than 10,000m² gross floor

area - 3 loading spaces plus 1 loadingspace per 7,500m² above10,000m²;

(4) The minimum number of loading spacesto be provided in respect of NonGoods handling activities (offices,etc.) will be:

(a) 0-20,000m² gross floor area - 1loading space;

(b) 20,001-50,000m² gross floor area- 2 loading spaces;

(c) Greater than 50,000m² grossfloor area - 3 loading spaces plus 1loading space per 40,000m² above50,000m²;

(5) Maximum car parking for residentialactivities will not exceed one car park

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overall existing or introduced environmentalcontext.

21(aa) The extent to which stormwatermanagement features such as rain gardens,swales and permeable paving areincorporated into road design.

21(ab) The extent to which the design and constructionof roads is capable of providing access to thewider movement network.

21(ac) The extent to which the design of streets andpublic lanes conserves land and encourageswalkability by using minimal dimensions forcarriageways and integrating service linesbeneath footpaths or parking baysconsistent with the overall existing orintroduced environmental context.

21(ad) The extent to which infrastructure forstormwater, wastewater and water supply aredesigned to ensure techniques are used tominimise water use and generation.

21(ae) The extent to which the infrastructureprovided to serve any new developmentmodels a range of different methods toachieve sustainability, with a particularemphasis on the efficient use and naturaltreatment of water systems.

21(af) The extent to which provision for stormwater management and land use meets therequirements of the Integrated CatchmentManagement Plan - Hobsonville Peninsula.Development shall not cause a non-compliance with the conditions of consentfor network discharge consent for AucklandRegional Council Permit 27016.

21(ag) The extent to which an integrated approachto stormwater management is adopted forstormwater mitigation, with the emphasisbeing in the first instance on the reductionof stormwater generated from sites throughreuse of stormwater and provision ofpermeable areas, including decompaction ofsoils following earthworks. (Note: Catchment wide stormwatermanagement facilities such as wetlands andtreatment ponds shall only be used as a finalform of treatment, not the primary form).

21(ah) The extent to which stormwater retentionand treatment facilities are to be designed toretain in stream ecological values and addedadditional habitat (e.g. wetlands) wherepossible.


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for every dwelling with up to onebedroom and two car parks forevery dwelling with two or morebedrooms; and

(6).. Disabled car parks are provided inaccordance with NZS 4121 (1985)‘Design for Access and Use ofBuildings and Facilities by DisabledPersons’. (Note: these car parks shallcomprise part of the parkingnumbers requirement).

(h) Precinct Standards for Comprehensive Development Plans

(Note: Number References relate to the Hobsonville PeninsulaUrban Concept Plan-Features)

(1) The Sunderland Head Precinct (PrecinctA)The Comprehensive Development Plan forthe Sunderland Head Precinct is to providedetails of:

(i) Proposals for landscape treatment of theCatalina Green and it’s bounding streets(1)

(ii) Establishment of headland reserves atHarrier Point (2) and Sunderland Head(3), and the protection and enhancementof viewshafts from them

(iii) The development of Hudson Bay Road asa two-way street with footpaths to thewaterfront (4)

(iv) Provision to be made for carparking, and,where relevant, loading or service bays forall proposed activities

(v) Through an appropriate HeritageManagement Plan, provision for retainingthe officer housing and associated areas inMarlborough Crescent (5)

(vi) Provision for a direct public footpath linkfrom Marlborough Crescent to the LandingSpecial Area (5)

(vii)Through an appropriate HeritageManagement Plan Pprovision for retainingthe Catalina block, or rebuilding ormodifying that building in a style that isrepresentative of the existing character

(viii)Provision for a Mixed Use Activity buildingor buildings south of Hudson Bay Road (4)

21(ai) The extent to which development retains,enhances and provides protection forriparian margins, coastal edges andesplanade reserves.

21(aj) The extent to which areas of public openspace are developed to protect and enhancenatural and character features.

21(ak) The extent to which areas of public openspace are provided and developed so thatthey are:-

(i) readily visible and accessible, such aswith a generous street frontage orbordering onto yards of sites andpreferably front faces of buildings, withno fencing or permeable fencing alongboundaries;

(ii) located to provide visual relief,particularly in intensively developedareas;

(iii) integrated with surrounding development;(iv) sized and developed according to

community and neighbourhood needs(having regard to any current and/orproposed Council Parks Strategy);

(v) easily maintained.21(al) The extent to which the coastal walkway and

all other walkways are designed to be:-

(i) suitable and safe for regular pedestrianuse;

(ii) easily visible and accessible;

(iii) located in front of rather than behind adjoining development;

(iv) linked to the public walkway and cycleway network.

21(am) The extent to which earthworks and other siteworks are undertaken in such a way as toavoid adverse effects on watercourse, areasof ecological values and neighbouringproperties arising from changes in landformand the generation of sediments.

Precinct-Specific Design Criteria

Sunderland Head Precinct21(an) The extent to which a high quality of

landscape treatment is achieved for theCatalina Green and it’s adjacent streets.

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(ix) Provision, wherever existing buildings arenot to be retained, for apartment buildings orMixed Use Activity buildings

(x) An indicative layout of proposed sites

(xi) The location of bus stops

(xii)Design Guidelines including standards andconditions which are developed to achievethe matters outlined in Policy 11.35

(xiii)The manner by which development of theprecinct is to be staged and the means ofmanaging any vacant land during thestaging process

(xiv)The proposed method by which no lessthan 379, household units will beprovided for within this precinct or iffewer than that number can be provided,how the balance will be accommodated inanother precinct or precincts (in additionto the number of units otherwise specifiedfor that precinct in Rule 21.3)

(xv) Provision for the protection andenhancement of the coastal margin asesplanade reserve, and the provision ofpublic access to and along the coast

(xvi)Through an appropriate HeritageManagement Plan provision for retainingthe external components of the Cadet HQbuilding, as well as the flagpole and paradeground (8)

(xvii)Through an appropriate HeritageManagement Plan retaining of Mill Houseand associated land/gardens as heritagebuildings and public open space (14)

(xviii)Provision for apartment buildings, onBuckley Road

(xix)Through an appropriate HeritageManagement Plan provision for retainingwithin the Hobsonville Base Village SpecialArea the inter-war cottages currentlylocated on the south side of MarineParade (9)

(xx) Provision for opening up the viewshaftdown Marine Parade, and establishing apedestrian connection to the old wharf(10)

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of noise, odour and visual amenity foractivities located within the HobsonvilleMarine Precinct Special Area.

21(ap) The extent to which there is a design themeestablished which, for the entire Precinct,reflects an inter-war air force theme.

21(aq) The extent to which provision is made foroffice, retail and education activities.

21(ar) The extent to which the neighbourhood retailcentre is developed in such a way as:-

(i) it is easily accessible by car, walking andcycling

(ii) it has an attractive street frontage, withbuildings located on the street frontagewith generous display space

(iii) activities are designed to serve the localneighbourhoods, rather than a widerarea and recognises the HobsonvilleVillage Centre as being the focus forfuture retail and commercialdevelopment in the Hobsonville area

(iv) it has provision for activities other thanretail, including residential activityabove ground floor level

(v) it contains and will maintain adistinctive and consistent design theme

(vi) it is adequately provided with parkingand infrastructure.

Runway Park/Campus Precinct

21(as) The extent to which any fencing of RunwayPark complements development of thesurrounding neighbourhood, is reasonablytransparent (wrought iron or similar), isrequired to delineate areas of periodicexclusive use and, where necessary, is able tobe closed during school hours.

21(at) The extent to which schools are builtintensively, (generally 2-3 storeys high), andbuildings relate to the street and RunwayPark.

21(au) The extent to which fencing of the schoolsand Runway Park does not compromisetheir shared use.

21(av) The extent to which there has beenconsultation with the Auckland Councilabout opportunities for shared communityuse of school facilities.

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(xxi)Provision for opening up the viewshaftdown Beach Rd and establishing apedestrian connection to the foreshorebeach (11)

(xxii) Provision for development to front theCoastal Walkway running along thetop of the escarpment from the end ofMarine Parade to the end of Beach Rd(12)

(xxiii)Provision, including exact boundaries,for a neighbourhood retail centre, retailgross floor area not to exceed 2,000m², withretail shops not to exceed an average grossfloor area of 200m² or a maximumindividual gross floor area of 500m²

(xxiv)Provision for retail activities outside theneighbourhood retail centre, including inany mixed use area or mixed use building,provided that retail activities shall belimited to:-

(e) convenience shops not exceeding a gross floor area of100m²; and

• restaurants not exceeding a gross floorarea of 200m²; and

• no more than two adjoining retailactivities in any one location.

(xxv)Provision of bus-stops to serve theneighbourhood retail centre

(xxvi)Provision to be made for car parking,and, where relevant, loading or servicebays for all proposed activities

(xxvii)All premises to have externally-focusedactive street edges and the ability to beintegrated with other commercial andresidential development

(2) The Campus/Runway Park Precinct(Precinct B)The Comprehensive Development Plan for theCampus/Runway Park Precinct is to providedetails of:-

(i) Landscaping, parkland and building formsas an entry statement for teh Campus /Runwy Park Sunderland Headneighbourhood

(ii) The exact boundaries for schools(including state educational facilities)

21(aw) The extent to which there is a design theme established which, for the entire Precinct, reflects an inter-war airforce theme.

Motorway Interchange Precinct

21(ax) The extent to which the neighbourhoodretail centre is developed south of theintersection of Squadron Drive (Motorwayaccess road) and Buckley Avenue in such away as:-

(i) the design and location provides foran attractive gateway to thecommunity

(ii) it is easily accessible by car, walkingand cycling

(iii) retail activities are designed to servethe local neighbourhoods, rather thana wider area, and recognise theHobsonville Village Centre as beingthe focus for future retaildevelopment in the Hobsonville area

(iv) it may contain car-orientated activities,but not yard-based activities

(v) it has provision for activities otherthan retail

(vi) it contains and will maintain adistinctive and consistent designtheme

(vii) it is adequately provided with parkingand infrastructure.

Hobsonville Village Precinct

21(ay) The extent to which retail activities aredesigned to service the localneighbourhoods rather than the wider arearecognising the Hobsonville Village Centreas being the focus for future retail andcommercial development in theHobsonville area.

Other Criteria

21(az) The provision of pedestrian and cyclistnetworks throughout the Precinct, andlinked to adjoining precincts and theHobsonville Village Town Centre.

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designed if practicable to promote sharesuse of the sports fields and open space

(iii) The exact boundaries of a park (RunwayPark)

(iv) Provision for public carparking servingRunway Park

(v) Provision for connecting school groundsand playing fields to the Coastal Walkwayand other pedestrian networks

(vi) Provision for apartments along the southernside of Runway Park

(vii)Provision for apartments on the northernside of the Avenue of Palms, the easternside of Squadron Drive, the central spineroad and the northern side of LandingDrive

(viii)Provision for an integrated amenity andstorm water reserve in the gully near thewestern end of the precinct, bounded by alane and detached housing

(ix) Provision for medium density housing in theresidual areas of the precinct

(x) An indicative layout of proposed sites

(xi) Provision to be made for carparking, and,where relevant, loading or service bays forall proposed activities

(xii)The location of bus stops

(xiii)Design Guidelines including standads andconditions which are developed to achievethe matters outlined in Policy 11.35

(xiv)The manner by which development of theprecinct is to be staged and the means ofmanaging any vacant land during thestaging process

(xv) The proposed method by which no lessthan 674 household units will be providedfor within this precinct or if fewer than thatnumber can be provided, how the balancewill be accommodated in another precinctor precincts (in addition to the number ofunits otherwise specified for that precinctin Rule 21.3).

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comprehensive planning of all requireddevelopment is achieved.

21(bb) The extent to which relevant assessmentcriteria under the “Other Rules Applying”are addressed in any resource consent.

21(bc) The extent to which more than minoradverse effects can be adequately avoided,remedied, mitigated or offset throughprovision of works and services on or offthe site and/or through payment orprovision of a financial contribution,including an upgrading contribution.

Note: See also Policies: 1.1, 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 1.12, 1.13,

1.14, 2.1, 2.12, 2.13, 2.15, 3.3, 3.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7,

8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.7, 8.9, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6,

10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, 10.16, 10.17,

10.18, 10.19, 10.20, 10.22, 10.23, 10.27, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.5, 11.6,

11.7, 11.8, 11.10, 11.11, 11.12, 11.13, 11.14, 11.18, 11.23, 11.27,

11.28, 11.32, 11.34, 11.36, 11.47, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6,

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The Comprehensive Development Plan forthe Motorway Interchange Precinct is toprovide details of:-

(i) Traffic signals and pedestrian crossingplaces at the intersection of SquadronDrive and Buckley Ave (13)

(ii) Provision for a neighbourhood retailcentre, located south of the intersection ofSquadron Drive (motorway access road)and Buckley Ave

(iii) Provision, including exact boundaries, for aneighbourhood retail centre, retail gross floorarea not to exceed 2,000m², with retailshops not to exceed an average gross floorarea of 200m² or a maximum individualgross floor area of 500m²

(iv) Provision for retail activities outside theneighbourhood retail centre, including inany mixed use building, provided that retailactivities shall be limited to:-

• convenience shops not exceeding a grossfloor area of 100m²; and

• restaurants not exceeding a gross floorarea of 200m²; and

• no more than two adjoining retailactivities in any one location.

(v) Provision for Mixed Use Activity buildings

(vi) An indicative layout of proposed sites

(vii)Provision to be made for carparking, and,where relevant, loading or service bays forall proposed activities

(viii)The location of bus stops

(ix) Design Guidelines includingstandards and conditions which aredeveloped to achieve the matters outlinedin Policy 11.35

(x)The manner by which development of theprecinct is to be staged and the means ofmanaging any vacant land during thestaging process

(xi)The proposed method by which noless than 96 household units will be provided for within this precinct or if fewer than that number can be provided, how the balance will be accommodated in another precinct

RESOURCE CONSENT CONDITIONSIn granting a resource consent Council may impose conditions. Conditions may include any one or more of the following matters:• Requiring alterations to design and/or location

and the application of street frontage typologies;• Requiring the provision of a landscape treatment

plan and implementation of that plan within agiven time;

• Limiting the scale of activities and otherdevelopment;

• The imposition of a bond to ensure satisfactionof conditions of consent;

• Requiring an acoustic consultant report toconfirm required noise standards will be met;

• Requiring measures in respect of proposals forresidential activities to attenuate potential adverseeffects from adjoining or nearby non-residentialactivities;

• Allowing a 10 year consent period in respect ofComprehensive Development Plan consents;

• Requiring financial contributions in accordance withthe Plan;

• Requiring onsite or offsite works and services toavoid, remedy, mitigate or offset adverse effects;

• In the case of a subdivision consent, othermatters provided for in section 220 of the Act;

• Such other matters provided for in section 108of the Act;

See Policy 11.34, 11.37A and its Explanation in Policy Section

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or precincts (in addition to the number of units otherwise specified for that precinct in Rule 21.3)

(4) The Hudson Bay Precinct (Precinct D)

The Comprehensive Development Plan for theHudson Bay Precinct is to provide details of:-

(i) Through an appropriate HeritageManagement Plan provision for retainingwithin the Hobsonville Base Village SpecialArea the dwellings and associated areascurrently located in Sunderland Avenue(15)

(ii) Provision for apartment buildings, on thesouth side of Hudson Bay Road

(iii) Provision for medium density housing onother streets

(iv) An indicative layout of proposed sites

(v) The location of bus stops

(vi) Design Guidelines including standardsand conditions which are developed toachieve the matters outlined in Policy11.35

(vii)The manner by which development of theprecinct is to be staged and the means ofmanaging any vacant land during thestaging process

(viii)The proposed method by which no lessthan 169 household units will be providedfor within this precinct or if fewer thanthat number can be provided, how thebalance will be accommodated in anotherprecinct or precincts (in addition to thenumber of units otherwise specified forthat precinct in Rule 21.3)

(5) The Buckley Precinct (Precinct E)

The Comprehensive Development Plan for theBuckley Precinct is to provide details of:-

(i) Provision for detached dwellilngs alongthe edge of the escarpment

(ii) Elsewhere provision for apartments andmedium density housing

(iii) Provision for development to front aAccess Place (refer to Appendix M)running along the top of the escarpmentbetween Nevill Rd and Cochrane Rd and

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from the end of Isitt Rd westwards alongthe edge of the reserve to meet BuckleyAvenue


(v) Provision to be made for carparking, and,where relevant, loading or service bays forall proposed activities

(vi) The location of bus stops

(vii)Design Guidelines including standardsand conditions which are developed toachieve the matters outlined in Policy11.35

(viii)The manner by which development of theprecinct is to be staged and the means ofmanaging any vacant land during thestaging process

(ix) Provision for the protection andenhancement of the coastal margin asesplanade reserve and open space and theprovision of public access to and alongthe coast

(x) The proposed method by which no lessthan 247 house hold units will beprovided for within this precinct or iffewer than that number can be provided,how the balance will be accommodated inanother precinct or precincts (in additionto the number of units otherwisespecified for that precinct in Rule 21.3).

(6) The Triangle Precinct (Precinct F)The Comprehensive Development Plan for the Triangle Precinct is to provide details of:-

(i) Realignment of Scott Rd to meet Clark Rdat a right angle

(ii) A reserve in front of historic Hobsonvillechurch and cemetery

(iii) Provision for medium density housingfronting the reserve, and associatedadjoining roads


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(vii)Design Guidelines including standards and conditions which are developed to achieve the matters outlined in Policy 11.35

(viii)The manner by which development of thePrecinct is to be staged and the means ofmanaging any vacant land during thestaging process

(ix)The proposed method by which no lessthan 50 household units will be providedfor within this precinct or if fewer than thatnumber can be provided, how the balancewill be accommodated in another precinctor precincts (in addition to the number ofunits otherwise specified for that precinctin Rule 21.3).

(7) The Base Housing Precinct (Precinct G)

The Comprehensive Development Plan for theBase Housing Precinct is to provide details of:-

(i) Provision for medium density housing

(ii) An indicative layout of proposed sites

(iii)Provision to be made for carparking, and,where relevant, loading or service bays forall proposed activities

(iv)The location of bus stops

(v) Design Guidelines including standards andconditions which are developed to achievethe matters outlined in Policy 11.35

(vi)The manner by which development of the precinct is to be staged and the means of managing any vacant land during the staging process

(vii)The proposed method by which no less than 382 household units will be provided for within this precinct or if fewer than that number can be provided, how the balance will be accommodated in another precinct or precincts (in addition to the number of units otherwise specified for that precinct in Rule 21.3).

