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gemconsulting overall the natural character is eroded by the presence of exotic vegetation, dwellings and other human modification above the cliff and a lack of significant habitats in the area. Nonetheless, there will be a change in what natural character exists in the area with the introduction of the rock lining directing the river flow as well as the introduction of walkways and vehicle access (for maintenance and repairs only) along the left bank. The rock lining and the snub groyne structures will be visible for much of the year and will be obvious built structures. The question becomes one of whether the proposed works are an inappropriate use or development of the site. Policy 15.2 outlines the following matters that are to be considered when determining whether a use or development of a site is appropriate or inappropriate: a. actual or potential effects on: i. natural character; and ii. iii. iv. areas of significant indigenous vegetation or habitat of indigenous fauna; and amenity or intrinsic values; and cultural values; and v. the life supporting capacity of ecosystems; and vi. vii. the habitats of trout; and frequency and magnitude of occurrence of natural hazards such as flooding and erosion; and, where the activity may result in adverse effects, the degree to which it is required to: b. mitigate the effects of natural hazards; or c. provide for the development or maintenance of utilities and services to the public; or d. provide for the social and economic well‐being of communities; provided that, in all cases, adverse effects of any activity on these features and attributes can be avoided, remedied or mitigated. It is considered that the proposal is not an inappropriate use or development of the site as the proposal will see improvements in many of these factors. The actual or potential effects on those matters defined under (a) have been assessed in Sections 6.1 and 6.2 above where it is concluded that the short term effects (during construction) are likely to be more than minor in the immediate area but less than minor overall and in the long term. Additionally, the works will mitigate the effects of natural hazards by preventing the river from undermining the cliff face and reducing the frequency of slips and rates of erosion. The works proposed by PMB Landco Ltd will stabilise the western cliff face preventing further slips and erosion from this area. The proposed works provide for the maintenance of services (flood protection) to the public and provide for the social and economic well‐being of the Palmerston North community through the protection of existing flood protection works and allowing residentially zoned land to be developed. Objective 16 and Policies This objective seeks to avoid, remedy or mitigate the adverse effects of structures or activities in the beds of rivers. Policy 16.1 aims to avoid, remedy or mitigate the effects of structures on the following matters once those structures are in place. a. habitats of indigenous fauna; or b. Maori cultural and spiritual values; or c. amenity values; or d. intrinsic values of ecosystems; or e. habitats of trout 24
gemconsulting Policy 16.2 requires that regard be had to the appropriate matters contained within Sections 6, 7 and 8 of the Act, and in particular the effects of the following matters, when controlling the erection, maintenance or removal of structures in the bed of a river. a. outstanding natural features of rivers and lakes; and b. significant habitats of indigenous flora and fauna; and c. Maori cultural or spiritual values; and d. amenity values or intrinsic values of rivers or lakes; and e. habitats of trout. The effects of the proposal during construction and the effects associated with the permanent structures have been assessed in Sections 6.1 and 6.2 above. Part Two of the Act is addressed in Section 8 of this report below. Objective 18 and Policies This objective aims to maintain and enhance public access to and along rivers and lakes. Policy 18.1 requires the promotion of public access to and along rivers unless certain restrictions are necessary. The only restriction to consider, in this instance, is the safeguarding of ecological, cultural, intrinsic or recreational attributes of rivers and lakes. As stated, it is considered that the ecological and cultural matters will not be significantly affected by the proposal. Intrinsic attributes could be considered, by some people, to be adversely affected. The right river bank is regularly visited by a number of people and the site is highly visible from this vantage point. For some, the cliffs, the erosion and its effects are intrinsic to the river and will be seen as a natural process. There will be changes to the cliffs and erosive processes as a result of the proposed works and this could be seen to affect the intrinsic value of the area. Overall it is considered that the positive aspects of the proposal outweigh the adverse effects on intrinsic values and that this objective can be met in full, with safe public access being made available along the left bank of the river. Objective 24 and Policies This objective seeks to avoid or mitigate the adverse effects of natural hazards upon human life, infrastructure and property, and the natural environment. Policy 24.3 is of most relevance to this proposal and aims to ensure hazard avoidance in areas of high risk to people and communities. Once complete the proposed works will ensure that the existing erosion and its effects on public safety, property and the natural environment are avoided. 7.2.2 Regional Plan for Beds of Rivers and Lakes Objectives Objective 1 This objective seeks to maintain and enhance the specified values of rivers identified in Policies 8.1 and 8.3 of the Regional Policy Statement (RPS) as outstanding and regionally significant natural features. Policy 8.1 of the RPS outlines certain matters to be considered when identifying which natural features and landscapes are outstanding and regionally significant. Policy 8.2 requires protection of regionally significant natural features and landscapes from inappropriate subdivision, use and development and Policy 8.3 requires protection of specified values associated with the features identified within the policy. The Manawatu River is a natural landscape feature that passes through Palmerston North. The ANZAC Park Cliff is a geological feature that is dynamic, has visual prominence and provides a backdrop to views from 25
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