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11 July 2019

Planning Manager Waipa District Council

Private Bag 2402 Te Awamutu 3840

Dear Sir/Madam,

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Please find attached a resource consent application for a new telecommunications facility at 61 and 62 Griggs Road,

Pukeatua (RWKPKA).

The attached document contains the following :

• Resource consent application form;

• Assessment of Environmental Effects;

• Plans;

• Radiofrequency Report;

• Acoustic Report; and

• Visual Impact Assessment.

We request that an invoice for the lodgement deposit is made out to The Rural Connectivity Group (details enclosed in

this application) and sent to 4Sight for payment.

If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on 021135 3845 or at [email protected]

Kind Regards,

Sian Farrell Senior Planning and Policy Consultant

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Rural Telecommunications Facility at 61 and 62 Connectivity Group Griggs Road, Pukeatua

For The Rural Connectivity Group

Resource Consent Application and Assessment

of Environmental Effects

July 2019


REPORT INFORMATION AND QUALITY CONTROL

Greg Aitken

Acquisition Manager

The Rural Connectivity Group

Sian Farrell

Senior Planning and Policy Consultant

Jennifer Valentine

Principal Planning and Policy Consultant

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CONTENTS Page

1 INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................ 1

1.1 General ...... ...... ............ .............. .... ... ...... .. ........ .......... ..... .. ...... ...... .. ..................... ............... .... .... 1

1.2 The Rural Connectivity Group ............ ...... ...... .... .......... .................. .. ........................................... 1

2 THE PROPOSAL ......................................................................................................................... 1

3 BACKGROUND .......................................................................................................................... 3

3.1 Consultation ............. ... .... ...... ...... .. ... ... ..... .... .. .. ....... ........... ... .. .. .. .. ............... ... .... ... ..... ..... ....... .. .. 3

3.2 Any other activities that are part of the proposal .. .......... .... ........... ...... .. .......... .... ...... ................ 3

3.3 Permitted activities that are part of the proposal ...................................................... ................ 4

4 THE SITE & SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT ......................... ................... ......... ............. ...... ....... 4

4.1 The Site ............ .. ... .. .. ............................................ ... .. ...................... ............ ......... ... ....... ..... ....... .4

4.2 Surrounding Environment ...... .......... ... ..... ... ............................................ ... ..... ....... .. ................... 7

5 REASONS FOR THE APPLICATION ............................................................................................... 7

5.1 National Environmental Standard for Telecommunication Facilities .......................................... 8

5.2 Waipa District Plan ... ..... .............. ....................................................................... ......................... 8

5.3 Overall Status of the Application ... ........ .......................... .......... ................. ........ ... ... .......... ... .. ... . 8

6 CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES ........................................................................... ................ 8

7 SCHEDULE 4 RMA-ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS ................................................ 9

7.1 lntroduction ..... .............. ... .......... .. .. .. .. .......... ........................................... ...... ............. ................. 9

7.2 Landscape Character and Visual Amenity Effects .................................................................... 11

7.3 Construction Effects .................................................... ... .. ........ ........................... ..... .. .............. 14

7.4 Cumulative Effects ................ ... .. ........ ...... ........ .. ................... ............... .. ................ ... .... ..... .. ..... 14

7 .5 Positive Effects ................... ... ............... ........ .... .... ........ ....................... ...................... ............. .. 14

7.6 Environmental Effects Assessment Summary .......... .... .... .... ...... .... .......................................... 15

8 STATUTORY ASSESSMENT ....................................................................................................... 15

8.1 Section 104(1)(a) of the Act ............ .... ........ ...... .............. ....... .. .. ........ ... ..... .... ............ ............... 15

8.2 Section 104(1)(ab) ....................... ..... ..... ....... ..... .. .... ....... ....................... .. .. ............... ................ 15

8.3 Section 104(1)(b) of the Act ...... ............... .. .... ...... .... ...... ....... .. .......... ....................................... 15

8.4 Section 104(1)(b) Summary .... ...... ...... ................. ..... ........ ........ .... ........ ...... ... ........ .... ... .... ........ 18

8.5 Section 104 (l)(c) of the Act.. ....................................................................................... ............ 18

9 OTHER RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE ACT ................................................................................. 18

9.1 Section 108 - Recommended conditions of consents ................... ...................... .. ........ ........ .. 18

9.2 Section 125 - Lapsing of consent ............................................................................................. 18

9.3 Section 35 - Monitoring charges .............................................................................................. 18

10 NOTIFICATION ASSESSMENT- SECTIONS 95A TO 95G OF THE ACT ............................................ 19

10.1 Public Notification Assessment ................ .. ....................... .. ....... .. ............................................ 19

10.2 Public Notification Summary ............ ... .................. ... ...................... .. ... ... ...... .......... ............ ... ... 21

10.3 Limited Notification Assessment .............. .. ...... ..... .... ....... .......... .......... ............... ................. .... 21

10.4 Notification Assessment Conclusion .................................... .... ................ ... .. ....................... .... 24

11 PART 2 ASSESSMENT ..................................... ....................... ...... ..... .... ... .. ............ .. .... ..... ........ 24

12 CONCLUSION ................................................................... ......... .... .......................................... 25

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List of Figures

Figure 1: Locality Plan (Source: RCG) ......... ......... ........ ......... ....... ....... ....... ... ... ... ........ ... .... ....... ...... ....... .. iv

Figure 2: Proposed telecommunications facility (Source : RCG) ............... ..... ......... ....... ............ ... ........... 2

Figure 3: Viewing Audience E and F from VIA - Appendix H .. ...... ..... .............................. ............ ...... ....... 3

Figure 4: Locality plan (Source : RCG) ...... .... ............................................................................................. 5

Figure 5: Wai pa District Plan Zoning ... .. ....... .............................. ... ......... .. ... ... ...... .. ...... .... .... ...... ... ........... 6

Figure 6: Wai pa District Plan Overlay ............ .. .. ... .... ....... ..... ... ... ................................ ........... .................. 7

Figure 7: Adjacent sites .... ...... .. ... ... ................ ....................................... ....... ...... ................... ... ........... .. . 20

List of Appendices

Appendix A Application Form

Appendix B Record of Title

Appendix C Application Plans

Appendix D Radiofrequency Report

Appendix E Assessment against the National Environment Standards for Telecommunication Facilities

Appendix F Assessment against the Waipa District Plan

Appendix G Acoustic Assessment

Appendix H Visual Impact Assessment

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I I I I APPLICANT AND PROPERTY DETAILS

I Site Address:

Applicant's Name

I Address for Service:

I I Address for Fees :

I I Owner:

I Legal Description :

Plan Name:

Plan Zone :

I Plan Designations, Limitations, or Overlays:

I Brief Descript ion of Proposal :

I Overall activity status of resource consent:

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61 and 62 Griggs Road, Pukeatua


4Sight Consulting Ltd

PO Box 911 310, Victoria Street West

Auckland 1142

Attention : Sian Farrell


PO Box 192, Shortland Street

Auckland 1140

Attention : Greg Aitken

Springhill Farm Limited

Lot 2 DP 376537 and Part Lot 4 DP 31606

Waipa District Plan

Rural Zone

Visually Sensitive Hill Country; High Class Soil ; Biodiversity

Corridor (Ind igenous Forest)

The proposed installation, operation and ma intenance of a

telecommunications facility, involving a new 15m pole and

associated cabinets and power poles within the rural zone.

Discretionary Activity under the National Environmental

Standards for Telecommunication Facilities for the proposed

faci lity.

Discretionary Activity under the Wai pa District Plan for the

facility and associated overhead power lines.

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1 INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS

1.1 General

This application has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Schedule 4 of the Resource

Management Act 1991 ("the Act") . The completed Wai pa District Council application form is attached at

Appendix A.

1.2 The Rural Connectivity Group

In August 2017, the Rural Connectivity Group (RCG) was established by the government to be the

infrastructure provider to bring 4G mobile and wireless broadband coverage to rural New Zealand under

the Rural Broadband Initiative 2, and the Mobile Black Spot fund .

The RCG will build a minimum of 400 new mobile cell-sites, delivering high speed wireless broadband to

at least 30,000 additional rural New Zealand households. This will increase New Zealand's mobile land

coverage area by up to 25 per cent and deliver mobile calling and data service to a further potential 780

kilometres of New Zealand's state highways. It aims to provide high-speed broadband to the greatest

possible number of rural users and improve mobile coverage on state highways and at key visitor

destinations. The technology will also be on a future-proofed technology pathway- starting with 4G, and

moving rapidly to Internet of Things, SG mobile and beyond.

RCG are contracted to build, operate and maintain the new rural network. The sites built will be shared

by New Zealand's mobile network operators -Vodafone, Spark, 2degrees -to provide mobile services

from all three mobile companies and ensure competitive broadband services to rural customers.

2 THE PROPOSAL

The RCG is seeking resource consent for the installation, operation and maintenance of a

telecommunications facility at 61 and 62 Griggs Road, Pukeatua (see Figure 1).

The proposal involves the following key elements:

• A 15m high guyed pole;

• Three slimline panel antennas measuring 0.7m(W);

• Two dish antennas measuring 1.2m (D);

• Cabinets with a maximum footprint of Sm 2 and 2m in height;

• Fencing surrounding the proposed facility;

• The provision for a Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) to locate on the pole within a maximum

area of lm2 including a microwave dish and/or antenna;

• Installation of some 800m of overhead power and telecommunications line (with a 40m underground

connection from the proposed overhead power and telecommunications line and the proposed

facility); and

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• Earthworks of less than 50m3 for the installation of the facility and underground service connections.

The facility will be positioned on a hill within Lot 2 DP 506274 and Part Lot 4 DP 31606 (which form part of

61 and 62 Griggs Road, Pukeatua) . Application plans of the proposed facility are provided in Appendix C

of this application.

------ PROPOSED 3 x PANEL ANTENNAS. .._ 700mm WIDTH EACH

PROPOSED 2 x 1200mm d,a. DISH ANTENNA

PROPOSED 15m GUYED POLE

PROPOSED CABINET ENVELOPE MAX AREA = Sm2

MAX HEIGHT = 2m

PROPOSED STOCK FENCING

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Figure 2: Proposed telecommunications facility (Source: RCG)

Timber fencing is proposed around the base of the pole and cabinet and the three guy anchors . The

fencing is required to keep stock from damaging the facility.

Access to install and maintain the facility will be via an existing part ially formed track (refer to the plans in

Appendix B for the location of the access route proposed for construction) . Access to this track is off 62

Griggs Road and extends over Part Lot 4 and Part Lot 5 DP 31606.




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3 BACKGROUND

3.1 Consultation

Following the finalisation of the Visual Impact Assessment (refer to Appendix H), written approvals were

sought from several persons due to the level of adverse effects in terms of visual effects. Two rounds of

letters were sent to the persons at the following addresses however no response was received from any

party. As discussed in detail in the adverse effects assessment and the VIA, it is considered that the

proposal has the potential to result in moderate to high visual effects on several parties which are

considered to be minor in scale in term of s95Eof the Act, these being:

• 2/181 Koroko Road;

• 3/181 Koroko Road;

• Koroko Road- Lot 1 DP 415293 Lot 2 DP 415293 Lot 2 DP 492228;

• 153 Koroko Road;

• 104 Koroko Road; and

• 414 Mari Road .

Once Council has taken a position on this application in terms of affected persons, we would appreciate

an opportunity to discuss this further prior to any formal decision being made.

Figure 3: Viewing Audience E and F from VIA - Appendix H

3.2 Any other activities that are part of the proposal

Clause 2(1)(d) of Schedule 4 of the Act requires the applicant to identify other activities that are part of

their proposal. This is intended to capture things which need permission or licensing outside of the Act,

for example, activities under the Building Act 2004 or the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act

1996.

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3.3 Permitted activities that are part of the proposal

Clause 3(A) of Schedule 4 of the Resource Management Act 1991 requires that information about related

permitted activities be provided in the resource consent application.

The proposed facility is a regulated activity under the National Environmental Standards for

Telecommunications Facilities (NESTF); however it does not comply with all the regulations and therefore

it must also be considered under the Waipa District Plan (WOP) .

A detailed review of compliance is contained in Appendix E and F. It is noted that the facility complies

with the applicable provisions for a new pole in the rural zone under the NESTF, apart from the fact it is

located in a sub-part 5 matter, being a visually sensitive landscape.

4 THE SITE & SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT

4.1 The Site

The proposed site is located on private land some 5km northwest of Pukeatua . The site is primarily used

as pastoral land, with a number of livestock currently grazing various areas of the surrounding

environment. The proposed fac ility will be located along a ridgeline, at approximately 420m above sea

leve l. There is no development at or with in proximity to the proposed facility . Access to the facility is via

an existing partially formed track from 62 Griggs Road.

A copy of the Record of Title has been provided in Appendix B. There are no interests on the Record of

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Figure 4: Locality plan (Source: RCG)

The site is zoned 'Rural' under the WOP and is subject to the 'Visually Sensitive Hill Character' Overlay.

The Visually Sensitive Hill Character Overlay is described in the WOP, as follows:

"The visually sensitive hill country surrounds the outstanding landscapes of Pirongia and Maungatautari,

and forms a back drop to many of the views within the District. Likewise, the river and lake environs form

the back drop to the river and lakes of the District. All development needs to be carefully managed in these

locations. "

There are no other planning limitations, overlays or interests on the property which are relevant to the

application.

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Figure 5: Waipa District Plan Zoning

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Figure 6: Waipa District Plan Overlay

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The surrounding environment is primarily pastoral land. The closest dwelling is approximately 970m to

the west of the proposed facility and Maungatautari Mountain is located approximately 4.5km east of the

site and is an outstanding landscape under the WOP. The surrounding area is also zoned rural and

identified as 'Visually Sensitive Hill Country' under the WOP.

The surrounding environment has been described in more detail in the Visual Impact Assessment

attached to this application as Appendix H.

5 REASONS FOR THE APPLICATION

An assessment of the proposal against the relevant statutory documents has been undertaken and the

following reasons for consent are identified . A detailed analysis of the rules is provided in tabular form in

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5.1 National Environmental Standard for Telecommunication Facilities

The NESTF is a relevant consideration under this application because the proposal involves the installation

of antennas on a new pole in a rural zone. Consent is required under the NESTF as follows:

• Pursuant to Regulation 16, the installation and operation of a telecommunications facility is a

discretionary activity as far as the situations in regulations 19-55 are concerned as the facility would

have been a discretionary activity under the WDP if these regulations did not exist.

5.2 Waipa District Plan

Resource consent is sought under the Wai pa District Plan as follows:

• The proposal includes the installation of approximately 800m of overhead powerlines within the

Visually Sensitive Hill County Overlay. A discretionary activity resource consent is required pursuant

to Rule 17.4.1.l(a)(i);

• The proposal includes the installation of approximately 800m of overhead telecommunication lines

within the Visually Sensitive Hill County Overlay. A discretionary activity resource consent is required

pursuant to Rule 17.4.1.2(b);

• The proposed facility (being the pole, antennas and cabinets) is located within the Visually Sensitive

Hill County Overlay. A restricted discretionary activity resource consent is required pursuant to Rule

17.4.1.2(i); and

• The proposed facility includes telecommunication cabinets greater 1.4m2 in area but no more than

5m 2. This is a discretionary activity pursuant to Rule 17.4.1.2(q).

5.3 Overall Status of the Application

Overall, resource consent is required for a discretionary activity.

5.3.1 Discretionary Activities - s87A and s104B

As a discretionary activity, there is no limitation in the matters that can be considered providing they are

resource management related . The consent authority may grant consent with or without conditions or

decline consent.

6 CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES

The proposal is not one that will generate more than minor adverse environmental effects (refer to

section 7 below), so alternative locations and options do not need to be provided in accordance with the

information requirements stipulated in Schedule 4 of the Act. However, due to the visually sensitive

landscape that is located across the site, alternative locations were considered in relation to the facility.

The RCG have a pressing operational need to establish a site to service the local area . The site was

selected as being identified as available and capable of best meeting the current and future requirements

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site, this location is considered the most ideal to achieve the radio frequency objectives without a large

scale mast.

The height of the mast at 15m is required for operational reasons to provide sufficient coverage, and

ensure transmission connection to other RCG masts, which will not be able to be met with a lower mast in

this location.

As outlined in the VIA (refer to Appendix H) to assist in mitigating adverse effects of the facility, planting

in and around the pole and cabinets was considered. This included providing a patch of native shrubland

to provide screening of the lower part of the mast. However, when this was considered within the context

of the existing landscape character it was not an appropriate solution and would accentuate the presence

of the pole on the hilltop.

7 SCHEDULE 4 RMA - ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS

7.1 Introduction

Having reviewed the relevant plan provisions and taking into account the matters that must be addressed

by an assessment of environmental effects as outlined in Clause 7 of Schedule 4 of the Act, the following

environmental effects warrant consideration as part of this application.

As this application is for a discretionary activity, relevant effects that the Council can consider are

unlimited. Notwithstanding the ability of Council to consider all effects, we consider that only the

following effects are relevant:

• Landscape Character and Visual Amenity Effects;

• Construction Effects;

• Cumulative Effects; and

• Positive Effects.

An assessment of these effects, that corresponds with the scale and significance of the effects that the

activity may have on the environment, is provided below in the remaining parts of Section 7. Clause 7(2)

notes that the requirement to address matters in the assessment of environmental effects is subject to

the provisions of any policy statement or plan. The relevant documents have been assessed in Section 8

of this application and Appendix E and F.

7.1.1 Permitted Baseline

The permitted baseline is relevant to both the assessment under sections 95A- 95G and section 104 of

the Act. Under these sections, a consent authority may disregard an adverse effect of the activity on the

environment if a national environmental standard or the plan permits an activity with that effect. This is

the permitted baseline. It is only the adverse effects over and above those forming a part of the baseline

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The purpose of the permitted baseline test is to isolate and make irrelevant, the effects of activities on

the environment that are permitted by the plan. When applying the permitted baseline, such effects

cannot then be taken into account when assessing the effects of a particular resource consent

application. The baseline has been defined by case law as comprising the 'existing environment' and non

fanciful (credible) activities that would be permitted as of right by the plan in question. Case law has also

found that the permitted baseline is affected by constraints imposed under a grant of resource consent -

that is, whether a resource consent limits what could otherwise be done as of right under the district

plan 1• The baseline does not include permissions or restrictions which are the subject of legislation other

than the RMA1.

In this case, the NESTF regulates new poles, replacement poles, antennas, cabinets and radiofrequency

levels in rural zones provided that the relevant standards are complied with. The proposed radio

frequency levels and noise levels comply with the NESTF as permitted activities and therefore no further

consideration of these is required. As the cabinets, mast and antennas do not comply with the NESTF due

to the them falling within a subpart 5 matter (a visually sensitive landscape), consideration of the WOP is

required for these matters (along with the new overhead power lines and WISPs as these do not fall

within the NESTF) . However, it is noted that a new mast up to 25m in height and with a 6m wide

headframe could be constructed outside of the visually sensitive landscape, together with cabinets of

Sm2 footprint and 2.Sm in height as a permitted activity.

As a discretionary activity, the assessment below will provide an assessment of the relevant effects taking

into account the permitted baseline as noted above.

7.1.2 Receiving environment

In assessing the potential adverse effects on the environment, the receiving "environment" for effects

must be considered.

The receiving environment is a mandatory consideration defined by caselaw and is the environment

beyond the subject site upon which a proposed activity might have effects. This includes the future state

of the environment upon which effects will occur, including:

• The environment as it might be modified by the utilisation of rights to carry out permitted activities;

and

• The environment as it might be modified by implementing resource consents that have been granted

at the time a particular application is considered, where it appears likely that those resource consents

will be implemented.

In this case the receiving environment is as described in Section 4 of this report. It is noted that there is

other infrastructure located in the wider area, comprising of pylon hydro power lines to the east of the

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site. On site there are farm fences and gates and to the east of the site a large water tank located in an

adjacent paddock.

7.1.3 Other considerations

Sections 95D(d)-(e) and 104(3)(a) of the Act require that assessments must disregard:

• Trade competition, or the effects of trade competition; and

• Any effect on a person who has given written approva l to this application.

Trade competition and written approval are not relevant to this application.

