20Subdivision in Zones 1 (a), 1 (b), 7 (a), 7 (d) and 7 (l)

20 Subdivision in Zones 1 (a), 1 (b), 7 (a), 7 (d) and 7 (l)

20 Subdivision in Zones 1 (a), 1 (b), 7 (a), 7 (d) and 7 (l)

(1) Objectives

• to prevent the potential for fragmentation of ownership of rural land that would—

(i) adversely affect the continuance or aggregation of sustainable agricultural units, or

(ii) generate pressure to allow isolated residential development, and provide public amenities and services, in an uncoordinated and unsustainable manner.

• to protect the ecological or scenic values of the land.

• to protect the area of Tweed’s water supply quality.

(2) Consent may only be granted to the subdivision of land—

(a) within Zone 1 (a), 1 (b2), 7 (a), 7 (d) or 7 (l) if the area of each allotment created is at least 40 hectares, or

(b) within Zone 1 (b1) if the area of each allotment created is at least 10 hectares.

(3) Despite subclause (2), consent may be granted to the subdivision of land where an allotment to be created is less than 40 hectares, or 10 hectares in the case of Zone 1 (b1), if the consent authority is satisfied that the allotment will be used for a purpose, other than for an agricultural or residential purpose, for which consent could be granted.

(4) For the purposes of subclauses (2) and (3)—

(a) land is taken to be within Zone 1 (b1) if it is shown on the zone map by the marking “1 (b1)”, and

(b) land is taken to be in Zone 1 (b2) if it is shown on the zone map by the marking “1 (b2)”.

cll 20: Am 26.9.2003.