Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Coastal Land on the Coromandel Peninsula protected
Coastal Land on the Coromandel Peninsula protected by Council
The Environmental Defence Society has welcomed a decision by the Thames Coromandel District Council to downzone land at Te Karo Bay on the Coromandel Peninsula.
"Plan Change 8 changes the zoning at Te Karo Bay from Coastal Zone (Residential Policy Area) to Coastal Zone (Outside All Policy Areas). This effectively changes it from an urban to a rural zoning," said EDS Chairman Gary Taylor.
"The permitted minimum site size has now increased from 800m2 to 20ha.
"The decision to downzone the area followed approaches from the local Tairua community to the Council which listened and to its credit acted to reverse the permissive development rules covering the area.
"The rezoning will provide greater protection to the outstanding coastal landscapes and natural character of the land by preventing intensive subdivision.
"The Council's proactive approach to provide sensible planning controls to reflect the community's wishes should be applauded.
"The Council has set a positive example for other territorial authorities by demonstrating that downzoning areas of coastal land can be a positive process.
There were 109 submissions in total, with 103 submissions supporting the Plan Change and 6 in opposition.
"EDS was pleased to support the Plan Change and considers that the outcome is a very good one for the Coromandel Peninsula environment," Mr Taylor concluded.
For copy of decision see: www.tcdc.govt.nz/Consultation/Proposed-Plan-Change-8---Te-Karo-Bay--Sailors-Grave-Road-previously-Notified-as-Proposed-Variation-25/
ENDS
Environmental Defence Society
EDS speaks for the environment. It has influence.
Since 1971, EDS has been driving environmental protection in Aotearoa New Zealand
through law and policy change. That's why it's one of this country's most influential non-
profit organisations when it comes to achieving better environmental outcomes.
EDS has expertise in key disciplines including law, planning, landscape and science. It
operates as a policy think-tank, a litigation advocate, and a collaborator – bringing together
the private and public sectors for constructive engagement.
EDS runs conferences and seminars on topical issues, including an annual Environmental
Summit and the Climate Change and Business Conference.
EDS is a registered charity and donations to it are tax-deductible.
Gordon Campbell: On The Hikoi Aftermath
Infrastructure New Zealand: Single Agency Needed To Coordinate Climate Adaptation And Recovery
Free Speech Union: Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill Likely To Restrict Access To Information, Polling Shows Most Oppose
Auckland Transport: Driver Safety Screens Now Rolling Out Across Auckland’s Bus Fleet
People Against Prisons Aotearoa: 'Expect Resistance' - Community Group Pushes Back Against More Cops With Guns
Greenpeace: New Zealand Drops In Global Ranking On Climate Action
PSA: Spending Cuts Need To Stop - PSA Urges Govt To Listen To Economists