7.2 Landscape Character and Visual Amenity Effects

In addition to the description provided in Section 4 above, the character of the site and surrounds is

described in detail in the VIA prepared by 4Sight Consulting (refer to Appendix H) . The site is located on a

hill top that forms part of a wider hilltop landscape with an outstanding natural landscaping (being

Maungatatautari (sanctuary mountain) to t he east of the site) .

It is proposed to construct a new 15m lattice guyed mast and associated new power poles. The lattice

mast due to the nature of its design and antennas will be simple in design and form as to not appear

overly bulky within the skyline or detract from the landscape values of the area. The lattice tower will be

an open and see-through structure as opposed to a more traditional solid metal mast. Furthermore, the

mast, antennas and cabinets will be finished in a recessive colour and non-reflective materials to reduce

its impact on the surrounding environment. The proposed power poles and lines will again be simple in

form and made of concrete and not an unusual feature in rural environments.

The mast and power poles will be new elements on the hill top and slopes, however, due to the simple

nature of these structures and separation distances they are not considered to result in visual clutter. The

mast and power poles will be visible from the surrounding area, but they are not considered to

significantly detract from the character and amenity of the area . When viewed from the wider area the

recessive colour palette will ensure that the mast and parts of the power poles integrate with the

backdrop of the sky. Due to the scale of the mast, antennas and poles in relation ot the hill and wider

landscape, they will not dominate the ridgeline. Furthermore, the cabinets are simple and low in height

and wi ll not dominate over t he ridge line.

Very limited vegetation may require some trimming to accommodate vehicles using the access track. This

will be small in scale, localised and not visible from outside of the site.

Due to the physical separation distance of the works from the neighbouring sites, scale and orientation,

the mast, cabinets and power poles will not result in any adverse shadowing, physical dominance or aural

amenity effects.

The works will result in a change in an area identified as visually sensitive in the WOP, therefore a VIA has

been undertaken by Senior Landscape Architect Rebecca Cray of 4Sight Consulting (refer to Appendix H).

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and height, backdrop and skyline, colour and reflectivity . Visual simulations in accordance with industry

best practice have been used to support the VIA.

The VIA assesses both visual and landscape effects in detail and describes these differences as:

• Landscape effects derive from changes in the physical landscape, which may give rise to changes in its character and how this is experienced. This may in turn affect the perceived value ascribed to the landscape.

• Visual effects relate to the changes that arise in the composition of available views as a result of changes to the landscape, to people's responses to the changes, and to the overall effects with respect to visual amenity.

7.2.1 Visual effects

In summary, Ms Cray has noted, in terms of visual effects, ' ... considering the low surface area coverage,

visual permeability of the lattice, and the Jack of disturbance to the surrounding indigenous vegetation,

the proposal will give rise to visual effects ranging from low to high, with the majority being a low effect".

The VIA defines ' low' as :

• A slight loss to the existing character, features or landscape quality. The proposed constitutes only a minor component of or change to the wider view. Awareness of the proposal would not have a marked effect on the overall quality of the scene.

The VIA defines 'moderate' as:

• Partial change to the existing character or distinctive features of the landscape and a small reduction in the perceived amenity. The proposal may form a visible and recognisable change or new element within the overall scene which may be noticed by the viewer but does not detract from the overall quality of the scene.

The VIA defines 'high' as:

• Noticeable change to the existing character or distinctive features of the landscape or reducing in the perceived amenity or the addition of new but uncharacteristic features and elements within the overall scene and may be readily noticed by the viewer and which detracts from the overall quality of the scene.

To assess the visual effects, the VIA was undertaken based on key viewing audiences. These reflect

general users and groups of people (general public) as well as more identifiable persons. The level of

visual effects on these persons are also identified below (effects as per the scale above) :

• Viewing Audience A: Northern Approach - low;

• Viewing Audience B: South Kairangi Road and Griggs Road - low;

• Viewing Audience C: Northern Rural Residences - low,

• Viewing Audience D: Maungatautari Sanctuary - low;

• Viewing Audience E: South - Western Rural - High;

• Viewing Audience F: South - eastern rural - Moderate;

• Viewing Audience G: Maru Road - low;





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• Viewing Audience H: Southern rural - low; and

• Viewing Audience I: Arapuni Road - Low.

From the VIA it is evident that due to the location, separation distances, nature of the facility and other works, adverse visual effects will be low to moderate on the environment and most persons. For viewing audience E and Fit has been assessed that adverse visual effects will moderate to high.

In relation to viewing audience E, Ms Cray notes:

• Residences and properties of 1, 2 and 3 captured within this viewing audience will gain views of both

the powerline alignment and informal 4wd access during construction and of the mast ( and potentially

some of the cabinetry and fencing) . From this distance the visually sensitive hill country overlay is

viewed at ta closer distance, and from a more similar contour height in relation to the proposal.

Powerlines have an anticipated visual element in this rural- residential landscape, and the size and

scale of the proposed mast in relation to the string of powerline up the hillside appears visually

contiguous with these powerlines. The powerlines and proposed mast will however, represent new

elements in the viewshaft. Their colour and reflectivity values in relation to the skyline and receiving

hill backdrop are favourite in that the colours are more readily absorbed in the receiving environment

and do not create a focal feature .. ..

• Views for residence 4, 5 and 6 are unlikely to be obtained from the dominant facing aspect of the

dwellings, however views will be obtained from their wider surrounding properties. They are also

viewing the proposed mast and powerline alignment from a further distance and with more

intervening topography in the foreground, which may screen lower parts of the proposed mast. The

lower angle of viewing will however mean that where visible from these properties, the proposed mast

is readily identifiable against the receiving skyline.

In relation to viewing aud ience F, Ms Cray notes:

• The mast will represent a man-made element inconsistent with the current crestline when viewed by

this audience and will also sit on the highest point within the immediate hill country to either side. The

lattice framework and grey colouration does however assist in visual absorption of the mast when

viewed in low - light and overcast weather. Based on the visibility against the skyline, and the impact

on visual amenity for this audience the visual effects are considered to be moderate.

Communication and written approvals were sought from the persons within viewing audiences E and F (as outlined in Section 3.1 of this report), however no response was received. Taking into account the location and nature of the mast and associated works, along with the VIA assessment it is considered that the proposal will resu lt in less than minor adverse effects in terms of visual amenity on the environment, except for those persons located in Viewing audience E and F where adverse visual effects are considered to be minor in scale.

7.2.2 Landscape effects

With regard to landscape effects, Ms Cray notes in summary, " ... The proposed mast will be noticeable in

the context of the wider landscape and will be a partial change to the existing character of the pastoral



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hills/opes with a small reduction in perceived amenity. Although it will be noticeable as a new element

within the landscape it is not considered to detract from the overall quality of the landscape. As such

overall, landscape character effects are considered to be moderate. "

It is evident from the VIA that the proposed mast and powerlines will be visible from the surrounding

area, however when considering the receiving environment and nature of the works, these effects are

overall considered to be acceptable and minor in scale on the environment. As noted in the VIA they will

represent a change, but will not detract from the overall quality of the scene. As such effects on

landscape values will be no more than minor.

7.2.3Summary

Overall, the proposal will result in no more than minor adverse effects in terms of landscape values and

minor to less than minor adverse effects on visual amenity effects for selected persons.

7 .3 Construction Effects

There will be temporary disturbance as a result on the installation of the proposed facility and associated

works. However, this will be for a temporary period and is not anticipated to result in any significant noise

or traffic effects that cannot be readily accommodated on the site due to its size and separation distance

from neighbouring sites . The proposal does not require significant earthworks or cuts and all land

disturbance activities have been minimised where possible. Therefore, any construction effects will be

negligible and appropriate for the site over the temporary period .

7.4 Cumulative Effects

The proposal will result in the installation of a new telecommunications facility and associated power

poles. Any future alterations to the proposed mast will require resource consent where any associated

adverse effects can be assessed. Therefore, the proposal will not result in any adverse cumulative effects.

7 .5 Positive Effects

The proposal brings a number of positive effects to the surrounding area, including:

• Providing efficient and effective mobile coverage to the residents, businesses and visitors to the wider

Pukeatua area and therefore providing for the socio-economic wellbeing of the community;

• Providing improved resiliency in emergency situations, and providing coverage to all mobile phones

regardless of which operator they are a customer for; and

• The facility will allow for future telecommunications upgrades in the future should they be required,

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7.6 Environmental Effects Assessment Summary

Overall, from the assessment undertaken above the proposal will result in adverse effects as they relate

to visual and landscape amenity and construction. In addition, the proposal will result in a range of

positive environmental effects.

8 STATUTORY ASSESSMENT

8.1 Section 104{1)(a) of the Act

Section 104(1)(a) requires that when considering an application for a resource consent, the consent

authority must, subject to Part 2, have regard to 'any actual and potential effects on the environment of

allowing the activity'.

As assessed in Section 7 above, the proposal will have adverse effects on the environment and persons.

Adverse effects in terms of construction will be mitigated due to the small scale and temporary nature of

the works. Adverse landscape effects are considered to be minor in scale and overall not detract from the

quality of the scene being the visually sensitive hill county. In relation to visual amenity effects the

proposal will result in a varying range of effects on specific people. Overall, considering the nature and

purpose of the works, along with the receiving environment and positive effects, it is considered that

these effects will be acceptable for all persons. Positive effects will arise as a result of the proposal

through the provision of improved mobile coverage, improving resiliency and safety. As such it is

considered that, overall, the proposal will result in actual and potential effects that are acceptable.

8.2 Section 104{1)(ab)

Section 104(l)(ab) requires that the consent authority consider "any measure proposed or agreed to by

the applicant for the purpose of ensuring positive effects on the environment to offset or compensate for

any adverse effects on the environment that will or may result from allowing the activity".

In the case of this particular application, the proposal is not of a scale or nature that would require

specific offsetting or environmental compensation measures to ensure positive effects on the

environment.

8.3 Section 104{l)(b) of the Act

Section 104(1)(b) requires that when considering an application for a resource consent, the consent

authority must, subject to Part 2, have regard to :

any relevant provisions of-

(i) a national environmental standard;

(ii) other regulations;

(iii) a national policy statement;



(iv) a New Zealand coastal policy statement;

(v) a regional policy statement or proposed regional policy statement;

(vi) a plan or proposed plan

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An assessment of the relevant statutory documents that corresponds with the scale and significance of

the effects that activity may have on the environment has been provided below.

8.3.1 National Environmental Standard for Telecommunication Facilities

The NESTF sets environmental standards to manage and protect our natural resource by providing

benchmarks for the planning and operation of telecommunications facilities with regards to

radiofrequency fields, installation of equipment cabinets, erection or replacement of poles and antennas

and associated noise generation.

The assessment against the relevant provisions of the NESTF confirms compliance with the

radiofrequency, noise, and service connection provisions. The assessment also confirms that the

proposed facility (including the cabinets, mast and antennas) within the rural zone is unable to meet

subpart 5 matters in relation to the underlying Visually Sensitive Hill Country Overlay in the WOP. The

foregoing assessment has determined that the proposed facility will result in adverse effects on the

environment, however these are overall appropriate for the wider area and having been mitigated. This

assessment combined with the fact that the facility complies with the radiofrequency requirements is

considered to overall meet the intent of the NESTF.

8.3.2 Wai pa District Plan

The assessment against the relevant provisions of WOP concluded the proposed facility is a discretionary

activity. Therefore, the relevant the policy framework of WOP has been assessed below.

Relevant objectives and policies

8.3.2.1 Rural Objectives and Polices

The proposal is consistent with the relevant objectives and policies as they relate to the rural zone for the

following reasons :

• The proposed facility and associated works will not detract from the rural land, ecosystems, soil and

water resources and will not impact on any water or ecological resources.

• All earthworks will be small in scale and carried out in a manner that avoids adverse effects on

infrastructure, between properties and on waterbodies.

• The works will not impact on pastoral activities in the rural zone.

• The facility will not result in any reverse sensitivity effects, due to the function and nature of the

facility.

• Due to the nature of the facility and associated works the rural character and amenity of the area will

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Due to the local topography and height required to operate the facility, the activity (non-farming

activity) has a functional need to locate in the zone. The non-farming use will not impact on the site or

wider area being able to be used for farming activities.

8.3 .2.2 Visually Sensitive Hill Country Objectives and Policies

The proposal is consistent with the objectives and policies as they relate to the visually sensitive hill

county for the following reasons:

• The proposed facility and associated works have been designed and located in a manner which has

minimised the effects on the landscape and as described in the VIA will not overall detract from the

quality of the scene.

• The quality of the landscape and its local significance has been assessed in the VIA, where planting

mitigation was considered, but assessed to not actually mitigate the effects of the facility.

• The proposal w ill not detract from any pockets of forest or native bush. Lim ited native bush will need

to be removed to facilitate the works. Where required associated with the track this w ill not be visible

from outside of the site.

• All earthworks have been minimised to ensure the distance and form of the landform is maintained.

• The cabinets and mast will be non-reflective, with the mast and antennas being finished in a recessive

grey colour.

8.3.2.3 Works and Utilities Objectives and Policies

• The faci lity w ill bring social and economic benefits to the local and wider community, through the

provision of efficient and effective mobile coverage and improving res ilience in emergencies.

• The facility and associated works have been designed and located to ensure that any significant

adverse effects on the environment area avoided, reminded or mit igated .

• The facility will not impact on existing rural land for future farming activities currently occurring on

the site.

• The proposal reflects an expansion of the existing telecommunications network, whilst ensuring that

adverse effects are avoided or mitigated. Alterative options were considered throughout the site

select ion however due to topography and the coverage area required alternative sites were limited.

• Power has been undergrounded where possible to avoid and minimise adverse effects .

• There are no alternatives for colocation in the local area which would ach ieve the coverage

requirements. However, the facility will house technology for key New Zealand telecommun ication

providers in a coordinated manner.

• The facility will be installed and maintained in a manner that ensures that the integrity of the visually

sensitive area is maintained, whilst providing for this key infrastructure, as discussed in detail in the

VIA.

• The new powerlines and poles have been located in a manner to minimise their impact and as

outlined in the VIA their installation will not detract from the overall quality of the scene.



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8.4 Section 104{1)(b) Summary

The above assessments demonstrate that the proposal will be consistent with the relevant objectives and

policies of the relevant statutory documents.

8.5 Section 104 {l)(c) of the Act

Section 104(1)(c) also states that consideration must be given to "any other matters that the consent

authority considers relevant and reasonably necessary to determine the application."

There are no other matters relevant to this application.

9 OTHER RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE ACT

9.1 Section 108 - Recommended conditions of consents

As identified in the preceding assessment there are a number of recommended conditions of consent that

will avoid, remedy or mitigate the potential adverse effects of the proposed activity on the environment.

In particular, it is noted that the following recommendations which we anticipate will form conditions of

this resource consent:

• All mast attachments including head panel antennas and microwave dishes are to be finished in a recessive grey colour.

• Retention of grass sods to cover any areas of disturbed earth following completion of underground

power connection. This is to prevent visual inconsistencies with the existing condition in the likelihood

that the underlying and more visible clay soils are exposed.

It is requested that the draft conditions be provided to 4Sight in advance of a decision being made on the

application.

9.2 Section 125 - Lapsing of consent

The Act prescribes a standard consent period of five years in which all works must be undertaken, but this

may be amended as determined to be appropriate by the Council. It is requested that the standard five

year provision be applied in this case .

9.3 Section 35 - Monitoring charges

The Council is required to monitor the exercise of resource consents under Section 35 of the Act.

Given the limited scale of the proposal, and because all mitigation measures are inherent within the

application, it is considered that only a limited need for monitoring exists in relation to this proposal. The

applicant accepts a reasonable monitoring fee in accordance with the Council's monitoring fee system

and that the Council may carry out its monitoring functions by way of inspections of the site during

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10 NOTIFICATION ASSESSMENT- SECTIONS 95A TO 95G OF THE ACT

10.1 Public Notification Assessment

Section 95A requires a council to follow specific steps to determine whether to publicly notify an

application . The following is an assessment of the application against these steps:

10.1.1 Step 1: Mandatory public notification in certain circumstances

An application must be publicly notified if, under section 95A(3}, it meets any of the following criteria :

(3) (a) the applicant has requested that the application be publicly notified:

(b) public notification is required under section 95C:

(c) the application is made jointly with an application to exchange recreation reserve land under section 15AA of the Reserves Act 1977.

It is not requested the application be publicly notified and the application is not made jointly with an

application to exchange reserve land. Therefore Step 1 does not apply and Step 2 must be considered.

10.1.2 Step 2: Public notification precluded in certain circumstances

An application must not be publicly notified if, under section 95A(S) :

(5) (a) the application is for a resource consent for 1 or more activities, and each activity is subject to a rule or national environmental standard that precludes public notification:

(b} the application is for a resource consent for 1 or more of the following, but no other, activities:

(i) a controlled activity:

(ii) a restricted discretionary or discretionary activity, but only if the activity is a subdivision of land or a residential activity:

(ii) a restricted discretionary, discretionary, or non-complying activity, but only if the activity is a boundary activity:

(iv) a prescribed activity (see section 360H{1)(a)(i)).

In this case public notification is not precluded, therefore Step 2 does not apply and Step 3 must be

considered.

10.1.3 Step 3: Public notification required in certain circumstances

An application is required to be publicly notified if one of the following circumstances are met, under

section 95A(8) :



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(8) (a) the application is for a resource consent for 1 or more activities, and any of those activities is subject to a rule or national environmental standard that requires public notification;

(b) the consent authority decides, in accordance with section 950, that the activity will have or is likely to have adverse effects on the environment that are more than minor.

There is no rule or environmental standard that requires public notification however an assessment of

adverse effects is required.

In terms of section 95D(a), the following land is adjacent to the subject site .

Figure 7: Adjacent sites

With respect to section 950, the adjacent land (discussed above) and permitted baseline were considered

as part of the assessment of environmental effects undertaken in Section 7 of this report, which found

that the adverse effects on the environment w il l be minor. In particular, while there will be minor adverse

effects on landscape character, adverse effects in relation to visual amenity and construction will be at

the most less than minor.

Therefore Step 3 does not apply and Step 4 must be considered.




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10.1.4 Step 4: Public notification in special circumstances

Section 95A (9) states that a council must publicly notify an application for resource consent if it considers

that 'special circumstances' exist, notwithstanding that Steps 1 to 3 above do not require or preclude

public notification.

Special circumstances are not defined in the Act . Case law though has identified special circumstances as

something outside the common run of things which is exceptional, abnormal or unusual but less than

extraordinary or unique. A special circumstance would be one which makes notification desirable despite

the general provisions excluding the need for notification. The council should be satisfied that public

notification may elicit additional information on the aspects of the proposal requiring resource consent.2

However, special circumstances must be more than:

• where a council has had an indication that people want to make submissions;

• the fact that a large development is proposed;

• the fact that some persons have concerns about a proposal.

There are no special circumstances that exist to justify public notification of the application because:

• Due to the generally compliant nature of the activity it is not considered exceptiona l or unusual;

• The proposal is not considered to be controversial or of significant public interest;

• The application and its supporting material have been prepared by a set of qualified professionals

with input from Acoustic and Radiofrequency Engineers and landscape architecture. It is very unlikely

that notification would elicit any additional or relevant information; and

• It would not be desirable in all the circumstances above to notify the application.

10.2 Pu blic Notification Summary

From the assessment above it is considered that the application does not need to be publicly notified, but

assessment of limited notification is required .

10.3 Limited Notification Assessment

If the application is not publicly notified, a consent authority must follow the steps of section 95B to

determine whether to give limited notification of an application.

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10.3.1 Step 1: Certain affected groups and affected persons must be notified

The application must be limited notified to the relevant persons if the following are determined, as

specified by section 958(2) and (3):

{2) (a) affected protected customary rights groups; or

(b) affected customary marine title groups (in the case of an application for a resource consent for an accommodated activity).

(3) (a) whether the proposed activity is on or adjacent to, or may affect, land that is the subject of a statutory acknowledgement made in accordance with an Act specified in Schedule 11; and

{b) whether the person to whom the statutory acknowledgement is made is an affected person under section 95£.

There are no protected customary rights groups or customary marine title groups or statutory

acknowledgement areas that are relevant to this application . Therefore Step 1 does not apply and Step 2

must be considered.