(8) The Hobsonville Village Precinct (Precinct H)

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(i) Provision for Mixed Use Activity buildingsprovided that retail activities shall be limitedto:-

(a) convenience shops not exceeding a gross floorarea of 100m²; and

(b) restaurants not exceeding a gross floor areaof 200m²;

(c) no more than two adjoining retailactivities in any one location; and

(d) the total amount of gross floor area forretail activities does not exceed 2,000m²in the entire Precinct;

(ii) An indicative layout of proposed sites;

(iii) Provision to be made for carparking, and,where relevant, loading or service bays forall proposed activities;

(iv) The location of bus stops;

(v) Design Guidelines including standardsand conditions which are developed toachieve the matters outlined in Policy11.35;

(vi) The manner by which development of theprecinct is to be staged and the means ofmanaging any vacant land during thestaging process;

(vii) Provision made for the integration withHobsonville Village Centre;

(viii) The proposed method by which no lessthan 152 household units will be providedfor within this precinct or if fewer thanthat number can be provided, how thebalance will be accommodated in anotherprecinct or precincts (in addition tothe number of units otherwisespecified for that precinct in Rule 21.3).

Assessment of Limited Discretionary Activityapplications will be limited to matters of design,construction, location, provision to be made fortransport systems and the integration of thosesystems with land use, health and safety and matterswithin Assessment Criteria 21(a) - 21(bc) andrelevant assessment criteria in the specified CityWide Rules.

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(a) Subsequent to any consent for aComprehensive Development Plan pursuantto Rule 21.3(a), any new ComprehensiveDevelopment Plan for the relevant Precinct, orany changes to that consented ComprehensiveDevelopment Plan.

(b) Additions and alterations to any buildingidentified as a Notable Building or a SpecialFeature on the Hobsonville Peninsula UrbanConcept Plan - Features.

(c) Activities which do not satisfy the PrecinctStandards in Rule 21.3(a), including (but notlimited to) Comprehensive Development Planapplications that do not align with the Precinctboundaries on the Hobsonville PeninsulaUrban Concept Plan.

(d) Activities which do not meet the relevantspecified standards in City Wide Urban DesignRules.

(e) Activities which exceed the standards of Rule21.3(g)(xvii).

Discretionary Activity applications will be assessedhaving regard to Assessment Criteria 21(a) - 21(bc),the relevant assessment criteria in the specified CityWide Rules and any other relevant matter undersection 104 of the Act.


(a) The following rules of the Plan shall apply toAny Activity for which a non complyingresource consent is sought when there is noapproved Comprehensive Development Plan,or to any Activity:-

(i) All relevant City Wide Rules;

(ii)All relevant Natural Area Rules.

(b) In all areas except those detailed inComprehensive Development Plans asneighbourhood centres:-

(i) Living Environment Rule 14 Air Discharges,Odour, Dust, Glare and Vibration;

(ii)Living Environment Rule 16 RelocatedBuildings;

(iii) In respect of existing (as at 1 January 2009)single dwellings in Precincts A, D, E, G and Hother than apartment, mixed use or mediumdensity housing development) Rules 2 - 6, 8, 12and 14 - 16 of the Living Environment Rules;

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(iv) In respect of medium density housing theMedium Density Housing Criteria appearingin the City Wide Urban Design Rules

(c) In areas detailed in ComprehensiveDevelopment Plans as neighbourhoodcentres:-

(i) Community Environment Rules 2-4, 8-13, and 15


Any Activity which is not a Permitted Activity a Controlled Activity or a Limited Discretionary Activity or a Discretionary Activity under the above rules shall be deemed to contravene a rule in the Plan and shall be a Non-Complying Activity.

NOTES;1. If an activity is not controlled or restricted in any

way by any part of the Plan it is permitted, but may require consents under other legislation/plans.







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(i) Any land to be vested as a reserve pursuant tothe Reserves Act 1977 or any park

(ii) Filming Activities not requiring the erection ofpermanent buildings

(iii) Any Activity which is a Permitted Activity in theCountryside Environment


Any Activity which is not a Permitted Activity or any subdivision shall be deemed to contravene a rule in this Plan and shall be a Non-Complying Activity.


The following rules of the Plan shall apply to Any Activity:-

(i) All relevant City-wide Rules

(ii) All relevant Natural Area Rules

(iii) Countryside Environment Rules 1 - 6 and 8 - 12

NOTES:1. If an activity is not controlled or restricted in any

way by any part of the Plan it is permitted, but may require consents under other legislation/plans


3. Words in italics are defined - see the Definitions partof the City-Wide Rules.

4. Words in bold are explained - see the Explanationspart of the Introduction to the Rules.



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(a) The following rules shall apply to Any Activityon land situated in the Hobsonville LandingSpecial Area.


(c) All of the following rules shall apply, whererelevant to Any Activity.


(a) Facilities directly related to the retrieval andlaunching of boats where required inassociation with the Hobsonville Marine IndustryPrecinct

(b) Facilities directly related to ferry services

(c) The construction of an access roadwaybetween the existing hardstand located within theHobsonville Landing Special Area and theHobsonville Marine Industry Special Area.

Discretionary Activity applications will be assessed having regard to Assessment Criteria 23(a) - 23(r) and any other relevant matter under section 104 of the Act.

23.2 Other Rules ApplyingThe following rules of the Plan shall apply to Any Activity:-• All relevant City-Wide Rules• All relevant Natural Area Rules• Working Environment Rule 3 - Building and

Development Location• Working Environment Rule 6 - Air Discharges• Working Environment Rule 8 - Noise• Working Environment Rule 9 - Parking, Loading

and Driveway Access• Working Environment Rule 10 - Odour; Glare

and Vibration• Working Environment Rule 11 - Signs• Working Environment Rule 12 - Infrastructure

23.3 Non-Complying ActivitiesAny Activity which is not a Permitted Activity or aLimited Discretionary Activity or a Discretionary Activityunder the above rules shall be deemed to

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

23(a) The extent to which facilities for the retrievalor launching of boats or ferry facilities are ofa size, location, scale and design whichcomplements the character of existingbuildings and development within the HobsonvilleLanding Special Area and adjoining areas.

23(b) The extent to which development provides agood standard of aural and visual amenitybetween buildings and between activities andadjoining land.

23(c) The extent to which construction of anaccess roadway over the hardstand meets aminimum standard for the transport ofboats up to 60 - 75 metres in length, whilecreating no more than minor effects on thenatural qualities of the marine/land interfaceand the landscape qualities of the adjoiningland.

23(d) The extent to which the amenity values ofthe coastal environment and naturallandscape of the area are maintained.

23(e) The extent to which adverse effects arisingfrom the activity on the adjoining coastalmarine environment and water quality areavoided, or where avoidance is not possible,appropriately remedied or mitigated.

23(f) The extent to which the location and scale ofbuildings and activities avoids, remedies ormitigates adverse effects on the amenity valuesof the adjoining coastal environment,including views of the site from the harbourand over the site to the harbour.

23(g) The extent to which landscape treatment anddevelopment complements the naturallandscape character, including the naturalcharacter of the coast.

23(h) The extent to which driveways, car parking androad access provides for safe and efficientprovision for motor vehicles and access forretrieval and launching of boats.

23(i) The extent to which driveways, car parking androad access provides for safe and efficientprovision for motor vehicles in associationwith ferry facilities.

23(j) The extent to which traffic generation creates adverse effects on:

(i) The capacity of roads giving access to the site;

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(ii) The safety of road users including cyclists and pedestrians; and

(iii) neighbourhood character.

23(k) The extent to which development promotes asafe environment for pedestrians, includingadequate lighting and appropriate locationand design of entrances, windows anddriveways.

23(l) The extent to which signs are visuallyappropriate to the character of theHobsonville Landing Special Area.

23(m) The extent to which all relevant assessment criteria under the “Other Rules Applying” of the Working Environment rules are addressed in any resource consent.

23(n) The extent to which infrastructure meets theassessment criteria 12(a) - 12(t) of Rule 12, inthe Working Environment rules.

23(o) The extent to which any development adverselyaffects the historical, cultural or spiritualsignificance of any site or area, or any waahitapu of significance to iwi.

23(p) The extent to which more than minoradverse effects can be adequately avoided,remedied, mitigated or offset throughprovision of works and services on or off thesite and/or through payment or provision ofa financial contribution.

23(q) The extent to which there has beenconsultation with the Auckland RegionalCouncil regarding the co-ordination ofconsent requirements, in order to ensurecomprehensive planning of all requireddevelopment is achieved.

23(r) The extent to which provision for stormwater management and land use meetsrequirements of the Integrated CatchmentManagement Plan - Hobsonville Peninsula.Development shall not cause a non-compliance with the conditions of consentfor network discharge consent for AucklandRegional Council Permit 27016.


1.14, 2.1, 2.12, 2.13, 2.15, 3.3, 3.4, 6.2.15, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6,

7.7, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.7, 8.9, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6,

10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, 10.16, 10.17,

10.18, 10.19, 10.20, 10.22, 10.23, 10.27, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.5, 11.6,

11.7, 11.8, 11.10, 11.11, 11.12, 11.13, 11.14, 11.18, 11.23, 11.27,

11.28, 11.32, 11.34, 11.37B, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6, 12.7,

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RESOURCE CONSENT CONDITIONSIn granting a resource consent Council may impose conditions. Conditions may include any one or more of the following matters:• Requiring alterations to design and/or location• Requiring the provision of a landscape treatment


• Limiting the scale of activities and otherdevelopment

• The imposition of a bond to ensure satisfactionof conditions of consent

• Requiring financial contributions in accordance withthe Plan

• Requiring onsite or offsite works and services toavoid, remedy, mitigate or offset adverse effects

• In the case of a subdivision consent, othermatters provided for in section 220 of the Act.

• Such other matters provided for in section 108of the Act.


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(a) The following rules shall apply to Any Activityon land and any subdivision of land situated inthe Hobsonville Marine Industry Special Area.


(c) The City Wide Rule 2 Site Analysis shall notapply to the assessment of the ComprehensiveDevelopment Plan.

(d) Where there is any conflict between theAuckland Regional Council Permit 27016 andthe Natural Area Rules, the Auckland RegionalCouncil Permit shall prevail.

24.1 Permitted ActivitiesThe following are Permitted Activities:-

(a) Filming Activities in existing buildings erectedprior to 01 January 2000, provided that there isno structural change affecting the externalappearance of those existing buildings, and noneed for new infrastructure to service theactivity.

(b) Signs, up to 1.0m² in sign area.

(c) Grazing.

24.2 Controlled ActivitiesThe following are Controlled Activities:

(a) Filming activities where there is an approvedComprehensive Development Plan.

Assessment of Controlled Activity applications will belimited to matters of design, layout and operation(including hours of operation and duration) ofFilming Activities and will be considered inaccordance with assessment criteria 24(b) -24(ao).

24.3 Limited Discretionary ActivitiesThe following are Limited Discretionary Activities:-

(a) A Comprehensive Development Plan whichincludes, for at least the whole of the HobsonvilleMarine Industry Special Area:-

(i) Confirmation of compliance with theHobsonville Peninsula Urban Concept Plans;

(ii) The exact boundaries of Areas aa, bb, ccand dd as shown on the HobsonvillePeninsula Urban Concept Plan: Features,

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

General Criteria

24(a) The extent to which any proposedComprehensive Development Plan isconsistent with the Hobsonville PeninsulaUrban Concept Plan and Hobsonville PeninsulaUrban Concept Plan - Features.

24(b) The extent to which any proposedsubdivision, development and/or buildings areconsistent with an approved ComprehensiveDevelopment Plan.

24(c) The extent to which the site is of adequatesize to accommodate the proposedHobsonville Marine Industry Activity togetherwith associated carparking, landscape treatmentand any other facilities.

24(d) The extent to which proposed developmentmakes the most efficient use of the landresource with the use of shared facilitiesbetween similar activities both on adjoiningsites and in the vicinity.

24(e) The extent to which activities, buildings,driveways, car parking and other development areof a size, location, scale and design that isconsistent with Hobsonville Marine IndustryActivities.

24(f) The extent to which non-residential activitieswhich are not Hobsonville Marine IndustryActivities are necessary to co-locate in orderto support and complement HobsonvilleMarine Industry Activities.

24(g) The extent to which non-residential activitieswhich are not Hobsonville Marine IndustryActivities, may result in significant adverseeffects, including cumulative effects, on theamenity values of the area and the facilitiesof the Hobsonville Marine Industry Special Areaas a whole.

24(h) The extent to which non-residential activitieswhich are not Hobsonville Marine IndustryActivities will integrate (where appropriate)with existing activities in the same area,including site and building design integration,integration with notable features identifiedon the Hobsonville Peninsula Urban ConceptPlan: Features, and pedestrian and roadlinkages.

24(i) The extent to which:

(i) any development adversely affects thehistorical, cultural or spiritual significance of

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(iii) The exact location and design of proposedroads

(iv) The exact location and design ofproposed areas of open space, open spaceand ecological linkages, natural features tobe retained and/or enhanced, and areasto be developed for storm watertreatment and detention purposesconsistent with the relevant networkdischarge consent

(v) Low impact design and source control ofcontaminants in accordance with theintegrated catchment management plan

(vi) An indicative layout of proposed sites,

(vii)Design standards for each area aa, bb, ccand dd, which shall include:

(a) the method by which thedevelopment of each area will bemanaged; and

(b) how these areas will relate to eachother and surrounding Special Areas,with particular regard being given to:

(i) potential adverse effects on visualamenity as viewed from outsidethe Hobsonville Marine IndustrySpecial Area including, but notlimited to, from the WaitemataHarbour and North Shore CityHilders Park (Beach HavenWharf), Aeroview DriveEsplanade Reserve and AmeliaPlace Esplanade Reserve; and

(ii) and the potential for reversesensitivity effects betweenHobsonville Marine Industry Activitiesand residential activities

(c)a differentiated appearance in terms ofbuilding scale, form and massing;

(d) individual building detailing;

(e)new vegetation;

(f)existing vegetation being retained where possible;

(viii) In respect of the combined Areas aa, bb and cc, an Air Discharge Management Plan that:

any site or area, or any waahi tapu ofsignificance to iwi; and

(ii) Through an appropriate HeritageManagement Plan, provision for themaintenance and enhancement of identifiednotable buildings and their surrounds.

Design Criteria

24(j) The extent to which building design willachieve a character and appearance that willensure a high standard of amenity values andavoid adverse effects from activities locatedin the Hobsonville Marine Industry Special Areaon Precincts in the Hobsonville Base VillageSpecial Area and on land identified as OpenSpace Environment

24(k) The extent to which the design and layout ofthe Hobsonville Marine Industry Special Area, asestablished through design and layoutguidelines and/or conditions of an approvedComprehensive Development Plan,

(i) makes the most efficient use of the landresource and is well integrated,

(ii) identifies areas to be shared,

(iii) identifies the relationship of sites anddevelopment with roads and large boatyards,

(iv) recognises the likely presence of largebuildings within Area aa and the need tomitigate any adverse visual amenityeffects, for instance by sleeving thoselarge buildings with buildings of a lowerscale, smaller bulk, and with design of ahigher visual quality,

(v) manages the relationship, design andrelative scale of buildings;

(a) between Areas “aa”, “bb”, “cc” and“dd”,

(b) between all sites and development withinthe Hobsonville Marine Industry SpecialArea and adjoining land in otherspecial areas;

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(a) Establishes a formal managementstructure for the entire three areas tomanage air discharges; and

(b) Confirms the means by which theareas will be managed to ensure all airdischarges meet the permitted activitystandards of the Auckland RegionalCouncil Air, Land and Water Plan, orthat resource consents under that Planhave been granted; and

(c) Confirms, in the opinion of arecognised air quality expert, that thearea will be managed to reasonablyavoid or mitigate nuisance odours inrespect of any residential activityoutside Areas aa, bb, and cc, eitherexisting or provided for as a permitted,controlled, limited discretionary ordiscretionary activity by other planrules;

(d) Confirms that there will be nodischarges to air from any marineindustry activity within 20 metres of anyboundary with Area dd, any boundarywith the Hobsonville Base Village SpecialArea or any boundary with theHobsonville Future Development SpecialArea.

(ix) certainty that the primary activity in Areaaa is the manufacture, finishing or refittingof boats that, when all work is completed,are of a type and/or dimension that willrequire launching from the HobsonvilleLanding Special Area

(x) The manner by which development of theHobsonville Marine Industry Special Area is tobe staged and the means of managing anyvacant land during the staging process,

(xi)Design Guidelines prepared in accordance with Assessment Criteria 24(j) - 24(s),

(xii)A transport management plan whichaddresses the matters set out in assessmentcriteria 24(t)-(ad)

(xiii)An infrastructure management plan inaccordance with assessment criteria24(ae)-(ao)

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Drive Esplanade Reserve and AmeliaPlace Esplanade Reserve.

(vi) Buildings within Area dd will bedesigned to present an attractiveappearance as viewed from publicvantage points such as the WaitemataHarbour and North Shore City HildersPark (Beach Haven wharf), AeroviewDrive Esplanade Reserve and AmeliaPlace Esplanade Reserve, and will be ofsufficient height to mitigate the visualeffect of existing or possible industrialbuildings within Area “aa”.

24(l) The extent to which landscaping will ensurethat potential adverse effects of developmentare avoided, remedied or mitigated and thata high standard of amenity values isachieved.

24(m) The extent to which the natural landscapequalities of the environment adjacent to thecoastal esplanade reserve are protected.

24(n) The extent to which areas of open space,planting and landscape treatment are used tooffset the visual impact of buildings anddevelopment.

24(o) The extent to which landscape treatment anddevelopment complements and enhances thenatural landscape character of adjoiningland, the coastal margin and views into theland from the Waitemata Harbour.

24(p) The extent to which lighting will assistincreating and enhancing a consistent andsafe character throughout the HobsonvilleMarine Industry Special Area.

24(q) The extent to which:

(i) mixed use activity building(s) and residentialbuildings in Area “dd” south of HudsonBay Road are suitably designed andorientated to avoid more than minoradverse effects from noise, odour andvisual amenity in respect of activitieslocated within the Hobsonville MarineSpecial Area;

(ii) the mitigation of adverse effects arisingfro odour, dust, hours of operation, andvehicle movements, through such meansas codes of practice and air filtrationdevices and/or other techniques aredescribed in the Air DischargeManagement Plan.


