11Matters that must be satisfied before development consent granted

11 Matters that must be satisfied before development consent granted

11 Matters that must be satisfied before development consent granted

The consent authority must not consent to the carrying out of development unless it is satisfied of the following matters (to the extent that they are of relevance to the proposed development)—

(a) the proposed development is consistent with the aims of this Plan and the objectives of any zone, as set out in this Plan, within which the development is proposed to be carried out,

(b) there is an adequate area available for the disposal or treatment of any effluent arising from the proposed development by an appropriate effluent treatment or disposal system and any such system will not have any adverse effect on groundwater quality,

(c) no part of the proposed development—

(i) will result in any damage to, or the removal of, significant native vegetation, or

(ii) will have a significantly adverse impact on the habitat of any plants, or animals, that are native to the Island,

(d) access is, or will be, available to the site of the proposed development and the provision of any such access will not—

(i) result in any damage to, or the removal of, significant native vegetation, or

(ii) have a significantly adverse impact on the habitat of any plants, or animals, that are native to the Island,

(e) any proposed landscaping will provide various species of plants that are native to the Island and common in the locality to enhance any significant native vegetation,

(f) the proposed development will not be adversely affected by any landform limitations, including flooding, landslip, unstable soils and steep slopes,

(g) adequate services in respect of the proposed development can be provided without significant additional cost to the Board or the community of the Island,

(h) the appearance of the proposed development (when considered by itself or in conjunction with existing buildings and works) will not have any significantly adverse impact on the locality,

(i) the proposed development will not cause any significant overshadowing of adjoining land,