Issue 1 Protection of the special environmental qualities of the Hanmer Basin.

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1 Environments of special concern Issue 19 Hanmer Basin The Hanmer Basin is a special area, being a popular retirement and holiday destination as well as having considerable environmental and conservation values. Historically, most visitors come from the Canterbury Region, although numbers of domestic and international tourists are increasing. While the focal point for the Basin is Hanmer Springs, a range of activities and features exist which attract visitors to the whole area. These include thermal pools, indigenous beech and exotic forests, walking, mountain-biking, golfing, hunting and fishing, jetboating and bungy-jumping, and various other active and passive recreational pursuits. The special character of Hanmer Springs is a combination of the topography the backdrop of mountains the extensive plantings of exotic trees, the low-key alpine village character of the town, its sense of history, the quality and diversity of many of the buildings, particularly in the older part of the town, and above all, the way in which most of the buildings blend and harmonise with their alpine surroundings. Potential for growth in the Basin exists in the form of new adventure-based recreation and the opening up of the Mount Lyford skifield. The environment of the Basin is a sensitive one and will require careful management to preserve the considerable amenity values of the area. The Hanmer Basin has been identified as one of the District s major natural and physical assets, with the protection and enhancement of its special environmental quality of overriding importance. Due to the particular characteristics and issues within the Hanmer Basin, a special management area has been established to recognise and provide for a comprehensive and well integrated management framework for the Basin. Issue 1 Protection of the special environmental qualities of the Hanmer Basin. The Hanmer Basin is characterised by a variety of environments that are valued for their special environmental qualities. These values derive from many attributes, including the contrast between the exotic forestry plantations and the stark open landscapes of the mountains, and between the open farmland and the densely planted township. It also includes the clean mountain air, tranquillity and ample open space, as well as the village-like scale of the town. Activities which have the potential to adversely affect the character of Hanmer Springs include the effects of inappropriately designed or out-of-scale residential and commercial development, tourist and recreational developments, roading, and earthworks. The effects that such changes could impose on the Basin include the loss of open space, forests and notable trees, the development of buildings and associated structures that are out of place with the amenity values, the loss of heritage resources, the deterioration of the tranquillity and high environmental quality of the Basin, and the degradation of the visual qualities. Last amended 4/05/2013 Issue 19 Hanmer Basin 035

2 Issue 2 The loss of scenic and landscape values from visually inappropriate development. The Hanmer Basin contains a variety of features and settings of scenic value. These values can be derived from panoramic views and backdrops, features or landscapes viewed from points around the Basin. In particular, the backdrop of the hills and mountainsides from Hanmer Springs, and the views of the Basin along State Highway 7, including the Waiau Gorge, are of special significance. There are also smaller pockets of high scenic value, such as the avenue of old oak trees, the area around the Waiau River bridge, the hospital gardens, and the public walking and picnicing areas within the exotic forests. The visual effects of land use and development on these scenic values can be significant, especially on hill slopes and ridgelines and from the main public viewing points. The visual impact of forestry, public utilities and buildings, for example, on skylines and significant ridgelines, can have a significant effect on the visual character of the area. Issue 3 Provision for growth and expansion within the Hanmer Basin within an integrated management framework. There is enormous potential for growth within the Hanmer Basin, including further forestry development, the establishment of more tourism activities and facilities and the expansion of the town as a retirement and holiday centre. There is a need to allow for further development in the Hanmer Basin to provide continued opportunities for the economic and social wellbeing of the area. In particular, this includes further urban development in Hanmer Springs, such as minor expansion of the township s main commercial area and provision for further residential development. It also includes further tourist development in areas of important scenic and natural value. To ensure that the qualities of the area are protected and enhanced, the adverse effects of development and activities will need to be avoided, remedied or mitigated. This has to be achieved within an integrated management policy that addresses the wide range of potential issues. Issue 4 The need to provide for a consolidated and well-structured pattern of urban development. To date, urban development has been confined, apart from a sporadic area of development to the south of the township. There is a need to manage further intensive development to prevent sporadic or ribbon development, with subsequent effects on the landscape, roading network, infrastructure, and amenity values of the Basin. Urban development within the township itself needs to be well planned according to a long-term structure to provide for the needs and requirements of future residents and visitors, to make the best of opportunities that will maintain or enhance the special values within the township and its environs. In particular, this includes the provision of a network of walkways and riding trails through the town, and/or the development of greenways (corridors of reserves) to link the various parts of the town - residential areas, the town centre, and the main recreational areas (Conical Hill, forest park, hot springs/hospital, and the golf course/domain). If provision for these facilities are not made, then future opportunities will be lost forever, and the special values of the township diminished. This 036 Management strategy Part II Last amended 4/05/2013