10.3.2 Step 2: Limited notification precluded in certain circumstances

In the following circumstances an application must not be limited notified to any persons, as specified by

section 958(6):

(6) (a) the application is for a resource consent for 1 or more activities, and each activity is subject to a rule or national environmental standard that precludes limited notification:

(b) the application is for a resource consent for either or both of the following, but no other, activities:

(i) a controlled activity that requires consent under a district plan (other than a subdivision of land):

(ii) a prescribed activity (see section 360H{l){a)(ii)).

There is no rule in the plan or national environmental standard that precludes notification . The

application is not for a controlled activity nor a prescribed activity. Therefore Step 2 does not apply and

Step 3 must be considered.

10.3.3 Step 3: Certain other affected persons must be notified

Other affected persons must be notified in the following circumstances specified by section 958(7) and

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(7) (a) in the case af a boundary activity, an owner of an allotment with an infringed boundary; and

(b) in the case of any activity prescribed under section 360H (1) (b), a prescribed person in respect of the proposed activity.

(8) In the case of any other activity, determine whether a person is an affected person in accordance with section 95£.

The proposal is not for a boundary activity nor is it a prescribed activity.

In deciding who is an affected person under section 95E, a council under section 95E(2):

(2) (a) may disregard an adverse effect of an activity on a person if a rule or national environmental standard permits an activity with that effect (i.e . council may consider the "permitted baseline");

(b) must disregard an adverse effect that does not relate to a matter for which a rule or environmental standard reserves control or restricts discretion; and

(c) must have regard to every relevant statutory acknowledgement made in accordance with a statute set out in Schedule 11 of the Act.

A council must not consider that a person is affected if they have given their written approval or it is

unreasonable in the circumstances to seek that person's approval.

With respect to section 95B(8) and section 95E, the permitted baseline and matters of control were

considered as part of the assessment of environmental effects undertaken in Section 7 of this report,

which found that the potential adverse effects on persons to be less than minor to minor. In particular,

minor adverse effects are likely to result on those persons in viewing audience E and F of the VIA as it

relates to visual amenity.

Except for those persons in viewing audience E and Fin relation to visual amenity, no persons will be

affected to a minor or more than minor degree.

10.3.3.1 Statutory Acknowledgements

There are no statutory acknowledgements that are relevant to this application.

10.3.4 Step 3 Summary

From our assessment there is likely to be minor adverse visual effects on the persons identified in Section

10.3.3 above, therefore the application should be limited notified to these parties .



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In addition, Step 4 must also be considered.

10.3.5 Step 4: Further notification in special circumstances

As required by section 95B(10), a council must determine the following:

(10) whether special circumstances exist in relation to the application that warrant notification of the application to any other persons not already determined to be eligible for limited notification under this section (excluding persons assessed under section 95E as not being affected persons)

The proposal is for the installation, operation and maintenance of a telecommunications facility and

consideration of effects on any person has been undertaken at Step 3 where it was considered these are

less than minor. As such it is not considered there are any other persons who would warrant notification

of the application .

10.3.6 Limited Notification Assessment Summary

Overall, from the assessment undertaken Steps 1 to 4 do not apply and there are no affected persons.

10.4 Notification Assessment Conclusion

Pursuant to sections 95A to 95G, the Council may consider the application needs to be limited notified for

the following reasons :

• The application does not require public notification in accordance with section 95A;

• In accordance with section 95B Step 2, limited notification is not precluded and 95B Step 3 therefore applies;

• In accordance with section 95B Step 3 and section 95E, there are certain persons who must be notified as the proposal will result in minor adverse effects of several persons.

In accordance with section 95B Step 4, there are no special circumstances to warrant limited notification to any other persons.

11 PART 2 ASSESSMENT

Section 5 in Part 2 identifies the purpose of the Act as being the sustainable management of natural and

physical resources. This means managing the use of natural and physical resources in a way that enables

people and communities to provide for their social, cultural and economic well-being while sustaining

those resources for future generations, protecting the life supporting capacity of ecosystems, and

avoiding, remedying or mitigating adverse effects on the environment. The proposal will result in the

efficient use of a natural resource while provided for social and economic wellbeing whilst ensuring

adverse effects on the environment are avoided or mitigated .

Section 6 of the Act sets out a number of matters of national importance. None of those matters of

national importance are considered relevant to this application, for the following reasons :




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• There is no significant indigenous vegetation affected by the proposal;

• The works are not located within or near the coastal marine area; and

• The proposal is not located within an identified outstanding natural feature or landscape.

Section 7 identifies a number of "other matters" to be given particular regard to in the consideration of

any assessment for resource consent, including the maintenance and enhancement of amenity values. It

is acknowledged that the proposal will be visible (located just short of a ridgeline), however due to the

design and location it will not dominate over the ridgeline. The proposed mast will result in a change in

the character and impact, to an extent, on the natural values of the landscape. However, it is considered

that the overall the proposal reflects an appropriate use of the site and it will not significantly detract

from the landscape values of the area.

Section 8 requires Council to take into account the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, and this has also

informed our assessment under section 104 of the Act.

Overall, the application is considered to be consistent with the relevant provisions of Part 2 of the Act, as

expressed through the objectives, policies and rules that we reviewed in earlier sections of this

application. Given that consistency, we conclude that the proposal achieves the purposes of sustainable

management set out by section 5 of the Act.

12 CONCLUSION

The RCG seeks resource consent for a new telecommunication facility, consisting of a 15m high lattice

mast and associated antennas, cabinets and power poles. The proposed site is required to provide

improved and resilient mobile coverage for the local area. Alterative locations were considered, however

this site selected reflected the most efficient and viable option which has an acceptable level of adverse

effects on the environment.

In terms of section 104(1)(a) of the Act, the actual and potential effects of the proposal will be overall

acceptable, as discussed in Section 7 of this report . In particular, the proposal will meet the

radiofrequency requirements of the N ESTF and the application has been supported with a VIA assessment

which has identified the significance of the hilltop and wider landscape and that the proposal will result in

moderate landscape effects, and low- high visual effects. However, considering the existing environment

situation, including existing infrastructure in the surrounding area, combined with the nature of the works

and positive effects, any adverse landscape and amenity effects are considered to be acceptable for the

site and wider environment.

The proposal will generate a number of positive effects including:

• Providing efficient and effective mobile coverage to the residents and businesses within the local area

and therefore providing to the socioeconomic and wellbeing of the community; and

• The facility will result in improved resiliency in emergency situations, providing coverage to all mobile

customer, regardless of which operator they are a customer of in the event of an emergency.



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In terms of section 104(1)(b) of the Act the proposal is consistent with the intent of the NESTF and

relevant objectives and policies of the Wai pa District Plan as they relate to the visually sensitive hill

country and network utilities. The proposal is considered to be consistent with Part 2 of the Act.

It is also considered that the proposal will have minor adverse effects on the wider environment as they

relate to landscape effects and less than minor to minor adverse visual amenity effects on certain people.

As such the application does not need to be publicly notified, however it is recognised there may be

adversely affected persons. There are no special circumstances that are applicable to this application.

Hence, in accordance with section 104B in relation to discretionary activities, it is considered appropriate

for consent to be granted on a non-notified basis, subject to fair and reasonable conditions.






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Appendix A

Application Form


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Resource Consent Application Form Section 88 of the Resource Management Act 1991. Th is form provides us wi th your contact information and detai ls about

you r proposa l Please print clea rly and com plete all sections.

To: Name of Counci l who is the consent authority for this application l \-J CU~'\ \),·s h'\c + ( 01AV\lA t

Type of resource consent being applied for:

;z::f Land use consent D Subdivision D Combined land use and subdivision

Activity Status

D Contro lled D Restricted Discretionary 6 iscretionary D Non-complying D I don't know

Fast Tracked Resource Consent

The Resource Management Act 199 1 provides fo r land use activities that have a Controlled Activity status to be fast tracked

through the resource consent process and processed with in 10 working days by Council. You r consent may be fast tracked

if you tick yes to the first two questions below.

1. Is this application for a control led activity (land use on ly)1 O ves

2. Have you provided an electronic address for service? ~ es

If you wish to opt out of the fast track process, tick here: D Applicant name

Please provide the ful l name of the persons, company, society or trust applying for this resource consent. If the applicant is a

trust, please provide the fu ll name/s of all trustees of that trust.

1~e Contact person (for companies, societies and trusrs only):

Name: tj' ll'f

so THAMES

COROMANDEL DISTRICT COUNCIL

ROTORUA LAKES COUNCIL Te kaunihera o nga roto o Rolorua

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II Applicant Contact Details

Postal Address:

Post code: I \)4:0 I Emai l I f)Nl fJ · c;u'fj: r;,-'7j._J {}-e f<{,0 · //J ?: Phone: Mobi le: Ol T J41 ho 2- J

Agent Contact Details

If you have an agent or other person acting on your behalf, please complete the detai ls below.

Agent:

Contact person:

Postal Address: I

Post code: ~I - i I_Y:::_2 ___ __,I Emai l: I S)~h f@ If 05 1,·I/, ... Co.,,'± Phone: Mobile: I fJ2,.j l]S 3:ffl/S

Location of Proposal

Please complete with as much detail as you can, so the site for your proposal is clearly identifiable. Include details such as

unit number, street number, street name and town.

Property address

Legal description:

Description of Proposal

Please provide a brief description of your proposal and the reasons why resource consent is required i.e. which rules in

the District Plan are infringed. If the space provided is insufficient, please attach any additional pages.

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Correspondence and Invoices

Please let us know where to send any correspondence and invoices. Please note that where possible any correspondence

wil l be sent by emai l.

All correspondence excluding invoices sent to:

All invoices sent to:

Other Consents

D Applicant

i:zr:pplicant

or

or D Agent

Please let us know of any other consents that you have applied for or know that you need to apply for related to this

application . This includes any resource consents that may be required from a Regional Counci l under a Regiona l Plan.

O other resource consents

D Building Consent

D Regiona l Plan consent Type of Regiona l consent:

e.g. water discharge permit, water take permit, earthworks

I National Environmental Standards {NES)*

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Please let us know if you require consent under a Nationa l Environmenta l Standard. Nationa l Environmenta l Standards are

regulatory documents that contain standards pertaining to certain matters e.g. management of contaminated land,

te lecommunications.

Is consent required under a NES7:

Tick the following applicable NES

D NES for Air Quality

D NES for Drinking Water

~ S for Telecommunication Faci lities

D NES for Electricity Transmission Services

~ s D No D I don't know

D NES for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health

D NES for Plantation Forestry

O other

*For further information about National Environment Standards, their requirements and forms please refer to any other sheets provided with these application forms

Pre-application Information

We recommend that you have a pre-app l1 cat1on d1scuss1on about your proposal with a ~planner

Have you had a pre-appl1cat1on meeting with a Council planner7 D Yes ~ Have you had any other conversations with any other Council staff7 D Yes L:::J No

Date of meeting

Please provide the names of Council staff you have spoken with :

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II If notes of the meeting or other conversations were provided to you, please include a c of these.

Have you attached any minutes/notes from the meeting7 D No

Notification

The Resource Management Act 1991 allows applications to be notified for public submissions on request of the applicant.

Are you requesting that your application be publicly notified7 D Yes G o

If you selected 'yes' to the above question, please attach a

short summary outlining the detai ls of your application.

Have you attached a summary? D Yes

Owner of Site

Landowner's fu ll name, phone number and address:

OR:

O same as applicant details

Site Visit Requirements

D As landowner and with the consent of any occupiers or lessee, I am aware that Council staff or authorised consu ltants

wi ll visit the site which is the subject of this application, for the purposes of assessing this application, and agree to a

site visit.

OR

0'.the applicant is not the landowner, I understand that Council staff or authorised consu ltants wi ll visit the site, which

is the subject of this app lication, for the purposes of assessing this application, and agree to a site visit.

Is there a locked gate or security system restri cting access to Counci l StaITT G es Do you have a dog on the property? [2j Yes

Is there any hazard that may place a visitor at risk? D Yes

No

No

No

Provide detai ls of any entry restrictions that Council staff should be aware of e.g. hea lth and safety,

organic farm etc.

Draft Conditions

When a consent is granted, Counci l can include conditions to manage any adverse effects.

Do you wish to see draft conditions prior to Counci l making r--/ D a decision on the application? ~ Yes No

~ ticking this box, I understand that the opportunity to review the draft conditions is an act of good faith by the

Council and is intended to assist with identifying errors, not to encourage debate over conditions. I further

understand that Counci l has the right to continue processing the consent if too much time is taken with the

circu lation of draft conditions. By requesting draft conditions you agree to an extension of time under section 37 of

the RMA for the time it takes to reso lve draft conditions.

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Signature of the Applicant(s) or Agent

Please read the information below before signing the application form

Payment offees and charges

II

I have read and completed any supplementary forms and/or guidance as provided by Counci l related to fees and charges.

I/we understand that Council will invoice me for the actual and reasonable costs incurred in the processing of this

application. Subject to my/our rights under sections 3578 and 358 of the RMA, I/we undertake to pay all and future

processing costs incurred by the Counci l. The Counci l may issue interim invoices for applications Without limit ing the

Council's lega l rights, if any steps, including the use of debt col lectors, are necessary to recover unpa id processing costs, I/

we agree to pay al l costs of recovering those processing costs. If this application is made on behalf of a trust (private or

fami ly), a society (incorporated or unincorporated) or a company, in signing this application I/we are confirming that I/we

are authorised to bind and are binding the trust, society or company to pay al l the above costs and guaranteeing to pay all

the above costs in my/our persona l capacity.

Privacy information

The Council requires the information you have provided on this form to process your application under the RMA and to

col lect statistics. The Council will hold and store the information, including all associated reports and attachments, on a

public register. The detai ls may also be made avai lable to the public on the counci l's website. These details are col lected to

inform the general public and community groups about all consents which have been processed or issued through the

Council. If you would like to request access to, or correction of any details, please contact the Council.

Information checklist

The information checklist provided overleaf sets out the fu ll set of mandatory information that Council requires for your

application to be considered complete. If inadequate information is supplied with your application, this will cause delays in

processing or may result in the application being returned pursuant to section 88(3) of the RMA Your completed

application should be submitted to Counci l with any supplementary forms and/or guidance as provided by Counci l.

Confirmation by the applicant

D I/we confirm that I/we have read and understood the information and will comply with our obligations as set out

above. A signature is not required if you provide your information by electronic means and hove submitted it electronically

Applicant name: I Signature: I Date:

Applicant name: Signature: Date:

Applicant name: Signature: I Date:

Confirmation by the agent authorised to sign on behalf of the applicant

As authorised agent for the applicant, I confirm that I have read and understood the above information and confirm that I

have ful ly informed the applicant of its/their obligations in connection with this application, including for fees and other

charges, and that I have the applicant's authority to sign this application on its/their behalf A signature is not required if you provide your information by electronic means and hove submitted this electronically

Agent's full name: I~'"'""' fu.~I Signature: I ~ Date: 10 · '1- ·IS

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Information Checklist for Resource Consent Application

All applications ffi.!J..S1 include the following information:

~ qescription of the activity

D description of the site where the activity wil l occur /

C2J}:he ful l name and address of each owner or occupier of the site

DA description of any other activities that are part of the proposal to which this application relates

ff. description of any other resource consents required for the proposal to which this application relates

II

~ n assessment of the activity aga inst Part 2 of the Resource Management Act 1991. This wil l need to address section

5 'Pu rpose', section 6 'Matters of nationa l importance', section 7 'Other matters' and sect ion 8 'Treaty of Waitangi'

[]Arrassessment of the activity aga inst any re levant objectives, policies or rul es in the District Plan

~ ; assessment of the activity against any re levant requirements, condition or permissions in any ru les in a document

(as per section 104 (1) (b) of the RMA)

Qr<e·cord of title(s)

Th is must be less than 3 months old for the site(s) to which this application relates. Please attach the title(s) and any

consent notices, covenants, easements attached to the tit le(s).

~ ite plan or scheme plan

Please provide at an appropriate sca le (for example 1:100) showing the location of the building or activity in relation to

all site boundaries. The site plan shou ld include the fo llowing where re levant:

· North point

· Title or Reference No.

· Sca le

· Date the plans were drawn

· Topographica l information

· Natura l features, including protected trees, indigenous vegetation, water courses

· Archaeologica l and/or cultura l/heritage sites

· Record ofTitle boundaries/location of fence positions re lative to boundaries

· Accessways and road frontages, including proposed crossing places/right of ways

· Onsite manoeuvring and existing and proposed car parking spaces

· Lega l and physical roads

· Existing buildings

· Existing wells and/or effluent disposa l systems

· Bui ldings on adjacent sites

· Layout and location of proposed buildings and activity in re lation to lega l site boundaries

· Earthworks design and contours/areas of excavation

· Landscaping

· Site coverage ca lcu lation

· Details of any signage (s ign design, dimensions and location on build ings)

· Areas subject to hazards e.g. unstable slopes, areas of flooding, peat soils or fill

· Areas of potentia l or confi rmed contamination

D Elevation plans

Please provide at an appropriate scale (for example 1 :50, 1:100 or 1 :200) and show all structures to be constructed or

altered, showing the re lationship and appearance of proposed bui ldings.

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I I ~ plans of proposed bu ilding or bui ldings to be used

Please clearly show the use of each area .

II I ~ ering design plans for any water, wastewater and stormwater works

Only concept engineering plans are required at this stage.

I 0 ~n assessment of the activity against any re levant provisions of a:

· National Environmenta l Standard

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· National Policy Statement

· Regiona l Policy Statement

· R~gional Plan

~ description of any part of the activity that is permitted under the District Plan.

~ a permitted activity is part of the proposa l to which the application re lates, a description of the permitted activity

that demonstrates it complies with the re levant require ments and conditions for that permitted activity (so that

__yource consent not required for that activity).

[Z] An assessment of effects (AEE) of the activity.

An AEE is an essentia l part of your appl ication. If an AEE is not provided Council is un likely to accept your

application.

The AEE should discuss all the actua l and potential effects of your proposed activity on the environment.

Schedu le 4 of the RMA outlines all of the matters that must be addressed in you r AEE. The amount of deta il

provided must reflect the sca le and significance of the effects that t he activity may have on the environment. For

example, if t here are major effects aris ing from the proposal, a deta iled ana lysis and discussion of these effects

must be included in the AEE. It may require the provision of information from specific experts (e.g. a traffic

engineer). If t he effects of the proposa l are very minor, then a less detailed AEE can be submitted . The Council hos information available to assist you to prepare the AEE - please contact us if you hove any questions.

All applications for subdivision consent must also include the following information:

~ position of all new boundaries.

I g.north arrow and the sca le (1 :2000)

_ LJAII proposed and existing easements (including private)

I -BAny amalgamations

I I

_Dstages (if applicable)

Q ~xisting and proposed dimensions and sizes of lots

--B-Legal and physical roads, accessways and rights of way including grades (if applicable)

Q 11 existing bui ldings and structures, the ir distance to existing and proposed boundaries and the position of any eaves

in re lation to rights of way/accessway

I __QJhe areas of all new al lotments, unless the subdivision involves a cross lease, company lease,

or unit plan.

I ~ The locations and areas of new reserves to be created, including any esplanade reserves and esplanade strips.

I I I

B The locations and areas of any existing esplanade reserves, esplanade strips, and access strips.

---BThe locations and areas of any part of the bed of a river or lake to be vested in a territorial authority under section

237A

--LJThe locations and areas of any land within the coasta l marine area (which is to become part of the common marine

and coasta l area under section 237 A):

---EJThe locations and areas of land to be set aside as new roads.

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II Other useful information

The fo llowing examples of information are not compu lsory, but they wil l be beneficial to your application and will help

Council ake an informed decision about your application. Submitting this information if it is relevant to your proposal may

save e and costs further down the t rack.

Loca lity plan or aerial photo

Please provide at an appropriate sca le (for example 1 :500) Please indicate the location of the site in relation to roads r other landmarks. Show the street number of the subject site and those of adjoining sites.

Q volume of any earthworks

This must include area and volume of soil removed/imported and depth of cut/fill

details of Hazardous Activities and Industries (HAIL) List activity

If you are unsure whether your site is on the HAIL list please contact Council for assistance.

