16Development within Zone 7 (Environment/Scenic Protection)

16 Development within Zone 7 (Environment/Scenic Protection)

16 Development within Zone 7 (Environment/Scenic Protection)

(1) This clause applies to land within Zone No 7.

(2) The council shall not consent to development on land to which this clause applies unless—

(a) it is satisfied that—

(i) the proposed development will not detract from the scenic quality of the locality, and

(ii) the proposed development will not have an adverse impact on the biophysical characteristics of the locality, and

(b) it has considered whether it should impose conditions relating to landscaping and the form, siting, building materials and colours of any proposed buildings, and

(c) the height of any proposed building does not exceed 8 metres (measured at any point of the building) above natural ground level.

(3) A person shall not, on land to which this clause applies, clear, fill or otherwise significantly alter the surface level of the land without the consent of the council.