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(xiv)A heritage management plan, including, butnot limited to, a heritage inventory, howthe heritage values will be protected andenhanced, and a heritage design statement

(xv)The exact location and design of thecoastal walkway

(b) The subdivision of land into any site which:-

(i) complies with the ComprehensiveDevelopment Plan standards andconditions prepared and approvedpursuant to Special Area Rule 24.3(a) orSpecial Area Rule 24.4; or

(ii) comprises the site specified in a land useconsent

(iii) is intended solely to define the boundaryof a Special Area.

provided that subdivision Rule 5 - Working and Community Environment also applies where relevant;

(c) Any Hobsonville Marine Industry Activity,including any building or addition to a building,provided that:

(a) The boat launching facility is in place, or isproposed to be put in place to thesatisfaction of Council; and

(b) Connections are available to infrastructureapproved in accordance with Rule24.3(a)(xiii), and

(c) The activity, building or subdivision isgenerally in accordance with the HobsonvillePeninsula Urban Concept Plan, and HobsonvillePeninsula Urban Concept Plan - Features; and

(d) The activity, building or subdivision complieswith all standards and conditions of aComprehensive Development Planprepared and approved pursuant to Rule24.3(a), and

(e) Activities within Area aa as shown on theHobsonville Peninsula Urban Concept Plan -Features (including any associated buildingor subdivision) shall meet the followingstandards:

(i) Activities are to be confined toHobsonville Marine Industry Activities

(ii) When all work is completed, boats areof a type and/or dimension which will

24(r) The extent to which activities, buildings,driveways, carparking and other development areof a size, location scale and design whichcomplements the character of buildings anddevelopment of adjoining land, having regardto the existing and potential use of thatadjoining land.

24(s) The extent to which signs are:-

(i) visually appropriate to theneighbourhood character;

(ii) of a height which avoids the signdominating the neighbourhood andnearby structures; and

(iii) do not create a situation hazardous tothe safe movement of traffic.


24(t) The extent to which development has beendesigned to integrate land uses withtransport systems, through the use of anintegrated transport assessmentmethodology for major trip generatingactivities, including provision for publictransport within the Special Area and,between the Special Area and other SpecialAreas. (Note, it is expected that in thedevelopment of comprehensivedevelopment plans, there will beconsultation with the Auckland RegionalCouncil, the Auckland Regional LandTransport Authority and New ZealandTransport Agency).

24(u) The extent to which the design and constructionof roads is capable of providing access to theharbour for large boats.

24(v) The extent to which driveways, car parking androads provide for safe and efficient provisionfor motor vehicles and access for boats,particularly large boats.

24(w) The extent to which the design for streets andpublic lanes will ensure:-

(i) well-connected, attractive and safetransport routes,

(ii) a high design standard for vehicle, cycleand pedestrian movements, carparking,infrastructure services, street-treeplanting, and landscape treatment,

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require launching from the HobsonvilleLanding Special Area

(iii) Activities are to be designed and/ormanaged to meet the terms of theapproved Air Discharge ManagementPlan

(f) Activities within Areas bb and cc as shownon the Hobsonville Peninsula Urban ConceptPlan - Features (including any associatedbuilding or subdivision) shall be confined toHobsonville Marine Industry Activities, and areto be designed and/or managed to meetthe terms of the approved Air DischargeManagement Plan.

(g)Activities within Area dd as shown on theHobsonville Peninsula Urban ConceptPlan - Features (including any associatedbuilding or subdivision) shall meet thefollowing standards:

(i) Activities may include residentialactivities, non-residential activities and/ormixed use activities (excluding retailactivities) but shall exclude any activitythat is not a Permitted Activity inChapter 4 Air Quality of the AucklandRegional Plan Air, Land and Water;and

(ii) Buildings shall be designed so thatthey present an attractive, articulatedfacade facing northwards andeastwards;

(iii) Any residential or mixed use activitybuildings are designed and orientatedto act as a buffer to visual, aural andodour effects arising from Area aa.

(d) Any alteration to a building located in Area ccas shown on the Hobsonville Peninsula UrbanConcept Plan - Features.

(e) Any sign exceeding 1.0m² in sign area.

(f) The establishment and upgrading ofinfrastructure.

(g) Subsequent to a resource consent for aComprehensive Development Plan pursuant toRule 24.3(a), any amendment to that consentwhere that amendment relates to HobsonvilleMarine Industry Activities.

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24(x) The extent to which provision has beenmade for public transport facilities,including bus stops.

24(y) The extent to which traffic generation fromproposed activities creates adverse effects on:


(ii) The safety of road users includingcyclists and pedestrians; and


24(z) The extent to which car parkingaccommodates the expected demands of anactivity, having regard to the relativelocations of the activity and the car parkingserving that activity, the possible joint use ofcar parking, public transport alternatives andrelevant parking guidelines (see theWaitakere City Parking and DrivewayGuideline).

24(aa) The extent to which car parking is providedfor within a 5 minutes walking distance ofland use activities, rather than necessarilyadjoining those activites.

24(ab) The extent to which carparking is designed having regard to:-


(ii) the safety of road users including cyclistsand pedestrians; and

(iii) the provision of caparking areas whichare secure, well lit and convenientlyaccessible for residents/workers andvisitors.

24(ac) The extent to which activities provide for onsite loading facilities for boat haulage,service vehicles, delivery vehicles andrubbish/waste collection vehicles.

24(ad) The extent to which adequate provision ismade for access to carparking and vehiclemanoeuvring.


(Note: all of the following assessment criteria are to beaddressed in an Infrastructure Management Planprepared to satisfy the standards in Rule 24.3(a) (xiii))

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Assessment of Limited Discretionary Activityapplications will be limited to matters of:-

(i) road location, design and construction, includingthe ability to accommodate the haulage oflarge boats and access the harbour edge

(ii) infrastructure location, capacity and design,

(iii) building bulk,

(iv) size, scale, design and location of sites,buildings, car parking and driveways,

(v) screening and landscape treatment,

(vi) aural and visual amenity between theHobsonville Marine Industry Special Area andadjoining land

(vii)protection and enhancement of naturallandscape qualities

(viii)the co-location and sharing of facilities,

(ix) the location, design and safety of signs

and matters within Assessment Criteria 24(a) - 24(aq).


(a) Any Non Residential Activity that is not aHobsonville Marine Industry Activity in Areas bband cc as shown on the Hobsonville PeninsulaUrban Concept Plan, and is not otherwiseprovided for in Rule 24.1.

(b) Any sign exceeding 4.0m² in sign area;

(c) Subsequent to a consent for a ComprehensiveDevelopment Plan pursuant to Rule 24.3(a),any amendment to that ComprehensiveDevelopment Plan, where that amendmentrelates to Activities other than Hobsonville MarineIndustry Activities;

(d) Subsequent to a consent for a ComprehensiveDevelopment Plan pursuant to Rule 24.3(a),any new Comprehensive Development Planfor the Marine Industry Special Area.

Discretionary Activity applications will be assessedhaving regard to Assessment Criteria 24(a) - 24(ar)and any other relevant matter under section 104 ofthe Act.


Practice or an equivalent recognised publicstandard.

24(af) The extent to which roads create high qualitypublic spaces, and incorporate qualityamenity features such as tree planting andfootpath paving.

24(ag) The extent to which storm watermanagement features such as rain gardens,swales and permeable paving areincorporated into road design.

24(ah) The extent to which the design and constructionof roads is capable of providing access to thewider movement network.

24(ai) The extent to which infrastructure forstormwater, wastewater and water supply aredesigned to ensure techniques are used tominimise water use and generation.

24(aj) The extent to which the infrastructureprovided to serve any new developmentmodels a range of different methods toachieve sustainability, with a particularemphasis on the efficient use and naturaltreatment of water systems.

24(ak) The extent to which provision for stormwater management and land use meets therequirements of the Integrated CatchmentManagement Plan - Hobsonville Peninsula.Development shall not cause a non-compliance with the conditions of consentfor network discharge consent for AucklandRegional Council Permit 27016.

24(al) The extent to which an integrated approachto storm water management is adopted forstorm water mitigation, with the emphasisbeing in the first instance on the reduction ofstormwater generated from sites throughreuse of storm water and increasepermeable areas, including de-compactionof soils following earthworks. (Note:Catchment wide stormwater managementfacilities such as wetlands and treatmentponds shall only be used as a final form oftreatment, not the primary form).

24(am) The extent to which areas of public openspace are developed to protect and enhancenatural features.

24(an) The extent to which earthworks and other siteworks are undertaken in such a way as toavoid adverse effects on watercourse, areasof ecological values and neighbouringproperties arising from changes in landformand the generation of sediments.


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The following rules of the Plan shall apply to AnyActivity for which a non-complying resourceconsent is sought when there is no approvedComprehensive Development Plan, or to anyActivity.(i) All relevant City-wide Rules(ii) All relevant Natural Area Rules(iii) Working Environment Rule 6 - Air Discharges(iv) Working Environment Rule 8 - Noise(v) Working Environment Rule 9 - Parking,

Loading and Driveway Access(vi) Working Environment Rule 10 - Odour, Glare

and Vibration


Any Activity which is not a Permitted Activity or a Limited Discretionary Activity or a Discretionary Activity under the above rules shall be deemed to contravene a rule in the Plan and shall be a Non-Complying Activity



2. Activities must comply with all other relevant rulesof the Plan or be the subject of a resource consent.Check all other rules in this Human Environmentand also the Natural Area Rules, the City-WideRules and, where relevant, the Subdivision Rules..



5. The Council may have a guideline (including aguideline on industrial design) to help interpret thisrule - check at the Council Offices.


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Other Criteria

24(ao) The extent to which there has beenconsultation with the Auckland Regional Council regarding the co-ordination ofconsent requirements, in order to ensurecomprehensive planning of all requireddevelopment is achieved.

24(ap) The extent to which all relevant assessmentcriteria under the “Other Rules Applying”are addressed in any resource consent.

24(aq) The extent to which more than minoradverse effects can be adequatelyavoided, remedied, mitigated or offsetthrough provision of works and services onor off the site and/or through payment orprovision of a financial contribution.


1.14, 2.1, 2.12, 2.13, 2.15, 3.3, 3.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7,

8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.7, 8.9, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6,

10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, 10.16, 10.17,

10.18, 10.19, 10.20, 10.22, 10.23, 10.27, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.5, 11.6,

11.7, 11.8, 11.10, 11.11, 11.12, 11.13, 11.14, 11.18, 11.23, 11.34,

11.35, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6, 12.7, 12.8 and Explanation

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In granting a resource consent Council may imposeconditions. Conditions may include any one ormore of the following matters:• Requiring that no development proceed until

provision is made, to the satisfaction of Council,for the construction of roads and boat launchingfacility

• Requiring alterations to design and/or location,including the establishment of design guidelinesfor all development

• Requiring minimum site sizes and site locations• Requiring provision to be made for the sharing

of land to be used for the manoeuvring of boats• Requiring the provision of a landscape treatment


• Limiting the bulk, scale, form and massing ofactivities and other development

• The imposition of a bond to ensure satisfactionof conditions of consent

• Requiring financial contributions in accordance withthe Plan

• Requiring onsite or offsite works and services toavoid, remedy, mitigate or offset adverse effects

• Allowing a 10 year consent period for aComprehensive Development Plan;

• In the case of a subdivision consent, othermatters provided for in section 220 of the Act;



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25.0 General

(a) The following rules shall apply to Any Activityon land situated in the Hobsonville Village CentreSpecial Area, and shall include the erection oralteration of buildings or development orsubdivision of the site.



(a) Filming Activities not involving the erection ofnew buildings or the external alteration ofexisting buildings or requiring the development ofnew infrastructure to service the activity.

(b) Any Activity not requiring the construction oralteration of buildings.

(c) Grazing.

(d) Horticulture.

(e) Any Temporary Activity.

(f) In respect of Precinct C as shown on theHobsonville Village Urban Concept Plan any schoolactivities in accordance with the Ministry ofEducation designation ME20.

(g) In Precinct D, any Activity that is a PermittedActivity in the Open Space Environment.


1. Precinct A and A2

In respect of Precinct A as shown on the HobsonvilleVillage Urban Concept Plan:-

(a) Any Activity including the erection or alterationof buildings or development of the site, and anysubdivision which is a Permitted Activity or aLimited Discretionary Activity in the WorkingEnvironment, except Rule 5 Retailing and Rule 7Residential Activities.

(b) Any Retail Activity involving:-

(i) retail sales of goods manufactured on thesame site, provided that retail floor space mayoccupy no more than 15% of the grossfloor area of that part of the building which

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

General Design Criteria25(a) The extent to which building design includes

principles of passive solar design andwalkable neighbourhoods.

25(b) The extent to which the development isdesigned, having regard to the:

(i) Hobsonville Village Urban ConceptPlan.

(ii) Hobsonville Village Centre StreetTypology Concept Plan.

(iii) Hobsonville Village Urban ConceptTransport Plan.

25(c) The extent to which any proposed subdivisionand/or development and buildings in Precinct Aand A2:-

(i) are consistent with the Hobsonville VillageUrban Concept Plan.

(ii) that adjoin to, or are visible fromHobsonville Road or the HobsonvillePrimary School, achieve a high standardof visual amenity through such methodsas design articulation of buildingfacades, limiting building height andbulk, building setbacks, the design of thelandscape interface area, landscapetreatment of front yards, fencing of theHobsonville Primary School boundary,and screening of storage areas.

(iii) that are in the vicinity of HobsonvilleRoad or the Hobsonville PrimarySchool, are designed and/or managed toavoid or mitigate any potential foreffects arising from noise, discharges toair or odour.

(iv) that adjoin to, or are visible from thenorthern and western boundary of theHobsonville Primary School, achievesthe mitigation of noise and visual effectson the school through theimplementation of a landscape interfaceplan.

Note: Frontage Control 25-A may berequired to be adhered to where build-ings are of a design or function that doesnot require an active interface with thestreet, and where a setback is required tomaintain a satisfactory standard of visual

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is occupied by the activity, or 100m²whichever is the lesser; or

(ii) Convenience shops not exceeding 100m² inretail floor space provided there are no otherconvenience shops within a 500m radius of thecentre of the site subject to anyproposal; or

(iii) Service stations.

Provided that, in respect of (a) and (b) above, thefollowing performance standards shall apply:

(1) Any subdivision and/or development ofa site in Precinct A adjoining theHobsonville Primary School (DesignationME20) where identified on theHobsonville Village Urban Concept Planas being subject to a Landscape InterfaceControl (refer to note 9 and 10), shall

(i) include a landscape interface plan

(ii) incorporate continuous impermeablefencing of at least 1.8 metres in height,

(iii) require buildings to be located at least6.0 metres from the boundaries ofPrecinct C,

(iv) along Landscape Interface Area Arequire a minimum 3 metre wide and 1metre high landscape bund, and alongLandscape Interface Area B require aminimum 3 metre wide landscape area;and

(v) require buildings to be containedwithin a recession plane of no morethan 35 degrees as measured from anyrelevant point 2.5 m vertically aboveground level on any site boundary inLandscape Interface Area A andwithin a recession plane of no morethan 45 degrees as measured from anyrelevant point 2.5m vertically aboveground level on any site boundary inLandscape Interface Area B.

(2) Any subdivision or development of a site thatcontains an Indicative Future Road shallmake provision for the development ofthat road in general accordance with theposition shown on the Hobsonville VillageUrban Concept Plan. Note: the central spineroad shall be designed as a Collector Road

amenity for any outlook from residentialdevelopment directly opposite the siteon Hobsonville Road.

25(d) The extent to which any proposedComprehensive Development Plan forPrecinct B has resulted from a processinvolving consultation with all landownerswithin that Precinct and adjoining sites.

25(e The extent to which any proposeddevelopment and buildings is consistent with thepolicies for that particular precinct andrelates to adjoining precincts in theHobsonville Village Urban Concept Plan.

25(f) The extent to which the site is of adequatesize to accommodate the proposed activitytogether with associated carparking, landscapetreatment and any other facilities.

25(g) The extent to which redevelopment of, oradditions and alterations to, existingbuildings complement existing developmenthaving regard to:

(i) The architectural elements of the buildingwhich contribute to its character, such ascladding and fenestration;

(ii) The visual appearance of thedevelopment from the road;

(iii) amenity values and neighbourhoodcharacter.

25(h) The extent to which activities, buildings,driveways, carparking and other development areof a size, location, scale and design thatcomplements the character of buildings anddevelopment of adjoining land, having regardto the existing and potential use(s) of thatadjoining land.

25(i) The extent to which activities and structuresin Precinct A and A2 maintain and enhancethe modern industrial park character andamenity of the Hobsonville Village Centre SpecialArea.

25(j) The extent to which any development providesa good standard of aural and visual amenity,particularly between residential activities andnon-residential activities and between residentialactivities and roads.

25(k) The extent to which landscaping is used tooff-set the visual effect of new buildings.

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(see the Auckland Transport Code ofPractice).

(3) Buildings on sites with frontage toHobsonville Road (excluding rear sites)shall have a minimum height of two storeysover the full width of the building and for adepth back from the elevation facingHobsonville Road of no less than 20metres.

(4) Prior to any development as provided forin (1) - (4) above of the land shown on theHobsonville Village Urban Concept PlanPrecinct A2, the following shall becompleted and the relevant approvalsobtained:

(i) An integrated catchment managementplan and relevant network dischargeconsents for the whole of the land iden-tified as Precinct A2;

(ii) An integrated transport assessment inaccordance with the relevant guidelines.

2. Precinct A3

In respect of Precinct A3, as shown on theHobsonville Village Urban Concept Plan:-

Activities established within the land identified asBusiness as shown on the Hobsonville VillageUrban Concept Plan, will be confined to thefollowing activities:-

(i) Offices;

(ii) Service stations;

(iii) Retail sales of automotive and marineproducts, parts and accessories;

(iv) Sales of beverages;(v) Restaurants;

(vi) Sales of takeaway food; and(vii) Residential activities involving apartments

above ground floor level only, andcomplying with the standards in relationto the City-Wide Urban Design Rules Rule 1.

3. Precinct B

In respect of Precinct B as shown on the HobsonvilleVillage Urban Concept Plan:-

(a) A Comprehensive Development Plan for thewhole Precinct, provided that the followingPerformance Standards and any relevant

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complements the character of buildings anddevelopment of adjoining Special Areas andother Human Environments.

