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Further reductions to the scale and bulk of the retirement complex proposed for north Orewa are likely after the resource consent hearing was adjourned for a second time.
The proposal by developer Coastal Properties for 25–35 Annalise Place was to be heard before independent commissioners in Orewa starting this week, but submitters have been advised of an adjournment at the applicant’s request, until after February 1.
The adjournment is to allow the applicant to make further alterations to the design of the proposed complex and to reduce its scale and bulk in order to address the concerns raised by Auckland Council planners.
Commissioners agreed that it would be beneficial to have these revised plans and associated shading analysis prior to the commencement of the hearing. This will also enable Council and submitters to respond to the amended proposal.
In the meantime, the developer has agreed, after discussions with the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board, to build a public walkway and plant along the southern side of the esplanade reserve of Nukumea Stream, as well as undertaking weed control, should the development proceed.
Nukumea Stream, which adjoins the proposed retirement village, is assessed by Council as having high ecological value and provides habitat for numerous ‘at risk’ native fish species.
Originally the developer only planned to plant to a depth of 3.6 to 7m alongside the stream, but the company has agreed to undertake 10m of riparian margin planting, excluding an area for a bowling green.
The plan is subject to the proposed retirement village gaining resource consent.
