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(i) no practicable alternative route is available
(ii) a fee for use of the route and a refundable site restoration bond, as determined by
the Council, shall be paid
(iii) the adjoining property owner shall be responsible for the accurate mapping of the
connection(s) and shall provide documentation of this to the Council
(iv) the property owner shall be responsible for any future maintenance and repairs
(including costs) of the private connection and shall be required to make good any
site disturbance on the Town Belt to the Council's satisfaction. This includes any
emergency works being undertaken without the owners’ prior consent.
(v) the property owner shall be liable for removal of any redundant materials,
structures or utility infrastructure if required by the Council.
Note: It is not intended that formal easements be required for single, private connections to
mains utilities covered by policy 9.5.4 k above, but written permission will be required and
may be declined if effects on the Town Belt are significant.
9.6 Prohibited activities
These are activities considered to be inappropriate because of the permanent adverse effects on the
environment or those that are incompatible with the park values, characteristics and/or
management focus or other approved activities.
9.6.1 Prohibited activities include all those activities prohibited by Wellington City Council
bylaws or prohibited by the Reserves Act 1977.
9.6.2 The Council will prohibit activities that would have a permanent adverse effect on Town
Belt values or would significantly detract from the enjoyment and safety of other park users.
9.6.3 No long or short-term commercial use shall be permitted on Town Belt land except where it
facilitates public recreational use and provides for a better appreciation by the public of the
open space, conservation and recreational qualities of the Town Belt.
9.6.4 Non-recreational activity and development are prohibited 44 .
Note: In considering what is ‘non-recreational’, the Reserves Act 1977 will provide guidance
though the definition of the primary purpose of Recreation Reserve: “… for the purpose of
providing areas for recreation and sporting activities and the physical welfare and
enjoyment of the public, and for the protection of the natural environment and beauty of
the countryside, with emphasis on the retention of open spaces and on outdoor activities,
including recreational tracks in the countryside”.
9.6.5 Leases and licences for non-recreational purposes are prohibited (eg for childcare, Plunket
and learning institutions, such as schools and community centres).
9.6.6 Development of existing or new formal sporting or club facilities is prohibited outside of the
existing footprint of sport and recreation parks and/or current lease areas and associated
infrastructure (both as identified in the sector plans).
9.6.7 Enforcement of all activities will be through the Wellington City Council Consolidated
Bylaw 2008, and the Reserves Act 1977.
9.6.8 The following activities are specifically prohibited:
44 Does not include utilities.
Draft Town Belt Management Plan October 2012