EJ Arlywritten approvals including details of those sought but not obtained

._____. rase include any signed written approval forms and signed plans if acquired.

EZJ" Specia list reports to support your application r may include Traffic Impact Studies, Landscape and Planting Plans, Acoustic Design Certificates etc.

[9'oetails and outcome of any consultation undertaken with adjacent land owners and occupiers, and relevant

bodies. For example, the Regional Council, Heritage New Zealand Pou here Taonga, Transpower, Kiwi Rail,

~ Nr, Department of Conservation etc.

~ Is of any consu ltation undertaken with iwi

If you are unsure whether your proposa l may affect matters of interest to iwi, or who the relevant iwi groups might be,

please discuss this with Council prior to lodgement.

O hl ,y other information arising from specific District Plan provisions

Other information to include in an application for subdivision consent if it is relevant to your proposal:

-EJ Existing and proposed crossing places and sight distances and separation distances between

crossing places

Bru1ding platforms for all allotments including shape factors

O onsite manoeuvring and existing and proposed vehicle parking spaces (where requ ired)

-EJ-stgnificant trees, bush stands, protected trees (including their extent of their drop line), covenanted areas or other features

~ sting high voltage electricity lines and gas lines

-Brchaeological and/or cu ltural heritage sites

--E=J water bodies

_ [dAreas of likely or confirmed contamination

-BAreas subject to land hazards eg unstable slopes, areas of flooding, peat soils, fi ll

Q uxation of existing and proposed service connections (including connections to reticulated services) and/or systems

i.e water, wastewater, stormwater and any easements

__Q.onsite effluent treatment and disposal areas and fields

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-floetai ls of proposed swrmwater management appropriate to the sca le and nature of the subdivision

~ ework and onsite stormwater systems

Qo-pen drains (i ncluding ownership)

D Effect of subdivision and end use on existing overland flow paths

II

D Contours showing existing and finished ground level (levels to the re levant datum) at 0.5m interva ls within the

---- subdivision, and at 2 metre intervals on adjoining properties (to enable effects on those properties to be assessed) A

separate plan may be needed to show these detai ls

p reas of proposed or existing fil l or excavation

D -ny proposed retaining wal ls or embankments (note if retaining wa ll over 1 m is proposed, a typ ica l cross section is

required.

D In urban areas, detai ls of the percentage of proposed and existing impermeable and permeable areas

D awra l hazards, eg unstable slopes, areas of flood ing, ponding, peat soils.

B ievations (to sca le) of buildings which are affected by the location of new boundaries (eg where height in relation to

boundary rules apply)

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Appendix B

Record of Title

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RECORD OF TITLE UNDER LAND TRANSFER ACT 2017

FREEHOLD Search Copy

/7-R.W.Muir

Registrar-General of Land

Identifier Land Registration District Date Issued

Prior References

766605 South Auckland 14 February 2017

105807 458698

Estate Fee Simple Area 142.4159 hectares more or less

Legal Description Lot 2 Deposited Plan 506274 and Part Lot 4 Deposited Plan 31606

Registered Owners Springhill Farm Limited

Interests

Appurtenant to the part of Lot 2 DP 506274 formerly Lot 1 DPS 67961 is a right to convey electricity specified in Easement Certificate B237136 - 1.11.1994 at 11.26 am

Some of the easements specified in Easement Certificate B237136 are subject to Section 243 (a) Resource Management Act 1991 (See DPS 67961)

8098580.1 Consent Notice pursuant to Section 221 Resource Management Act 1991 (affects Lot 2 DP 506274) -8.4.2009 at 9:33 am

Appurtenant to Lot 2 DP 506274 is a right of way and right to convey electricity, telecommunications and computer media created by Easement Instrument 8098580.3 - 8.4.2009 at 9:33 am

Some of the easements created by Easement Instrument 8098580.3 are subject to Section 243 (a) Resource Management Act 1991 (See DP 415293)

8571723.1 Bond pursuant to Section 108(2)(b) Resource Management Act 1991 (affects Lot 2 DP 506274)-19.8.2010 at 2:08 pm

10478682.2 Mortgage to Westpac New Zealand Limited (affects part Lot 4 DP 31606) - 1.7.2016 at 4:48 pm

10478682.4 Mortgage to Westpac New Zealand Limited (affects Lot 2 DP 506274) - 1.7.2016 at 4:48 pm

10649405.1 Consent Notice pursuant to Section 221 Resource Management Act 1991 - 14.2.2017 at 3:46 pm

Subject to Section 241(2) and Sections 242(1) and (2) Resource Management Act 199l(affects DP 506274)

Appurtenant to Lot 2 DP 506274 is a right to convey electricity created by Easement Instrument 10649405.3 -14.2.2017 at 3:46 pm

Transaction Id

Client Reference mkempster001

Search Copy Dated 18/04/19 5:10 pm, Page 1 o/3

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Appendix C

Application Plans

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Proposed RCG Telecommunications Facility

SITEID

SITE NAME

REGION

LOCAL AUTHORITY

LATITUDE

LONGITUDE

PROPERTY ADDRESS

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

CT

SITE INFORMATION

RWKPKA

Pukeatua

Waipa

Waipa District Council

-38.033061 (Centre of Pole)

175.515267 (Centre of Pole)

62 Griggs Rd, Pukeatua

Lot 2 OP 50627 4 & Pt LOT 4 OP 31606

766605

NOTES

- Boundary survey to be completed as required.

- Power and communications route as proposed on drawing to be confirmed onsite.

- In addition to any antennas and equipment shown on the drawings or permitted by the NES-TF, antennas and equipment, totalling up to 1 m2 in surface area, may be added in the future .

- Total volume of earthworks < 50m3.

I

A NORTH

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THE COPYRIGHT TO THIS DRAWING REMAINS THE

SITE PLAN

PROJECT TITLE:

Scale: 1 :10,000

SHEET TITLE

LOCATION PLAN Scale: 1 :50,000

I LOT 2 OP 50627 4 & Pt LOT 4 OP 31606

,,_1------- PROPOSED ACCESS ROUTE I

I

CENTRE or; { Sm RCG POLE. -----1-.

LATITUDE· -38 033061 LONG/TybE 175.515267

// RCG LEASE AREA:

1 20m x 20m = 400m2

EXISTING GATE

0 EXISTING WATER TANK

PROPOSED UNDERGROUND POWER AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROUTE.

EXISTING FENCE LINE.~

LAYOUT PLAN

-

Scale: 1 :500

I}~/>-· ;R '~-r al ~-_. . , .. = Designed: f Drawn:ARL CORNTHWAITE HOLTON PROPERTY OF COANTHWAITE HOLTON LTD AND SHALL PROPOSED RCG TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESOURCE CONSENT DRAWING

/ Scale@A3: Shown NOT BE REPRODUCED. COPIED OR USED FOR CONSENT d; &(~:_:Pest;va I

Plot Date: 29/01/19 OR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES WITHOUT THE WRITTEN ARCH ITE CTS - URBAN DESIGNERS FACILITY 1 OF 2 APPROVAL OF COANTHWAITE HOLTON LTD. THE

Project No: 22150 CONTRACTOR SHALL CHECK AND VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS

PO Box 8102 Symonds St, AUCKLAND 11 50 PUKEATUA - RWKPKA C APPROVED ISSUE 129/01/11

AND LEVELS ON SITE PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF ANY WORK, ANY AMBIGUITIES SHALL BE REPORTED TO 2B/23 Dundonald St, Eden Terrace, Auckland 1021

Sheet No: A102 f Rev: C A FOR APPROVAL 03/12/H CORNTHWAITE HOLTON LTD FOR CLARIFICATION DO NOT Ph 0274905856, [email protected]

,--,

. __ WA/PA REV: REV DESCRIPTION DATE: SCALE DIMENSIONS FROM DRAWINGS. ·-.._..- ... <' '·i


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PLAN

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RCG LEASE AREA:--- ----15m x 15m = 225m2

PROPOSED CABINET ENVELOPE ---f--~r-----.

MAX AREA = 5m2

MAX HEIGHT = 2m

CENTRE OF 15m RCG POLE ----+-_,__~ LATITUDE: -38. 033061 LONGITUDE: 175.515267

PROPOSED UNDERGROUND POWER AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROUTE

LOT 2 DP 50627 4 & Pt LOT 4 OP 31606

EXISTING FENCE LINE.-~-

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A NORTH

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Scale: 1 :200

E LO

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- ---- PROPOSED 3 x PANEL ANTENNAS. < 700mm WIDTH EACH.

------ PROPOSED 2 x 1200mm dia. DISH ANTENNA

ROPOSEO 15m GUYED POLE.

~------"c--- PROPOS D CABINET ENVELOPE: MAX AREA - 5m2

MAX HEIGH = 2m

7.5m .1

ELEVATION Scale 1 :100

NOTES

- Antenna heights are taken from ground level (approximately)

- Boundary suNey to be completed as required.


- In addition to any antennas and equipment shown on the drawings or permitted by the NES-TF, antennas and equipment, totalling up to 1 m2 in surface area, may be added in the future.



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Radiofrequency Report

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National Environmental Standards Compliance Distance Calculation

Site: Pukeatua Antenna: Kathrein

Rural Connectivity Group

Site ID - RWKPKA

800010965

Notice and Report-Statement of Compliance Submitted in accordance with Reg 55 of the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Telecommunication Facilities) Regulations 2016.

Site Code: RWKPKA

Site Name: Pukeatua

Site Address: Springhill Farm Ltd 62 Griggs Road Pukeatua




Kobus Prinsloo

Mark Jefferies

18/01/2019

RF Human Exposure Limits

Site ID - RWKPKA 800010965

The New Zealand Government has produced a national standard for exposure to RF transmissions.

This is encompassed in the New Zealand Standard NZS2772.1.1999 which permits a maximum exposure level to Radio Frequency Fields 3 KHz to 300 GHz.

Compliance Certification

RCG is performing technical work to this cell site.

After the technical work, the site will still operate in compliance with the New Zealand Standard.

The calculations used to confirm compliance were made in accordance with the requirements described in the new Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS2772.2.2016.

The location and the site type ensure that there is no area in front of the face of the antenna that is accessible to the public. Therefore the associated radio frequency fields, including any cumulative effects, are not expected to reach or exceed 25% of the maximum level authorized by NZS2772.1.1999 in areas accessible to general public.







In addition, this report has been prepared in accordance with NZS AS/NZS 2772.2 Radiofrequency Radiation: Part 2: Principles and Methods of Measurement 300 kHz to 100 GHz, and as such meets Reg 55{3)(a) of the NES 2016.

Compliance with NZS 2772.1.:1999

RCG confirms that the cell site is designed, installed and operated in accordance with NZS 2772.1.1999. Compliance with Clause 10 of this Standard is achieved through careful site planning and design, and following best industry practices.

RF warning signs, access control measures, and safe working procedures will be in place. RCG engages contractors who are certified industrial professionals, with extensive health and safety training as required under the Health and Safety at Work Act.




Vertical Plume:

Horizontal Plume:

20m







Kathrein 80010965

700MHz {RCG): 2 carriers 4x4 MIMO {30MHz) @ 40W

1800MHz {RCG): 3 carriers 4x4 MIMO {60MHz) @ 40W

2100MHz (MNO): 3 carriers 4x4 MIMO {60MHz) @ 40W

2600MHz {WISP): 1 carrier@ 10W

Red (100%) Blue (25%)

Vertical MSD (above antenna's 4.73 9.75

centre)

Vertical MSD (below antenna's 5.38 10.57

centre)

Horizontal MSD 21.2 41.9




Appendix E

Assessment against the National Environment Standards for

Telecommunication Facilities


I I I I Table 1: NESTF Assessment Table

Regulation Compliance Non-Compliance

I Part 2 - Carrying out of regulated activities

Regulation 11 - Activity complying with The proposal will not be

standard is permitted activity carried out in accordance

I A regulated activity is a permitted activity if with the relevant

it is carried out in accordance with the standards.

standard.

I Regulation 12 - Status if not permitted Applies - the facility is an

activity RFG facility and is not a

I If a regulated activity is not a permitted permitted activity under

activity under regulation 11, - regulation 11. The facility

I (a) If the facility is an RFG facility, the

has been assessed against

status of the activity is to be regulation below.

determined under regulation 13; or

I (b) Otherwise, the status of the

activity is to be determined under

regulations 14 to 18.

I Regulation 13 - RFG facilities: status in

respect of generation of radiofrequency

fields Applies - the facility is an

I (1) This regulation applies to a regulated RFG facility and is not a activity if- permitted activity under

I (a) the facility is an RFG facility; and regulation 11.

(b) the activity is not a permitted activity under regulation 11.

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{2} If regulation 55 is complied with, - Met. As assessed below, the

(a} in respect of the generation of proposal will meet

radiofrequency fields, the activity is regulation 55.

a permitted activity; and

(b) in all other respects, the status of Applies - the facility has

I the activity is to be determined in been assessed against accordance with regulations 14 to regulations 14 to 16 below 18. (as relevant).

I {3} if regulation 55 is not complied with-

(a) in respect of the generation of

I radiofrequency fields, the activity is a non-complying activity; and

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{b) in all other respects, -

{i) if all other regulations I compliance with which are part of the standard are complied with, the activity is a permitted activity; or

I {ii) otherwise, the status of the

activity is to be determined in accordance with regulations

I 14 to 18.

Regulation 14 - Controlled activities The proposal will not be I (1) A regulated activity is a controlled

carried out in accordance

activity if- with the relevant

standards. Under the {a) it is carried out not in accordance

Waipa District Plan, the with the standard; and

facility is considered a {b) under the relevant district plan or Discretionary activity.

proposed district plan, it is a

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permitted activity or controlled activity. I

Regulation 15 - Restricted Discretionary The proposal will not be

activities carried out in accordance

(1) A regulated activity is a restricted with the relevant

discretionary activity if- standards. Under the I

{a) it is carried out not in accordance Waipa District Plan, the

with the standard; and facility is considered a I Discretionary activity.

{b) under the relevant district plan or proposed district plan, it is a restricted discretionary activity. I

{2} For the purpose of section 87A{3){a) of the Act, discretion is restricted over the subject matter of each regulation {or I component of a regulation) -

{a) Compliance with which is part of the standard; and I

{b) That is not complied with

Regulation 16 -Discretionary activities Met. The proposal will not I (1) A regulated activity is a restricted

be carried out in accordance

discretionary activity if- with the relevant standards.

{a) it is carried out not in accordance Under the Wai pa District

with the standard; and Plan, the facility is

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(b) under the relevant district plan or proposed district plan, the activity -

(i) is a discretionary activity; or

(ii) is not classified as a controlled, restricted discretionary, discretionary, non-complying, or prohibited activity.

Part 3 - Regulated activities and standards

Subpart 1 - Cabinets

Regulation 19 - Regulated activity and

standard

(1) The installation and operation of a cabinet by a facility operator is a regulated activity.

(2) The standard for the activity is that-

(a) regulation 20 or 21, as applicable, must be complied with; and

{b) if the cabinet is in a road reserve, -

(i) regulation 22 must be complied with (subject to regulation 23); and

(ii) regulation 24 must be complied with; and

(c) if the cabinet is not in a road reserve, regulation 25 must be complied with; and

(d) each regulation in subpart 5, if it applies, must be complied with; and

(e) if the activity includes earthworks, regulation 54 must be complied with; and

(f) if the cabinet is an RFG facility, regulation 55 must be complied with.

considered a Discretionary

activity.

'

Met. The proposal involves

the installation and

operation of a cabinets by a

facility operator. As such,

this is a regulated activity.

Met. Regulation 20 is

applicable, and compliance

is achieved.

N/A-the proposed cabinets

are no within the road

reserve.

Met. As assessed below.

Applies - as assessed below.




Regulation 20 - Cabinet not servicing

antenna on building

(1) This regulation applies ta any cabinet other than one to which regulation 21 applies.

(2) This regulation is complied with if-

{3)

(a) the height, footprint, and grouping rules in subclause (3) are complied with; and

(b) one of the following applies:

(i) the cabinet's equipment does not require power:

(ii) power for the cabinet's equipment is provided by a self- contained power unit:

(iii) the power supply for the cabinet's equipment is connected under the ground or inside the cabinet

The height, footprint, and grouping rules are as follows:

(a)

(b)

if the cabinet is in a road reserve that is in, or adjoins, a residential zone, -

(i) the height of the cabinet must not be more than 1.Bm; and

(ii) the footprint of the cabinet must not

(iii) be more than 1.4m 2; and

(iv) the group rules in regulation 22 must be complied with (subject to regulation 23):

if the cabinet is in any other road reserve -

(i) the height of the cabinet must not be more than 2m; and

(ii) the footprint of the cabinet must not be more than 2m2;

and

{iii) the group rules in regulation 22 must be complied with (subject to regulation 23}

Met. Regulation 21 does not

apply.

Met. The proposal will meet

subclause (3) .

Met. The power supply will

be connected underground

via the proposed overhead

power line.

N/A-the cabinets are not

within the road reserve.

N/ A - the cabinets are not





(c) if the cabinet is not in a road reserve and is in a residential zone, -

(i) the height of the cabinet must not be more than 2m; and

(ii) the footprint of the cabinet must not more than 2m2

:

{d) if the cabinet is not in a road reserve and is not in a residential zone, -

(i) the height of the cabinet must not be more than 2.5m; and

(ii) the footprint of the cabinet must not be more than 5m2

•

(4) In this regulation, part of a road reserve adjoins a residential zone if that part of the road reserve adjoins, and is on the same side of the road as, land that is in a residential zone.

Regulation 21 - Cabinet servicing antenna on building

Regulation 22 - Group rules for cabinets in road reserve

Regulation 23 - Temporary contravention of group rules

Regulation 24 - Noise limits for cabinet in road reserve.

Regulation 25 - Noise limits for cabinet not in road reserve.

(1) This regulation applies to a cabinet not located in a road reserve.

(2) This regulation is complied with if the cabinet is installed and operated in accordance with the district rules about noise from a facility at the place where the cabinet is located.

N/ A - the cabinets are not

within a residential zone.

Applies -the cabinets are

located within the rural

zone.

Met. The cabinets will not

be more than 2.Sm.

Met. The cabinets will not

exceed Sm2•

N/A-the cabinets are not


N/A-the cabinets will not

service antennas on a

building.


be located within the road

reserve.


replace existing cabinets.


be located within the road

reserve.

Applies - the cabinets are

not located within the road

reserve.

Met. The cabinets will be

installed and operated in

accordance with the

relevant noise standards

(refer to Appendix G}.


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WaiQ.a District Plan - Rural Zone [Rule

4.4.2.15): I Noise generating activity other than that

from farm animals including farm dogs,

agricultural vehicles {when not being used I for recreational purposes), agricultural

machinery or equipment (including produce

packing facilities where the only produce I packed is grown an site) operated and

maintained in accordance with the

manufacturer's specifications and in I accordance with

accepted management practices (e.g. for

milking, spraying, harvesting, packing and I the like, but not including frost fans) and

provided that the best practicable option

(including the option for the activity to take I place at another time of the day), is adopted

to ensure that the emission of noise does

not exceed a reasonable level; shall be I conducted and buildings located, designed

and used to ensure that they do not exceed

the following limits within the notional I boundary of any dwelling (excluding

dwellings within mineral extraction sites): I (a) Day time - 7.00am to 10.00pm SOdBA

(Leq) I (b) Night time - 10.00pm to 7.00am 40dBA

{Leq)

(c) Night time single noise event 70dBA I (Lmax)

The noise levels shall be measured and I assessed in accordance with the

requirements of NZS 6801 :2008 -Acoustics

- Environmental Sound and assessed in I accordance with NZS 6802:2008-Acoustics

- Environmental Noise. Provided that this

rule shall not apply to the use or testing of I station and vehicle sirens or alarms used by

emergency services. I I I


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Regulation 26 - Antennas on existing poles N/A-the proposal is for a

I in road reserve - Regulated activity and new pole in the rural zone.

standard

Regulation 27 -Antenna on existing pole in N/ A - the proposal is for a

I road reserve new pole in the rural zone.

Regulation 28 -Antennas on new poles in N/A-the proposal is fora

road reserve - Regulated activity and new pole in the rural zone.

I standard.

Regulation 29 - Antenna on new pole in road N/ A - the proposal is for a

I reserve new pole in the rural zone.