3 also includes consideration of the effects of car parking associated with commercial development, ensuring that an under-supply of car parking is avoided or mitigated. Objective 19 The protection and enhancement of the special qualities of the Hanmer Basin. Policies Policy 19.1 To provide for further urban development at Hanmer Springs within a consolidated area. Policy 19.2 To manage subdivision, land development and use in the Hanmer Springs urban area in a manner that protects and enhances the special character and environmental qualities of the township. Policy 19.2A To manage subdivision, land development and use in the Woodbank (River Edge) Zone to create mixed residential density developments with the following features: The provision of roading to create a through-link to the north so as to connect southwest Hanmer Springs with central Hanmer Springs and to avoid the need for local traffic to rely solely upon use of the State Highway. Road safety and minimization of the potential for traffic accidents (through the use of local roading and traffic engineering measures). The provision of direct pedestrian and cycle links to extend Hanmer Springs walkway and cycle network and to promote walking and cycling as a transport option as well as for recreation. The provision of a stormwater network, which can treat and detain stormwater generated within the zone. The retention and/or provision of planting both for stormwater treatment, and amenity to provide a landscaping link to the river corridor, and to promote plants common to the local environment. Policy 19.2B To manage subdivision, land development and use in the St James Estate residential area in a manner that recognises the visual character of the area as the southern entrance to the township. Policy 19.3 To recognise and promote the alpine village character of the township and the heritage values of the older part of the village. Last amended 4/05/2013 Issue 19 Hanmer Basin 037

4 Policies 19.1, 19.2, 19.2A and 19.3 will be implemented through: District Plan rules that provide for a range of urban development within identified boundaries, and establish separate standards for promoting appropriate design, scale and pattern of subdivision and development in the township, including comprehensive development (refer to Rules A3.2.5, Section B1 Urban Areas, B4 Hanmer Basin, particularly Rule B4.2.3 and Section F Planning Maps) To develop and implement a town centre design study to identify key design principles, current and future requirements, and a 20-year management strategy for enhancing the character and the functions of the town centre Liaison with developers and landowners to promote good design and management practices Preparation of a guide to building design and landscaping in Hanmer Springs Regular consultation with the Hanmer Springs Community Board and the local community To protect the landscape and other environmental values of the Hanmer Basin and to promote the sustainable management of the natural and physical resources, there is a need to encourage urban development to consolidate within the existing urban boundaries of the township. The most effective method to implement this policy is to provide rules that put in place a system of control. This can be achieved be delineating urban boundaries around Hanmer Springs, providing sufficient opportunities for further development, but preventing ribbon or sporadic urban development. In addition the town centre design study provides key concepts and management techniques for the management of the special character of Hanmer Springs. The study recognises the township as being a village within a well planted environment, with wide streets, many open spaces and with views of the mountains and the Basin. These are some of the factors which create the special character of the township. Within the township, policies managing urban areas are still applicable (refer to Issue 16, Urban Areas). This includes identifying and managing separate character areas for residential, business, industrial and open space purposes. However, to ensure that the special character and environmental qualities of the village are maintained or enhanced, additional rules are required to establish standards for development to meet in terms of design, appearance, height, bulk and location. Development not meeting such standards will require a resource consent. This enables proposals to be assessed and conditions imposed that are necessary to protect and enhance the amenity values of the township. The particular values of the Queen Mary Hospital Historic Reserve are also recognised through a specific zoning for this site (the Queen Mary Hospital Heritage zone) that seeks to allow business activities, while retaining the heritage and open space values of the zone. In particular, the standards should promote the overall alpine village character of the township by establishing design and development standards. Different standards should apply to the older parts of the township, where a more colonial character prevails, including in the Queen Mary Hospital Heritage zone. As an effective method to promote good building design that is compatible with or enhances the character of Hanmer, a guide to building design could be prepared and disseminated. To assist the management of residential expansion, the Council established the Hanmer Springs Strategy Group in April The purpose of the Group was to review and consider actions that might be needed to progress the Hanmer Springs Growth Management Strategy (July 2006). The Group found it desirable that growth be accommodated in the next 10 years at the southern entrance to the town, as well as in the town centre area and in existing areas zoned for rural lifestyle west of the town. In respect of future growth at the southern entrance, key findings of the Group were: 038 Management strategy Part II Last amended 4/05/2013