25(m) The extent to which development meets thefollowing design criteria:

(i) New development has appropriate detailto enhance the character of the streetfrontage;

(ii) Any large building facades which arehighly visible from the road andmotorway should be adequately detailedfor visual interest;

(iii) Buildings within the Village Centre(Retail) face onto rather than back ontoany street frontage, and provide a safe,high amenity, pedestrian-oriented streetenvironment; and

(iv) Buildings within the Business Areawithin Precinct B are located anddesigned to encourage pedestrianmovement and the support of publictransport integration along theHobsonville Road corridor;

(v) A pedestrian network is providedthroughout the site, and pedestrianlinkage areas, or pedestrian connectionsare identified within and to adjoiningsites, within the precinct in which thedevelopment is proposed;

(vi) The development of the site is to bestaged and the means of managing anyconsented but not yet developed landduring the staging process.

25(n) The extent to which permeable fencing isused except where Residential Activities needclear separation from Non-ResidentialActivities.

25(o) The extent to which all development is highlyconnected via a public roading system whichallows for public transport, vehicle andpedestrian connections.

25(p) The extent to which buildings and activitiesavoid adverse effects on neighbourhoodcharacter and amenity values.

25(q) The extent to which areas of open space,planting and landscape treatment are used tomitigate the visual effects of buildings anddevelopment.

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standards in the City-Wide Urban Design Rulesare satisfied.

(b) Any consent under this Rule shall be limited tothe first Comprehensive Development Planonly (Note: any further ComprehensiveDevelopment Plan or any amendment to aComprehensive Development Plan shall be aDiscretionary Activity pursuant to Rule 25.3).

Performance Standards for ComprehensiveDevelopment Plans:-

The level of detail supplied should reflectownership patterns. Therefore specific detailedinformation is required for land that theapplicant owns or has an interest in.For that part of the Precinct that the applicantdoes not own or have an interest in, the extentof detailed information to be provided is todepend on whether there are any specificdevelopment proposals at the time of theComprehensive Development Plan application.The applicant is to provide as much relevantdetail as possible, after undertaking reasonableenquiries, concerning any such developments.If there are no such development proposals, ageneral outline only may be provided reflectingthe type of development envisaged by theHobsonville Village Urban Concept Plan.

The Comprehensive Development Plan shallinclude:-

(i) Compliance with the Hobsonville VillageTransport Concept Plan;

(ii) The exact location and design of proposedroads;

(iii) The application of the relevant streetfrontage typology from the City Wide Rule 3Building Design and Street Frontage;

(iv) The location of bus stops;

(v) The provision of a pedestrian network tobe provided throughout the Precinct, andlinked to adjoining Precincts;

(vi) An indicative layout of proposed sites;

(vii)An indicative layout of the proposedlocation of retail activities, mixed use activitiesand residential activities, provided that:-

(1) the location of supermarkets (each witha maximum individual gross floor areaof 4,000m²) shall be on a site in the

mitigated and that a high standard ofamenity is achieved.

25(s) The extent to which any development providesa good standard of aural and visual amenity,particularly between residential activities andnon-residential activities.

25(t) The extent to which areas of open space,planting and streetscape treatment are usedto avoid or mitigate the visual effects andimpacts of buildings and development.

25(u) The extent to which landscape treatment and development complements and enhances thenatural landscape character of adjoiningland.

25(v) The extent to which lighting will assist increating and enhancing a consistent and safecharacter throughout the relevant precinctand the Hobsonville Village Special Area as awhole.

25(w) The extent to which:1. buildings are located to allow the efficient use

of sites; and2. the supermarkets contribute to the creation

of a cohesive Village Centre (Retail) area inPrecinct B.

25(x) The extent to which the selection of plantingtypes are related to living spaces and outdoorspace, relationship to the road and ongoingmaintenance requirements.

25(y) The extent to which proposed development makes use of shared facilities between similar activities both on adjoining sites and in the vicinity.

25(z) The extent to which signs are visuallyappropriate to the neighbourhood character.

25(aa) The extent to which signs are of a heightwhich avoids the sign dominating theneighbourhood and nearby structures.

25(ab) The extent to which signs do not create asituation hazardous to the safe movement oftraffic.

25(ac) The extent to which retail activities proposed within Precinct B serve the intended catchment, consistent with the policies for the Village Centre.

Transportation Criteria(Note: all of the following assessment criteria are to

be addressed in an Integrated TransportAssessment prepared in consultation withAuckland Transport and the New ZealandTransport Agency to satisfy the standards inRule 25.2.3(b)(xiii) and 25.3(d)(ii) and (iii).


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Village Centre (Retail) of Precinct B.The boundary of Village Centre (Retail),Precinct B, is that which is shown on theHobsonville Village Centre Urban ConceptPlan.

(2) The indicative layout shall include aconcept design of the development ofthat site including the position ofbuildings, carparking and access.

(3) Within the remainder of the VillageCentre (Retail) area of Precinct B, asshown on the Hobsonville Village UrbanConcept Plan, not including thesupermarkets, individual retail premiseswill have a maximum gross floor area of500m² and a maximum average gross floorarea not exceeding 300m².

(viii) confirmation that activities establishedwithin the “Business” area as shown onthe Hobsonville Village Urban Concept Plan,will be confined to the followingactivities:-

(1) Offices;

(2) Service stations;

(3) Retail sales of automotive and marineproducts, parts and accessories;

(4) Sales of beverages;

(5) Restaurants;

(6) Sales of takeaway food; and

(7) Residential activities involving apartmentsabove ground floor level only, andcomplying with the standards in relationto the City-Wide Urban Design Rules Rule1.

(ix) Confirmation that activities established in the Mixed Use area as shown on the Hobsonville Village Urban Concept Plan will be confined to:-

(1) residential activities, being medium densityhousing or apartment developmentcomplying with the standards in relationto the City-Wide Rule 1 - ApartmentDesign;

(2) retail activities on the ground floor only,being a convenience shop or a restaurant,

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25(ad) The extent to which the design of roads andthe development of adjoining sites will ensurewell-connected, attractive and safe transportroutes, with appropriate provision forvehicle, cycle and pedestrian movements, carparking, infrastructure services, street-treeplanting, and landscape treatment.

Note: Council may require compliance withDiagram 25-A as a condition ofComprehensive Development Plan approvalin respect of Precinct B.

25(ae) The extent to which roads provide a highlyinter-connected public roading system so asto reduce trip distances and to improve localaccessibility to community facilities,reserves, public transport facilities and theHobsonville Village Centre Special AreaPrecinct B.(Note: It is expected that the preparation ofcomprehensive development plans willinclude consultation with the AucklandCouncil and Auckland Transport).

25(af) The extent to which any development havingaccess to Hobsonville Road or BrighamCreek Road is designed to minimise the needfor vehicle crossings to Hobsonville Roadand achieve safe access, withoutcompromising the ability of those roads andthe Brigham Creek interchange to efficientlyfunction as a Strategic Network.(Note: it is expected that the applicant willconsult with New Zealand TransportAgency and Auckland Transport in respectof this criterion).

25(ag) The extent to which roads and intersectiondesign create high quality public spaces, andincorporate quality amenity features such astree planting and footpath paving.

25(ah) The extent to which stormwatermanagement features such as rain gardens,swales and permeable paving areincorporated into roading design.

25(ai) The extent to which a pedestrian and cyclenetwork is provided which safely anddirectly links schools, reserves, commercialareas and passenger transport routes withliving areas.

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and not exceeding 200m² in gross floorarea.

(x) Provision to be made for car parking, and,where relevant, loading spaces for allproposed activities;

(xi) Proposals for landscape treatment;

(xii) A site development/building design guidefor the entire Precinct;

(xiii) An Integrated Transport ManagementAssessment in accordance withassessment criteria 25(ad) - 25(aw);including traffic modelling;

(xiv) The manner by which development of thePrecinct is to be staged and the means ofmanaging any vacant land during thestaging process.

(c) Any new building, provided that the activitycomplies with any ComprehensiveDevelopment Plan approved pursuant to Rule25.2(b) or Rule 25.3;

(d) Any new activity that complies with anyComprehensive Development Plan approvedpursuant to Rule 25.2(b) or Rule 25.3;

(e) The subdivision of any site which complieswith a Comprehensive Development Planapproved pursuant to Rule 25.2(h) or Rule25.3, provided that subdivision Rule 5 -Working and Community Environment alsoapplies.

(f) In respect of Precinct B, residentialdevelopment as identified on the HobsonvilleVillage Centre Concept Plan Appendix XIX,that is within 400m of the intersection ofHobsonville and Clark/Wisely Roads.

(g) Low impact design and source control ofcontaminants in Precincts A and B inaccordance with the integrated catchmentmanagement plan and relevant networkdischarge consent(s).

4. Precinct CIn respect of Precinct C as shown on the HobsonvilleVillage Urban Concept Plan -

(a) Schools

5. Precinct DIn respect of Precinct D as shown on the HobsonvilleVillage Urban Concept Plan -

(a) Any Activity which is a Limited DiscretionaryActivity in the Open Space Environment.

25(ak) The extent to which traffic generation createsadverse effects on:(i) The capacity of roads giving access to

the site;(ii) The safety of road users including

cyclists and pedestrians;(iii) neighbourhood character;(iv) the sustainability of the primary road

network and the Frequent Network.(Note: New Zealand Transport Agency andAuckland Transport interpret sustainabilityof the primary roading network aspreserving the transport function of theState Highway network, and regional arterialroads to maintain the optimum level ofspeed and capacity for both private vehiclesand public transport.)

25(al) The extent to which good walking & cycleconnections are provided between parks/reserves, town centres and schools.

25(am) The extent to which the design of roads andslip lanes utilises land efficiently andencourages walkability by using minimaldimensions for carriageways, creating safeentry and exit points on the slip lanes andintegrating service lines beneath footpathsor parking bays.

25(an) The extent to which provision has beenmade for public transport facilities,including a public transport interchange, taxistops and bus stops.

25(ao) The extent to which development has beendesigned to integrate land uses withtransport systems, through the use of anintegrated transport assessmentmethodology for major trip generatingactivities. The Integrated TransportAssessment should include consideration ofpublic transport within each precinct, andbetween precincts.

25(ap) The extent to which car parkingaccommodates expected peak demand of anactivity, having regard to:-

(i) the existing provision of parking areas in the vicinity of the site;

(ii) the capacity of roads giving access to the site;

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(a) Any Activity requiring the construction oralteration of buildings.

(b) The establishment of infrastructure.


(a) road location, pedestrian linkages, in thevicinity of those generally indicated on theHobsonville Village Urban Concept Plan;

(b) road design, transport management andconstruction;

(c) infrastructure location, capacity and design;

(d) provision for public open space, andretaining and enhancement of naturalfeatures, having regard to the HobsonvilleVillage Urban Concept Plan;

(e) integration of any subdivision or developmentwith adjoining land and road;

(f) bulk, scale, design and location of sites,buildings, carparking and driveways;

(g) screening, fencing and landscape treatment;

(h) aural and visual amenity between theHobsonville Village Urban Concept Plan Areaand existing development on adjoining land;

(i) protection and enhancement of naturallandscape qualities;

(j) the proposed landscaping and street design;

(k) provision for public transport including busstops within the precincts;

(l) provision for aural amenity betweenactivities within the precincts;

(m) provision for aural and visual amenitybetween activities located in adjacentprecincts including subdivision and/ordevelopment of a site in Precinct Aadjoining the Hobsonville Primary School;

(n) provision to be made for transportsystems and the integration of thosesystems with land use; and

(o) matters within Assessment Criteria 25(a)-25(bj).



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purpose, avoiding car parking for an activity being separated by a road;

(iv) neighbourhood character;

(v) the complementarity of parking demand for different activities at different times of the day.

25(aq) The extent to which car parking is designed according to a perimeter block layout where car parking is provided behind buildings, except for kerbside parking, and with the main “activity frontage” for buildings oriented towards public streets rather than parking areas.

25(ar) The extent to which car parking is provided that:-

(i) Provides sufficient car parks forresidents in Precinct B and visitors inall Precincts;

(ii) Provides car parking areas which aresecure, well lit and convenientlyaccessible for residents in Precinct B;

(iii) Ensures car parks are located behindbuildings or landscaping (not visiblefrom the street) or in semi or fullbasements;

(iv) Provides for on-site loading facilities for service vehicles, delivery vehicles, including furniture removal and delivery, rubbish collection vehicles and their compliance with rules for vehicle manoeuvring.

25(as) The extent to which worker or student parking for non-residential activities is provided for within a 5 minute walking distance of land uses, rather than necessarily adjoining each non-residential activity.

25(at) The extent to which development promotes a safe environment for pedestrians and cyclists, including adequate lighting and appropriate location and design of entrances, windows and driveways.

25(au The extent to which driveways, car parking androads provide for safe and efficient provisionfor motor vehicles.

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(a) In respect of Precinct A, any Activity or buildingwhich is a Discretionary Activity in the WorkingEnvironment, except Rule 5 Retailing and Rule 7Residential Activities.

(b) In respect of Precinct B, any Activity that isnot a Permitted Activity or a Limited DiscretionaryActivity shall be deemed to be a DiscretionaryActivity.

(c) In respect of the Village Centre (Retail) inPrecinct B, any supermarket activity, that doesnot meet the requirements of approvedComprehensive Development Plan(s) forPrecinct B, or any supermarket where noComprehensive Development Plan(s) areapproved, the following performancestandards shall apply:

(i) Any supermarket shall have a maximumindividual gross floor area of 4,000m2;

(ii) Provide the location and design ofproposed roads through the site;

(iii) Provide the location and design of allproposed roads, slip lanes, vehicle crossingand footpaths on all boundaries of the site;

(d) In respect of the Village Centre (Retail) inPrecinct B, any supermarket activity, that doesnot meet the requirements of approvedComprehensive Development Plan(s) forPrecinct B, or any supermarket where noComprehensive Development Plan(s) areapproved, shall provide the followinginformation:

(i) A landscape treatment plan;

(ii) Plans showing the manner in whichoutdoor storage and loading areas arescreened;

(iii) An Integrated Transport Assessment inaccordance with relevant guidelines issuedby Auckland Transport and/ or NewZealand Transport Agency;

(iv) Assessment of any Integrated TransportAssessment will consider the matters setout under Transportation Criteria, inparticular criteria 25(ad) to 25(aw) inassessment criteria.

(e) In respect of Precinct C any Activity that is nota Permitted Activity or a Limited DiscretionaryActivity shall be deemed to be a DiscretionaryActivity.


(ii) The safety of road users including cyclists and pedestrians; and


25(aw) The extent to which the developmentachieves:

(i) an overall level of service (LOS) of ‘E’ (orhigher) for interchanges and intersectionswithin and immediately adjacent toPrecincts B and A3;

(ii) an overall LOS of ‘E’ (or higher) or adegree of saturation less than or equal to0.95 for an individual movement alongHobsonville Road and at Brigham CreekInterchange;

(iii) safe and efficient stacking capacity withinthe intersections and interchanges shownon the Hobsonville Village UrbanConcept Transport Plan; and

(iv) the mitigation of an adverse transporteffects on the roading network, wherepracticable.


25(ax) The extent to which infrastructure forstormwater, wastewater and water supplyare designed to ensure techniques are usedto minimise water use and generation.

25(ay) The extent to which the infrastructure providedincorporates sustainable principles, with aparticular emphasis on the efficient use andnatural treatment of water systems.

25(az) The extent to which the infrastructure providedto serve any new development is of arecognised public standard (such ascompliance with the Waitakere City Code ofPractice).

25(ba) The extent to which provision for stormwater management and land use meetsrequirements of the Integrated CatchmentManagement Plan - Waiarohia.Development shall not cause a non-compliance with the conditions of consentfor network discharge consent forAuckland Regional Council Permit 25692.

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(f) In respect of Precinct D any Activity that is aDiscretionary Activity in the Open SpaceEnvironment.

(g) In respect of Precinct B any building that doesnot satisfy the standards in Rule 25.2(b).

(h) In respect of Precinct A, any buildings thatdoes not meet the standards under Rule25.2.1(1)

Discretionary Activity applications will be assessedhaving regard to Assessment Criteria 25(a) - (bj) andany other relevant matter under section 104 of theAct.


1. The following rules of the Plan shall apply to Any Activity (unless otherwise specified in these Rules):-

(a) City Wide Building Design Street FrontageRule;

(b) City Wide Site Analysis Rule;

(c) All other relevant City-Wide Rules;

(d) All relevant Natural Area Rules.

2. The following rules shall apply to Precinct A and A2:

(a) Working Environment Rule 2 - Height InRelation To Boundaries;

(b) Working Environment Rule 3 - Buildingand Development Location. This crossreference is limited to only theperformance standards that apply to airconditioning equipment or air dischargesdevices;

(c) Working Environment Rule 6 - AirDischarges;

(d) Working Environment Rule 8 - Noise;

(e) Working Environment Rule 9 - Parking;Loading and Driveway Access;

(f) Working Environment Rule 10 - Odour,Glare and Vibration;

(g) Working Environment Rule 11 - Signs;

(h) Subdivision Rule 5 - WorkingEnvironment and CommunityEnvironment;

(i) Working Environment - Rule 12 -Establishment of Infrastructure.

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protection through a range of buildingsetbacks and replanting measures.

25(bc) The extent to which developmentincorporates on-site storm water mitigationtechniques that limit storm water runoff inthe Hobsonville Village Concept Plan Areato pre-development levels (in terms ofquality and quantity), including storm waterfrom buildings, driveways, roads and otherfacilities.

25(bd) The extent to which an integrated approachto storm water management is adopted forstorm water mitigation, with the emphasisbeing in the first instance on the reductionof storm water generated from sitesthrough reuse of storm water andincrease permeable areas, including de-compaction of soils following earthworks.(Note: Catchment wide storm watermanagement facilities such as wetlands andtreatment ponds shall only be used as a finalform of treatment, not the primary form).

25(be) The extent to which the lots to be created areof a size and dimension that can meet (atlater building and development stage), provisionfor stormwater mitigation on-site.

25(bf) The extent to which the design ofdevelopment defines the 100 year floodplain, and limits development within thatfloodplain to infrastructure, including roads,water supply, wastewater, storm waterfacilities and reserves.

25(bg) The extent to which stormwater retentionand treatment facilities are to be designed toretain in stream ecological values and addedadditional habitat (e.g. wetlands) wherepossible.

25(bh) The extent to which earthworks and other siteworks are undertaken in such a way as toavoid adverse effects on watercourse areasof ecological values and neighbouringproperties arising from changes in landformand the generation of sediments.

Other Criteria

25(bi) The extent to which all relevant assessmentcriteria under the “Other Rules Applying”are addressed in any resource consent.