Regulation 30 - Antennas on existing poles N/ A - The proposal does not

I with antennas not in road reserve and in involve an existing pole in

residential zone - Regulated activity and the road reserve.

standard

I Regulation 31 - Antenna on existing pole N/ A - The proposal does not

with antenna not in road reserve and in involve an existing pole in

residential zone the road reserve.

I Regulation 32 - Antennas on existing poles N/ A - The proposal does not

with antennas not in road reserve and not in involve an existing pole.

I residential zone - Regulated activity and standard

Regulation 33 - Antenna on existing pole N/A-The proposal does not

I with antenna not in road reserve and not in involve an existing pole.

residential zone

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Regulation 34 - Antennas on new poles not in road reserve and in rural zone -Regulated activity and standard

(1) The installation and operation of an antenna (antenna E} by a facility operator is a regulated activity if,-

(a) before work to install antenna E begins, a pole (pole E} is to be erected-

(i) at a location that-

(a) is not in a road reserve; and

{b) is in a rural zone; and

(c) for the purpose of installing antenna E (whether alone or with 1 or more other antennas) on pole E; and

(b) the new pole is not a replace for an existing pole.

(2) The standard for the activity is that-

(a) regulation 35 must be complied with; and

(b) each regulation in subpart 5, if it applies, must be complied with; and

(c) if the activity includes earthworks, regulations 53 and 54 must be complied with; and

(d) if the antenna is an RFG facility, regulation 55 must be complied with.

Regulation 35 - Antenna on new pole not in road reserve and in rural zone

(1) This regulation applies to the regulated activity described in regulation 34.

{2} This regulation is complied with if, at the time antenna Eis installed, -

Applies - the proposal is a

regulated activity as it

involves a new pole in the

rural zone for the purpose

of installing antennas. The

new pole is not a

replacement for an existing

pole.


Applies - as assessed below.



Applies - as assessed above,

the proposal is a regulated

activity described in

regulation 34.




(a) the height of pole E and all antennas is not more than 25 m;

and

(b) the width of pole Eis not more than 6 m; and

(c) if pole E has a headframe, the width of the headframe is not more than 6 m; and

(d) pole Eis at least 50 m away from any building used for residential or educational purposes; and

(e) if antenna Eis a panel antenna, the width of the panel is not more than 0.7m;and

Regulation 36 - Antennas on buildings -Regulated activity and standard

Regulation 37 -Antenna on building

Subpart 3 - Small cell units

Regulation 38 - Regulated activity and standard

Subpart 4-Telecommunication lines

Regulation 39 - Customer connection lines -Regulated activity and standard

Regulation 40 - Customer connection line

Regulation 41 - Aerial telecommunication lines along same routes as existing telecommunication or power lines -Regulated activity and standard

Met. The proposed pole will

not exceed 25m in height.

Met. The proposed pole will

not exceed 6m in width.

N/A-there is not

headframe proposed.

Met. The proposal will be

located more than SOm

from the closest building

being used for residential or

educational purposes.

Met. The proposed panel

antennas will not exceed a

width of more than 0.7m.

N/A-the proposal does not

involve antennas on

buildings.

N/ A - the proposal does not

involve antennas on

buildings.

N/A-The proposal does not

involve small cell units.


involve customer

connection lines.

N/ A - The proposal does not

involve customer

connection lines.


involve aerial

telecommunication lines.


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Regulation 42 - Aerial telecommunication N/ A - The proposal does not

line along same route as existing involve aerial I telecommunication or power line telecommunication lines.

Regulation 43 - Underground

telecommunication lines - Regulated I activity and standard

Met. The proposal requires (1) The installation and operation of a the installation of

telecommunication line by a facility underground

operator is a regulated activity if the telecommunication lines. line-

{a) Is not a customer connection line;

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{b} Is an underground line.

(2) The standard for the activity is that,- N/ A - the proposal will not I {a)

be carried out within the to the extent that the activity is

road reserve . carried out in a road reserve, regulation 44, if it applies, must be

I complied with; and Applies - as assessed below.

{b) To the extent that the activity is carried out at a place that is not in

I a road reserve, regulations 45 to 51, if they apply, must be complied Met. Refer to Appendix D. with; and I

{c) Regulation 54 must be complied with. I

Subpart 5 - Application of district and

regional rules

Regulation 44 - Trees and vegetation in N/ A - the works will be I road reserve primarily on existing

(1) This regulation applies to a regulated hardstanding (underground

activity if- cable) and open space (mast I {c) The activity is carried out at a place

and cabinets) and which are

that is in a road reserve and within not within the dripline of a

the drip line of a tree or other tree or requires the removal

vegetation; and of any vegetation .

{d) In the absence of these regulations,

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the relevant district plan or

proposed district plan would

require the facility operator to I obtain a resource consent for the

regulated activity.

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(2) This regulation is complied with if the

regulated activity is carried out in

accordance with the district rule about

the protection of trees and other vegetation that apply at that place.

Regulation 45 - Significant trees

Regulation 46 - Historic heritage values

Regulation 47 - Visual amenity landscapes

(1) This regulation applies to a regulated activity if it is carried out at a place

identified in the relevant district plan or proposed district plan as being

subject to visual amenity landscapes rules.

(2) This regulation is complied with if the

regulated activity is carried out in accordance with the visual amenity landscapes rules that apply to that

place.

(3) In this regulation, visual amenity landscapes rules means district rules about the protection of landscape

features {Such as view shafts or ridgelines) identified as having special visual amenity values (however described).

Regulation 48 - Significant habitats for

indigenous vegetation

Regulation 49 - Significant habitats for indigenous fauna

N/ A - The facility is not

within the dripline of a tree

identified in the district plan

as being subject to tree

protection rules.


located in an area identified

in the district plan as being

subject to historic heritage

rules.

The facility is in an area

identified in the district

plan as being subject to

visual amenity landscape

rules (that is, the Visually

Sensitive Hill Country

Overlay). Consent is

sought under the District

Plan for non-compliance

with the relevant Visually

Sensitive Hill County

Overlays rules.

N/ A - The facility is located

in an area identified in the

district plan as being subject

to significant vegetation

rules.




Regulation 50 - Outstanding natural

features or landscapes

Regulation 51 - Places adjoining coastal

marine area


subject to significant fauna

rules.




subject to outstanding

natural features or

landscapes rules.




subject to coastal protection

rules.

Regulation 52 - Rivers and lakes N/ A - The facility is not

located over a river or lake.

Subpart 6 - Earthworks

Regulation 53 - Earthworks associated with Applies - the facility is a

certain antennas

(1) This regulation applies to a regulated

activity if it-

{a) is a regulated activity under

regulation 30, 32, or 34; and

{b) includes earthworks {as referred

to in regulation 5{1){d)).

(2) This regulation is complied with if

[Paraphrased]

{a) Special place earthworks are carried out in accordance with relevant district rules;

{b) Rural earthworks:

(i) Do not exceed 450m 3;

(ii) A management plan as required in subc/asue {3) is in place.

Regulation 54 - Earthworks: regional rules apply

regulated activity under

regulation 34 that includes

earthworks (as referred in in

regulation S(l}(d)).

Met. The Visually Sensitive

Hill Country Overlay permits

up to 500m3 of earthworks

per calendar year. The

proposal will require a

maximum of 50m3 of

earthworks for the

installation of the facility. A

management plan, in

accordance with subclause

(3), will be in place for the

duration of the works.




(1) This regulation applies to a regulated activity if it includes earthworks (as referred to in regulation 5(1}{d)).

(2) This regulation is complied with if the earthworks are carried out in accordance with any applicable regional rules about earthworks.

Waikato Regional Plan - Soil Disturbance (Rule 5.1.4.11):

(1) Unless otherwise provided for by Rules

5.1.4.14, 5.1.4.15, 5.1.4.16 or 5.1.4.17, soil disturbance, roading and tracking,

and vegetation clearance and any associated deposition of slash into or

onto the beds of rivers and any subsequent discharge of contaminants

into water or air;

(2) Any roading and tracking activities associated with the installation of

bridges or culverts permitted by Rules 4.2.8.1, 4.2.9.1 and 4.2.9.2, within 20 metres of that bridge or culvert and any

associated deposition of slash into or onto the beds of rivers and any subsequent discharge of contaminants

into water or air;

(3) Vegetation clearance of planted production forest as planted at the date

upon which this Plan becomes operative;

are permitted activities subject to the conditions in Section 5.1.5. In addition

5.1.4.11(3) is subject to the following conditions:

(a) Provided that replanting of planted production forest does not occur

within:

(i) five metres, on either side, of the bed of a water body

excluding an ephemeral stream (except on the Coromandel Peninsula); and

Met. The proposal will

require a maximum of 50m3

of earthworks for the

installation of the facility.

The works are not adjoining

or within proximity to any

waterbodies and do not

require the planting of

production forest.


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(ii) ten metres, on either side of the

bed of a water body excluding I an ephemeral stream on the

Coromandel Peninsula streams

greater than 50 hectares I (iii} five metres on either side of the

bed of water bodies between

20 and 50 hectares on the I Coromandel Peninsula

regardless of slope;

{b) On the Coromandel Peninsula I where wilding pines are present at

a density of greater than 50 stems

per kilometre of riparian margin I they will all be removed at first

thinning so Jong as practicable

from a safety perspective. I Subpart 7 - Radiofrequency fields

Regulation 55 - Radiofrequency fields I Applies - the proposal is an

(1) This regulation applies to an RFG RFG facility; therefore, this

facility. regulation applies. I Met. The radiofrequency

{2} This regulation is complied with if- report confirms compliance

(a) the facility is installed and operated with NZS2772.1 (refer to I in accordance with NZS 2772.1; Appendix D) .

and I (b) before the facility becomes

operational, the facility operator gives the local authority- I (i) written or electronic notice of

the facility 's location; and

(ii) a pre-commencement report I that complies with subclause {3}; and I

(c) either-

(i) the facility operator gives the local authority a post- I commencement report that complies with subclause (4) within 3 months after the I

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{3}

(4)

(5)

facility becomes operational; or

(ii) under subclause (5), the facility operator is not required to give a post-commencement report

A pre-commencement report must-

(a) be prepared in accordance with AS/NZS 2772.2; and

{b} take into account exposures arising from other telecommunication facilities in the vicinity of the facility; and

(c) predict whether the radiofrequency field levels at places in the vicinity of the facility that are reasonably accessible to the general public will comply with NZS 2772.1

A post-commencement report must-

(a) be prepared in accordance with AS/NZS 2772.2; and

(b) provide evidence that the actual radiofrequency field levels at places in the vicinity of the facility that are reasonably accessible to the general public comply with NZS 2772.1

The facility operator is not required to give a post-commencement report if the prediction referred to in subclause {3}{c) was that the radiofrequency field levels will not reach 25% of the maximum level authorised by NZS 2772.1 for exposure of the general public.

Met. The area where the

radiofrequency plume will

exceed 100% and 25% of

the standard is not an area

where the public could be

reasonably exposed given

the position of the antennas

at some 8m above the

ground level on a pole. As

such, there is no non-

compliance with the

standard and no need for

further monitoring.

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Appendix F

Assessment against the Waipa District Plan



Table 2: Waipa District Plan Rule Assessment Table

Rule

Section 17 - Works and Utilities

17.4 - Rules

(d) Not withstanding any other rules in the District Plan: [. .. ]

(iii) The provisions of the NESTF prevail over the provisions of the Waipa District Plan, to the extent of any inconsistency. No other rules in the Waipa District Plan that duplicate or conflict with the NESTF shall apply. The Waipa District Plan provisions continue to apply to some activities covered by the NESTF to make provision for facility operators not registered under Section

5 of the Telecommunications Act 2001 and where under regulations 44 to 52 enable rules to be more stringent than the NESTF, such as being subject to Heritage sites in Appendix Nl, Cultural Landscapes, significant natural areas, outstanding natural features and landscape, and identified character precinct areas, character clusters or

character streets rules.

17.4.1.1 - Activity Status Tables -Electricity distribution and transmission (a) Electrical lines for conveying electricity and their support structures, at a voltage

Compliance

The Rural Connectivity Group are a recognised network operator under Section 105 of the Telecommunications Act 2001. However, the proposed faci lity is within the Visually Sensitive Hil l Country Overlay (a visual amenity landscape) and therefore regulation 47 of the NESTF enables consideration of the more stringent District Plan rules relating to the Visually Sensitive Hill Country Overlay.

Therefore, the following rule assessment of the Waipa District Plan pertains only to those provisions relevant to the visual amenity landscape the proposed facility is locating within (i.e. the rules relating to telecommunication faci lities located within Natura l Landscapes other than outstanding, Heritage Sites identified in Appendix Nl, Cultural landscapes and Significant natural areas have been assessed).

No other rules of the Wai pa District Plan are considered relevant to the proposed facility with the exception of the fo llowing:

Rules relevant to the proposed overhead and underground power lines; and

• Rule re levant to the proposed earthworks associated with the overhead and underground powerlines.

All other act ivities are considered to fall under the NESTF and therefore can only be assessed against the ru les relating to Natural Landscapes other than outstanding, Heritage Sites identified in Appendix Nl, Cultural landscapes and Significant natural areas (pursuant to reg. 47).

Non-Compliance

The proposed facility includes the installation of a 800m (approx.) overhead power line (connecting the proposed facility to existing


up to and inc/udi~g 110kv per circuit ~nd aerials up to 1m:

(i) New overhead lines including . support structures and extension in ' length of overhead lines.

Rural Zone - Permitted

Within Natural Landscapes other than outstanding, Heritage Sites identified in Appendix Nl, Cultural landscapes and Significant natural areas - Discretionary.

(ii) New underground lines and extension in length of underground lines.

Rural Zone - Permitted

Within Natural Landscapes other than outstanding, Heritage Sites identified in Appendix Nl, Cultural landscapes and Significant natural areas - Permitted.

17.4.1.2 -Activity Status Tables - Radio and Telecommunications except as permitted under the HESTF 2016, refer to Rule 17.4.2.2 (a) Underground telecommunication lines and cables (new lines; extension in length of lines; upgrading by increasing capacity of cable).

Within Natural Landscapes other than outstanding, Heritage Sites identified in Appendix Nl, Cultural landscapes and Significant natural areas - Permitted (in Natural Landscapes other than outstanding).

(b) New overhead telecommunication lines provided that in formed roads within identified landscapes the status is noncomplying, and within formed roads in other identified landscapes the status is discretionary.

Within Natural Landscapes other than outstanding, Heritage Sites identified in Appendix Nl, Cultural

Met. The proposed facility includes the installation of a 40m (approx.) underground power line (connecting the proposed facility to the proposed overhead power line) within the Visually Sensitive Hill Country Overlay.

Met. The proposed facility includes the installation of a 40m underground telecommunication line (connecting the proposed facility to the proposed overhead telecommunication line) within the Visually Sensitive Hill County Overlay.

overhead power lines) within the Visually Sensitive Hill Country Overlay.

The proposed facility includes the installation of an 800m overhead telecommunication line (connecting the proposed facility to the existing overhead telecommunication line) within the Visually Sensitive Hill County Overlay.




landscapes and Significant natural

areas - Discretionary.

1 (i) Radio and telecommunication masts up to and including 20m in height together with associated:

• Antennas contained within a horizontal circle measured from the centre of the mast not exceeding 1.2m and dishes not exceeding 2.5m in diameter).

• aerials not exceeding 6m (in addition to the mast) in height and 75mm in

diameter.

• weather radar.

• guy wires.

• lightning conductors or rods.

• wooden or steel support poles.

• buildings not exceeding 30m2 GFA.

Provided that:

• the total height af the mast and associated equipment shall have a maximum height of 20m and the mast shall have a maximum diameter of 1350mm;and

in formed roads that adjoin the Residential Zone and large lot Residential Zone any mast over 15m in height is a discretionary activity.

• masts in Commercial Zones shall be setback 20m from Residential Zone boundaries. Any mast that fails to comply with this setback shall be a restricted discretionary activity.

• masts in Rural Zones shall be setback 20m from Residential Zone and large lot Residential Zone boundaries. Any mast that fails to comply with this setback shall be a restricted discretionary activity.

Within Natural landscapes other than outstanding, Heritage Sites identified in Appendix Nl, Cultural landscapes and Significant natural areas - Restricted Discretionary.

The proposed facility is located within the Visually Sensitive Hill Country Overlay and therefore triggers a Restricted Discretionary Activity

status.


(n) Satellite and microwave dishes not exceeding 1.2m in diameter, and panel antennas not exceeding a cross section width of 0. lm with a total area of 1. 7m2 for each panel provided that:

(i) Where an antenna is to be attached to a building, the height of the support structure and associated antenna shall not exceed the highest of either the height limit of the zone, or the height of the building to which it is attached by more than 3m; and

(ii) In an Industrial Zone the total area for each panel shall be no greater than 5m2 in length.

(p) Radio and telecommunication network utility operated ancillary equipment shelters including telecommunications equipment cabinets that are no more than 1.4m2

• The cabinet must be no higher than the height of the concrete foundation plinth, if there is one, plus 1.Bm. (See NES for requirements if additional cabinets).

Within Natural Landscapes other than outstanding, Heritage Sites identified in Appendix Nl, Cultural landscapes and Significant natural areas - Non-Complying

(q) Radio and telecommunication network utility operated ancillary equipment shelters including telecommunications equipment cabinets that are greater than 1.4m2 but no more than 5m2 • The cabinet must be no higher than the height of the concrete foundation plinth, if there is one,

· plus 2m.

..

Within Natural Landscapes other than outstanding, Heritage Sites identified in Appendix Nl, Cultural landscapes and Significant natural areas - Discretionary .

17.4.2.1 - Performance Standard Rules -Telecommunication Facilities Telecommunication facilities which emit radio-frequency fields shall comply with the existing radio frequency emission standards contained within the Resource Management (National Environmental

Met. The potential future installation of a WISP microwave dish or panel antenna (maximum area of lm2) can be undertaken as a permitted activity.

N/A- The proposed cabinets associated with the facility exceed 1.4m2• An assessment against Rule 17.4.1.2(q) is required - refer below.

Met. The proposed facility complies with the radio frequency emissions standards contained within the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Telecommunication

The proposal cabinets associated with the facility are not more than Sm2 and 2m in height. However, the proposed facility, including the cabinets, is located within the Visually Sensitive Hill Country Overlay and therefore triggers Discretionary Activity status.




Standards for Telecommunication Facilities) Regulations 2008.

17.4.2.2 - Performance Standard Rules -Telecommunication Facilities regulations and standards contained within the Resource Management (National

Environmental Standards for Telecommunication Facilities) Regulations

2016 ("NESTF") shall apply to telecommunication facilities operated by facility operators, except

within:

(a) An Outstanding Natural Feature and Landscape; or

(b) Identified character precinct areas, character clusters or character streets; or

(c) Natural Landscapes other than outstanding; or

{d) Heritage sites identified in Appendix Nl; or

(e) Cultural landscapes; or

(!) Significant natural areas where Rule 17.4.1.2 applies.

Rule 17.4.1.2 also applies in circumstances where regulated activities (as determined by the NESTF) are carried out not in accordance with the standards set out in

the NESTF. Activities that/ail to comply with this rule will require a resource consent for a non

complying activity.

Facilities) Regulations 2008. Refer to Appendix 0.

Met. The proposed facility is within a Natural Landscape (other than outstanding) and therefore has been assessed against the relevant rules of the Waipa District Plan (refer above).


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PREPARED FOR:

DATE:

PROJECT:

REPORT NO.:

PREPARED BY:

REVIEWED BY:

Vodafone New Zealand Ltd Private Bag 92161 Victoria Street West Auckland 1142

Attention: Ross Langford

18 November 2008

84 Symonds Street

PO Box 5811 Wel les ley Street

Auckland 1141 New Zealand

T: +64 9 379 7822 F: +64 9 309 3540

www.marshallday.com

Lrn Noise Level Tables for Cell Site Cabinet Combinations

2002043A 001

Kevin Pr:}(~ \

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Curt Robinson I


TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 3

2.0 NOISE DATA .................................................................................................................... 3

3.0 CABINET CONFIGURATIONS AND CALCULATED NOISE LEVEL ................................... 4

4.0 DISCUSSION ..................................................................................................................... 4

5.0 COMPLIANCE WITH COMMON NIGHT TIME LIMITS ................................................... 5

APPENDIX 1 - GENERIC CABINET LAYOUTS ............................................................................. 6

APPENDIX 2 - NOISE LEVEL TABLES ......................................................................................... 7

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

2.0

Marshall Day Acoustics Ltd has been requested to provide predicted L,q noise level data generated by Vodafone's Cell Sites for various cabinet and power supply configurations.