5 ensure the retention of a green belt with strong linkages to the Queen Mary site in the north and the Woodbank Road development to the south retain a country park feel with a mixed range of lot sizes and residential accommodation types manage access to the area achieve strong linkages between the town centre and Woodbank Road by extending the Amuri Avenue oak planting along SH7A create and maintain a sense of open space across the area through reserve development and appropriate road setbacks encourage building design and development that is in keeping with the promotion of a strong alpine character and feel along the entrance to the township. To ensure the open space values attached to the St James Estate residential area are maintained, Policy 19.2B will be implemented through adherence to the St James Estate Outline Development Plan. Associated development controls are directed at achieving an outcome that maintains a sense of open space, views to the surrounding mountains and an acceptable level of urban development. Effects on amenity arising from development in the St James Estate residential area will be managed through the use of density and design standards appropriate to the visual character of this particular area. In addition specific development controls apply along the Hanmer Springs Road which relate to house design, building setback, landscape buffer, and allotment size. These have been developed to provide for a higher standard of amenity than otherwise required in the urban area, in recognition of the site s visual value and its important function as the township s entrance. Policy 19.4 To promote the establishment of an integrated pattern of greenways and open spaces through the township to provide walkways and/or riding trails between the town centre, the residential areas, and the major recreational attractions. Policy 19.5 To protect potential notable specimens or groups of trees within Hanmer Springs to maintain and enhance the town s level of amenity. Policies 19.4 and 19.5 will be implemented through: District Plan rules to protect notable trees and to identify a network of reserves, greenways, walkways and riding trails that can be established through conditions of resource consent or by other methods (refer to Rule A3.3(q), Section A7 Natural Environment, particularly Rules A7.1.3, A7.2.3, A7.3(b) and Appendix A7.2) Consultation and negotiation with land owners and developers to protect trees and to establish greenways, walkways and/or riding trails Promotion of the use of walkways and open spaces Council advocacy for and support of local and private initiatives Investigations to identify vegetation of importance to the Hanmer Springs community and suitable protection mechanisms Last amended 4/05/2013 Issue 19 Hanmer Basin 039

6 The township of Hanmer Springs serves as the focal point for the Hanmer Basin and has special qualities that should be considered and integrated into the overall management of the area. Maintaining and enhancing the special alpine character of the township must include managing those elements that contribute to this character: the multitude and range of trees, the sense of spaciousness, the town s historic character and its village setting, views of the mountains, and a low key commercial atmosphere. Preserving the significant number and range of mature trees (including some notable specimen trees), as well as improving the level of amenity, will also help to limit the visual impact of urban development in the Basin. The boulevard of oak trees form an impressive entrance to the town and should also be protected. Also, provision of greenways through the town and around its edge for amenity and access (walking and horse-riding) purposes, linking major points of interest (such as the town centre, hot springs, Conical Hill, and recreation reserves) will be promoted. These greenways should follow streams to protect their conservation values. Other ways in which the character of the township can be enhanced is through the retention of open space and trees in and around the present Hospital Grounds, even if further development occurs therein. Containment of urban development, enhanced with physical boundaries (such as tree planting, and development of green belt/walkways), and with no further ribbon development along Hanmer Road, should help to provide the township with a sense of identity and character. Policy 19.6 To promote the development of a cohesive town centre that is in keeping with the scale, character and needs of the township. Policy 19.6B To enable the use of the Queen Mary Hospital Heritage zone for a range of business and community purposes, where these do not detract from its heritage and open space values. Policy 19.7 To provide for other commercial development in the township that is in keeping with the scale, character and needs of the township and protects the amenity values of the residential areas. Policies 19.6, 19.6B and 19.7 will be implemented through: Development and implementation of a structure plan for the future development of the town centre based on the findings and recommendations of the town centre design study (refer to Policy 19.3) District Plan rules to manage development within the town centre and provide for commercial development elsewhere according to appropriate controls (refer to Rules B4.1.1, B4.2, B4.2.3, B4.2.7 and B4.3(a)) District Plan rules to manage development within the Queen Mary Hospital Heritage zone, so as not to detract from heritage and open space values 040 Management strategy Part II Last amended 4/05/2013

7 A Council policy for leasing buildings within the Queen Mary Hospital Heritage zone that also considers the appropriateness of the activity in relation to the zone s values as outlined in the Queen Mary Hospital Historic Reserve Management Plan Works and services to provide appropriate infrastructure, public facilities, amenities and other services Consultation and negotiation with landowners, ratepayers, residents, developers and other parties on the development of the town centre The continued consolidation and minor expansion of the township s main commercial area needs to be carefully managed to promote the development of a pleasant, pedestrian-orientated town centre, with an appropriate collection of land uses, and an improved level of amenity, including sunny open space(s) for pedestrians, further street tree planting, an appropriate amount of off-street parking, and a high quality of building design and amenity provision. In the long-term, this could include making the town centre more pedestrian-orientated, whether or not a bypass road can be established to the north to link Conical Hill Road with Jacks Pass Road and Jollies Pass Road. The most effective method to achieve this policy is to develop a structure plan to provide an integrated long-term direction for the development of the town centre and to establish guidelines that promote good design and development. This needs to be complemented by District Plan rules that control development in the town centre according to the structure plan, as well as by consultation and negotiation with landowners, developers and other interested persons and groups. Allowing the adaptive re-use of the buildings in the Queen Mary Hospital Heritage zone will enable the revitalisation of the site, and complement the township s main commercial area. However, use of the buildings and grounds needs to be mindful of the heritage and open space values of the site and not detract from those qualities. These values and qualities are outlined in more detail in the Queen Mary Hospital Historic Reserve Management Plan. A range of business and community uses are anticipated within these buildings, including community services, retail and service activities, accommodation, or residential uses ancillary to businesses (e.g. caretaker units). Allowance must also be made for some commercial development elsewhere particularly if the activity is incompatible with the character of the town centre, such as a major tourist facility. Such development needs to be carefully managed to ensure that it is aesthetically in character and the use is complementary to the local amenity values. This can be achieved by District Plan rules to manage commercial development in a way that protects residential amenity values; and by providing business zones at appropriate locations on the main roads and providing development and performance standards. Policy 19.8 To enable subdivision, land development and activities that are consistent with maintaining or enhancing the landscape, conservation and amenity values of the environment along the route from the Waiau ferry bridge to Hanmer Springs township. Policy 19.8 will be implemented through: Subdivision controls in that part of the Hanmer Basin floor surrounding the Hanmer Springs urban area and that area between the township and the Waiau ferry bridge, collectively defined as the Hanmer Basin Subdivision Management Area (refer to planning map 24 and Appendix B4 for boundaries of the Hanmer Basin Subdivision Management Area) Last amended 4/05/2013 Issue 19 Hanmer Basin 041

