Updated 11 September 2018
10B.2.1 Activities within the High-Voltage Transmission Plan Area
All activities within the High-Voltage Transmission Plan Area shall have the status identified in Table 10B.1: Activity Status for Activities within the High-Voltage Transmission Plan Area, and shall be undertaken in accordance with Appendix 10B: High-Voltage Transmission Plan Area (Sub-Zones A, B and C). Symbols used in Table 10B.1: Activity Status for Activities within the High-Voltage Transmission Plan Area have the meaning described in Table 1A.2: Activity Status.
Note: Compliance with the New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice 34:2001 is mandatory for buildings, earthworks and mobile plants within close proximity to all electric lines.
Note: While only transmission and key electric lines are identified on the Planning Maps, works in close proximity to all electric lines can be dangerous. Compliance with the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003 is also mandatory for tree trimming and planting. To discuss works, including tree planting, near electrical lines especially within 20m of those lines, contact the line operator.
Table 10B.1: Activity Status for Activities within the High-Voltage Transmission Plan Area
Use/Activity |
Relevant
Rule |
Sub-Zone A |
Sub-Zone B |
Sub-Zone C1 |
Sub-Zone C2 |
Activities within the Road Zone provided for by legislation, Council’s by-laws, or any Plan provision |
- |
P |
P |
P |
P |
Additions to, or the replacement of, any lawfully established building or structure that does not exceed the building envelope or footprint of the existing building or structure. |
- |
P |
P |
P |
P |
The alteration, construction, erection and/or placement of any building or structure (unless otherwise provided for in Table 10B.1). |
- |
RD
(Refer Rule 10B.3) |
RD
(Refer Rule 10B.3) |
NC
(Refer Rule 10B.5) |
RD
(Refer Rule 10B.3) |
The alteration, construction, erection and/or placement of minor structures and activities within the High-Voltage Transmission Plan Area. |
- |
P |
P |
P |
P |
Minor public recreational facilities and activities, excluding public toilets and changing rooms |
- |
P |
P |
P |
P |
Primary production activities, excluding associated buildings and structures, factory farming and forestry. |
- |
P |
P |
P |
P |