2. Mangatawa catchment consents for earthworks, storm water ...

Activity Status Mangatawa Drain
1.1 Land and Soil Disturbance Activities
The proposed Earthworks and Vegetation clearance activities are Discretionary as the total volume
of earthworks exceeds permitted activity limits and the proposed vegetation clearance does not
meet permitted activity conditions related to replanting with trees.
Rule 1C - Earthworks and Quarries
The disturbance of land and soil as a result of earthworks or a quarry, where the activity:
1. Is not permitted by a rule in this regional plan; and
2. Is not a controlled activity under a rule in this regional plan, and
3. Is not a restricted discretionary activity under a rule in this regional plan;
Is a discretionary activity
Assessment Criteria
When assessing resource consent applications under this rule, Environment Bay of Plenty will have
particular regard to, but not be limited to, the following provisions:
Objective 4, 5, 9, 17, 19, 21, 31, 32, 34
Policy 5, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 51, 54
Method 12, 19, 20, 56, 60, 124
Explanation/Intent of Rule
To control earthworks and quarries that present a high risk to the environment, and where it is
appropriate to assess the effects of the activity within the resource consent application process.
Rule 2C - Land and Soil Disturbance by Vegetation Clearance
The disturbance of land and soil resulting from vegetation clearance, where the activity:
1. Is not permitted by a rule in this regional plan, and
2. Is not a controlled activity under a rule in this regional plan, and
3. Is not a restricted discretionary activity under a rule in this regional plan;
Is a discretionary activity.
Assessment Criteria
When assessing resource consent applications under this rule, Environment Bay of Plenty will have
particular regard to, but not be limited to, the following provisions:
Objective 4, 5, 9, 17, 19, 21, 31, 34
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