8 District Plan rules to provide standards and controls on activities for protecting landscape values (refer to the rules in Section A2 Landscape, A6 Utilities, and B4 Hanmer Basin) Council support of local initiatives Consultation and negotiation with landowners and developers to promote appropriate development Visitors to Hanmer Springs, and local residents, benefit from views of the Basin which are obtained from State Highway 7A (the link road between Hanmer Springs and the Waiau ferry bridge). The District Plan seeks to promote and manage activities to protect the scenic, conservation and amenity values associated with views from this road. The road s main scenic attribute is the open vistas it provides to the hills and mountains which surround the Basin. Subdivision will be carefully managed in this area as the density of development can significantly affect the Basin s characteristic open space quality. Development can also restrict or obstruct vistas from the road. In considering subdivision applications, the Council will take into account whether a complying dwelling or principal building can be built which will not detract from the area s amenity values and character. Encouragement will also be given to avoiding or minimising the impacts of structures (such as transmission lines), which can significantly interrupt expansive views. Effects on amenity will also be managed through the use of design standards appropriate to the landscape and environmental values of the area. Policy 19.9 To enable subdivision, land development and activities that are consistent with maintaining or enhancing the landscape, conservation, and amenity values of the Hanmer Basin floor. Policy 19.9 will be implemented through: District Plan rules applying to the Hanmer Basin (refer to Section B4 Hanmer Basin, Rule B4.1.3) Design standards for buildings in the Hanmer Basin rural area (refer to Section B4 Hanmer Basin, Rules B4.2.6 and B4.2.3) The area immediately surrounding the Hanmer Springs urban area, and that on either side of the road between the township and the Waiau ferry bridge The Basin floor is generally less susceptible to development pressure than other parts of the Hanmer Basin. Within the Basin floor area, subdivision and development will generally be treated the same as the General Management Area (the area outside Environments of Special Concern). A notable exception to this approach is design standards which control the appearance of buildings in the Basin floor area. Despite its essentially rural nature, the Basin floor shares in the alpine character of the wider area and the District Plan seeks to promote that characteristic. For the purposes of this policy, the Basin floor is all the area of the Hanmer plain excluding: The Hanmer Springs urban area The outstanding landscape area surrounding the Waiau River 042 Management strategy Part II Last amended 4/05/2013

9 To help protect the Basin s open space character, the density of subdivision will be limited. Consideration of subdivision applications will take into account whether a complying dwelling or other principal building for which the allotment is being created can be built which will not detract from the area s amenity values and character or disrupt important views. Effects on amenity will also be managed through the use of design standards appropriate to the landscape and environmental values of the area. Policy To enable subdivision, land development and activities that are consistent with maintaining or enhancing the landscape, conservation, and amenity values of the hill and mountain lands surrounding the Hanmer Basin. Policy will be implemented through: District Plan rules to provide standards and controls on activities that may adversely affect landscape values (refer to the rules in Section A2 Landscape, A6 Utilities, and B4 Hanmer Basin Council support of local initiatives Consultation and negotiation with landowners and developers to promote appropriate development Subdivision controls in the Hanmer Basin Subdivision Management Area, being the mountain ranges up to the peaks of Mounts Wooley, Captain, Charon, Isobel and Percival and extending south from Mt Percival to Hossacks Road and in an area following the Lewis Pass Road (refer to planning map 24 and Appendix B4 and Section A3 Subdivision and B4 Hanmer Basin) An area within the Basin that is sensitive to the effects of development is the hillsides and mountains, which are highly visible and provide the backdrop to vistas all around the Basin. The surrounding mountains and hills are less capable of absorbing change than the Basin plains due to their higher visibility, their higher level of naturalness/lower degree of modification, and their less versatile and more erosion-sensitive soils. The protection of the scenic values of the hills and mountains around the Hanmer Basin from visually inappropriate activities or development will be promoted. The Plan seeks to control development on skylines, ridgelines and natural features, especially when the development would be highly visible. Roading, tracking, and pylons and transmissions lines will be encouraged to avoid or minimise impacts, particularly on slopes with high visibility and/or ecological values. The Plan also encourages the protection of important existing vistas from public places. To help protect the Basin s open space character, the density of subdivision will be limited. Consideration of subdivision applications will take into account whether a complying dwelling or other principal building for which the allotment is being created can be built which will not detract from the area s amenity values and character or disrupt important views. Effects on amenity will also be managed through the use of design standards appropriate to the landscape and environmental values of the area. Policy To enable subdivision, land development and activities that are consistent with maintaining or enhancing the landscape, conservation and amenity values of the Waiau River. Last amended 4/05/2013 Issue 19 Hanmer Basin 043

