12A.7  Discretionary Activity Rules

Updated 11 September 2018

The following are discretionary activities: 

1. Subdivision, not including boundary adjustments or allotments for network utilities within a Special Ecological Plan Area (Category 2); 
2. Subdivision, not including boundary adjustments or allotments for network utilities within an Important Amenity Landscape Plan Area; 
3. Any Restricted Discretionary Activity that does not comply with a Restricted Discretionary Activity standard and term; 
4. Any subdivision listed as a Discretionary Activity in Table 12A.1: Subdivision Activity Status; 
5. Any subdivision that does not comply with Rule 12A.5.1.3 - Allotments to Accommodate Lawfully Established Activities or 12A.5.1.4 - Allotments to Accommodate Network Utilities. 

12A.7.1 Discretionary Activity – Standards and Terms 

12A.7.1.1 Special Ecological Plan Areas (Category 2)

Subdivision within these areas shall comply with Rule 5A.6.1 Restricted Discretionary Activity – Standards and Terms. 

12A.7.1.2 Important Amenity Landscape Plan Area 

Subdivision within these areas shall comply with Rule 6A.4.1 Restricted Discretionary Activity – Standards and Terms. 

12A.7.2 Assessment of Discretionary Activities 

In considering a Discretionary Activity the Council’s discretion is unrestricted. The Council will consider any relevant matter with particular regard to the Objectives and Policies of the Plan. 

Definitions in this section

boundary

council

important amenity landscapes

network utility

the plan

plan area

subdivision