Application 124771 - Ministry of Fisheries

7.14 Objective 6.1 states:
Marine farming developed in an efficient and sustainable manner which avoids
adverse effects on the coastal environment as far as practicable.
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It is considered that the application for a one hectare extension is consistent with and
meets the above objective and that the application is planned to be managed in a manner
to ensure the efficient use of space and efficiency in the operation of the farm.
7.15 Policy 6.1.1 – (Marine Farming Structures) states:
Take a precautionary approach to marine farm development by ensuring that the
erection, placement, use of, and occupation of space by any marine farm structure in
the coastal marine area avoids as far as practicable any adverse effects (including
cumulative effects) on the coastal environment. Where complete avoidance is not
practicable, adverse effects should be remedied or mitigated.
This policy is an enabling and precautionary policy which recognises that erecting and
using structures are a required part of marine farming. The farming structures proposed
will be an extension to an existing farm. The effects of the proposed structures are
considered to be acceptable as discussed above. This application meets the policy
directive.
7.16 Policy 6.1.1c – (Extensions to Marine Farms) states:
Where assessment shows that the adverse effects of an authorised marine farm
are not significant, provide for small extensions that:
a) avoid adverse effects on areas of ecological significance;
b) maintain access to the shoreline from the coastal marine area;
c) maintain navigational safety and recreational values;
d) maintain natural character and amenity values.
The policy specifically provides for small extensions to existing farms. This application
meets the policy directive, as discussed in sections of the AEE above.
7.17 Policy 6.1.2 – (Recreation and Navigation) states:
Ensure marine farms are located, constructed and maintained in a way which does
not compromise safe recreation and navigation.
This application meets this policy directive. A lighting application has been submitted to
Maritime New Zealand for approval. The applicant will also ensure that an appropriate
maintenance regime will be undertaken to maintain and service the lights.
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