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3. The following rules shall apply to Precinct B and A3:

(a) Community Environment Rule 3 -Building and Development Location;

(b) Community Environment Rule 10 - AirDischarges;

(c) Community Environment Rule 12 - Signs;

(d) Community Environment Rule 13 - Noise;

(e) Community Environment Rule 14 -Parking; Loading and Driveway Access;

(f) Community Environment Rule 15 -Odour, Glare and Vibration;

(g) Subdivision Rule 5 - WorkingEnvironment and CommunityEnvironment;

(h) Community Environment - Rule 16 -Infrastructure.

4. The following rule shall apply to Precinct C:

(a) Living Environment Rule 13 Noise.

5. The following rule shall apply to Precinct D:

(a) Open Space Environment Rules.


Any Activity which is not a Permitted Activity or aLimited Discretionary Activity or a Discretionary Activity,except residential activities in Precinct A and/or Precinct A2, under the above rules shall bedeemed to contravene a rule in the Plan and shall bea Non-Complying Activity.

Note: This includes any non-residential activity inPrecinct A2 if the requirements of Rule 25.2(f) havenot been fulfilled.

25.6 Prohibited Activities

Any activity that is a residential activity in Precinct Aand/or Precinct A2

through payment or provision of a financialcontribution, including an upgrading contribution.


1.14, 2.1, 2.12, 2.13, 2.15, 3.3, 3.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7,

8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.7, 8.9, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6,

10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, 10.16, 10.17,

10.18, 10.19, 10.20, 10.22, 10.23, 10.27, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.5, 11.6,

11.7, 11.8, 11.10, 11.11, 11.12, 11.13, 11.14, 11.17(a), 11.17(b),

11.18, 11.23, 11.27, 11.28, 11.32, 11.39, 11.40, 11.41, 11.42, 11.43,

11.47, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6, 12.7, 12.8.



In granting a Resource Consent Council may impose conditions. Conditions may include any one or more of the following matters:• Requiring alterations to design and/or location;• Requiring the use of consistent materials for the

construction of footpaths and street furniture;• Requiring the provision of Frontage Controls;• Requiring provision for impermeable fencing

that provided acoustics mitigation along theboundaries of Hobsonville Primary School(Designation ME20);

• Implementation of a Landscape Interface Planalong the boundaries of Hobsonville PrimarySchool (Designation ME20);

• Requiring the provision of a landscape treatmentplan and implementation of that plan within aspecified time;

• Limiting the bulk and scale of activities and otherdevelopment;

• The imposition of a bond to ensure satisfactionof conditions of consent;

• Requiring financial contributions in accordance withthe Plan;

• Requiring onsite and offsite works and services toavoid, remedy mitigate or offset adverse effects;


• Where a subdivision is sought, such other matters provided for in s220 of the Act.


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2. Activities must comply with all other relevant rulesof the Plan or be the subject of a resource consent.Check all other rules in this Special Area and alsothe Natural Area Rules, the City-Wide Rules, andwhere relevant, the Subdivision Rules.





7. Reference to the “Northern Strategic Growth AreaWater Environment Plan” should be made formatters relating to water.

8. Once an integrated catchment management plan iscompleted and associated network dischargeconsents are granted, and an Integrated TransportAssessment is completed for Precinct A2, allrelevant policies and rules that apply toHobsonville Village Centre Special Area Precinct Awill apply to Precinct A2.

9. The standards given under Rule 25.2.1(1)(ii) - (v)are minimum standards. The actual landscapinginterface area may be required to meet greaterstandards in order to satisfactorily address thematters set out in Assessment Criteria 25(c).

10. The Landscape Interface Plan shall detail:a) fence design;b) the uses of the 6 metres set back area;c) plant selection so as to provide visual amenity

and to filter and soften views to the adjoiningdevelopment from the Hobsonville PrimarySchool, including consideration of:• a mix of species;• sunlight infiltration;• providing a level of screening while not being

overly dominant; and• on going maintenance requirements;

d) design of Landscape Interface Area to definethe area s a landscape buffer, and to ensure thearea is not used for purposes other than thatidentified in the Landscape Interface Plan.

e) timing of the creation of Landscape InterfaceArea;

f) the ongoing and integrated management of thatarea, even if in multiple ownership;

g) the extent to which the applicant has consultedthe Hobsonville School Board of Trustees andthe Ministry of Education on the design of theLandscape Interface Area and the mattersraised during any consultation.

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RULES

26.0 General

(a) The following rules shall apply to Any Activityon land situated in the Massey North Town CentreSpecial Area.


(c) All of the following rules shall apply, whererelevant, to Any Activity.

(d) The “Concept Plan” referred to in these rulesis the Massey North Urban Concept Plan for theMassey North Town Centre Special Area, dated 17May 2011.



(a) Filming Activities not involving the erection ofnew buildings or the external alteration ofexisting buildings or requiring the development ofnew infrastructure to service the activity.

(b) Any residential activity in a building erected forresidential purposes pursuant to Rules 26.2(a)and (d).

(c) Home occupations meeting the followingperformance standards:

(i)no more than 5 persons are engaged in thehome occupation, at least one of whom resides onthe site;

(ii)the home occupation is carried out within anexisting building;

(iii)the home occupation does not involve trafficgeneration involving a heavy traffic vehicleexceeding two vehicle movements per week;

(iv)except where goods are primarily ordered bymail or electronic transaction andredistributed by post or courier, any retail salesand services are confined to goods producedon-site;

(v)the home occupation, apart from the parking ofone vehicle, is screened from the adjoining sitesand the road.

(d) Any sign not exceeding 0.1m² in area within theTown Centre, Mixed Use Periphery/Commercial, Large Format Retail andCommunity Facility areas, prior to the approvalof a comprehensive development plan resource

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Interpretation of the assessment criteria is to be consistent with Policy 11.44.General Criteria26(a) The extent to which any proposed

comprehensive development plan isconsistent with the Massey North UrbanConcept Plan.

26(b) The extent to which any proposed developmentand buildings are consistent with the MasseyNorth Urban Concept Plan and the approvedcomprehensive development plan, to whichthe degree of consistency shall usually begiven greater weight than non-compliancewith other relevant assessment criteria.

26(c) The extent to which building design within theMassey North Town Centre Special Area willachieve:-

(i) a community that models sustainability,particularly the principles of passivesolar design and walkableneighbourhoods;

(ii) a character and appearance that willensure a high standard of amenity valuesand avoid conflicts between activitieswithin the relevant precinct andbetween that precinct and otherprecincts;

(iii) a consistent and attractive streetscapecharacter;

(iv) variations in building footprints, formand style rather than rows of buildings ofthe same footprint, form and style;

(v) the articulation of any building facadeswhich are visible from roads;

(vi) the use of permeable fencing exceptwhere Residential Activities need clearseparation from Non-Residential Activities;

(vii) the incorporation of existing views andnatural features around the Massey NorthTown Centre Special Area, including thenatural landscape qualities of theenvironment adjacent to the riparianareas.

26(d) The extent to which activities, buildings,driveways, car parking and other development areof a size, location, scale and design that willaccommodate the proposed activity andcomplement the character of buildings anddevelopment of adjoining land, having regard

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consent for the precinct in which the sign is to belocated.

(e) Grazing.

(f) Horticulture.

(g) The following alterations to buildings:

(i) any internal alteration,

(ii) any alteration to the roof, rear walls andside walls, provided that the height, depth orwidth of the building does not increase bymore than 1 metre.

(h) Subject to rules 26.2(d) and 26.6(a); anyMassey North Town Centre Precinct A Activity,Massey North Town Centre Precinct B Activity,Massey North Town Centre Precinct C Activity;Massey North Town Centre Precinct D Activity;Massey North Town Centre Precinct E Activity, asdefined in Rule 1.2 Special Area Definitions.


The following are Limited Discretionary Activities:-

Buildings(a) The erection or alteration of any building for a

Massey North Town Centre Precinct A Activity,Massey North Town Centre Precinct B Activity,Massey North Town Centre Precinct C Activity;Massey North Town Centre Precinct D Activity;Massey North Town Centre Precinct E Activity, asdefined in Rule 1.2 Special Area Definitions,provided that:

(i) the building is either for retail sales or retailservices within the threshold standards inSpecial Area Rule 1.2 for Precinct E, or isexpressly provided for in, or containedwithin the building envelope as establishedby, a comprehensive development plan thathas been prepared and approved pursuantto Rule 26.2(d); and

(ii)any buildings or development on a site whichfronts a street typology shown on theMassey North Urban Concept Plan - RoadNetwork and Street Typologies AppendixXXVI in respect of Precinct E, or otherwiseany relevant nominated street typology on anapproved comprehensive development plancomply with the performance standards forthe relevant typology and any otherstandard included in the comprehensivedevelopment plan; and

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to the existing and potential use(s) (asidentified within an approved comprehensivedevelopment plan) for adjoining land in theMassey North Town Centre Special Area.

26(e) The extent to which outdoor storage areas arelocated, designed or screened to avoid creatingadverse visual and odour effects on pedestrianamenity, roads and adjoining sites.

26(f) The extent to which building, parkingentranceways and footpaths are designed forease of access for the disabled, elderly andchildren.

26(g) The extent to which building height, which isgreater than 12 metres, will create adversewind conditions around the building or in theimmediate locality, including effects on thepedestrian environment at street level.

26(h) The extent to which, for any development notmeeting the minimum number of floor levels,there are adverse effects on the vitality andintensification of the Massey North Town CentreSpecial Area.

26(i) The extent to which redevelopment of, oradditions and alterations to, existingbuildings complement the existing andproposed character of Massey North TownCentre Special Area having regard to:

(i) the architectural elements of the buildingwhich contribute to its character, suchas cladding and fenestration;

(ii) the visual appearance of the developmentfrom the road reserves;

(iii) amenity values and neighbourhoodcharacter.

26(j) The extent to which any developmentprovides a good standard of auralamenity, particularly between residentialactivities and non-residential activities.

26(k) The extent to which comprehensivedevelopment plans that do not achieve thestandard set in Rule 26.2(d)(iii)(18), orbuildings that do not achieve the FARstandards set in those comprehensivedevelopment plans; demonstrate thatthey will not compromise the ability ofthe town centre to:

• achieve employment or residential densitytargets set in the Auckland RegionalPolicy Statement or;

• support an efficient public transportsystem.


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(iii)Connections are available to infrastructure; and

(iv)any apartment shall also be subject toCitywide Rule 1 - Apartment Design; and

(v)residential activity complies with Rule 1.10 ofthe City-Wide Rules - General NoiseStandards.

Supermarket car parking(b) Supermarket car parking where there is no more

than one car park for every 20m2 of gross floorarea and no less than one car park for every

25m2 of gross floor area (refer to rule 26.3(d) forcar parking in excess of one car park for every

20m2 of gross floor area).

Subdivision(c) The subdivision of any site provided that:-

(i) a comprehensive development plan has beenprepared and approved pursuant to Rule26.2(d); or

(ii) the site is specified in a land use consent.

Subdivision Rule 5 - Working and CommunityEnvironment also applies, except that in areasnominated for apartment residential on the MasseyNorth Urban Concept Plan Subdivision Rule 3 andRule 4 - Living Environment applies.

Comprehensive Development Plans(d) A comprehensive development plan for any

one or more of the precincts shown on theMassey North Urban Concept Plan shall be a limiteddiscretionary activity where:

(i) The following components are providedfor in the position shown on the MasseyNorth Urban Concept Plan andConceptual Road Network:

(1) town centre(2) town centre mainstreet(3) mixed Use Periphery/Commercial(4) large Format Retail/Commercial(5) apartment Residential(6) strategic Roads (Alignments) (unless the

location of a Strategic Road (Alignments)has been altered by an approvedcomprehensive development plan)

(7) strategic Road Frontage to Open SpaceNetwork (unless the location of theStrategic Road Frontage to Open Space in anadjoining precinct has been altered byan approved comprehensive

26(l)The extent to which landscape treatment anddevelopment complements and enhances thenatural landscape character of the riparianmargins.

26(m)The extent to which landscape treatment ensuresthat potential adverse effects of development areavoided, remedied or mitigated and that ahigh standard of amenity is achieved.

26(n) The extent to which in the selection ofplanting types, consideration has beengiven to the physical and environmentalcharacteristics of living spaces and outdoorspaces, relationship to the road and ongoingmaintenance requirements.

26(o) The extent to which areas of open space,planting and streetscape treatment are usedto offset the visual impact of buildings anddevelopment.

26(p) The extent to which the site is of adequatesize to accommodate the proposed activityand any proposed Massey North TownCentre Activities together with associatedcarparking, landscape treatment and any otherfacilities.

26(q) The extent to which proposed developmentmakes the most efficient use of the landresource with the use of shared facilitiesbetween similar activities both on adjoiningsites and in the vicinity.

26(r) The extent to which apartments aredesigned to provide for a variety of lifestylechoices and a mixed communityenvironment.

26(s) The extent to which the bulk and scale ofindividual retail activities adversely affects retaildiversity and activity, and urban amenity withinthe precinct. The gross floor area maximum forindividual retail activity units set in the rules foreach precinct will be considered as themaximum that can be undertaken withoutpotentially causing adverse effects. Anyapplications to exceed this will require a peerreviewed analysis of the effects on retaildiversity and activity, and urban amenity withinthat precinct.


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development plan)(8) strategic Access Points – Signals (9) ecological and Urban Open Space(10)street typologies must be identified for all

roads.Note: any deviation from the positions or

areas shown on the Massey North Urban ConceptPlan and Conceptual Road Network shall result inthe comprehensive development plan beingassessed as a discretionary activity.

(ii) The following components are providedfor, but may be in different locations orarea than shown on the Massey NorthUrban Concept Plan and ConceptualRoad Network:

(1) Park and ride – must be accessible forpublic transport users and deliver a safeand secure environment for users. Thelocation of the park and ride can changeas the town develops further, includingthe option to deliver such use within aparking structure.

(2) Transport interchange – must belocated within 200 metres of the mainstreet, offer visual prominence and besafe and easily accessible for pedestriansand public transport users.

(3) Community facilities – should belocated in the positions shown on theMassey North Urban Concept Plan or alocation nearby that offers visualprominence and is easily accessible forpedestrians and public transport users.

(4) Left in left out vehicle access locationson Fred Taylor Drive.

(5) Pedestrian linkages.(6) Strategic Roads (Linkages).

(7) Vehicle access lanes.

(iii) An application for a comprehensivedevelopment plan must be accompaniedby the following information:

1. The exact boundaries between theprecinct and adjoining precincts.

2. The location and design of proposedareas of open space, or ecologicallinkages, natural features to beretained, and areas to be developed forstormwater treatment and detention

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All of the following assessment criteria are to beaddressed in a transport management plan preparedto satisfy the standards in Rule 26.2 (d)(iii)(14).

26(t) The extent to which provision has been madefor upgrading roads and transport systems toand around the Massey North Town CentreSpecial Area, sufficient to enable efficientand safe transport movements consistentwith the Massey North Urban Concept Plan. Thisincludes any temporary measures or stagingas development progresses. Regard is to be hadto traffic generation within the Special Areaas a whole.

26(u) The extent to which the layout and design ofstreets and public lanes ensures well-connected, attractive, efficient and safetransport routes, with appropriate provisionfor vehicle, cycle and pedestrian movements,carparking, infrastructure services, street-treeplanting, and landscape treatment.

26(v) The extent to which the roading networkprovides a highly inter-connected roadingsystem so as to reduce trip distances and toimprove local accessibility to communityfacilities, reserves, public transport facilitiesand the town centre core.

26(w) The extent to which provision has been madefor public transport facilities, including apublic transport interchange, taxi stops andbus stops. This includes facilities identified inthe Massey North Urban Concept Plan.

26(x) The extent to which the development has beendesigned and sequenced to integrate the landuses with transport systems includingprovision for public transport; within theprecincts, between precincts and within thewider regional transport catchment, to theextent appropriate having regard to theparticular characteristics of the proposal andits surrounding environment. An integratedtransport assessment methodology must beused for major trip generating activities.Development must be generally consistent withkey transport infrastructure elementsidentified in the Massey North Urban ConceptPlan (Note, it is expected that in thedevelopment of comprehensive developmentplans, there will be consultation with theAuckland Council, Auckland Transport and


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purposes consistent with theIntegrated Catchment ManagementPlan - Totara Creek.

3. Low impact design and source controlof contaminants in accordance withthe Integrated CatchmentManagement Plan - Totara Creek.

4. The location and design of allproposed roads. and the identificationof the street typology for each roadfrontage and also for Main Street inPrecinct E in accordance withCitywide Rule 3 as either: B. TownCentre & Mainstreet Typology 2, D. TownCentre Transitional Commercial Typology 4,E. Town Centre - Periphery Typology 6 orF. Town Centre - Residential Typology 7.

5. The method by which the precinct willbe integrated visually, and by vehicular,public transport, pedestrian, bicycleand open space networks, with adjoiningland and precincts and, where relevant,both the existing and re-aligned SH16/Fred Taylor Drive; generally inaccordance with the Massey NorthUrban Concept Plan.

6. The method by which public open spaceareas as shown on the Massey NorthUrban Concept Plan are to be developedincluding, where relevant,enhancement of natural features such asnative vegetation and riparian margins,and the development of public amenitiesand facilities.

7. Design guidelines including standardsand conditions which are developed toachieve the matters outlined in Policy11.44; (Note: site layouts and buildingsare to be designed in accordance withthe relevant street typology).

8. The proposed landscaping and streetdesign for the precinct.

9. All proposed bus stops within theprecinct.

10. Provision to be made for communityfacilities; as identified and specified byWaitakere City Council, providedfurther that in the event that nocommitment is received from theappropriate agency to construct orlease such facilities on appropriatecommercial terms within two months

New Zealand Transport Agency in relationto transport systems).

26(y) The extent to which traffic generation fromproposed activities creates adverse effects on:-


(ii) The safety of road users including cyclistsand pedestrians;

(iii) Neighbourhood character.

26(z) The extent to which a high standard ofpedestrian amenity and safety is provided forincluding

(i)delineation of main pedestrian routesproviding circulation around precincts,between precincts

(ii) providing connections between livingareas, work areas, bus stops, publictransport facilities, parks, schools, andother community services.

(iii)Pedestrian connections across Fred TaylorDrive.

