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passes through either of the section 1040(1) tests, it is to be considered against the
relevant section 104 criteria.
9.2 Matters to be considered by the Council when assessing an application for resource
consent under section 104 ofthe RMA are:
• any actual and potential effects on the environmenti
• any relevant provisions of a national policy statement, a regional policy
statement, and any plan or proposed plan;
• any other matter the consent authority considers relevant and reasonably
necessary;
• Part 2 ofthe RMA.
9.3 Section 10 (Effects on the Environment) and Sections 11 and 12 (Plan Provisions) of
this report respectively address sections 104D(1)(a) and (b) of the RMA.
10. ACTUAL AND POTENTIAL EFFECTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT OF
ALLOWING THE ACTIVITY
Following Is an assessment of the potential environmental effects from the proposed
subdivision.
Visual Amenity
10.1 The existing surrounding environment is one of rural residential nature. The
proposed subdivision will result in an additional dwelting and curtilage In the locality.
10.2 The submission by FJ Carrick and M.L Wood relates to the potential effects Of the
proposal on the visual amenity. These submitters are purchasing 103/4 Maungakawa
Road on the 5 November 2012. The submission seeks that a report on the potential
visual effects of the proposal and proposed mitigation be obtained by a suitability
quallfled person.
10.3 The Applicant's Agent has undertaken consultation wtth J Carrick: and M.L Wood in
relation to providing screen planting to mitigate the visual effects of any future
dwelling on Lot 1. J Carrick and M.L Wood have agreed via email dated 25 October
2012 attached as Appendix C to screen planting of pittosporums along the northern
boundary of proposed Lot 1. Therefore a condition of consent is recommend that this
screen planting be undertaken prior to the issue of the section 224 certificate and a
consent notice will also be required on the title of Lot 1 requiring the current and
Mure owners of Lot 1 to maintain this screening in perpetuity.
10.4 Overall I consider that the effects on the visual amenity will be no more than minor
as a dwelling will be in keeping with the existing environment and any potential
visual effects will be mitigated.
Reporl to Regut.tay C4nmlbe MMI!ng- (19 No....nber 2012)
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