The L,q noise level data presented in this report is intended for use in relation to measurement and assessment criteria in New Zealand Standards NZS 6801 :2008 Acoustics - Measurement of environmental sound and NZS 6802 :2008 Acoustics -Environmental Noise.

NOISE DATA

The following Sound Power Levels (Lw) for the different cabinets were initially provided by Vodafone, who sourced the data from Nokia and the Kuppio Regional Institute of Occupational Health Acoustic Laboratory. We note that the day time levels are based on a temperature of 23°C and the night on 15°C.

Table 1- Sound Power Level Data

Cabinet Sound Power Level dBA (Lw) (Re 10-12 W) Data source

Day (23°C) Night c,s·c) Optima Compact (1 + 1 + 1) 53 52 Kuppio

Supreme Outdoor (2+2+2) 57 54 Kuppio

Supreme NUSS 65 60 Nokia

Ultrasite 65 60 Nokia

Ultrasite NUSS 65 60 Nokia

Sound power levels for other cabinets, determined through measurement by the University of Canterbury and the University of Auckland, are summarised in Tables 2 and 3 below.

Table 2 -Sound Power Level Data Determined by University of Canterbury

Cabinet

Dual DC Metrosite

Dual AC Metrosite

Calculated Sound Power Level dBA (Lw) (Re 10-12 W)

Day (35°C)

52

51

Night (10 - 25°C)

51

48

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Table 3 -Sound Power Level Data Determined by University of Auckland (ATS)

Cabinet Calculated Sound Power Level dBA (Lw) (Re 10-12 W)

Day Night (cooling fan on high speed) (cooling fan on low speed)

Nokia Metro 50 + DC Metrosite 58 48

3.0 CABINET CONFIGURATIONS AND CALCULATED NOISE LEVEL

Connell Wagner Ltd has provided a drawing (refer Appendix 1) of seven typical cabinet combinations. A further cabinet combination, noted in Table 3 above, is to be added and will be referred to as Cabinet Layout Type 8. Note: The drawing included in this report (as Appendix 1) has yet to be updated to show Cabinet Layout Type 8.

Noise levels, at distances between 1 and 50 metres from each cabinet combination, have been calculated for daytime and night time operation. The results are presented in Tables 4 to 15 in Appendix 2.

All ca lculated noise levels are "time average levels" symbolised by LAcq ltJ where (t) is the representative sample period which may be up to 15 minutes. The LAcq ltJ may also be referred to as "LEO" (Table 1, NZS6802 :2008).

Note a correction of 1.5 decibels has been applied to the provided sound power data used in the calculation of sound pressure levels to account for measurement uncertainties.

4.0 DISCUSSION

Noise from cooling units is generally constant so, for the purpose of environmental noise assessment, the Lmax can be assumed to be similar to the Lcq and both can be derived from the Lw data.

Tables 4 to 15 are based on noise receiver locations with a clear line of site to the cabinets. Screening provided by solid fences, bunds or buildings would reduce the received noise level. Large solid surfaces behind or to the side of the noise source may reflect sound thereby increasing the received noise level.


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5.0 COMPLIANCE WITH COMMON NIGHT TIME LIMITS

Compliance with likely common night time limits can be achieved by the cabinets at the following distances (to the nearest meter):

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8 lm 2m 2m

* Refer Appendix 1 for cabinet types 1 to 7.

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APPENDIX 2 - NOISE LEVEL TABLES

Table 4 - Cabinet Layout Type 1 a (Single DC Metrosite)

Distance Noise Level dB LAeq (tl

(m) Day Night

46 45 2 39 38 3 36 35 4 33 32 5 32 31 6 30 29 7 29 28 8 27 26 9 26 25 10 26 25 12 24 23 14 23 22 16 21 20 18 20 19 20 19 18 30 16 15 40 13 12 50 12 11

Table 5 - Cabinet Layout Type 1 b (Single AC Metrosite)


(m) Day Night

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Table 6 - Cabinet Layout Type 1 c (Dual DC Metrosite)

Distance Noise Level dB LAeq (t)

(m) Day Night

46 45 2 39 38 3 36 35 4 33 32 5 32 31 6 30 29 7 29 28 8 27 26 9 26 25 10 26 25 12 24 23 14 23 22 16 21 20 18 20 19 20 19 18 30 16 15 40 13 12 50 12 11

Table 7 - Cabinet Layout Type 1 d (Dual AC Metrosite)

Distance Noise Level dB LAeq (t)

(m) Day Night

45 42 2 38 35 3 35 32 4 32 29 5 31 28 6 29 26 7 28 25 8 26 23 9 25 22 10 25 22 12 23 20 14 22 19 16 20 17 18 19 16 20 18 15 30 15 12 40 12 9 50 11 8

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Table 8 - Cabinet Layout Type 2

Distance Noise Level dB LAeq (tJ

(m) Day Night

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Distance Noise Level dB LAeq (rl

(m) Day Night

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Distance Noise Level dB LAeq [t)

(m) Day Night

65 60 2 59 54 3 55 50 4 53 48 5 51 46 6 49 44 7 48 43 8 47 42 9 46 41 10 45 40 12 43 38 14 42 37 16 41 36 18 40 35 20 39 34 30 35 30 40 33 28 50 31 26

Table 13 - Cabinet Layout Type 6b (with optima)

Distance Noise Level dB LAeq [tJ

(m) Day Night

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REPORT INFORMATION AND QUALITY CONTROL

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I 1 INTRODUCTION ............................ ........... ......... ............................................. ....... ............................................ 3

1.1 Purpose of the Report .... ..... ....... .... .. ...... .. ..... ..... ... ..... ................... .. ... .... ... ... .. .. .......... .... ................ .. ... ........ . 3

1.2 Methodology .... .... ....... .......... ..... ........... ..... ...... .... ....... ....... .... ... .... ... .... ... ... ......... ................ ....... .......... ........ 3

2 SITE LOCATION AND CONTEXT ........ ........ ......... .. ...... ............ .................................................. ........................... 4

I 2.1 Local Area ... ........... ....... ....... ... ... .. ..... ........ ... .. .......... ..... ......... .... ... ... .... ... ...... ........ ............. ................ ... ... ..... 4

2.2 TheSite .................... .. ... ... ... .......... .. .. .. .... .. ......... .. ...... ... ... .... ...... .. ....... ... .... ... ...... ..... .. ... ..... ............. ...... ....... . 5

3 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT ................... ... ..... .............. ................ ......... ............... ................ .............. ......... ....... 7

I 3.1 Vegetation and Proposed Planting .. ..... ...... ...... ... .. ......... ..... ........ ... .... ......... .... ...... ......... ..... ......... .......... .. .... 8

3.2 Reflectivity, Colour and Materials Palette .. .............. .... ... ........ .. ...... ... .... ... .... .. ..... ..... ................ ...... ............. 8

3.2.1 Mast height .............. ...... .. .......... ...... ... ........... .. ....... .... .. ... .. ..... ..... ... ... .... ... ....... ...... ....... .. .... ... .... ... ...... ......... 8

4 STATUTORY CONTEXT ..... ........... ..................... ................................................. ................................................. 8

I 4.1 Wai pa District Council ... ............ .... ...... .. ..... .... .. .... .. ... .... .. ... ..... ... ..... ...... ....... ... ..... ... .... ........ .................... ..... 8

4.2 Other Landscapes: visually sensitive hill country and river and lake environs .. ..... .... ..... .. ...... ........ ............. 8 5 VISUAL CATCHMENT AND VIEWING AUDIENCE ............. .......... ........... ................................................. .... ......... 9

I 6 VISUAL EFFECTS .. ................................................................................ ................................................... ......... 11

6.1 Viewing Audience A: Northern Approach; upper Kairangi Road & Robinson Road .. .. .. ...... ... .. ......... ... ... .. . 11

6.2 Viewing Audience B: south Kairangi Road & Griggs Road ... ..... ... .. .... ......... ...... ...... .. ......... .... ... ... ..... ..... ..... 13

I 6.3 Viewing Audience C: Northern Rural Residences ..................... ........ .. ... ...... ....... .. ...... ....... ................ ......... 14

6.4 Viewing Audience D: Maungatautari Sanctuary .. .... ........... ..... ... ......... ..... ........ ...... .... ... ...... ... ...... ..... ........ . 15

6.5 Viewing Audience E: South - western Residences ........ ................... ....... ...... .. .......... ....... ...... ............ .. ....... 16

6.6 Viewing Audience F: South - eastern Residences .. .. .. .......... .. ..... ............. ................. ... ........ ...... .. .. ... ......... 19

I 6.7 Viewing Audience G: Maru Road ........ ......... .................. ........... ..... ....... ..... ..... ... ... ... ..... .. .... ..... ........ .. ... ..... 22

6.8 Viewing Audience H: Southern Rural ...... .... .... ..... ..... .... .. ..... ....... ... ... ...... ...... ....... ... ........ .......... .... ...... ..... .. 23

6.9 Viewing Audience I: Arapuni Road ...... ...... ... ..... .... ..... ... ... .................... .. ..... ............. ..... ... ..... .. .... .......... .... . 24

I 6.10 Visual Effects Summary .... .................. .... .. ......... ..... ... .... ....... ... ... ...... ..... .... ...... ... .. ... ... ....... .... .. .. .... ..... ..... ... 25

A: Northern Approach; northern Kairangi Road & Robinson Road ...... .... .... ....... .. ...... .. .. .. ...... .. ... .... .. .... ..... ...... .... 25

7 LANDSCAPE EFFECTS ....................................................................... ........... ..... ..... .... ................. .... ........... ....... 25

7.1 Landscape Values ...... .... ... ... ..... ...... ...... ...... .... ....... ... .. ... .... ...... ......... ....... ... .... .. ................... ... ....... ............. 27

I 8 MITIGATION MEASURES AND RECOMMENDATIONS ...................... ................................................................ 28

9 CONCLUSION ........................................................... ...... ..................................................................... ..... ... .... 28

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Table 1: Visual Effects Summary ...... ....... ... ....... .............. ... ...... ...... ... .. ... .. .... ....... ..... ........... ... ....... .......... ...... ...... ..... ...... 25

List of Figures

Figure 1: Site Location and Context. A3 size version in Appendix A ........ ..... ... ... ....... .... .... .... .... .... .. ..... .. .... .......... ... .. ...... 5

Figure 2: Wai pa District Council Planning Map demonstrating the location of the Visually Sensitive Hill Country overlay

in rel ation to the site. The national hydropower pylons are shown and run along the boundary of the two zones.

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Figure 3: Approximate Mast Location atop the hill. .. ... .. ................. ... .............. .......... ......... .... ........... ... ... ... ....... .......... .. . 6

Figure 4: View north from the proposed mast location ...... .... .... ... .... .. ......... ...... .... .. ... ... .......... ............ ... ........ ... ... ..... .... 6 Figure 5 - Plan supplied by The Rural Connectivity Group. A3 size version in Appendix 8 . .... .. .. ...... ....... .. .... ...... .. .... ..... 7

Figure 6 - Layout plan and technical section supplied by The Rural Connectivity Group. A3 size version in Appendix B.

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Figure 7: Diagram showing the identified viewing audiences. Refer to Appendix D for A3 version of map .... ...... ..... .. 10 Figure 8: Viewpoints Map. A3 size version in Appendix D . .......... ...... ..... .. ..... ........ ......... .... ...... ...... ... .. .... .... ..... ......... ... 10

Figure 9: Viewpo int 1 (adjacent Kairangi Primary School) looking south east toward s the subject si te. A3 size version in

Appendix 0 .. ...... .. ............ ... .... .. .. ... ....... ...... .......... ... ........ .. ... ....... ................ ........ .. ... .. .. .... ... ........ ..... ... .......... ...... . 11

Figure 10: Viewpoint 2 from Kairangi Road looking south east towards the subject site. A3 size version in Appendix D.

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Figure 11: Photomontage of Viewpoint 2 from Kairangi Road looking south east towards the subject site. A3 size version in Appendix 0 ............. .... ....... ... .................. .... ............ ....... ........... ... ....................... ..................... ....... .. .............. .. 12

Figure 12: Viewpoint 6 looking south from Kairangi/Griggs Road intersection. A3 version in Appendix 0 . ...... .... ....... 13 Figure 13: Viewpoint 6 looking south from Kairangi/Griggs Road intersection. A3 version in Appendix 0 .. ................ 14 Figure 14: Photomontage of Viewpoint 2 from Kairangi Road looking south east towards the subject site. A3 size version

in Appendix 0 ......... ...... .... ............. ................... ............... ......... ... ... ........ .. .... ...... .......... ..... .......... ... ........... .... ....... 15

Figure 15: North facing cross section of the proposed mast with the highest point of Maungatautari. ...................... 16 Figure 16: Residences identified within Viewing Audience E ...................................... .... .. ........ ...... ... ....... ...... ....... .. .. ... 16 Figure 16: Residences 1 and 2 as visible from the proposed mast site. A3 version in Appendix 0 .... ........ ........ ...... .... . 17 Figure 16: Viewpoint 13 looking east towards the subject site. A3 version in Appendix 0 . .... ................... .. .... .... ........ 18 Figure 17: Photomontage of Viewpoint 13. A3 version in Appendix 0 . ......... .......... .. ......... ................... .... .... ............... 18

Figure 18: Viewpoint 14 near the western boundary looking east towards the subject site. A3 version in Appendix D.18 Figure 19: Photomontage of viewpoint 14 near the western boundary looking east towards the subject site. A3 version

in Appendix 0 .... .. ...... ... ............................................................... ....... ... ... ... .. ....... ..... .................. ......... .... ... ......... 19 Figure 22 : Residence identified within Viewing Audience F ........................... .. .. ...... ................... ...... .. .......................... 20 Figure 21 : Cross section showing the relationship between the proposed mast and the residence at the end of Maru

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Figure 21: Photo of Viewing Audience Fas viewed from the proposed mast site. A3 version in Appendix 0 ..... .... ..... 21 Figure 22: Viewpoint 23 from the termination point of Maru Road . A3 version in Appendix 0 . .. .... .. ........ .................. 21 Figure 23: Photomontage of viewpoint 23 from start of residential driveway at end of Maru Road . A3 version in Appendix

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Figure 25: Viewpoint 22 halfway along Maru Road. A3 version in Appendix 0 . .......... .... .... .. .. .. ...... ...... ....... .. .... .......... 22 Figure 26: National hydropower pylons as visible from Maru Road. A3 version in Appendix 0 ................................... 23 Figure 27: Viewpoint 23 from the termination point of Maru Road . A3 version in Appendix 0 . .... .............................. 23 Figure 28: View north from end of Koroko Road ........................................................................................................... 24 Figure 29 : Viewpoint 20 from Arapuni Road. A3 version in Appendix 0 ....... ..... ....... ................ ................. .... ...... ......... 24 Figure 30 : Photomontage of Viewpoint 20 from Arapuni Road. A3 version in Appendix 0 . ...... .. .. .... .... ... ... .......... ...... 24

List of Appendices

Appendix A: Site Location and Context Maps Appendix B: Proposed Development Drawings Appendix C: Effects Ranking and Ranking Table Appendix D: Viewpoints, Viewing Audiences and Visual Simulations

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1 INTRODUCTION

4Sight Consulting has been engaged by The Rural Connectivity Group to undertake a Landsca pe and Visual Effects Assessment for the proposed telecommunications mast within private property at 61 and 62 Griggs Road, RD 3, Cambridge, in the Wai pa District.

The proposed work includes :

• Installation of 15m high guyed mast with two dish attachments and three head panel antennas;

• Electrical cabinet;

• Less than 50m 2 of earthworks to establish footings, slabs and fences;

• Approximately 800m of power pole connection;

• Approximately 40m of underground power connection;

• Stock fencing around the mast and adjacent infrastructure; and

• Use of existing farm tracks, with establishment of a 4WD connection for use during construction .

1.1 Purpose of the Report

The purpose of this report is to provide a landscape and visual effects assessment of the proposed telecommunications mast within farmland at 61 and 62 Griggs Road {legally described as Pt LOT 5 DP 31606, Pt LOT 4 DP 31606 SEC 18 SD BLK V, LOT 2 DP 376537, and Part Lot 4 DP 31606). The assessment considers the location of the development within a Visually Sensitive Hill Country overlay, and its associated protection of values (natural character and amenity).

The report's focus is on the visual effect of the telecommunications mast and ancillary infrastructure within the site and its broader landscape context, and the degree of effect on natural character and landscape values from public and private viewpoints. The report also assesses potential mitigation measures and then proposes the most appropriate mitigation to provide consistency with outcomes identified under Section 25 - Landscape and Viewshafts of the Wai pa District Plan .

1.2 Methodology

The assessment of landscape and visual effects are separate, although linked, processes. The existing landscape and its visual context or visual envelope all contribute to the existing 'baseline' for the landscape and visual assessment studies. The assessment of the potential effects on the landscape is carried out as an effect on an environmental resource (i.e. landscape features or character). Visual effects are assessed as one of the interrelated effects on the surrounding viewing audience. The differences between these types of effects can be summarised as follows : Landscape effects derive from changes in the physical landscape, which may give rise to changes in its character and how this is experienced. This may in turn affect the perceived value ascribed to the landscape. Visual effects relate to the changes that arise in the composition of available views as a result of changes to the landscape, to people's responses to the changes, and to the overall effects with respect to visual amenity.

The following methodology was implemented in the preparation of this landscape and visual assessment:

• Desktop review of relevant statutory documents (District Plan text and mapping);

• Site visit and assessment of visibility and local character;

• Field survey of the local area;

• Identification of the impact on the viewshafts from publicly accessible areas;

• Assessment of landscape and visual effects specific to the viewshafts; and

• Identification of proposed design and mitigation measures.

This assessment has been prepared with reference to the NZILA Best Practice Note Landscape Assessment and Sustainable Management 10.11

. The effects ratings and definitions used are available in Table 1 in Appendix C and simulated height

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indicators can be found in Appendix D. To determine the overall nature and significance of the landscape and visual effects, an understanding of the sensitivity of the landscape or viewing audience has been combined with an assessment of the magnitude of change resulting from the proposal in order to determine the overall significance of effects.

The site visit and field survey of the local area was undertaken on Friday, 29 th March 2019.

2 SITE LOCATION AND CONTEXT

2.1 Local Area

The site is located on the top of a hill within private farmland in the wider area known as Pukeatua, south of Cambridge. This wider landscape is characterised by sparsely vegetated steep and rolling pastoral farmland hill ranges, transitioning to flatter undulating pastures to the north, west and south. To the east of the site is Maungatautari ecological sanctuary (Maungatautari), also known as Sanctuary Mountain. Maungatautari is an pest-proof fenced ecological restoration area, providing a densely forested area recognizable from across the district.

The area has distinct rural qualities characterised by sheep and cattle farming, as well as agricultural crops such as maize. A low density of residential dwellings are situated within the lower lying and hill country areas, often screened by roadside vegetation, residential plantings, or the hilly topography.

This is a highly modified landscape in the landscapes outside of Maungatautari, with the majority of vegetation (shelterbelts, specimen trees and hedgerows) being exotic species, a large proportion of which are deciduous. The hill country forms a visual backdrop within the district, particularly when viewed alongside Maungatautari . Land cover is predominantly rye grass, which gives a light beige colouration to the hill country. Vegetation remaining on the hill country landscape is typically either protected indigenous forest pockets, old shelter belts or small blocks of pine plantation. These vegetation groups appear scattered across the hill country, with indigenous pockets typically located on steep valleys - presumably due to their unsuitability for farming practices. Pylons pass north to south between the subject property and Maungatautari.





Figure 1: Site Location and Context. A3 size version in Appendix A.

2.2 The Site

The property on which the proposed telecommunications mast (proposed mast) is proposed is privately owned farmland, comprised of two parcels (Lot 2, DP 506274 and Pt Lot 4 and 5, DP 31606). The mast, ancillary infrastructure and powerline connection will be located on Lot 4 and 5, access to the site will be obtained through both parcels.