26(aa) The extent to which provision of carparking,except for those activities where both aminimum and maximum carparkingperformance standard applies and the activityis within that range, achieves a sustainablebalance between facilitating car use andencouraging public transport use, havingregard to all of the following:

(i) The expected demands of an activity.(ii)The relative locations of the activity and the

carparking serving that activity.(iii)Possible joint use of carparking.(iv)Public transport, cycle and pedestrian

alternatives.(v)Possible use of off-site parking within a 5

minute walking distance of land useactivities, rather than necessarily adjoiningthose activities or in the same precinct,except in the case of retail activities andother non-residential activities which requireon-site or close-by carparking.

(vi)Special or unusual characteristics to theactivity, such as most parking beingassociated with pick up or drop off.

(vii)Any adverse effects on the achievement ofthe employment and residential targets setin the Plan.

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of the lodging of the comprehensivedevelopment plan, that such provisionshall not be required.

11. Provision for aural amenity for noisesensitive activities such as, but notlimited to, residential activities, oreducational activities.

12. An indicative layout of proposed sitesincluding the design of a street gridblock layout.

13.The method by which development ofthe precinct is to be staged and themeans of managing any vacant landduring the staging of development.

14. A transport management planprepared in accordance withAssessment Criteria 26(t) - 26(ac);including traffic modelling and anystaging of development necessary tocoordinate with delivery of transportnetworks, such as but not limited to,the realignment of SH16.

15. An infrastructure management planprepared in accordance withAssessment Criteria 26(ad) and 26(al).

16. Details of how the precinct willcomply with the performancestandards of Rule 26.3.

17. The environmental compensationproposed for development of anyRiparian Margins / Coastal Edges NaturalArea.

18. The means by which a minimumaverage floor area ratio (FAR) of 1:1for the precinct will be achieved by2031 for non-residential activities. Thecomprehensive development plan(CDP) must specify the FAR that willbe applied to development to achievethis target. The CDP may specify thatthe FAR is to increase in stages set outin the comprehensive developmentplan, which may also subzone areaswithin the precinct where differentFAR apply; both provided that anaverage FAR of 1:1 is achieved by2031. Where subzones are used, theland area of the subzone shall be usedfor calculating the FAR. Calculation of FAR is to exclude landarea used for publicly owned road,public reserve, public community

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ground floor within the Town CentreArea.

26(ab)The extent to which carparking is designedhaving regard to:-

(i) The capacity of roads giving access to the site.

(ii) The safety of road users including cyclistsand pedestrians.

(iii) The safe movement of pedestrians to and from carparking.

(iv) A perimeter block layout where carparking is provided behind buildings or in basements or on roofs, except for kerbside parking, so that the main “activity frontage” for buildings is oriented towards roads rather than parking areas (refer also to City Wide Rule 3).

(v) Provision of carparking areas which aresecure, well lit and convenientlyaccessible for residents/workers.

(vi) Provision for vehicle manoeuvringincluding driveway access, parking spacedimensions and provision for on-siteturning of vehicles where reversingwould disrupt the safety and efficiency ofroads.

(vii) Safe and efficient driveway access fromthe road, including safe sight lines.

(viii)Use of low maintenance materials,adequate drainage and adequate marking.

26(ac) The extent to which activities provide for on-site loading facilities for service vehicles,delivery vehicles, rubbish collection vehicles.


(note: all of the following assessment criteria are tobe addressed in an Infrastructure Management Planprepared to satisfy the standards in Rule26(d)(iii)(15))

26(ad) The extent to which the infrastructure providedto serve any new development is of a recognisedpublic standard (such as compliance with theWaitakere City Code of Practice).

26(ae) The extent to which the design andlocation of street lighting will assist increating and enhancing a consistent and safecharacter throughout the relevant precinctand the Massey North Town Centre Special Areaas a whole.


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facilities, public infrastructure, and anyprivate land area expressly used for theabove provided that the public haveunrestricted access to that land area.

Land and floor area that is used for atgrade carparking is to be included in thecalculation of FAR. Floor area that isexpressly used for carparking is to beexcluded from the calculation of FAR,unless that parking is available to thepublic without any restriction otherthan price, in which case it is to beincluded within the calculation of floorarea.

This standard does not apply inprecinct B or to Apartment ResidentialAreas in any precinct.

19.Integration of development with safe,convenient and attractive pedestrianaccess across Fred Taylor Drive, takinginto account any staging ofdevelopment.

Note: Failure to provide any of the aboveinformation will result in the application beingassessed as a discretionary activity.

Note: The establishment of any activity listed in Rule1.2 Special Area Definitions, or establishment of abuilding that is not a permitted activity under Rule 26.1(a) to (g) will be a discretionary activity unless acomprehensive development plan for theapplicable precincts as shown on the Massey NorthUrban Concept Plan is approved.

Note: The City Wide Rule 2 Site Analysis shall notapply to the assessment of the comprehensivedevelopment plan.

(iv) Precinct Specific Requirements for aComprehensive Development Plan:

In addition to the requirements set outabove, an application for a comprehensivedevelopment plan must be accompaniedwith the following information (applyingto specific precincts):

Town Centre Precinct Area A

The comprehensive development plan for theTown Centre Precinct Area A is to providedetails of:-

26(af) The extent to which the design of streets andpublic lanes conserves land and encourageswalkability by using minimal dimensions forcarriageways and integrating service linesbeneath footpaths or parking bays.

26(ag) The extent to which infrastructure forstormwater, wastewater and water supply aredesigned to ensure techniques are used tominimise water use, stormwater runoff andwastewater generation.

26(ah)The extent to which the infrastructure providedto serve any new development models a rangeof different methods to achieve sustainability,with a particular emphasis on the efficientuse and natural treatment of water systems.

26(ai) The extent to which compliance has beenachieved with the NOSGA Local WaterAgenda Plan when designing infrastructure

26(aj) The extent to which provision forstormwater management and land use meetsthe requirements of the IntegratedCatchment Management Plan - Totara Creek.Development shall not cause a non-compliancewith the conditions of consent for networkdischarge consent for Auckland RegionalCouncil permit 26185.

26(ak) The extent to which stormwater retentionand treatment facilities are designed to retainin stream ecological values and addedadditional habitat (e.g. wetlands) wherepossible.

26(al) The extent to which development retains andenhances riparian margins and providesprotection. Any reduction in the RiparianMargins / Coastal Edges Natural Area orEcological and Urban Open Space Areashould not compromise the TotaraIntegrated Catchment Management Plan.

26(am)The extent to which the precinct developmentaddresses the following matters associatedwith existing high voltage transmission linesor cables.

(i) Adverse visual effects of the existing highvoltage transmission lines, throughbuilding orientation and the location ofdevelopment.

(ii) Continued access to lines and cables formaintenance, inspections and upgrading.

(iii) Minimising the risk of injury and/orproperty damage from lines and cables.

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(1)The exact boundaries of areas to be developedas Town Centre Area, ApartmentResidential Area, Bus Interchange, Parkand Ride, and Urban Open Space Area.

(2)The location, dimension and indicativedesign of the proposed town square.

(3)Provision to be made for Mainstreetvehicular and pedestrian connections tothe existing Westgate Shopping Centre(Precinct E).

(4)The proposed location of large format retailand how each large format retail activitywill be designed to relate visually toadjoining activities, the street (having regardto the nominated street frontage) and theidentified Main Street area.

(5)Provision to be made for carparking, and,where relevant, loading or service bays forall proposed activities.

(6)The location of bus stops.

(7)The location and indicative design of a publictransport interchange and park and ride.

(8)The method by which the precinctdevelopment design mitigates the effects of,and the effects on, existing overhead highvoltage transmission lines, including, ifpracticable, by relocating orundergrounding existing high voltagetransmission lines.

(9)Provision to be made for residentialactivities within the Apartment ResidentialArea adjacent to Open Space Areas asshown on the Massey North Concept Plan(ground floor may be used for non-residentialactivities);

(10)The method by which no less than 60apartments per hectare net will be providedfor within the Apartment Residential Areaof this precinct.

Town Centre Precinct B

The comprehensive development plan for theTown Centre Precinct Area B is to providedetails of:-

(1) The exact boundaries of areas to bedeveloped as Large Format Retail/Commercial Area, Apartment Residential

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(v) The proposed location of otherinfrastructure.

Other Criteria

26(an)The extent to which areas of public open spaceare provided and developed so that they are:-

(i) readily visible and accessible, such as with a generous street frontage or bordering the front yards of sites or front faces of buildings;

(ii) located to provide visual relief,particularly in intensively developedareas;

(iii) integrated with surrounding development;(iv) sized according to community and

neighbourhood needs;(v) developed so that they are usable;(vi) easily maintained.

26(ao)The extent to which more than minoradverse effects can be adequately avoided,remedied, mitigated or offset throughprovision of works and services on or off thesite and/or through payment on or off siteand/or through payment or provision of afinancial contribution.

26(ap)The extent to which development defines thecorner of the Rua Road and HobsonvilleRoad intersection including:

(i)building mass emphasising the corner,(ii)the building is articulated to provide visual

interest,(iii)the corner is designed with an active edge

that appropriately contributes topedestrian safety and amenity.

26(aq) The extent to which development frontingHobsonville Road within Precinct Cresponds appropriately including articulationand/or active edge to the Hobsonville Roadamenity, access, and traffic function.

Precinct E Specific Assessment Criteria

26(ar) The extent to which any building as part of adevelopment which may be used for thepurposes of retail sales or retail services isdesigned to relate to visually to adjoiningactivities and the street(s) and will support anystreet typology identified on the Massey NorthUrban Concept Plan Appendix XXV or theMassey North Urban Concept Plan - RoadNetwork and Street Typologies Appendix XXVI.


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Area, Ecological and Urban Open SpaceArea.

(2) The indicative location of buildings andhow each building will be designed to relatevisually to adjoining activities, the street(having regard to the nominated streettypology) and the Main Street core area.

(3) Provision to be made for carparking, and,where relevant, loading or service bays forall proposed activities.

(4) The location of bus stops.

(5) The method by which the precinctdevelopment design mitigates the effects of,and the effects on, existing overhead highvoltage transmission lines, including, ifpracticable, by relocating orundergrounding existing high voltagetransmission lines.

(6) Provision to be made for residentialactivities within the ApartmentResidential Area adjacent to Ecologicaland Urban Open Space Areas as shown onthe Massey North Urban Concept Plan(ground floor may be used for non-residential activities).


26(as) The extent to which any retail sales or retailservices beyond the retail thresholds identifiedin Special Area Rule 1.2 or a mall, proposed aspart of any comprehensive developmentplan, will reinforce a compact pedestrianorientated retail core in Precinct A, includingits Main Street.

26(at) The extent to which retail sales or retail servicesbeyond the retail thresholds identified inSpecial Area Rule 1.2 or a mall, proposed aspart of any comprehensive developmentplan, will contribute to the creation of aPrecinct E Main Street and the pedestrianamenity of that Main Street.


1.14, 2.1, 2.12, 2.13, 2.15, 3.3, 3.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7,

8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.7, 8.9, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6,

10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, 10.16, 10.17,

10.18, 10.19, 10.20, 10.22, 10.23, 10.27, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.5, 11.6,

11.7, 11.8, 11.10, 11.11, 11.12, 11.13, 11.14, 11.18, 11.23, 11.27,

11.28, 11.32, 11.33, 11.44, 11.45, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6,

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Town Centre Precinct Area C

The comprehensive development plan for theTown Centre Precinct Area C is to providedetails of:-

(1) The exact boundaries of areas to bedeveloped as Mixed Use Periphery/Commercial, Town Centre, ApartmentResidential, Ecological and Urban OpenSpace use.

(2) The indicative location of buildings andhow each building will be designed to relatevisually to adjoining activities and the street(having regard to the nominated streettypology).



(5) Provision to be made for residential activitieswithin the Apartment Residential Area asindicated on the Massey North UrbanConcept Plan (ground floor may be used fornon-residential activities).

(6) The method by which no less than 60apartments per hectare net will be providedfor within the Apartment Residential Areaof this precinct.

(7) The method by which a minimum of 72apartments will be provided within theMixed Use Periphery/Commercial Area.

Town Centre Precinct Area D

The comprehensive development plan for theTown Centre Precinct Area D is to providedetails of:-

(1) The exact boundaries of areas to bedeveloped as Mixed Use Periphery/Commercial, Apartment Residential,Community Facility Ecological and UrbanOpen Space use.

(2)The indicative location of buildings and howeach building will be designed to relatevisually to adjoining activities and the street(having regard to the nominated streettypology).

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In granting resource consent Council may impose conditions. Conditions may include any one or more of the following matters:• addressing matters referred to in Rule 26 and

associated assessment criteria,• requiring alterations to design and/or location,

including adherence to design guidelinesestablished for all development,

• requiring the provision of a landscape treatmentplan and implementation of that plan within agiven time,

• limiting the scale of activities and otherdevelopment,

• the imposition of a bond to ensure satisfaction ofconditions of consent,

• requiring financial contributions in accordance withthe Plan,

• requiring onsite or offsite works and services toavoid, remedy, mitigate or offset adverse effects,

• such other matters provided for in section 108of the Act,

• where a subdivision is sought, such other mattersprovided for in section of the Act,

• where a 10 year subdivision is sought, such othermatters provided for in s220 of the Act,

• allowing a consent period in respect ofcomprehensive development plan.


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(3)Provision to be made for carparking, and,where relevant, loading or service bays forall proposed activities.

(4)The location of bus stops.

(5)Provision to be made for residential activitieswithin the Apartment Residential Area asindicated on the Massey North Urban ConceptPlan (ground floor may be used for non-residential activities).


Town Centre Precinct Area EThe comprehensive development plan for theTown Centre Precinct Area E is to providedetails of:-

(1) The indicative location of buildings andhow each building will be designed to relatevisually to adjoining activities and the street(having regard to the nominated streetfrontage).

(2) The proposed location of large formatretail activity or any mall and how each largeformat retail activity or any mall will bedesigned to relate visually to adjoiningactivities, the street(s) and implement anystreet typology identified on the MasseyNorth Urban Concept Plan Appendix XXVor the Massey North Urban Concept Plan -Road Network and Street Typologies AppendixXXVI.



(e) Comprehensive development plans wherethe application does not own or have aninterest in all the land within a precinct.

Where the applicant does not own or have aninterest in all the land within a precinct, thenthe comprehensive development plan is onlyrequired to comply with (d) above for the landwithin the precinct that the applicant owns orhas an interest in.


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For that part of the precinct that the applicantdoes not own or have an interest in, a generaloutline will be acceptable, provided that suchan outline:

(i) includes information about any developmentproposals, including any othercomprehensive development plansgranted for the precinct to which theapplication relates;

(ii) addresses all relevant matters at 26.2(d)(i),(ii), (iii) and (iv), with as much informationas can reasonably be obtained havingmade reasonable enquiries;

(iii) to determine that adequate transportconnections are made across the entireprecinct, including connections to thesurrounding road network, the applicantmust show the location and design ofroads and pedestrian networks as:

(1) proposed under the District Planwithin the Massey North Urban ConceptPlan, and

(2) proposed by any comprehensivedevelopment plans that have beengranted consent (where those roadsand pedestrian networks relate to theprecinct to which the applicantsproposed comprehensivedevelopment plan relates to), and

(3) any additional roads and/or pedestriannetworks proposed by the applicant inits application for a comprehensivedevelopment plan, or anyamendments to be made to theroading and pedestrian networkproposed in the District Plan.

(f) An application for any subsequent newcomprehensive development plan, shall beassessed as a limited discretionary activity subject tothe same standards as for new comprehensivedevelopment plans set out in Rule 26.2(d)and(e).

Buildings and Activities in Precinct E

(g) Retail sales and retail services and any associatedbuilding not meeting the threshold standards inSpecial Area Rule 1.2 will require assessment asa comprehensive development plan for thewhole of Precinct E and shall be assessed as alimited discretionary activity. In addition to the

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standards that apply in Rule 26.2(d) thecomprehensive development plan is to providedetails of:-

(i) How any proposed retail sales and retail servicesbeyond the retail thresholds in Special AreaRule 1.2 or a mall, will reinforce a compactpedestrian orientated retail core in PrecinctA.

(ii)How many proposed retail sales and retailservices beyond the retail thresholds in SpecialArea Rule 1.2 or a mall, will contribute to thecreation of a Precinct E Main Street and thepedestrian amenity of that Main Street.

Rule 26.2(g) shall cease to have effect at suchtime as buildings totalling no less than 44,200m2gross floor area are established and are operatingin Precinct A. Gross floor area does not includeany park and ride facility, town square, struc-tured parking area or any public open space inPrecinct A.

Assessment of limited discretionary activityapplications will be limited to:

(i) the matters referred to in Rule 26.2,(ii) matters of provision to be made for

transport systems and the integration ofthose systems with land use,

(iii) health and safety design,(iv) design of building,(v) location,(vi) consistency with Policy 11.44, and(vii) relevant assessment criteria in the

Specified City-Wide Rules (refer to Rule26.5).

In addition to the above, matters of discretionwill be limited to:

• assessment criteria 26(a), 26(c) - 26(h),26(j) - 26(aq) for the purposes of Rule26.2(d, e, f and g);

• assessment criteria 26(b) - 26(s), 26(x) -26(af), 26(ai) - 26(aq) for the purposes ofRule 26.2(a);

• assessment criteria 26(d), 26(f), 26(p),26(q), 26(aa) - 26(ab) for the purposes ofRule 26.2(b);

• assessment criteria 26(b), 26(d), 26(k),26(q), 26(u) - 26(x), 26(z), 26(ad) - (al) and26(an) - (ao) for the purposes of Rule26.2(c).


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• in addition to all the relevant assessmentcriteria specified above, assessmentcriterion 26(ar) for the purpose of Rule26.2(a) (buildings in Precinct E thatcontain activities that are within thethreshold standards in Special Area Rule1.2).

• in addition to all the relevant assessmentcriteria specified above, assessment criteria26(as) and (26at) for the purposes of Rule26.2(g).

26.3 Performance standards relating toPermitted Activities, Controlled Activitiesand Limited Discretionary Activities

(a) Maximum Building Height:

(i) 30 metres.

(b) Minimum Floor Levels:

(i) Town Centre Precinct Area A - Two Storeysalong both sides of the Mainstreet, asshown on Massey North Urban Concept Plan,except that this shall not apply to atriumsand arcade entrances. Four Storeysfor areas identified as ApartmentResidential on the Massey North UrbanConcept Plan.

(ii) Town Centre Precinct Area B - Four Storeysfor areas identified as ApartmentResidential on the Massey North UrbanConcept Plan.

(iii) Town Centre Precinct Area C - Four Storeysfor areas identified as ApartmentResidential on the Massey North UrbanConcept Plan.

