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Claris
Issue
The planning structure adopted as a basis for resource management in the
Hauraki Gulf Islands District Plan divides the district into Strategic
Management Areas (SMAs). Strategic Management Areas are divided into land units
and policy areas. Land units are based on common features of the physical and
natural landscape. Policy areas apply to a number of locations that show a need
for a more robust strategic approach to resource management in addition to the
controls to be had from SMAs and land units.
Only rural Land Units 1 to 10 apply on Great Barrier Island. These land units
are based on common features of the physical and natural landscape. Delineation
of land units used in other parts of the Hauraki Gulf Islands is based not only
on the physical and natural landscape but also on settlement patterns,
infrastructure, existing land uses, subdivision patterns, and activities. For
example, Land Units 13 - Retailing, 14 - Visitor Facilities and 15 - Industrial
were defined not so much by the underlying natural environment as by activities
and existing and likely future land use.
Concerns have been raised that no residential, commercial or industrial land
units exist on Great Barrier Island. Should consideration be given to providing
for these activities in Claris - since they already exist?
Claris is a growing settlement area with residential, commercial and
industrial activities, along with sports facilities, the landfill (which has
regional consents until 2027), community facilities (Auckland City Council
service centre, library and information centre), the airport, and medical
centre. It is located within SMA 6 - Kaitoke. The wider Claris area is subject
to numerous land units (Land Units 2,3,4,5,6,8 and 9) and the Claris policy area
also applies to a defined area. Claris airport is the principle airport for the
island and is located within the sand flats.
There are a number of issues that require consideration:
- The need to include a commercial and/or industrial land unit to provide
for existing commercial and industrial activities close to Claris.
- The inconsistencies that exist between the planning map and the policy
area. Clarification is required on which is the correct boundary for the
Claris policy area.
- Is there a need for a policy area for Claris?
- Should the existing controls be simplified, giving more certainty on what
can and can't be done as of right, and stating the information required for
assessment?
- Should there be provision for residential use in the general Claris area?
- Is there a need for a long-term development strategy for Claris?
- The airport protection fans extend beyond the policy area. How are
activities within the protection fans assessed?
- How would these issues be affected by the airport and potential noise
problems?
- How can we ensure there are no adverse impacts of activities on any sites
of ecological significance or sensitive areas in the vicinity?
Possible approaches
You may have a better or alternative approach to those outlined below. If so,
we would like to hear from you.
- Retain the status quo with the SMA, various land units and policy areas.
- Correct the inconsistencies between the planning map and policy area, but
retain the same principal approach.
- Review the existing SMAs, land units and policy area that apply to Claris.
Replace them with a structure plan for the wider Claris area that addresses
all potential development needs.
- Introduce residential, commercial or industrial land units for the Claris
area.
Note:
While this issue paper can be read in isolation, it is best read in
association with the issue papers relating to:
