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Kaipara District Council this month opened a second submission period for the private plan change application for Mangawhai Hills, a proposed large residential development on 2.2 square kilometres of rural land west of the town.
Submitters have until December 19 to lodge further submissions relating to matters already raised during the initial submission period, in August-September. No new matters may be raised.
The developers are proposing up to 600 large-lot residential sites on the 218.3 hectare property, which lies between Tara Road, Cove Road, Old Waipu Road and Moir Street. The plan would incorporate streams, wetlands, native bush, and around 15kms of walking and bike trails (MM August 14).
The plan change application says about 500 of the sites would be serviced by an on-site wastewater treatment plant, and the rest, those located nearer the village, would eventually be serviced by the Mangawhai wastewater scheme.
More than 75 submissions supporting, partially supporting or opposing Private Plan Change 84 were received during the earlier submission period. Most were from individuals, although Northland Regional Council and several local trusts and bodies also had their say.
Factors cited in submissions supporting the plan change included the developers’ proposals to protect ecological features, provide open space and connectivity, create recreation opportunities, and conserve the environment while providing housing, paths, open public spaces and green areas.
Submissions opposing PPC84 cited concerns about an adverse impact on ecology including native plants and birdlife, a worsening of existing traffic problems, loss of productive farmland, potential flooding and inadequate amenities and infrastructure – particularly wastewater services.
More info and online submission forms: https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/mangawhaihills