10 Policy will be implemented through: Subdivision controls in the outstanding landscape area of the Waiau River corridor (refer to Appendix F planning map 9a, for the boundaries of the outstanding landscape area) District Plan rules to provide standards and controls on activities that may adversely affect landscape values (refer to the rules in Section A2 Landscape, A6 Utilities, and B4 Hanmer Basin Council support of local initiatives Consultation and negotiation with landowners and developers to promote appropriate development An area within the Basin that is sensitive to development pressures is the Waiau River which is used for a range of recreational activities. The river and its immediate environs are also scenically very important, especially given the parallel route of State Highway 7A. The District Plan classifies the immediate environs of the Waiau River as an outstanding landscape. Travellers perceptions of the Hanmer Basin are largely formed from State Highway 7A, particularly as they emerge on to the Hanmer plain at the Waiau River to see the dramatic mountain backdrop behind. The protection of the scenic values of the Waiau Gorge and State Highway 7 (through to Lewis Pass) from visually inappropriate activities or development will be promoted. Roading, tracking, pylons and transmission lines will be encouraged to avoid or minimise adverse environmental effects, particularly where they would be highly visible (for example along ridges), and/or in areas of significant ecological value. To help protect the Basin s open space character, the density of subdivision will be limited. Consideration of subdivision applications will take into account whether a complying dwelling or other principal building for which the allotment is being created can be built which will not detract from the area s amenity values and character or disrupt important views. Effects on amenity will also be managed through the use of design standards appropriate to the landscape and environmental values of the area. Policy To enable subdivision, land development and other activities on the rural land bounded by Argelins Road, Queen Mary Centre grounds and the St James Estate residential area that maintains or enhances the area s landscape, conservation and amenity values. Policy will be implemented through: Excluding the area from the boundaries of the Hanmer Springs urban area until detailed analysis has been completed to assess the appropriateness of the land to be developed for urban purposes in accordance with the findings of the Hanmer Springs Township Strategy Group (2008) Including the land as part of a wider significant landscape area on the Hanmer Basin floor, and applying subdivision controls which take account of the landscape character (refer to Appendix F Planning Maps, for the boundaries of the significant landscape area) 044 Management strategy Part II Last amended 4/05/2013

