Section 2.3 Natural Features and Landscapes Submitter Name/ Plan Provision Summary of Submission Decision Requested Submission No. and Point General C E Henderson General Support general comments, objectives and policies in the proposed Plan and as outlined in the Section 32 report. Seek that Retain objectives and policies as stated. 17.6 Southland community be included in more consultation regarding “un-assessed” landscapes. Whole landscapes as well as vistas need protection. C and W General Oppose this section. The Plan if implemented will be impractical and potentially detrimental to the efficient operation of properties Not stated. It is considered the submitter requests the McDonald affected by it. It will add yet another unnecessary layer of bureaucracy and cost to our business. Consultation has been following: Delete the entire section and associated rules in 136.3 inadequate, either as a group or individual. We feel that the effects of this section could have a detrimental effect on our farming relation to landscapes. operation and impinge on our existing use rights as freehold property owners. Further Submission Name and No. Support/oppose Reasons PD Chartres t/a Te Support We agree with the concerns raised by the submitter Anau Downs, PD Chartres Trust and PD Chrtres and F Munster FS37.28 DOC General Support in part. Include in the planning maps the outstanding natural features 134.18 Southland has internationally significant landscapes that should be protected in the Plan. Also the sites identified in the and landscape of: New Zealand Geological Society Geopreservation Index should be recognised in the Plan and given appropriate protection to give Te Wahipounamu South West Fiordland World Heritage effect to S5, 6(e) and s31 of the RMA and in the coastal environment New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement 2010, in particular Area, the neighbouring lands of the Waitutu Block Policy 15. Settlement Act 1997 that are managed as if National Park and adjacent covenanted areas between Waitutu and Wairaurahiri Rivers; Statutory Acknowledgement Areas or Töpuni sites such as Takitimu Range as outlined in Ngai Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998; The periglacial landscapes of Garvie, Old Woman, Old Man and Umbrella Ranges as outlined in the Land Information New Zealand Crown Pastoral Lease Conservation Resources Report on Glenaray Station and Gem Lake; and New Zealand Geological Society Geopreservation Sites; And include objectives, policies and rules to protect these sites. Amend the introduction to recognise the landscapes identified above, by amending the second sentence in the first paragraph to read: The District is encompassed by a range of landscapes, from those dominated by natural processes and patterns such as those in Fiordland National Park and what is recognised internationally as Te Wahipounamu Southwest Fiordland World Heritage Area; and Rakiura National Parks and surrounding lands such as Tutae-Ka-Wetoweto lands protected under the Tutae-Ka-Wetoweto Forest Act 2001; to those which reflect human modification and settlement such as “working‟ rural landscapes and urban areas. Notable natural landforms and geological features also form a key part of the District‟s landscapes. Amend the last sentence in the second paragraph of the introduction to: • Te Anau Scenic Zones Visibility/Visual Landscape Assessment 2010; • Ecological studies of a marine terrace sequence in Form - Summary of Further Submissions and Decisions Requested by Plan Section 1 360/35/42/5 r/12/12/22742 Section 2.3 - Natural Features and Landscapes Section 2.3 Natural Features and Landscapes Submitter Name/ Plan Provision Summary of Submission Decision Requested Submission No. and Point the Waitutu Ecological District of southern New Zealand. Part 1: The vegetation and soil patterns. New Zealand 1988; • Marine terraces of Waitutu District and their relation to the late Cenozoic tectonics of southern Fiordland region. New Zealand 1988. • Crown Pastoral Lease Tenure Review Reports (in particular, Glenary/Whitecoomb Conservation Resources Report 2006); • New Zealand Geological Society Geopreservation Sites (New Zealand Geopreservation Inventory MfE Website). http://www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/ser/metadata/lan d-rep/page31.html Amend the last sentence in the third paragraph to read: It is expected that identified Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes will not change significantly over time as a result of subdivision, land use and development. Amend the fifth and sixth paragraphs of the explanation to read: Areas of the Southland District where Outstanding Natural Features and landscape values have not been assessed to date, include: • The Inland Mountains (Takitimu, Livingston, Eyre, Garvie, Old