Part 1 - Palmerston North City Council

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Once constructed, the proposed works may have some effect on the natural character of the area,
however, this character is compromised by the poor quality of vegetation in the area and by the urban
activities above the cliff. The proposed works are also essential for the safety of persons using the area and
to ensure the integrity of the flood protection assets in the vicinity.
Given that potential effects will be mitigated as far as practicable and the proposal is not inconsistent with
any of the relevant objectives or policies of any of the Operative or Proposed Regional Policy Statements,
Regional Plans or District Plans, it is considered that the purpose of the RMA will be achieved by granting of
the consent applications.
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