(iv) Town Centre Precinct Area D - Four Storeysfor areas identified as ApartmentResidential on the Massey North UrbanConcept Plan.

(c) Activity Thresholds:

(i) Town Centre Precinct Area A - retail andentertainment activities shall be limited to amaximum 40,000m² gross floor area, until aminimum 4,000m² gross floor area of otherMassey North Town Centre Precinct A Activities(excluding retail and entertainmentactivities) have been established and,thereafter, for every additional 10,000m²

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gross floor area of retail and entertainmentactivities 4,000m² of other Massey NorthTown Centre Precinct A Activities shall beprovided. Retail which is a component ofmixed use is to be included within the totalretail area for the precinct.

(ii) Town Centre Area within precincts A andE - a maximum of 30% gross floor area ofresidential activities on the ground floor.

(iii) Mixed Use Periphery / Commercial Areawithin precincts C and D - a maximum of30% gross floor area of residential activities onthe ground floor.

(iv) Apartment Residential Area - non-residentialactivity is to be limited to the ground flooronly and individual non-residential activitytenancies are not to exceed 500m² gross floorarea.

(d) Maximum Parking:Parking is not to exceed the followingperformance standards:

Non-residential activities except supermarkets:

(i) one car park for every 25m² of gross floor areaat ground or mezzanine level;

(ii) one car park for every 35m² of gross floor areafor floor space not covered in (i) above.

Supermarkets

(i) one carpark for every 20m² of gross floor area.Residential activities

(i) one car park for dwellings with one bedroom,or two car parks for dwellings with two ormore bedrooms.

(e) Disabled Carparking:

Disabled car parks are to be provided inaccordance with NZS 4121 (1985) ‘Design forAccess and Use of Buildings and Facilities byDisabled Persons’. (Note: these car parks shallcomprise part of the parking numbersrequirement),


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(f) Loading and Driveway Access:The following shall be the minimum number ofloading spaces to be provided in respect of:

General goods handling (retail, wholesale,manufacturing, etc.):

Non goods handling (offices etc):

Provided that within the Town Centre Precinct Area A, no more than two driveway accesses shall be located along the mainstreet as shown on the Massey North Urban Concept Plan.


The following are Discretionary Activities:-

(a) The establishment of activities in special Area Rule 1.2 Definitions prior to the approval of a Comprehensive Development Plan, except as provided for under Rule 26.2(a) in Precinct E.

(b) Comprehensive development plan applicationsthat do not comply with Rule 26.2 (d)(i), (ii),(iii), (iv) or Rule 26.2(e).

(c) Development on any site, or a comprehensivedevelopment plan that does not comply withthe Performance Standards of Rule 26.3.

(d) Activities which do not comply with thespecified standards in City-Wide Rules - City-Wide Urban Design Rules.

(e) Supermarkets within Precinct C with a gross

floor area of between 5500m2 and 6000m2.

(f) Any vehicle access to Fred Taylor Drive andState Highway 16, other than through the

0-5,000m² 1 space required

5,001 - 10,000m² 2 spaces

Greater than 10,000m²

3 spaces plus 1 space per 7,500m² above 10,000m²

0-20,000m² 1 space required

20,001 - 50,000m² 2 spaces

Greater than 50,000m²

3 spaces plus 1 space per 40,000m² above 50,000m²

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Strategic Access Points (Signals) identified in theMassey North Urban Concept Plan –Conceptual Road Network, or Left In LeftOut access points on Fred Taylor Drive.

(g) Buildings in any precinct prior to acomprehensive development plan beingapproved for the relevant precinct under Rule26.2(d), except for buildings provided for underRule 26.1(a), (d), (f) and (g) and Rule 26.2(a).

(h) Yard-based activities in Precinct C.

Discretionary Activities will be assessed havingregard to the provision to be made for transportsystems and the integration of those systems withland use, health and safety, matters withinAssessment Criteria 26(a) - (26aq), relevantassessment criteria in the Specified City-WideRules, and any other matter under section 104 of theAct.


The following rules of the Plan shall also apply to any activity within the Massey North Town Centre Special Area, except where an approved comprehensive development plan sets more specific standards of conditions -

(a) All relevant City-Wide Rules including City-WideRules - City-Wide Urban Design Rules.

(b) All relevant Natural Area rules.(c) Community Environment Rule 10 - Air

Discharges.(d) Subject to Rule 26.1(d), Community

Environment Rule 12 - Signs applies to:

(i) Mixed Use Periphery/Commercial areas;

(ii)Large Format Retail/Commercial areas;

(iii)Town Centre areas;

(iv)Community Facility areas;

(v)signs attached to the ground floor of an apartment building in an Apartment Residential Area, where that sign is for a non-residential activity within the ground floor of that apartment building;

(e) Subject to Rule 26.1(d), Living EnvironmentRule 15 - Signs applies to ApartmentResidential areas, except where Rule 26.5(d)applies.


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(f) Subject to Rule 26.1(d), Open SpaceEnvironment Rule 2 applies to Ecological andUrban Open Space areas.

(g) Subject to Rule 26.1(d), TransportEnvironment Rule 4 - Signs applies to road.

(h) Community Environment Rule 13 - Noise(i) Community Environment Rule 15 - Odour,

Glare and Vibration.(j) Community Environment Rule 16 -

Infrastructure.(k) Subdivision Rule 5 - Working Environment and

Community Environment, except that in areasnominated for Apartment Residential on theMassey North Urban Concept Plan Subdivision Rule3 and Rule 4 - Living Environment Applies.


(a) Any building or any activity that is inconsistentwith an approved comprehensive developmentplan resource consent

(b) Establishment in Precinct A or any activity notincluded within Rule 1.2 Special AreaDefinition: Massey North Town Centre Precinct AActivities.

(c) Establishment in Precinct B of any activity notincluded within Rule 1.2 Special AreaDefinition: Massey North Town Centre Precinct BActivities.

(d) Establishment in Precinct C of any activity notincluded within Rule 1.2 Special AreaDefinition: Massey North Town CentrePrecinct C Activities, except for supermarketsand yard-based activities provided for as adiscretionary activity under Rule 26.4 (e) and(h)

(e) Supermarkets in Precinct C with a gross floorarea greater than 6000m2

(f) Supermarkets in Precinct C located in anyblock other than the southern-eastern blockadjoining Fred taylor Drive.

(g) Malls within Preceinct C.

(h) Establishment in Precinct D of any activity notincluded within Rule 1.2 Special AreaDefinition: Massey North Town Centre Precinct DActivities.

(i) Establishment in Precinct E of Any Activity notincluded within Rule 1.2 Special Area

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Definition: Massey North Town CentrePredict E Activities.

(j) Subdivision that does not comply with Rule26.2(c).



2. Activities must comply with all other relevant rulesof the Plan and any relevant regional plan or be thesubject of a resource consent. Check all otherrules, the Natural Area Rules, the City-Wide Rulesand, where relevant, the Subdivision Rules.






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RULES

27.0 General

(a) The following rules shall apply to Any Activityon land situated in the Massey North EmploymentSpecial Area.



(d) The “Concept Plan” referred to in these rulesis the Concept Plan for the Massey NorthEmployment Special Area, dated 17 May 2011.


(a) Filming Activities not involving the erection ofnew buildings or the external alteration ofexisting buildings or requiring the developmentof new infrastructure to service the activity.

(b) Grazing.

(c) Horticulture.


(a) Any Activity which is a Permitted Activity, or aControlled Activity, or a Limited DiscretionaryActivity in the Working Environment, except Rule5 Retailing and Rule 7 Residential Activities.

(b) Any Retail Activity meeting the followingstandards:

(i) convenience shops with an aggregated retailfloorspace not exceeding 100m² in retailfloorspace provided there are no otherconvenience shops within a 500m radius of thecentre of the site subject to any proposal;

(ii) retail sales subsidiary to a manufacturingactivity on the same site occupying notmore than 15% of the gross floor area of thatpart of the building which is occupied bythe activity, or 100m² retail floorspacewhichever is the lesser;

(iii) retail sales involving:

- yard based activities and/or- service stations and/or- automotive and marine products,

parts and accessories provided that in

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

(Note: these assessment criteria are additional to therelevant assessment criteria in the WorkingEnvironment Rules and Subdivision Rule 5 Workingand Community Environment.)

General Criteria

27(a)The extent to which any proposed develop-ment and building are consistent with the MasseyNorth Urban Concept Plan.

27(b)The extent to which the site is of adequate size toaccommodate the proposed activity together withassociated carparking, landscape treatment, road front-age and any other adjacent facilities.

27(c)The extent to which the development has regard toand incorporates natural features.

27(d)The extent to which development meets the followingdesign criteria:

(i) new development has appropriate detail toenhance the character of the streetscape.

(ii) any large building facades which arehighly visible from the road andmotorway should be adequately detailedfor visual interest.

27(e)The extent to which landscape treatment will ensurethat potential adverse effects of development areavoided, remedied or mitigated and that a highstandard of amenity is achieved.

27(f)The extent to which the selection of plantingtypes are related to outdoor space, relationship to theroad and ongoing maintenance requirements.

27(g)The extent to which lighting design will assist increating and enhancing a consistent and safe char-acter.

27(h)The extent to which the natural landscape qualitiesof the land adjacent to the riparian margins are pro-tected.

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terms of (iii) retail activities shall be lim-ited to the area identified on the Massey North Urban Concept Plan as Industry/Yard Based Retail.

(c) Any subdivision which is a Controlled Activity orLimited Discretionary Activity under Rule 5Subdivision, provided that any subdivision anddevelopment makes provision for any StrategicRoad, Strategic Access Point or Strategic RoadFrontage to Open Space identified in the MasseyNorth Urban Concept Plan.

(d) Offices subsidiary to a Limited DiscretionaryActivity.

(e) Any class or group listed as an exception inRule 27.5(b).


• road location, as generally indicated on theMassey North Urban Concept Plan;

• road design and construction, including access toproposed Northside Drive;

• infrastructure location, capacity and design;• provision for public open space, and retaining and

enhancement of natural features, having regard tothe Massey North Urban Concept Plan;

• integration of any subdivision or development withadjoining land, development and roads;

• bulk, scale, design and location of sites, buildings,carparking and driveways;

• screening and landscape treatment;• aural and visual amenity between the Massey

North Employment Special Area and adjoining land;• protection and enhancement of natural

landscape qualities;• the co-location and sharing of facilities;• the location, design and safety of signs;• land use;• the provision to be made for transport systems

and the integration of those systems with landuse, health and safety,

• consistency with Policy 11.45, and• matters within Assessment Criteria 27(a) -

27(ah).

27.3 Performance standards relating to Permitted Activities, Controlled Activities and Limited Discretionary Activities.

(a) Maximum Building Height:15 metres

(b) Yards:

27(i)The extent to which activities, buildings, driveways,carparking and other development are of a size, loca-tion, scale and design that complements the charac-ter of buildings and development on adjoining land asintended by the relevant Human Environment orMassey North Urban Concept Plan.

27(j)The extent to which development provides foradequate landscaping and planting of the 10 metreyards specified in Rule 27.3.

27(k)The extent to which areas of open space, plantingand landscape treatment are used to mitigate thevisual effects of buildings and development.

27(l)The extent to which landscape treatment and develop-ment complements and enhances the natural land-scape character of adjoining land.Subdivision Criteria(Note - see also the assessment criteria inSubdivision Rule 5 - Working and CommunityEnvironment).

27(m)Whether the design and layout of any subdivisionprotects land alongside open space areas frominappropriate development.

27(n)The extent to which site sizes will enable activitieswith high employment density and discour-age activities with low employment density.Transportation Criteria

27(o)The extent to which carparking accom-modates expected peak demand of an activity,having regard to the existing provision of:

(i) parking areas in the vicinity of the site;

(ii) the capacity of roads giving access to the site;

(iii) public transport, cycle and pedestrian alternatives;

(iv) the safety of road users including cyclists and pedestrians;

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(i) 10 metre building, outdoor storage area andparking area setback along State Highway16.

(ii) 10 metre building, outdoor storage area andparking area, setback along the entirenorthern boundary of the Massey NorthEmployment Special Area.

(c) Activity Thresholds

Activities listed in Division 1 - Transport andStorage in Australian and New ZealandStandard Industrial Classification (NewZealand Use Version), 1996, Version 4.1; shallnot exceed:

(i) 2 hectares of land area per business, and

(ii) 20 hectares of land area in total.


The following are Discretionary Activities:-

(a) Any Activity which is a Discretionary Activity in theWorking Environment, except Rule 5 RetailingActivities and Rule 7 Residential Activities.

(b) Development on any site not meeting thestandards of Rule 27.3.

Discretionary Activity applications will be assessedhaving regard to the provision to be made fortransport systems and the integration of thosesystems with land use, health and safety and matterswithin Assessment Criteria 27(a) - 27(ah),consistency with Policy 11.45 and any other relevantmatters under section 104 of the Act.27.5 Non-Complying Activities

(a) Any vehicle access to Fred Taylor Drive otherthan through the access points identified in theMassey North Urban Concept Plan.

(b) The following activities as defined in theAustralian and New Zealand StandardIndustrial Classification (New Zealand UseVersion), 1996, Version 4.1:

(i) Division G Retail Trade, except:

• where provided for by rule 27.2(b),

• Group G526 Household EquipmentRepair Services,

• Group 532 Motor vehicle Services.

(ii) Division H Accommodation, Cafes andRestaurants, except where provided for byrule 27.2(b).

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(vi) the complementarity of parking demand for different activities at different times of the day.

27(p)The extent to which carparking is provided which:

(i) provides sufficient car parks of possibleuses of the site;

(ii) provides car parking areas which aresecure, well lit and convenientlyccessible;

(iii) provides for on-site loading facilities forservice vehicles, delivery vehicles,rubbish collection vehicles and theircompliance with rules for vehiclemanoeuvring.

27(q)The extent to which development promotes a safeenvironment for pedestrians, cyclists, includingadequate lighting and appropriate location anddesign of entrances, windows and driveways.

27(r)The extent to which traffic generation createsadverse effects on:-


(ii) the safety of road users including cyclistsand pedestrians;


27(s)The extent to which provision has been made forpublic transport facilities, including bus stops. Thisincludes facilities identified in the Massey NorthUrban Concept Plan.

27(t)The extent to which development has been designedand sequenced to integrate land uses with transportsystems, including provision for public transport.An integrated transport assessment methodologymust be used for major trip generating activities.Development must be consistent with key transportinfrastructure elements identified in the MasseyNorth Urban Concept Plan. (Note, consultation withthe Auckland Council, Auckland Transport andThe New Zealand Transport Agency is recom-mended in relation to transport systems.)


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(iii) Division K Finance and Insurance, exceptAutomatic Teller Machines (ATM).

(iv) Division L Property and BusinessServices, except:

• where provided for by rule 27.2(b),

• Group L774 Machinery EquipmentHiring and Leasing,

• Group L781 Scientific Research,

• Class L7832 Information Storage andRetrieval Services,

• Class L7865 Pest Control Services,

• Class L7866 Cleaning Services,

• Class L7867 Contract Packing Servicesnec.

(v) Division M Government Administrationand Defence, except Group M820Defense.

(vi) Division O Health and CommunityServices, except:

• Class O8631 Pathology Services,

• Class O8633 Ambulance Services,

• Group O871 Childcare Services.

(vii) Division P Cultural and RecreationalServices, except:

• where provided for by rule 27.1(a),

• Class P9111 Film and Video Production,

• Class P9112 Film and Video Distribution,

• Group P912 Radio and TelevisionServices,

• Group P923 Parks and Gardens, ClassP9312 Sports Grounds and Facilities, andClass P9319 Sports and Services to Sportsnec,

• Group P924 Arts,

• Group P925 Services to the Arts,

• Group P933 Other Recreation Services.

(viii)Division Q Personal and other Services,except:

• Class Q9634 Waste Disposal Services,

• Class Q9521 – Laundries and DryCleaners,

27(u)The extent to which the design and construction ofroading is capable of providing access and connec-tivity to the wider movement network.

27(v)The extent to which the secondary roading net-work provides a highly inter-connected roading sys-tem, avoiding no exit streets.Infrastructure Criteria

27(w)The extent to which infrastructure for stormwa-ter, wastewater and water supply are designed toensure techniques are used to minimisewater use and generation.

27(x)The extent to which the infrastructure providedto serve any new development achieves sustain-able outcomes with a particular emphasis onthe efficient use and natural treatment of watersystems.

27(y)The extent to which the infrastructure providedto serve any new development is of a recognisedpublic standard (such as compliance with theWaitakere City Code of Practice).

27(z)The extent to which recognition has been givento the NOSGA Local Water Agenda Planwhen designing infrastructure.

27(aa)The extent to which provision for stormwa-ter management and land use meets therequirements of the Integrated Catchment Man-agement Plan - Totara Creek. Developmentshall not cause a non-compliance with theconditions of consent for network dischargeconsent for Auckland Regional Council permit26185. This includes provision of low impactdesign method s for stormwater management.

27(ab)The extent to which development retains andenhances riparian margins and provides protectionthrough a range of building setbacks and replantingmeasures.

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• Class Q9522 – Photographic FilmProcessing,

• Class Q9524 – Funeral Directors,Crematoria and Cemeteries,

• Class Q9525- Gardening Services,

• Group Q963 – Public Order and SafetyServices.

(c) Any Activity which is not a Permitted Activity ora Limited Discretionary Activity or aDiscretionary Activity under the above rules shallbe deemed to contravene a rule in the Plan andshall be a Non-Complying Activity. (Note: thisincludes any residential activity or retail activity notprovided for under Rule 27.2 or Rule 27.4.

27.6 Prohibited Activities Any Residential Activity


The following rules of the Plan shall also apply to Any Activity within the Massey North Employment Special Area:-

• all relevant City-wide Rules;• all relevant Natural Area Rules;• all relevant Working Environment Rules shall apply

provided that:

• within 100 metres of a Countryside LivingEnvironment or adjoining Special Area,Environment Rule 6 - Air Discharges and Rule8 - Noise the Lincoln Working Environmentrules shall apply, and beyond 100 metres,Rule 6 - Air discharges and Rule 8 - Noiseshall apply;

• Subdivision Rule 5 - Working Environment andCommunity Environment.

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Concept Plan to pre-development levels (in terms ofquality and quantity), including stormwater frombuildings, driveways, roads and other facilities.

27(ad)The extent to which the lots to be created are of asize and dimension that can meet (at later buildingand development stage), provision for stormwatermitigation on-site.

