Open Space — Whangārei
Objectives
| Objective | Policy Framework |
|---|---|
| Provide sufficient quality open space for social and cultural well-being of growing population | DGD-OSR-O2: Range of Open Space |
| Provide range of open space for recreational, cultural, community, conservation, and educational use | DGD-OSR-O2: Range of Open Space |
Policies
| Policy | Requirements |
|---|---|
| DGD-OSR-P1: Open Space Linkages | Increase functionality and effectiveness of open space network by ensuring linkages (including walking and cycling linkages) are created between new and existing areas of open space through subdivision design |
| PREC23-O7: Open Space (Precincts) | Manage reverse sensitivity effects between zones; create strong network of public open space for active and passive recreational activities whilst enhancing local ecology |
| PNDA-P7: Open Space (Port Nikau Development Area) | Meet recreational needs applicable to density of development; facilitate public access to coastal marine area recognising operational necessity for some activities in riparian/coastal margins |
Signs — Permitted Activities
| Activity | Status | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Signs | Permitted | Maximum three signs per site; height ≤3m (freestanding or affixed); area ≤3m² |
| Signs in accordance with approved Reserve Management Plan | Permitted | Authorised under Reserves Act 1977 |
Rule Exemption: Official signs, road signs and community signs only required to comply with SIGN-R2–R5.
Signs — Restricted Discretionary Activities
| Activity | Status | Matters of Discretion |
|---|---|---|
| Signs (non-compliance) | Restricted Discretionary | Visual amenity and character effects (within zone, adjacent/adjoining zones, public spaces, scale/location/design); lighting and traffic safety effects; landscape values and natural character; cultural and heritage values; cumulative effects; duration of consent |
Subdivision Standards
| Rule | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Boundary adjustment subdivision | Controlled activity | Matters listed in Relationship Between Spatial Layers Chapter, HPW-R9 |
Port Nikau Development Area — Subdivision (Controlled)
| Rule | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Super Lot spatial alignment | Must align with PNDA plans including street network and building typologies |
| Non-existing residential units | Every site must be capable of accommodating building typologies under PNDA plans and rules |
| Existing residential units | Must comply with PNDA permitted activity rules |
| Open Space location | Must be spatially located in accordance with PNDA Plans |
| Matters of Control (Reserved) | Building typologies siting; fire rating on boundaries; PNDA plan compliance; infrastructure provision, location, design, capacity, connection, upgrading, staging and integration; staged provision of park/public land and open space; public access to CMA; consent notices for future built form on super lots |
Port Nikau Development Area — Road & Network Provision (Controlled)
| Rule | Requirement |
|---|---|
| New/upgraded roads, accessways, service lanes, footpaths location | Must be located in accordance with PNDA Plans |
| Street formation | Must be formed in accordance with PNDA Street Sections plans |
| Matters of Control | Design, construction, and maintenance of road/accessways/pedestrian network; traffic safety and visibility |
Port Nikau Development Area — Open Space (Controlled/Restricted Discretionary)
| Rule | Requirement | Status if Non-Compliance |
|---|---|---|
| Open Space spatial location | Must be spatially located in accordance with PNDA Plans | Restricted Discretionary |
| Matters for Discretion (non-compliance) | Alternative location of open space and impact on PNDA layout; Whangarei District Council Engineering Standards; urban design and landscape best practice; pedestrian safety and efficiency; vesting of open space with Council | Restricted Discretionary |
Port Nikau Development Area — Public Access & Infrastructure
| Policy | Requirement |
|---|---|
| PNDA-P3: Street Networks and Formation | Simple and legible street layout; linked street network with choice of travel direction; viewshafts to water, Town Centre, central park, southern park; park-side-streets to maximise visibility of public reserves |
| PNDA-P4: Reticulated Infrastructure Services | New sites require connection to reticulated infrastructure (water, sewer, stormwater, electricity, telecommunications) or demonstration for super lots; consideration of alternative infrastructure locations |
| PNDA-P6: Ecological Values | Retain existing open water buffer between south-western PNDA boundary and wader bird habitat (outer edge of mangroves) |
| PNDA-P10: Subdivision | Sites shaped/sized for generous sunlight to living/outdoor spaces; high on-site amenity and privacy; sites overlook and front roads and open spaces where possible; limit creation of multiple rear sites |
Marsden City Precinct — Open Space Requirements
| Policy | Requirement |
|---|---|
| PREC23-P9: Open Space | Minimum open spaces within Lot 59 DP 465292, Lot 60 DP 465292, Lot 65 DP 465292 that are prominent and accessible by pedestrians; number and size proportionate to future neighbourhood density; pedestrian and cycle linkages |
Permitted Activities — Port Nikau Development Area
| Activity | Status | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Road upgrading or provision of public open space | Permitted | Where required under PNDA-R4 |
Note: Minor buildings exempt from PNDA-R10 to PNDA–R12 and PNDA-R63 to PNDA-R66.
Coverage Note: Evidence comprises 28 chunks covering Signs, District Growth & Development (Open Space), Subdivision, Precincts, and Port Nikau Development Area. Building Standards table omitted as no specific dimensional standards (setbacks, coverage %, height limits for structures) are prescribed for Open Space zone in provided evidence.