As is typical of telecommunications masts, they require high vantage points with which to gain the best coverage in order to reciprocate signals between other masts in the network. The location requirements of this infrastructure are in often in conflict with natural values and landscape character - given that highlands and hilltop land is typically less-developed than the lowlands of New Zealand.

Within this context, the site is located on top of a hill system, approximately 470 metres above sea level, and surrounded by steep and rolling hill predominantly covered in grass pasture. The proposed location of the new telecommunications mast is on the northern side of this hill, within the visually sensitive hill country overlay.

The site looks over the leasee's farmland to the north, and onto adjoining farms to the west, east and south. Extensive views out across the districts plains are predominantly of rural character and can be seen from this vantage point. To the east is a valley where the pylon hydropower line runs right before views of Maungatautari (670m).

Existing infrastructure at this location includes an intersection of farm fences and gates. Downhill to the north east of the proposed mast site is a large green water tank on the adjoining paddock (lessee's property), refer Figure 3 below.

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Figure 2: Wai pa District Council Planning Map demonstrating the location of the Visually Sensitive Hill Country overlay in relation to the site. The national hydropower pylons are shown and run along the boundary of the two

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3.1 Vegetation and Proposed Planting

Some vegetation trimming along an existing farm track within a protected indigenous forest patch on the subject property may be required to ena ble unconstrained vehicle movement at the time of construction and will be covered in the application

for Resource Consent. This is not anticipated to be visible from outside of the forest patch.

Planting was not proposed as part of The Rural Connectivity Group plans; however was considered as part of this assessment

as a potential mitigation measure. Consideration was given to including a patch of native shrubland to provide screening of the proposed mast. When looked at in the context of the existing landscape character, this vegetation would form a block of dark planting that would look out of character in the receiving landscape and would in fact increase the visibi lity of the proposed mast due to it's unexpected presence and would draw the eye to the top of the hill and the proposed mast. It was therefore considered inappropriate in this instance.

3.2 Reflectivity, Colour and Materials Palette

The 15m high proposed mast will be comprised of a lattice - like frame, of varying width (due to attachments). All pole attachments including microwave dishes and head panel antennas wil l be finished in a non - reflective and recessive grey

finish .

Power pole connections will tee off from an existing on-site power pole near the south western corner of the subject property and run up the hill along the southern boundary fence . No special finishing's or materials are proposed for these concrete power line poles.

Stockproof fencing around the mast and cabinetry will be constructed from treated pine t imber to ensure a continuity of character with existing farm fence and gate styles.

3.2.1 Mast height

The 15m height of the proposed mast, and elevated location are a requirement for engineering reasons in order to ensure effective coverage to the wider area, as part of a new rural connectivity network (see section 5 for fu ll assessment).

4 STATUTORY CONTEXT

4.1 Waipa District Council

The site is zoned Rural and is subject to a Vi sually Sensitive Hill Country overlay which acknowledges the importance of this landscape in forming a backdrop to many of the views obtained in the district. The proposed location is within the 'Visual ly Sensitive Hill Country' Overlay where new masts are a restricted discretionary activity.

The subject property is also in close proximity to Maungatautari which is an Outstanding Natural Feature and Landscape. Views from Maungatautari and in proximity to this mountain are identified as needing to be protected and preserved to enable t he continuation of the unique landscape characteristics and values.

The relevant regulations, objectives and policies from the Wai pa District Plan are detailed below.

Regulation 47 - Visual amenity landscapes

This regulation applies to a regulated activity if it is carried out at a place identified in the relevant district plan or proposed district.

SECTION 25 - LANDSCAPES AND VIEWSHAFTS

4.2 Other landscapes: visually sensitive hill country and river and lake environs

25.2.1 The visually sensitive hill country surrounds the outstanding landscapes of Pirongia and Maungatautari and forms a back drop to many of the views within the District. Likewise, the river and lake environs form the back drop to the river and lakes of the District. All development needs to be carefully managed in these locations.

Objective - Other landscapes: visually sensitive hill country and river and lake environs

25.3.4 To provide for lawfully established farming activities while ensuring the location of buildings, driveways and infrastructure does not compromise and where practicable enhances the landscape qualities of visually sensitive hill country and river and Jake environs.

Policy - Visually sensitive hill country

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25.3.4.1 To recognise that visually sensitive hill country provides a visual backdrop to large parts of the District, and in some locations this land is of quite a steep grade.

The values of these landscapes are:

(a) A mixture of steep grade to gently rolling country dominated by pasture and pockets of bush; and

(b) These rural hills form the backdrop to many of the views in the District; and

(c) The aesthetic value of these landscapes is moderate with pockets of forest which have high natural character values. The main characteristic is a patchwork of pasture, trees and bush.

(d) Sanitarium Hill/Pukemako visually sensitive hill country contains regionally significant prospective greywacke resources whose extraction can have adverse effects on landscape values, while providing benefits to communities through the sustained supply of aggregate.

Policy - Maintaining the values of visually sensitive hill country

25.3.4.2 To maintain or enhance the values of the visually sensitive hill country by recognising the landscape values associated with working pastoral environments and through the careful location of buildings, driveways and infrastructure that align with the contours of the land, the use of appropriate design, materials and colours, and minimising earthworks and minimising the need for bush removal.

Objective - Earthworks 25.3.8 To avoid, remedy or mitigate adverse effects from earthworks in all identified landscapes.

Policy - Earthworks in identified natural landscapes Earthworks for buildings platforms, infrastructure, driveways, farm access tracks and 25.3.8.2 recontouring shall avoid, remedy or mitigate adverse effects on the identified natural landscapes.

5 VISUAL CATCHMENT AND VIEWING AUDIENCE

A se lection of ind icative viewpoints and height indicators have been provided from those viewing audiences where there may

be views of the proposed mast.

The key consideration in this assessment is the potential adverse effects of the proposed mast, powerlines and ancillary

infrastructure with regard to:

• Scale and height of the proposed guyed mast at 15m high, and powerline connection at approximately 8m high;

• Backdrop and skyline; and

• Colour and Reflectivity

On this basis, the viewing audiences for the proposed development comprise the following:

• Viewing Audience A: Northern Approach; northern Kairangi Road & Robinson Road

• Viewing Audience B: South Kairangi Road and Griggs Road

• Viewing Audience C: Northern Rural Residences

• Viewing Audience D: Maungatautari Sanctuary

• Viewing Audience E: South - western Residences

• Viewing Audience F: South - eastern Residences

• Viewing Audience G: Maru Road

• Viewing Audience H: Southern Rural

• Viewing Audience I: Arapuni Road



Vlewfng Audience A: Northern Approach; Kafrangi & Robinson Roads

Viewing Audience 8: South Kairangi Road and Griggs Road

• Viewing Audience C: Northern Rural Residences

• Viewing Audience D: Maungatautari Sanctuary

• Viewing Audience E: South - western Residences

Viewing Audience F: South - eastern Residences

Viewing Audience G; Maru Road

• Viewing Audience H: Southern Rural

Viewing Audience I: Arapuni Road

Figure 7: Diagram showing the identified viewing audiences. Refer to Appendix D for A3 version of map.

Figure 8: Viewpoints Map. A3 size version in Appendix D.




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6 VISUAL EFFECTS

The viewing audiences have been identified in Section 5 above and the site photos shown in Appendix D provide indicative height and materiality simulations of the proposed telecommunications mast from key views of the site gained from the different viewing audiences.

It was extremely exposed and windy at the time of site visit, meaning a taller height pole could not be used at the time of

assessment. Therefore the visual simulations have been based on the 5.Sm survey pole height (where identifiable in photos) and in others has been scaled of the estimated height of existing farm fences or water tank also on the top of the hill. The survey pole, water tank and fences have thus provided a datum for ensuring accuracy in determining the height line of the new telecommunications mast, cabinetry and powerline connection when inserted into the photo and associated scale.

The following steps were used in the preparation of the visual simulations:

1) Capturing of the existing water tank, survey pole and farm fences;

2) Selecting a range of representative viewpoint locations from which photographs were taken.

For most visual simulations a red line focuser has been used in conjunction with blue arrows to show the indicative location of the proposed mast, powerline connection and associated support infrastructure if viewable from the identified audience. This provides a context to the proposed infrastructure within the wider landscape.

The reading distance for the visual simulations provided in Appendix D is 500mm as a 50mm focal length lens was used for the photos, with the image at 360mm width.

I 6.1 Viewing Audience A: Northern Approach; upper Kairangi Road & Robinson Road

(Viewpoints 1 - 4 and 19)


The approach and views towards the site obtained from Kairangi Roads are glimpsed through mature specimen trees, exotic

forest clumps and shelterbelts.

Views of the proposed mast are obtained from viewpoints 2, 3, 4 and 20 and in between these locations, depending on existing roadside vegetation. Views are generally at right -angles to the direction of travel.

Figure 9: Viewpoint 1 (adjacent Kairangi Primary School) looking south east towards the subject site. A3 size version in

Appendix D.



As demonstrated in Viewpoint 2 and the visual simulation, the proposed mast will be visible on top of the hill and against the skyline for this viewing audience. The simulated mast location and height has been shown in red for ease of identification. There is good visual absorption of the permeable steel lattice frame in relation to the skyline backdrop, however this may be more noticeable in higher - light environments or blue-sky days.

Mitigating factors for this viewing audience include;

• Speed of travel (open road, up to 100km/hr);

• Some visual permeability and absorption of the structure against the skyline;

• Direction of travel being perpendicular to views of the proposed mast; and

• Sheer distance from the site (approx. 6.5km - 7.5km range of direct line of sight) .

Based on these factors it is deemed that the visual effects to this viewing audience are low.

Figure 10: Viewpoint 2 from Kairangi Road looking south east towards the subject site. A3 size version in Appendix D.

Figure 11: Photomontage of Viewpoint 2 from Kairangi Road looking south east towards the subject site. A3 size version in Appendix D.





6.2 Viewing Audience B: south Kairangi Road & Griggs Road

(Viewpoints 5, 6, 14 - 17)

The approach along Kairangi Road to the intersection with Griggs Road offers a more direct line of sight to the proposed mast location due to the north - south alignment (roughly) of these roads. The general views obtained by this audience are of rolling and hilly farmland, and farming infrastructure such as barns, livestock yards and machinery. Pockets of protected indigenous vegetation typically characterise steeper valley systems within this hill country. The landscape is both highly modified and also a working landscape subject to seasonal change.

Factors that mitigate the adverse visual impact of the proposed mast and associated equipment include:

• Road bunding, banks and hedgerow vegetation obscure some views on the approach;

• More highly contoured lower slopes provide more visual interest;

• Sharp eye level lines up (site sits approx. 140 metres higher) means the proposed mast will be difficult to view from within a vehicle/ whilst travelling at speed;

• The mast is being viewed at a closer range, appearing larger than Audience A;

• The visual recession of the mast against the contours as they round up to the proposed mast location provide a visual setback of the proposed mast;

• The difficulty and narrowness of these country roads means that vehicle users are more likely to be focusing on shorter-range views of the road .

Figure 12: Viewpoint 6 looking south from Kairangi/Griggs Road intersection. A3 version in Appendix D.



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Figure 13: Viewpoint 6 looking south from Kairangi/Griggs Road intersection. A3 version in Appendix D.

While the proposed mast is not necessarily an anticipated visual element in this area, given the current nature of infrastructure elements within the farming landscape, it does not appear to be in contradiction to the existing landscape character. To the east of the proposed site are hydro power transmission lines which pass through the valley system between the subject property and the mast's hilltop location. Comparatively, even given the proposed mast 's hilltop location, the visual intrusion of these transmission lines is more visually detracting and noticeable on the approach to the subject property. In light of the visibility of the proposed mast and the receiving environment in relation to the viewpoint photos, the visual effects to thi s audience are low.

6.3 Viewing Audience C: Northern Rural Residences

(Extrapolation of Viewpoints 3, 4, 5, 11, 17, 19)

NB: Access was not obtained to individual properties within this viewing audience, therefore an extrapolation of available viewpoints has been used to simulate visibility.

The degree of visibility for these properties will vary according to relative contour and slope of the land, foreground vegetation and angle of view. The further north within this viewing audience, the higher proportion of the mast that is likely to be seen due to the viewing angle relative to steep contours of the hill country. Views for these northern viewers will be comparable to Figure 10.

For those within the southern extent of this viewing audience views will range from seeing the top section of the mast to no visibility at all due to proximity to the hill system. Photos taken from the road show the simulated comparable visibility likely for some residences in this area .





Figure 14: Photomontage of Viewpoint 2 from Ka irangi Road looking south east towards the subject site. A3 size version in Appendix D.

These residences are within a highly modified and working farming landscape that undergoes frequent change and includes a variety of farming infrastructure. Residences also typically sit low in relation to the mast, with dominant housing orientation to the north, more immediate landscape features or roads. All have screened internal boundaries to provide privacy and seclu sion from surrounding farmland. When views are obtained by this audience they will be looking up towards the visually sensitive hills, where the mast will form an obvious man - made element.

The views potentially obtainable for this audience are sim ilar or less visibility to Viewing Audience A, however they will be experienced more slowly or stationery than passing motorists. Given internal lot plantings, typical housing orientations to the north and larger amount of specimen tree plantings in this viewing audience, the visual effects for this audience are low.

I 6.4 Viewing Audience D: Maungatautari Sanctuary

(Extrapolation of Viewpoints 22 and 23)

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NB: The maunga was not accessed at the time of site assessment, therefore this is based on assumed visibility and anticipated effects.

Maungatautari is a mainland ecological island specifically protected under the district plan for its biodiversity, cultural values and regional significance. Its perimeter is surrounded by predator proof fencing, protecting well established native forest cover and providing habitat for a variety of native bird species.

Users of Maungatautari are there for recreation and amenity purposes such as walking, sightseeing, using lookouts, and experiencing pristine New Zealand forest.

The hill country is important in that is form a backdrop to many views across the district, and its relationship to views obtained of and from Maungatautari need to be considered .

The extensive (and tall) forest cover of Maungatautari is in excess of average human height and therefore generally there is little available viewshafts to the mast from walking tracks on the mountain. Images of lookout towers upon Maungatautari (available via Google image search) demonstrate that the towers provide an experience of the mature tree canopies within the mountain appear to typically still be within the maximum height of surrounding native vegetation, and therefore only

isolated glimpses of the mast are anticipated from these elevated points.

To understand the potential visibility of the proposed mast to this audience, a long- range cross section has been produced .

This also shows relative scales of the proposed mast in relation to the mountain .

Any views obtained by those using Maungatautari will typically be from an elevation of equal or significantly higher value than the proposed mast location, which is on contour 440m. This elevated viewing point is advantageous in mitigating the scale and prominence of the structure against the surround ing visually sensitive hill country landscape. This viewing audience will also be at a range of 1.5km - 5.5km from the proposed mast location.



The mast will likely be visible if clear views are obtained from parts of the west face of Maungatautari. The powerline connection will run perpendicular to the angle of view and would therefore represent a more identifiable man - made element within the upper reaches of the hill country landscape. The concrete powerlines have a degree of visual absorption within the light - coloured pastoral grasslands of these hills and will not protrude above the back skyline when viewed from this angle. The last section of the power connection will be underground, meaning there will also be no visibility against the hilltop. Given the sheer distance from site, it is not anticipated that the powerline connection will provide an obviously identifiable element for this viewing audience.

Viewing Audience D: Cross - Section

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In consideration of the reasonable distance from sight, screening mature tree canopies within Maungatautari, and the absorption of power lines within the receiving environment, it is deemed that the visual effects to this audience are low.

6.5 Viewing Audience E: South - western Residences

NB: Access on to the adjoining private properties was not obtained to assess the viewshafts of residences in this vicinity, however photos were taken from the adjoining boundary to assimilate general views from the neighbouring property for use in this viewing audience.

Figure 16: Residences identified within Viewing Audience E.

The proposed mast and power lines will be visible from various parts of the immediately adjoining properties labelled 1, 2 and 3 in the above figure due to the ascending contour and lack of foreground and background vegetation .

Residences and properties of 1, 2 and 3 captured within this viewing audience will gain views of both the powerline alignment, informal 4wd access during construction and of the mast (and potentially some of the cabinetry and fencing). From this

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distance the visually sensitive hill country overlay is viewed at a closer distance, and from a more similar contour height in relation to the proposal. Powerlines are an anticipated visual element in this rural - residential landscape, and the size of scale of the proposed mast in relation to the string of powerlines up the hillside appears visually contiguous with these powerlines. The powerlines and proposed mast will however, represent new elements in the view shaft. Their colour and reflectivity values in relation to the skyline and receiving hill backdrop are favourable in that the colours are more readily absorbed in the receiving environment, and do not create a focal feature (refer visual simulation of viewpoint 14 below).

The use of informal 4wd track access along the same path as the powerline alignment is unlikely to be discernible from this distance as the existing grass surface will be used. Some earth scuffing may occur in the installation of the powerlines which could make the construction period slightly more noticeable to these properties, in addition to increased vehicle movements during this period.

Persons/users of these properties and residences will be viewing the proposed mast and powerlines from a further distance than the extrapolated photos, where intervening topography and retained native bush provide further foreground character within their viewshafts.

The proposed mast and powerlines will be noticeable by this viewing audience, particularly as their visibility along the skyline is more obvious from their elevated angle of viewing. Construction visibility for this audience is not inconsistent with existing farm practices in this rural zone. At the time of site visit the sky conditions were such that the visually simulated mast, and particularly its reflective antennas and microwave dishes are more readily absorbed in the skyline backdrop due to similar colour ranges. These residences will typically be viewing the infrastructure from a lower vantage point, looking up towards the powerlines and proposed mast, making the infrastructure more readily identifiable against the skyline. As demonstrated in the visual simulation, the proposed mast will be visible against the skyline, while the proposed powerlines will have a grassed backdrop which will provide some visual absorption of their predominantly recessive grey finish (concrete posts). Those within this viewing audience will be viewing from a greater distance than those photos shown below, and most will have at least some visual obstruction through existing indigenous forest patches, and intervening topography.

Figure 17: Residences 1 and 2 as visible from the proposed mast site. A3 version in Appendix D.

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Figure 18: Viewpoint 13 looking east towards the subject site. A3 version in Appendix D.

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Figure 19: Photomontage of Viewpoint 13. A3 version in Appendix D.

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Figure 21: Photomontage of viewpoint 14 near the western boundary looking east towards the subject site. A3 version in Appendix D.

Views for residence 4, 5 and 6 are unlikely to be obtained from the dominant facing aspect of the dwellings, however views will be obtained from their wider surrounding properties. They are also viewing the proposed mast and powerline alignment from a further distance and with more intervening topography in the foreground, which may screen lower parts of the proposed mast. The lower angle of viewing will however mean that where visible from these properties, the proposed mast is readily identifiable against the receiving skyline.

Considering these factors and the extent of visibility of both proposed power lines and mast to this audience the visual effects are considered high.

I 6.6 Viewing Audience F: South - eastern Residences

(Viewpoint 23, and extrapolation of Viewpoints 20, 21 and 22)


Properties between the site and the encapsulating southern boundary of Arapuni Road are on low-lying more ravine -like contoured land with a higher percentage of vegetation cover. As these properties are lower lying than the subject site, when views are obtainable, the mast and potentially the top of the powerline extension will be visible against the skyline.

For the residence identified as "1" within this viewing audience on the below figure, views of the mast will be obtainable from both the residence and the wider property as direct lines of sight are obtainable from this location .

The mast will represent a man - made element inconsistent with the current crestline when viewed by this audience and will also sit on the highest point within the immediate hill country to either side. The lattice framework and grey colouration does however assist in visual absorption of the mast when viewed in low - light and overcast weather.

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Figure 22: Residence identified within Viewing Audience F.

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Figure 23: Cross section showing the relationship between the proposed mast and the residence at the end of Maru Road.

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Figure 24: Photo of Viewing Audience Fas viewed from the proposed mast site. A3 version in Appendix D.

Figure 25: Viewpoint 23 from the termination point of Maru Road. A3 version in Appendix D.



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Figure 26: Photomontage of viewpoint 23 from start of residential driveway at end of Maru Road . A3 version in Appendix D.