Woman, Old Man, and Umbrella Ranges); • The Southland Hills (Longwoods, Taringatura‟s, Hokonui‟s and Inland Catlins) in particular the extent of nationally significant features of the Southland geosyncline; • The Southland Valleys and Plains (Lower Waiau Valley, Waimea Plains, Southland Plains). As natural feature and landscape assessments of these areas are undertaken, Council, through the Plan change process, may will identify and protect additional Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes and Visual Amenity Landscapes. If a resource consent application is made for quarrying, construction of cuts and embankments such as for a new road, or for clearance of indigenous vegetation, it is essential that any outstanding landscapes or natural features are identified and the effects of the activity on those landscapes or features identified and assessed Further Submission Name and No. Support/oppose Reasons Federated Farmers Oppose Any such inclusion of additional outstanding natural features and landscapes should follow a complete and appropriate assessment, FS14.41 engagement and consultation with those affected. This would include neighbouring landowners to conservation lands. Meridian Energy Ltd Oppose in part The identification of ONFL should be undertaken as part of an integrated assessment. It is not appropriate to include all of the areas and FS9.18 sites within the Geopreservation Index as automatically being ONFL. While this index may provide a useful resource to inform any future study it is not appropriate to be included in the District Plan as sought. NZ Landcare Trust General Support. It is good to recognise the two tiers of landscape values. Also support the need for landscape assessments to be Retain as stated. 161.11 undertaken where development is proposed. Form - Summary of Submissions and Decisions Requested by Plan Section 2 360/35/42/5 r/12/12/22742 Section 2.3 - Natural Features and Landscapes Section 2.3 Natural Features and Landscapes Submitter Name/ Plan Provision Summary of Submission Decision Requested Submission No. and Point C Stewart General Support in part, but the assessment of significant areas needs to be prioritised. Areas and landscapes assessed and documented throughout 202.2 Southland before any further related consents are considered. NZ Institute of General Support, however there is concern as to whether the ONFL and VAL overlay boundaries have been adequately assessed. Not stated. It is considered the submitter is requesting the Surveyors following: 244.4 Further investigations into areas covered by overlays. A and R Johnston General Support section in general but more support may be required at a local level. Further initiatives such as education with the local Maori 279.5 Culture and native species planting to assist with implementation of this section. Fulton Hogan and General Support. Retain section as notified Southern Aggregates 240.7 Southland General Activities have often been developed on unsuitable land for the activity eg, dairy farming on peat soils, therefore a policy and rule Insert new policy and rule should be included to ensure land Conservation is required to avoid this type of inappropriate land use. and its inherent soil type can sustain a given activity. Board 115.18 Further Submission Name and No. Support/oppose Reasons Federated Farmers Oppose The plan adequately addresses protection when it is appropriate and is consistent with RMA. Not effects based, outside scope of district FS14.42 plan. PD Chartres t/a Te Oppose The plan adequately addresses any such protection when it is appropriate, necessary and where consistent with priorities and intent of the Anau Downs, PD RMA. Not effects based, outside scope of District Plan Chartres Trust and PD Chartres and F Munster FS37.29 Growplan Ltd General Concerned that the assessment was made on short notice and may result in excess litigation. Concerned also wit the point More time and resources be made available to ensure that 286.1 sampling approach that was taken which does no approximate human vision sufficiently. (It is considered the submitter is referring visual assessment is robust and less able to be challenged, to the Boffa Miskell report). and more points are use in the further analysis. Review the ONFL and VAL assessment and resulting overlays. Further Submission Name and No. Support/oppose Reasons Rayonier NZ Support Concur with the reasons set out in the submission FS5.19 D Baker General Oppose need for planning permission regarding visual impact. Farmers already face undue restrictions and do not require further Eliminate need for planning permission regarding visual 233.2 regulation. impact relating farmland. Further Submission Name and No. Support/oppose Reasons Federated Farmers Support FF opposes any protection of an ideal, landscape