27(ae)The extent to which the design of development definesthe 100 year flood plain, and limits developmentwithin that floodplain to infrastructure, includingroads, water supply, wastewater, storm water facili-ties and reserves.

27(af)The extent to which stormwater retention andtreatment facilities are to be designed to retain instream ecological values and added additional habi-tat (e.g. wetlands) where possible.

27(ag)The extent to which the precinct develop-ment addresses the following matters associatedwith existing high voltage transmission lines orcables:-

(i) adverse visual effects of the existing highvoltage transmission lines, through buildingorientation and the location of development;

(ii) continued access to lines and cables formaintenance, inspections and upgrading;

(iii) minimising the risk of injury and/orproperty damage from lines and cables;

(iv) the nature and location of proposedvegetation;

(v) the proposed location of other infrastructure.

Other Criteria

27(ah)The extent to which more than minor adverse effectscan be adequately avoided, remedied, mitigated oroffset through provision of works and services onor off the site and/or through payment or provisionof a financial contribution, including an upgrading con-tribution.


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2. Activities must comply with all other relevant rulesof the Plan or be the subject to resource consent.Check all other rules in this Human Environment,the Working Environment and also the NaturalArea Rules, the City-Wide Rules and, whererelevant, the Subdivision Rules.






1.14, 2.1, 2.12, 2.13, 2.15, 3.3, 3.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 8.1,

8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.7, 8.9, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7,

10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, 10.16, 10.17, 10.18,

10.19, 10.20, 10.22, 10.23, 10.27, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.5, 11.6, 11.7,

11.8, 11.10, 11.11, 11.12, 11.13, 11.14, 11.18, 11.23, 11.27, 11.28,

11.32, 11.33, 11.44, 11.45, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6, 12.7,

12.8.


RESOURCE CONSENT CONDITIONSIn granting resource consent Council may impose conditions. Conditions may include any one or more of the following matters:• addressing matters referred to in Rule 27 and

associated assessment criteria.• requiring alterations to design and/or location,

for all development including roads.• requiring the provision of a landscape treatment

plan and implementation of that plan within agiven time.

• limiting the bulk and scale of activities and otherdevelopment.

• the imposition of a bond to ensure satisfaction ofconditions of consent.

• requiring financial contributions in accordance withthe Plan.

• requiring on-site or off-site works and services toavoid, remedy, mitigate or offset adverse effects.


Provided that, in the case of Limited DiscretionaryActivities conditions may only be imposed in respectof the matters specified above to which the Councilhas restricted the exercise of its discretion.


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RULES

28.0 General

(a) Rules 28.1, 28.2 and 28.3 shall apply to AnyActivity on land situated in the Monier (CSR)Special Area until such time as the landowneradvises the Council in writing that it has ceasedundertaking activities associated withmanufacturing, storage and retail of ceramics.

(b) From the date that notice is given inaccordance with Rule 28.0(a):

(i) the provisions in the District Plan relatingto the Living (L6) Environment and the Com-munity Environment, and the annotationsidentified on Appendix XXVIII(A) CSR(Monier) Special Area and AppendixXXVIII(B) CSR (Monier) Special Area, shallapply.

(ii) the “Buffer Area” shown adjacent to theMonier (CSR) Special Area on the New LynnUrban Concept Plan Appendix XXVI shallcease to apply;

(iii) Rules28.1, 28.2 and 28.3 and the Monier(CSR) Special Area annotation on theHuman Environment map F11 shall cease toapply to Any Activity on land situated in theMonier (CSR) Special Area.


Activities meeting the following PerformanceCriteria are Permitted Activities:

(a) Manufacturing, storage and retail of ceramics.


Activities meeting the following PerformanceCriteria are Non-Complying Activities:

(a) Retail activities (excluding ceramics)(b) Residential activities.(c) Non-residential activities not directly associated

with the manufacturing, storage and retail ofceramics.

28.3 Other Rules

The following rules of the Plan shall apply to Any Activity:

(a) All relevant city-wide rules

(b) Working Environment Rules 2.1(b), 3.1(c), 4,6, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.

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28(a)All relevant assessment criteria contained within thecity-wide rules.

28(b)All relevant assessment criteria contained within Working Environment Rules 2.1(b), 3.1c, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.

Note: See also policies: 4.7, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8,

10.10, 10.11, 10.12, 10.14, 10.15, 10.16, 10.27, 11.1, 11.3,11.5, 11.8,

11.10, 11.11, 11.12, 11.18, 11.23, 11.46, 11.48.


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2. Activities must comply with all other relevantrules of the Plan or be the subject of a resourceconsent. Check all other rules in this HumanEnvironment and also the Natural Area Rules,the City-Wide Rules, and where relevant, theSubdivision Rules.





7. Appendix XXVIII(A) CSR (Monier) Special Area,and Appendix XXVIII(B) CSR (Monier) SpecialArea shall not apply until notice is given underRule 28.0(b).

8. Following the date that notice is given inaccordance with Rule 28.0(a), without furtherformality the Council shall:- Update Human Environment map F11 to

reflect Appendix XXVIII(A) CSR (Monier)special Area;

- Update New Lynn Urban Concept PlanAppendix XXVI to reflect Appendix XXVIII(B)CSR (Monier) Special Area; and

- Delete the Monier (CSR) special Area Rule28.

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29.0 GeneralThe following rules shall apply to Any Activity onland situated in the Babich Winery Special Area.

29.1 Limited Discretionary ActivitiesThe following are Limited Discretionary Activities:• Babich Winery Activities• Any activity which is a Permitted Activity or a

Controlled Activity or a Limited Discretionary Activityin the Human Environment Rules - LivingEnvironment (refer Living Environment Rules 1-17)provided that the site forms part of aComprehensive Development Plan approvedpursuant to Rule 29.2(a)

Assessment of Limited Discretionary Activityapplications will be limited to matters of location,design, landscape treatment and construction and will beassessed having regard to the Assessment Criteria ineach of the relevant Living Environment Rules andAssessment Criteria(a) to (l) accompanying theserules.


(a) A Comprehensive Development Plan preparedin accordance with the following standards:-

(i) The Comprehensive Development Plan shall be prepared for the whole of the Babich Winery Special Area:

(ii) The Comprehensive Development Plan shall include details of:-

• how the land is to be integrated withadjoining land within the Babich ConceptPlan area, including road, cycle, pedestrianand open space linkages;

• the provision to be made for stormwaterdisposal;

• the provision to be made for theprotection and enhancement of naturalresources, including streams;

• the identification of any areas of landinstability;

• the identification of any areas ofcontaminated soils;

• any provision to be made for the staging ofdevelopment

(b) Any activity which is a Discretionary Activity inthe Human Environment Rules - Living

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(a) The extent to which the scale of buildingscreates adverse effects on neighbourhood character,landscape character and amenity values.

(b) The extent to which the scale, design, location and(where relevant) height of buildings, carparkingloading spaces and driveways dominates orintrudes into the privacy of adjoining sites.

(c) The extent to which outdoor storage detractsfrom the visual amenity enjoyed by residents ofadjoining sites.

(d) The extent to which areas of open space andplanting are used to offset the visual impact ofadditional building coverage

(e) The extent to which the establishment of anyresidential activity meets performance standards(including Permitted Activity standards) in therelevant Living Environment rules and anapproved Comprehensive Development Plan.

(f) The extent to which any residential activity iscompatible with existing Babich Winery Activities,having particular regard to matters of healthand safety.

(g) The extent to which any subdivision for residentialpurposes provides for adequate open space,pedestrian and road connections to adjoiningland, in a comprehensive manner consistentwith the Babich Concept Plan and an approvedComprehensive Development Plan.

(h) The extent to which adequate provision ismade for the disposal and treatment ofstormwater, having regard to any resource consentissued by the Auckland Regional Council.

(i) The extent to which water, wastewater, telephoneand power services are available to service theproposed development.

(j) The extent to which the proposed development isable to be served adequately by the existing orproposed roading systems.

(k) The extent to which any application for aComprehensive Development Plan:

• Provides for the integration of the BabichWinery Special Area with the balance ofthe Babich Urban Concept Plan Area,including road, cycle, pedestrian and openspace linkages (in particular thecontinuation of a 50m esplanade reservealong the Paremuka Stream);

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Environment (refer Living Environment Rules 1 -17), provided that the site forms part of aComprehensive Development Plan approvedpursuant to Rule 29.2

(c) Restaurants and wine bars which are associatedwith a functioning winery on the same site

(d) Subdivision which is a Permitted Activity or aControlled Activity or a Limited DiscretionaryActivity or a Discretionary Activity in SubdivisionRules 3 and 4, provided that the site forms partof a Comprehensive Development Planapproved pursuant to Rule 29.2 (a)

Discretionary Activity applications will be assessedhaving regard to the Assessment Criteria in each ofthe relevant Living Environment Rules, and AssessmentCriteria (a) to (l) accompanying these rules and anyother relevant matter under section 104 of the Act.

29.3 Other Rules ApplyingThe following rules of the Plan shall apply to AnyActivity.• All relevant City-Wide Rules• Subdivisions Rule 1 and 2 General• Subdivisions Rules 3 and 4 (in association with

any resource consent application made pursuant toRule 29.2(d) only)

29.4 Non-Complying ActivitiesAny Activity which is not a Permitted Activity or aControlled Activity or a Limited Discretionary Activity ora Discretionary Activity under the above rules shall bedeemed to contravene a rule in the Plan and shall bea Non-Complying Activity.

• Provides for the protection andenhancement of natural resources, includingstreams;

• Recognises and provides for themanagement of any areas of landinstability;

• Recognises and provides for themanagement of any areas of contaminatedsoils;

• Provides for the staging of development,including management of the interfacebetween any proposed residential developmentand any remaining winery or grapegrowing activities.

(l) The extent to which more than minor adverseeffects can be adequately avoided, remedied,mitigated or offset through provision of worksand services on or off the site and/or throughpayment or provision of a financial contribution.

RESOURCE CONSENT CONDITIONSIn granting a resource consent Council may imposeconditions. Conditions may include any one ormore of the following matters:• requiring alterations to design and/or location;• requiring the provision of a landscape treatment

plan and implementation of that plan within agiven time;

• limiting the scale of development, the impositionof a bond to ensure satisfaction of conditions ofconsent;

• requiring financial contributions in accordance withthe Plan;

• requiring onsite or offsite works and services toavoid, remedy, mitigate or offset adverse effects;


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30.0 GeneralThe following rules apply to Any Activity andsubdivision on land in the Auckland Outdoor NaturistClub Special Area.

30.1 Permitted ActivitiesAny Activity which is a Permitted Activity in theFoothills Environment.

30.2 Controlled ActivitiesAny Activity and any subdivision which is a ControlledActivity in the Foothills Environment.

30.3 Limited Discretionary ActivitiesAny Activity and any subdivision which is a LimitedDiscretionary Activity in the Foothills Environment.

30.4 Discretionary ActivityAny Activity and any subdivision which is aDiscretionary Activity in the Foothills Environment.

30.5 Other Rules ApplyingThe following rules of the Plan shall apply to AnyActivity.• All relevant City-Wide Rules• Subdivision Rule 1 and 2 General

30.6 Non-complying ActivityAny Activity and any subdivision which is a Non-complying Activity in the Foothills Environment.

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31(a)

The extent to which roads, driveways, car parkingbuildings and other development are of a size, location,scale and design to be compatible with thelandscape character.

31(b)

The extent to which any development provides a goodstandard of aural and visual amenity.

31(c)

The extent to which the landscape character ofthe Open Space Environment adjacent to the MaraeSpecial Area (Te Atatu) is maintained.

31(d)

The extent to which any activities and the design,location and scale of buildings, fencing and activitiesavoids or mitigates adverse effects on naturallandscape character and amenity values.

31(e)

The extent to which buildings and/or any activities arecompatible with marae activities.

31(f)

The extent to which areas of open space and plantingare used to offset the visual effects of buildings.

31(g)

The extent to which landscape treatment anddevelopment complements and enhances thelandscape character.

31(h)

The extent to which driveways, car parking and roadaccess provides for safe and efficient provision formotor vehicles, cyclists and pedestrian traffic.

31(i)

The extent to which traffic generation createsadverse effects on:

• The capacity of roads giving access to the site; and

• The safety of road users including cyclists and pedestrians.

31(j)

The extent to which development promotes a safeenvironment for pedestrians, including adequatelighting and appropriate location and design ofentrance, windows and driveways.

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31.0 General

(a) The following rules shall apply to MaraeActivities on land situated in the Marae SpecialArea (Te Atatu).



(d) For the purposes of these rules the“Comprehensive Development Plan” is anyComprehensive Development Plan preparedand consented to pursuant to Rule 31.2 ofthese rules.


(a) Marae Activities with a cultural connection tothe Marae not involving the erection of newbuildings

(b) Filming Activities not involving the erection ofnew buildings or the external alteration ofexisting buildings, or requiring the development ofnew infrastructure to service the activity

(c) Parks, playgrounds and walkways


(a) Marae Activities with a cultural connection tothe Marae involving the erection of new buildingsand/or other development

(b) Buildings having a maximum height notexceeding 8.0 metres, provided that no accountshall be taken of decorative features that have amaximum height not exceeding 9.0 metres anddo not extend more than 1.0 metre in anyhorizontal direction

(c) The establishment of infrastructure provided foras a permitted activity in Rule 17 of the LivingEnvironment

(d) Any sign or temporary sign which does notprotrude above or beyond the outline of abuilding or which is located below the verandah(canopy); and which are not flashing, moving,freestanding or illuminated.

31(k)

The extent to which development and buildingsachieves the requirements of the ComprehensiveDevelopment Plan as set out in Policy 11.32.

31(l)

The extent to which more than minor adverse effectscan be adequately avoided, remedied, mitigated oroffset through payment or provision of a financialcontribution.

31(m)

The extent to which signs are visually appropriate tothe landscape character.

31(n)

The extent to which signs should not create asituation hazardous to the safe movement of traffic.

31(o)

The extent to which buildings affect the outlookfrom View 44, Appendix K.

31(p)

The extent to which residential or non-residentialactivities that are not Marae Activities adversely affectthe landscape character.

31(q)

The extent to which amenity values for residentswest of Te Atatu Road from the North-WesternMotorway to Gloria Avenue will be affected bydevelopment.

31(r)

The extent to which development and the design,location and scale of buildings, planting and fencingavoids or mitigates adverse effects on the ecologicalvalues of the adjacent Open Space Environment andCoastal Natural Area.

Note: See also Policies: 1.5, 1.7, 1.9, 1.10, 1.12, 1.13, 1.14, 1.15,

2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.11, 2.12, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.3, 4.5, 5.3, 5.6, 5.7,

6.2, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 8.1, 8.2, 8.4, 8.5, 8.7, 8.8, 8.9, 9.3,

9.4, 9.10, 9.11, 9.13, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.7, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11,

10.12, 10.13, 10.14, 10.16, 10.19, 10.27, 11.6, 11.7, 11.8, 11.9,

11.10, 11.11, 11.12, 11.23, 11.31, 11.52, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5,

12.6, 12.8.

(Policy section of the Waitakere District Plan.

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Provided that in respect of (a), (b), (c) and (d)above, that any proposed building and/or areathat will be used for Marae Activities is to beshown on a Comprehensive Development Planapproved as a Limited Discretionary Activityunder this Rule, and which indicates, for thewhole of the Marae Special Area (Te Atatu):

• The location of the warenui, the wharekai andthe kauta;

• The staging of development;• The location and design of proposed roads, access

and infrastructure;• The way in which earthworks and any existing

vegetation are to be managed;• Provision for aural and visual amenity between

the Marae Special Area (Te Atatu) and any landidentified as Open Space Environment adjoiningthat Special Area and the residential developmentto the west of Te Atatu Road from the North-Western Motorway to Gloria Avenue;

• Provision for avoiding and/or mitigating anyintrusion into the View 44 as identified inAppendix K of the Plan;

• Provision for avoiding or mitigating any effectsof development on archaeological remains and/or heritage items;

• Design guidelines incorporating the location,design and scale of buildings;

• Provision for car parking and driveways;• A traffic management plan;• Provision for storm water treatment and disposal

system;• Provision for waste water treatment and disposal

system; and• Provision for the protection and enhancement

of the natural character of the area.Assessment of Limited Discretionary Activityapplications will be limited to matters of roadlocation and design, bulk and location of buildings, carparking and driveways, screening and landscape treatment,aural and visual amenity, ecological values, protectionand enhancement of natural character, and will beassessed having regard to the Assessment Criteria31(a) to 31(r).


(a) Any Non Residential or Residential Activity nototherwise provided for in the ComprehensiveDevelopment Plan.

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In granting a resource consent Council may imposeconditions. Conditions may include any one ormore of the following matters:• Requiring alterations to design and/or location.• Requiring alterations to the staging of activities

consented to under a ComprehensiveDevelopment Plan.

• Requiring the provision of a landscape treatmentplan and implementation of that landscapetreatment plan within a given time.

• Requiring the provision and implementation of amanagement plan to address any ecologicaleffects arising from development within the MaraeSpecial Area on the adjacent Open SpaceEnvironment and Coastal Natural Area.

• Requiring alteration to the car park(s), accessdesign and/or location.

• Limiting the bulk and scale of activities and otherdevelopment.

• The imposition of a bond to ensure satisfactionof conditions of consent.

• Requiring financial contributions in accordance withthe Plan.

• Requiring onsite or offsite works and services toavoid, remedy, mitigate or offset adverse effects.



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(b) Buildings having a maximum height exceeding 8.0 metres

Discretionary Activity applications will be assessed having regard to Assessment Criteria 31(a) - 31(r) and any other relevant matter under section 104 of the Act.

31.4 Other Rules Applyinghe following rules of the Plan shall apply to Any Activity.• All relevant City-wide Rules• All relevant Natural Area Rules• Living Environment Rule 5 - Height in Relation

to Boundaries/Separation of buildings• Living Environment Rule 13 - Noise• Living Environment Rule 14 - Air Discharges,

Odour, Glare and Vibration• Working Environment Rule 9 - Parking, Loading

and Driveway Access• Open Space Environment Rule 10 - Signs

31.5 Non-Complying ActivitiesAny Activity which is not a Permitted Activity or aLimited Discretionary Activity or a Discretionary Activityunder the above rules shall be deemed tocontravene a rule in the Plan and shall be a Non-Complying Activity.



2. Activities must comply with all other relevant rulesof the Plan or be the subject of a resourceconsent. Check all other Natural Area Rules andCity-Wide Rules.





7. Criteria relating to engineering matters can be metby satisfying standards in the Waitakere City Codeof Practice - check with Council.


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