Based on the visibility against the skyline, and the impact on visual amenity for this audience the visual effects are considered to be moderate.

6.7 Viewing Audience G: Maru Road

(Viewpoints 23 and 24)

As per the Viewing Audience F assessment in section 6.6, the majority of the proposed mast is visible against the skyline when the viewer reaches the termination point of Maru Road. Typically however, along the windy single - lane width gravel road there are steep heavily vegetated road embankments and continuously varying contour which makes views of the proposed mast impossible as the hill country itself is not visible, as exemplified by viewpoints 21 and 22 below.

Viewers within this audience are travelling at speed and unlikely to be aware of the infrastructure when travelling along Maru Road until they reach the termination point. Overall, visual effects based on the general views from Maru road are low as there is little to no visibility from most points, and the presence of the hydro power pylons creates a significant visual detractor in closer proximity to this viewing audience.

Figure 27: Viewpoint 22 halfway along Maru Road. A3 version in Appendix D.

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Figure 28: National hydropower pylons as visible from Maru Road. A3 version in Appendix D.

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6.8 Viewing Audience H: Southern Rural

Residences within this viewing audience may have glimpsed views of the upper portion of the proposed mast depending on their viewing angle in relation to the prevalence of intervening foreground topography and vegetation . Viewing distances will

range from SOOm to 5km from the proposed mast site.

APPROX. MAST



Figure 30: View north from end of Koroko Road.

Where views are obtained by this audience, they will be looking up towards the proposed mast site, where the proposed mast will form a recognisable man-made element against the skyline. In some instances, in closer proximity to the site the power pole line up to the site may also be visible, however the arrangement of housing within the topography, and dominant facing direction of housing is not facing towards the mast location. For those viewshafts where the mast is visible to this audience, visual effects are low as the mast head will still be identifiable against the skyline.

6.9 Viewing Audience I: Arapuni Road

Arapuni Road runs roughly on an east and west alignment, connecting the areas known as Parawera, Arapuni and Pukeatua along the southern foothills of the Visually Sensitive Hill Country overlay. Arapuni Road is undulating in nature and often framed by shelterbelts, hedgerows and other vegetation. The proposed mast will be visible from some points within this viewing audience, with views typically running perpendicular to the direction of travel. The heads of the power lines may also be visible up along the main ridge when viewed from some points along the western end of Arapuni Road.

Figure 31: Viewpoint 20 from Arapuni Road. A3 version in Appendix D.

Figure 32: Photomontage of Viewpoint 20 from Arapuni Road. A3 version in Appendix D.

The following factors are considered in assessing this viewing audience:

• Viewer are travelling at lOOkm/hr on a windy and bumpy road;





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Views to the hill country and subject site are often screened by roadside or other vegetation;

Viewers are at least 5km from the subject site .

In consideration of the above the visual effects to this audience are low.

6.10 Visual Effects Summary

Table 1: Visual Effects Summary

Viewing Audience

A: Northern Approach; northern Kairangi Road & Robinson Road

B: South Kairangi Road and Griggs Road

C: Northern Rural Residences

D: Maungatautari Sanctuary

E: South -western Rural

F: South - eastern Rural

G: Maru Road

H: Southern Rural

I: Arapuni Road

7 LANDSCAPE EFFECTS

Ranking

Low

Low

Low

Low

High

Moderate

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Low

The assessment methodology that has been used to determine the landscape effects is attached in Appendix C.

Furthermore, the relevant statutory provisions under the Waipa District Council are set out in Section 4, with the relevant assessment description and assessment criteria from Section 21 used below to evaluate the proposed development.

SECTION 21 - ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The evaluation of this proposed development is assessed against the following criteria retrieved from the Wai pa District Plan:

21.1.17.10 Radio and (a) The extent to which the location of the a) The proposed mast location is on

telecommunic radio and telecommunications mast and top of the highest point within

ation masts, specified items will detract from the values the visually sensitive hill country

up to and of the identified landscape area . and therefore the mast's location

including 20m (b) The extent to which the location of the will be more obvious as the

in height, mast has an adverse effect on residential highest points of ranges tend to

including the amenity or large lot residenti al amenity draw more focal attention. It will

items values. form a noticeable man - made

specified in element visual against the skyline

17.4.1.2(e) and will therefore have moderate effects on the landscape character and values identified as part of the visually sensitive hill country overlay. Mitigation planting was considered as part of this assessment, however as the site is on top of a hill the strong



21.1.17.9 Underground telecommuni cation lines and cables (new lines, extension of length of lines, upgrading by increasing the capacity of the cable)

21.1.17 .13 General

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21.1 .17.14 New overhead (a) electricity lines

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The extent to which there are changes in the location of the existing lines for the upgrading process.

The extent to which the changes requ ired for the upgrading of the underground telecommunications lines and cables will detract from the landscape, biodiversity, and heritage values.

The extent to which a replanting plan demonstrates that the land affected by the removal of the lines and cables can be reinstated and replanted.

The protection of the environment while accounting for the technical and operational necessity for any adverse effects.

landform would be further disturbed with introduced planting in this prominent location.

b} Residences directly adjoining the subject property will have views up to the mast in close proximity to this site making it appear obvious and high against the skyline. The proposed mast will be noticeable by viewing audiences E and F. and is considered to have a moderate effect for F and high effect E.

a) N/A

b} The less -than 40 metres of underground power connection on top of the hill will not provide any long-term detraction of landscape, biodiversity or heritage values as it is a highly - modified working farm landscape, where the hilltop is covered only in grass. Short term effects will result during construction as the disturbed ground will be visible to some upper residences within Viewing Audience E. Mitigation measures are proposed to manage visual effects of ground disturbance in Section 8.

c) No mitigation planting of the power pole extent is proposed as it was considered would detract from the existing landscape character values.

a) The mast by necessity requires a hilltop location in order to achieve the rural connectivity between other masts (proposed or existing) outside of the district, it therefore does not visually integrate with the landscape but is designed to have a recessive colour palette to reduce visibility. The proposed infrastructure development does not propose removal of any vegetation, trimming only.

Electricity infrastructure is located and a) The proposal demonstrates sensitivity to the landscape by undergrounding the last 40 metres of power connection so

designed in a manner that, to the extent practicable taking into account technical and operational constraints, integrates

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7.1 Landscape Values

with the landscape values of sensitive areas.

Electricity lines should be sited and designed in ways that avoids being visually obtrusive by:

(i) Ensuring the key visual amenity values are maintained in areas that are both highly visible and have a high amenity; and

(ii) Minimising, as far as practicable, the

degree of change from an existing line; and

(iii) The use of external colour and material to minimise the visual contrast with the surrounding

environment (for example, the use of b) neutral, recessive colours); and

(iv) Ensuring where possible, that the overhead lines and cables are seen against a landform backdrop and not c) the sky in relation to district wide views.

d)

as to reduce visibility of powerlines on the higher parts of the hill. The overhead power lines are an anticipated aspect of rural landscapes however the alignment and location of the 800m powerline connection within an area of limited infrastructure development and within a visually sensitive landscape is not as consistent

with the current landscape character. Effects to landscape character generated by powerline location, alignment and prominence are moderate.

The powerlines are aligned along an internal boundary fence and tangential to an existing network connection.

No unique finishing's or material are proposed for the power poles. As demonstrated by Viewpoint 14 (Figure 17), the light colouring of the concrete poles are partially absorbed within the receiving light

colored background .

The powerlines have a landform backdrop from the majority of viewing audiences, and the upper 40m underground power connection ensures no visibility against the skyline from wider

district views.

As far as was visible at the time of the site assessment, the proposed mast will be the first telecommunications mast within the immediate visually sensitive hill country. This, in addition to its visibility against the skyline from some viewing audiences, and its manmade appearance it becomes a more noticeable new element within the landscape. However, there are other structures such as the extensive and much higher hydropower pylons to the east of the site which are visible from large distances across the district, and there are also at least three darker coloured barns visible almost against the skyline when looking at the hill country in proximity to the proposed mast site. The combination of these elements provides further infrastructure context for the landscape effects of the proposed mast. This landscape is already highly modified but has a lower capacity to absorb change when it is located on more visually obvious hilltops with a skyline backdrop as these give district wide views of the mast.

The landscape values as identified within the Waipa District Plan and relevant to this assessment are the Visually Sensitive Hill Country Overlay. The aims of Chapter 25 within this District Plan are focused on the protection of landscape, amenity and protecting the quality of views of the hill country, which acts as a visual backdrop to much of the district.

The hilltop on which the site is proposed is visible from various lower lying areas to the north and south of the proposed development. There is also a degree of visibility from local roads and large rural properties in the surrounding area . The visibility of the masts' location within this visually sensitive overlay atop the highest immediate point in the hill country system requires consideration of objectives 25.3.4.1 which seek to encourage the protection of the amenity and aesthetic values that the hill country provides as a backdrop to the district.



In consideration of the above factors and the assessment criteria table, the landscape character effects of the proposed infrastructure are considered to be moderate due to the position of the mast on top of the hill.

8 MITIGATION MEASURES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The following measures are recommended to ensure that adverse visual and landscape effects are mitigated where feasible.

• All mast attachments including head panel antennas and microwave dishes are to be finished in a recessive grey colour.

• Retention of grass sods to cover any areas of disturbed earth following completion of underground power connection. This is to prevent visual inconsistencies with the existing condition in the likelihood that the underlying and more visible clay soils are exposed.

• Mitigation planting was considered as part of this assessment, however as the site is on top of a hill and the the strong landform character would be further disrupted with introduced planting in this location. In this instance the recessive grey colour of mast and cabinet was considered to be appropriate mitigation and result in the least visually intrusive response for the proposed mast.

9 CONCLUSION

The Rural Connectivity Group proposes to establish a 15m high guyed telecommunications mast with head panel antennas and two microwave dishes within a Visually Sensitive Hill Country overlay on private property accessed from the end of Griggs Road, in Pukeatua. The proposed mast design will be accompanied by 800m of overhead power connection, ancillary cabinetry and a surrounding stockprooffence. To install this infrastructure this proposal will also include a short underground power connection as well as an informal 4WD access along the fence line of an internal paddock boundary.

The proposed mast and associated infrastructure is located on both a hilltop within the visually sensitive hill country overlay and is identifiable from a number of vantage points across the district, and therefore is not consistent with some of the Objectives and Policies in the Wai pa District Plan which seek to preserve the amenity, visual quality and consistency of the visually sensitive hill country. Alternative mast locations have not been proposed due to technical coverage requirements, nor is mitigation planting considered appropriate for this location. Considering the low surface area coverage, visual permeability of the lattice, and the lack of disturbance to the surrounding indigenous vegetation, the proposal will give rise to visual effects ranging from low to high, with the majority being low effect.

The proposed mast will be noticeable in the context of the wider landscape and will be a partial change to the existing character of the pastoral hillslopes with a small reduction in perceived amenity. Although it will be noticeable as a new element within the landscape it is not considered to detract from the overall quality of the lanscape. As such overall, landscape character effects are con sidered to be moderate .




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Site Location and Context Maps



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Pukeatua Visual Impact Assessment (RCG)

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RWKPKA

Pukeatua

Waipa

Waipa District Council

-38.033061 (Centre of Pole)

175.515267 (Centre of Pole)

62 Griggs Rd, Pukeatua

Lot 2 DP 50627 4 & Pt LOT 4 DP 31606

766605

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- Boundary suNey to be completed as required.


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CENTRE OF 15m RCG POLE: --+--1--------....

LATITUDE: -38.033061 LONGITUDE: 175.515267


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EXISTING FENCE LINE.-~

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HOLTON . .•-THE COPYRIGHT TO THIS DRAWING REMAINS THE CORNTHWAITE . ; RLl-rol • ·.

PROPERTY OF COANTHWAITE HOLTON LTD AND SHALL NOT BE REPRODUCED. COPIED OR USED FOR CONSENT OR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES WITHOUT THE WRITIEN ARCHITECTS - URB A N DESIGNERS ,. CoRne~ctivit y APPROVAL OF CORNTHWAITE HOLTON LTD. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CHECK ANO VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS PO Box 8102 Symonds St, AUCKLAND 1150

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SHEET TITLE: Designed: !Drawn: ARL PROPOSED RCG TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESOURCE CONSENT DRAWING I Scale@A3: Shown Plot Date: 29/01/1 9 FACILITY 2 OF 2

Project No: 22150 C APPROVED ISSUE PU KEA TUA - RWKPKA !Rev A FOR APPROVAL Sheet No: A103 C REV: REV DESCRIPTION WA/PA

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Appendix D:

Viewpoints, Viewing Audiences and Visual Simulations



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KEY:

Viewing Audience A: Northern Approach; Kairangi & Robinson Roads

Viewing Audience B: South Ka irangi Road and Griggs Road

e Viewing Audience C: Northern Rural Residences

ft Viewing Audience D: Maungatautari Sanctuary

Viewing Audience E: South - western Residences

Viewing Audience F: South - eastern Residences

Viewing Audience G: Maru Road

e Viewing Audience H: Southern Rural

Viewing Audience I: Arapuni Road

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Photograph taken with Ca non EF 50mm lens camera on 29/ 03/2019

Approx. optimum viewing distance at A3 : 550mm

Photograph location : 37 58 44.644335905 175 27 42.94287000E

Appendix D - Viewpoint 1

Not visible from alongside Kairangi school Pukeatua Visual Impact Assessment (RCG)

Date: Job No:

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AA4924

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Photograph taken with Canon EF 50mm lens camera on 29/03/2019

Approx. optimum viewing distance at A3: 550mm

Photograph location: 37 58 51.460082705 175 28 38.18336520E

Appendix D - Viewpoint 2 May be visible from some residences

Pukeatua Visual Impact Assessment (RCG}

Date: Job No:

April 29, 2019 AA4924

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Photograph location: 37 58 51.46008270S 175 28 38.18336520E

Appendix D - Photomontage of Viewpoint 2 May be visible from some residences


PROPOSED MAST

EXISTING WATER TANK

Date: April 29, 2019

Job No: AA4924

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Revision : Vl.O

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Appendix D - Viewpoint 3 May be some visibility between specimen trees etc


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Appendix D - Viewpoint 4 Possibly visible public road


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Appendix D - Viewpoint 5 625


Date:

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Appendix D - Viewpoint 6 Hedgerow



Job No: AA4924

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- PROPOSED MAST


BARN ON PROPERTY




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April 29, 2019 AA4924

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Photograph location : 38 0159.093040305175 30 55.06675200E

Appendix D - Viewpoint 7 From proposed mast location


Dwg Ref: VP07


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Photograph location : 38 0159.09304030$ 175 30 55.06675200E

Appendix D - Viewpoint 8 From proposed mast location



Job No: AA4924

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CONSULTING






Photograph location: 38 Ol 59.09304030S 175 30 55.06675200E

Appendix D - Viewpoint 9 Maungatautari, from proposed mast location

Pukeatua Visual Impact Assessment {RCG)

Date : Job No:

April 29, 2019 AA4924

Dwg Ref: VP09 Revision : Vl.O Draw n by: SH Checked by: RC

C ON SULT I NG






Photograph location : 38 01 37.14627030S 175 30 46.50282720E

Appendix D - Viewpoint 10 Within subject property


Date: Job No:

April 29, 2019 AA4924

Dwg Ref: VPlO


CONSULTING






Photograph location : 38 Ol 37.14627030S 175 30 46.50282720E

Appendix D - Viewpoint 11 Within subject property


Dwg Ref: VPll


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Photograph location:38 0137.328523905 175 30 29.72047680E


Gate


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PROPOSED MAST

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Appendix D - Photomontage of Viewpoint 12 Gate


PROPOSED POWERLINE ALIGNMENT

Dwg Ref: VP12


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Photograph taken with Jpad equivalent 35mm lens on 29/03/2019


Photograph location:38 0153.43118350S 175 30 22.78388520E

Appendix D - Photomontage of Viewpoint 13 Near boundary


Dwg Ref: VP13


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Photograph taken with I pad equivalent 35mm lens on 29/03/2019


Photograph locati on:38 0153.43118350S 175 30 22.78388520E

PROPOSED MAST

EXISTING

WATER T:ANK

Appendix D - Photomontage of Viewpoint 13 Near boundary


Dwg Ref: VP13

Revision : Vl.O

INDICATIVE

P0WERU E GNME , 1




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Photograph taken w ith Canon EF 50mm lens camera on 29/03/2019


Photograph location: 38 0117.28925350S 175 30 52.43188320E


Pukeatua Visual Impact Assessment {RCG) Dwg Ref : VP14

Revision : Vl.O

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Photograph taken with Ca non EF 50mm lens camera on 29/03/2019



Appendix E - Viewpoint 15 Barn visible owners house



Job No: AA4924

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Photograph taken w it h Ca non EF 50m m lens camera on 29/03/2019


Photograph location : 38 00 41.79819630S 175 30 38.15404920E

Appendix E - Viewpoint 16 Both barns visible Kairangi Hall


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Appendix E - Viewpoint 17 Both barns visible



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Appendix 0-Viewpoint 18 Barns visible


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Appendix A - Viewpoint 19 Possibly visible


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Appendix D - Viewpoint 20 The mast


Date: April 29, 2019 Job No: AA4924 Dwg Ref: VP20 Revision : Vl.O Drawn by: SH Checked by: RC

CONSULTING




Photograph ta ke n with Canon EF 50mm lens camera on 29/03/2019

Approx. optimum viewing dista nce at A3: 550mm

Photogra ph location:38 04 54.07353150S 175 28 20.70518520E

Appendix D - Photomontage of Viewpoint 20 The mast


Date: Job No:

April 29, 2019 AA4924

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Appendix D - Viewpoint 23 End of Maru Road

Pukeatua Visual Impact Assessment {RCG)

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AA4924

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MAX. HEIGHT OF EXISTING BOUNDARY

FENCE (PERPENDICULAR) AGAINST SKYLINE




PROPOSED MAST

Appendix D - Photomontage of Viewpoint 23 End of Maru Road


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MAX. HEIGHT OF EXISTING BOUNDARY

FENCE (PERPENDICULAR) AGAINST SKYLINE




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Appendix D - Photomontage with Vegetation; Viewpoint 23

End of Maru Road


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NZILA2 (Oxford English)

Negligible So small or The proposed development is barely discernible or there are no changes to the existing

unimportant as to be character, features or landscape quality.

not worth considering; insignificant.

Very low The proposed development is barely discernible with little change to the existing character, features or landscape quality. The proposal constitutes only an insignificant component of or change to the wider view. Awareness of the proposal would have a very limited effect on the overall quality of the scene.

Low Below average in A slight loss to the existing character, features or landscape quality. The proposal

amount, extent, or constitutes only a minor component of or change to the wider view. Awareness of the

intensity. proposal would not have a marked effect on 1 he overall quality of the scene.

Lacking importance,

prestige, or quality; inferior.

Modera te Average in amount, Partial change to the existing character or distinctive features of the landscape and a small

intensity, or degree. reduction in the perceived amenity. The proposal may form a visible and recognisable change or new element within the overall scene which may be noticed by the viewer but

does not detract from the overall quality of the scene.

High Extending above the Noticeable change to the existing character or distinctive features of the landscape or

normal level. Great in reduction in the perceived amenity or the addition of new but uncharacteristic features

amount, value, size, or and elements. The proposal may form a visible and recognisable change or new element

intensity. within the overall scene and may be readily noticed by the viewer and which detracts from

Great in rank, status the overall quality of the scene

or importance.

Very High Major change to the existing character, distinctive features or quality of the landscape or a

significant reduction in the perceived amenity of the outlook. The proposal forms a significant and immediately apparent part of, or change to, the scene that affects and changes its overall character

Extreme Extensive or important Total loss of the existing character, distinctive features or quality of the landscape

enough to merit resulting in a complete change to the landscape or outlook. The proposal becomes the

attention. dominant feature of the scene to which other elements become subordinate and it

significantly affects and changes its character

2 NZILA Best Practice Note Landscape Assessment and Sustainable Management 10.1 and "Auckland Council - Information requirements fo r the assessment of landscape and visual effects': September 2017, www. auckla nddesig n ma nua I .co. nz/resou rces/tools# /resources/tools/la ndscapea ndvisua leffectsassessment



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