11 District Plan rules to provide standards and controls on activities for protecting landscape values (refer to the rules in Section A2 Landscape, A6 Utilities, and B4 Hanmer Basin) Council support of local initiatives Consultation and negotiation with landowners and developers to promote appropriate development The boundary of the Hanmer Springs urban area defines land which may be used for a range of urban and semi-urban activities. Historically, two arms of the urban area extended south. One arm extended along Hanmer Springs Road (State Highway 7A), while the other followed Argelins Road. Between these arms of the urban area, there is a block of land bounded by Queen Mary Centre to the north, Argelins Road to the west, and the St James Estate residential area to the south. Lying close to the urban area, this land is potentially subject to pressures for urban development. However, the land has long been recognised as having open space values which should be protected through inclusion as part of a wider significant landscape area until such time that Council is satisfied the land can be developed for urban purposes in such a manner that is sympathetic to the values of the site. The St James Estate residential area includes a series of additional controls beyond those which exist in the Hanmer Springs urban area generally in recognition of the landscape value of the specific area. It is anticipated that similarly focused controls would be required if the land between this urban area and the Queen Mary Centre was to be developed for urban purposes. Subdivision will be carefully managed in this area as the density of development can significantly affect open space quality which is the land s principal public value. In considering subdivision applications, the Council will take into account whether a complying dwelling or principal building can be built within the allotment being created which will not detract from the area s amenity values and character. Encouragement will also be given to avoiding or minimising the impacts of structures (such as transmission lines), which detract from the open space values of the land. Effects on amenity will also be managed through the use of design standards appropriate to the landscape and environmental values of the area. Policy To recognise and protect the covenanted areas of Hanmer Forest in terms of their recreational and amenity values and to maintain the ability for the community to have access to these areas. Policy will be implemented through: Advocacy and negotiation with forest licence holders and/or landowners The areas of Hanmer Forest which have covenants that provide for public access and recreation are a significant community asset in terms of their amenity values and as a recreational and tourism resource. The community has expressed a desire to retain these areas, and to protect them. The most effective method is for the Council to act as an advocate for the community and to liaise and negotiate if necessary with the forest licence holder to ensure that these areas are continued to be protected and maintained in accordance with the covenant requirements. Last amended 4/05/2013 Issue 19 Hanmer Basin 045

12 Anticipated environmental results The implementation of these policies is anticipated to have the following environmental results: A consolidated urban area at Hanmer Springs and the maintenance of a low-density settlement pattern elsewhere within Hanmer Springs The retention and enhancement of the alpine village character of Hanmer Springs, with an attractive pedestrian-orientated town centre, an extensive and linked network of walkways and reserves, a dense pattern of mature trees, and an older colonial character area The retention and enhancement of the heritage values of the Queen Mary Hospital Heritage zone through adaptive re-use of the heritage buildings The protection and enhancement of the special landscape, scenic recreation and conservation values of the mountains, forests, hillsides and Waiau River The protection of significant views and vistas from the principal roads within the Basin In the Woodbank (River Edge) Zone, the following results are anticipated: A consolidated residential area and the maintenance and enhancement of amenity and recreation values of southwest Hanmer Springs Avoidance of sprawl into rural areas The avoidance of areas of infill development The maintenance and enhancement of the alpine village character of Hanmer Springs, supported by an extensive and linked network of walkways, green spaces and a dense pattern of mature trees The enhancement of flood protection effectiveness through tying the existing flood protection works into recently upgraded works north of the site The protection of the special open landscape associated with the wider Hanmer Basin, scenic recreation and conservation values of the mountains, hillsides and rivers Monitoring and review procedures Matter to monitor Information to be gathered Information source Review period Changes in the use and development of the area Township boundary change Council records (GIS) Annual Resource consents: type Council resource consent records/field work Annual Protection/conservation of character Landscape change: update landscape review Field survey 5-yearly Vegetation change Environment Canterbury 5-yearly Tree register: additions and deletions Council records Annual 046 Management strategy Part II Last amended 4/05/2013

13 Matter to monitor Information to be gathered Information source Review period Protection of or changes to forest convenanted areas Hanmer Springs Community Board/forest licence holder Annual or as initiated Effectiveness of conditions of consent and methods used in controlling adverse effects Complaints and enforcement proceedings Council complaints register Annual Compliance with environmental standards and conditions Field survey Annual Effectiveness of methods and viability of alternative methods Various As initiated Consultation State of the environment Hanmer Springs Community Board Department of Conservation Major landowners Forest owners/or licence holders Annual or as initiated Annual or as initiated Annual or as initiated Annual or as initiated Last amended 4/05/2013 Issue 19 Hanmer Basin 047

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