Application 124771 - Ministry of Fisheries

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7. Relevant Planning Provisions 14 7.1 In accordance with s104(b) of the RMA, this part of the application sets out the relevant planning framework. With respect to this application, the activity is classified in the RCP as a discretionary activity. National Policy Statements 7.2 There are two national policy statements which are relevant to the application. 7.3 Firstly, the NZCPS (2010) includes a specific policy referring to marine farming which states: Policy 8: Aquaculture Recognise the significant and existing potential contribution of aquaculture to the social, economic and cultural well-being of people and communities by: (a) including in regional policy statements and regional coastal plans provision for aquaculture activities in appropriate places in the coastal environment, recognising that relevant considerations may include: (i) the need for high water quality for aquaculture activities; and (ii) the need for land-based facilities associated with marine farming; (b) taking account of the social and economic benefits of aquaculture, including any available assessments of national and regional economic benefits; and (c) ensuring that development in the coastal environment does not make water quality unfit for aquaculture activities in areas approved for that purpose. It is clear that marine farming is an appropriate use of the CMA, and that it would contribute significantly to the economic, cultural and social well-beings of the region’s communities. Provision for farm extensions has been included in the RCP. It is considered that the application is consistent with the 2010 NZCPS. 7.4 Secondly, sections 7 and 8 of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000 have the effect of an NZCPS. This Act promotes a co-operative approach to the integrated and sustainable management of the Hauraki Gulf. This Act recognises the importance of the Hauraki Gulf and the diversity of the marine ecosystem and the wide values and uses people have of the area. 7.5 Section 7 recognises the national significance of the Gulf and emphasises the lifesupporting capacity of the Gulf and in particular identifies that this: “…includes the capacity - (a) to provide for the … relationship of the tangata whenua of the Gulf with the Gulf … and the … wellbeing of people and communities, 14
15 (b) to use the resources of the Gulf …for economic activities and recreation…and (c) to maintain the…water and ecosystems of the Gulf”. It is considered that the application is consistent with these directives. 7.6 Section 8 identifies management objectives. These relate to a range of environmental, Maori and community matters, all of which have been addressed in this application. The protection of kaimoana is one objective, and based on the assessments referred to in this AEE, there will be no adverse effects on this resource as a result of the application. Subsection (e) states: “the maintenance and, where appropriate, the enhancement of the contribution of the …physical resources of the Hauraki Gulf…to the social and economic well-being of the people and communities of the Hauraki Gulf and New Zealand”. Marine farming provides an opportunity to enhance the social and economic wellbeing of people and communities of the Hauraki Gulf (as discussed in section 4 above). 7.7 It is considered that this application for a one hectare extension is consistent with the directions of this NZCPS, and with the work being undertaken by the Hauraki Gulf Forum. Operative Regional Policy Statement 7.8 The operative Regional Policy Statement (2007) includes a section on coastal management in section 3.5. In particular: Objective 3.5.4 refers to the preservation of natural character, which is a matter of national importance in s6(a) of the RMA. This objective is implemented in particular through policies on protection of significant areas, recognition of coastal processes and adoption of a precautionary approach. Objective 3.5.5 addresses coastal water quality and includes one policy on maintaining and enhancing water quality. Objective 3.5.6 covers integrated management and is implemented by policies on consistent management approaches by different agencies and recognition of Tangata Whenua interests. Objective 3.5.7 and its related policy cover the maintenance and enhancement of public access Objective 3.5.8 and its related policy address excessive noise emissions 7.9 The proposed area that is the subject of this application is consistent with the above policy directives. The area is in a locality where marine farming is already being undertaken and the additional impact on natural character of the additional 1 ha area would be negligible. Marine faming requires high quality water quality in order to meet food and health standards. The activity within the area being applied for would not degrade existing water quality. The need for integrated management is recognised and 15
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