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A total of 41 submissions have been lodged on a private plan change to develop a large parcel of land south of Warkworth.
The plan change was submitted by KA Waimanawa Limited Partnership and Stepping Towards Far Limited, and includes the creation of two new precincts – Waimanawa and Morrison Heritage Orchard.
The plan change will pave the way for 1600 new residential lots, parks, a retail/business centre, public transport hub and possibly a school.
Several submitters supported the plan without amendment, but numerous submissions called for amendments including better environmental protection particularly for long-tailed bats.
There were also several submissions asking for the plan change to be declined, some citing too much development, too soon.
Auckland Transport included 81 sub-points in its submission. The plan is open for further submissions until February 9, after which Auckland Council will set a hearing date.
“This is likely to be several months away, while matters raised in the submissions are investigated,” a council spokesperson said.
