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Description: The source for the interim RUB was the operative Regional Policy Statement MUL, changes were provided by Spatial Infrastructure Strategy and endorsed by The Auckland Plan Committee.The boundary which defines the maximum extent of urban development to 2040 in the form of a permanent rural urban interface. It is defined around the following urban areas:metropolitan urban area of Auckland, Orewa and the urban areas of Waiheke Island and Whangaparaoa Peninsula the satellite towns of Pukehoke and Warkworth rural and coastal towns of Beachlands/Pine Harbour, Helensville, Kumeu-Huapai, Oneroa, Riverhead, Snells Beach/Algies Bay, Waiuku and Wellsford serviced villages.
Description: Identifies areas of significant indigenous vegetation and significant habitats of indigenous fauna. Council is required to recognise and provide for the protection of significant indigenous vegetation and significant habitats of indigenous fauna of as matter of national importance by section 6b of the Resource Management
Service Item Id: d4896b4a518749ea9ca31f297648afca
Copyright Text: Auckland Council – Environmental Strategy and Policy – Natural Heritage (2013)
Description: The purpose of water supply management areas is to provide for the ongoing operation, maintenance, upgrading and development of the municipal water supply infrastructure. The areas comprise the catchments that are mainly in public ownership surrounding municipal water supply infrastructure. This infrastructure includes five dams in the Waitakere Ranges, two reservoirs in the Hunua Ranges, the Hays Creek dam at Papakura and land owned by Watercare Services in the Riverhead Forest. The management area also includes all related supporting and connected water supply infrastructure, such as the pipe network and pumping stations, located within these catchments. They contain water supply networks that are classified by this Unitary Plan as significant infrastructure. Part of the water supply management area for the Hunua water supply infrastructure is now outside the Auckland region. Water supply management areas, particularly those in the Waitakere and Hunua Ranges, contain a mix of vegetation cover. Large areas of significant indigenous vegetation meet the criteria for identification as natural stream management areas. The Waitakere water supply management area forms part of the wider Waitakere Ranges heritage area. One of the heritage features recognised by the Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area Act 2008 is the operation, maintenance and development of the public water catchment and supply system that services the needs of the people of Auckland.
Name: Natural Stream Management Areas Overlay [rp]
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Description: The natural stream management areas overlay shows river and stream reaches with HNC and aquatic biota values because of the presence of indigenous vegetation on either side of the watercourse. The presence of indigenous vegetation of a minimum qualifying length and width, indicates that the river or stream has good ecological values, particularly as habitat and breeding areas for native fish. The presence of indigenous vegetation means that the stream bed is usually unmodified, allowing the movement of fish up and down the stream, as well as providing natural places for fish to feed and shelter. The presence of vegetation on the bank provides food for fish, keeps water temperatures constant and filters contaminants and sediments reducing the levels entering the stream. Many of these natural stream management areas are found in the upper reaches of a catchment, or in reserve areas and water quality is generally high. The combination of suitable temperature, pH and water quality and the presence of native aquatic plants and aquatic fauna are collectively referred to as "in-stream values".
Name: High-Use Stream Management Areas Overlay [rp]
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Description: A number of streams in Auckland are under pressure from demands to take water, or use water for a number of purposes. The high use of these streams creates conflicts between the amount of water being abstracted, the amount of water needed to be left in the stream for other uses, such as assimilating the adverse effects of discharges, and the amount of water required to maintain ecological values and base flows. Management of high-use streams can be particularly difficult during during summer months when stream flows are generally at their lowest.
Name: Lake Management Areas Overlay (Natural and Urban Lake) [rp]
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Description: Natural lake management areasThe Natural Lake Management Areas overlay comprise 14 permanent dune lakes in rural Auckland and a 50m buffer strip surrounding the lake edge, measured landward from the mean annual water level (MAWL). These lakes are located in three main areas - South Kaipara Peninsula, north-east coast inland of Pakiri Beach, and Awhitu Peninsula.The natural lakes vary in terms of their water quality, ecological and recreational values and the land uses within their catchments. They are fed by small streams and overland flow, but have no natural stream outlets. Lake water levels are influenced by groundwater levels, water uptake rates by vegetation in the catchment and the amount of authorised water takes. Where there are areas of indigenous vegetation and marshland around the lake margins, they are important habitats for indigenous birds as well as introduced waterfowl. Where water quality is good, such as in Lake Ototoa, indigenous aquatic plants and native fish are healthy and abundant. However, many of the natural lakes suffer from poor water quality as a result of nutrient and sediment runoff from surrounding pastoral land. A significant impact has also come from the presence of invasive aquatic weed species and the presence of exotic fish. Although these fish provide fishing opportunities for anglers, they adversely affect native fish numbers. Some of the natural lakes are used for seasonal boating and other surface water recreational activities, and have significant areas of public reserve or parkland in their catchments. Other lakes are more isolated, with only limited public access to the lakes and around their margins.Urban lake management areasThere are two urban lakes in Auckland - Lake Pupuke and Western Springs lake. Lake Pupuke is formed from an old volcano and is characterised by the absence of any stream flowing in and out of it, with the main source and discharge being the movement of groundwater. Western Springs similarly derives its water from groundwater flow, but it has an outlet via a weir to Motions Creek. Lake Pupuke is surrounded by residential and commercial development. Areas of publicly owned land are interspersed with many private sections fronting onto the lake shore. Western Springs is surrounded by public reserve. Both lakes are important for their open space, recreational and amenity values.The main impacts on the water quality of Lake Pupuke come from the contaminants in stormwater discharges into the lake, wastewater overflows and fertiliser runoff from surrounding private gardens and the public reserve. Western Springs has a lower water quality, due to contamination from faecal matter associated with the duck population.
Service Item Id: d4896b4a518749ea9ca31f297648afca
Copyright Text: Regional Plan - Air Land Water Plan
Description: Trees - urban trees, notable trees, coastal treesTrees collectively contribute to the unique natural character of many of our neighbourhoods, riparian and coastal areas. Trees provide an important role in the functioning of our environment as they support bird life and provide shelter and privacy, assimilate carbon and improve air quality. Trees and native vegetation, particularly pohutukawa, are an integral part of the coastal landscape of Auckland. They make a significant contribution to the visual amenity and natural character of the coast while also providing important ecological and site stability benefits.Individual trees and groups of trees that have met the notable tree criteria are considered to be among the most significant trees in Auckland. These trees have been specifically identified to ensure the benefits they provide are retained for future generations.Trees in roads and reservesTrees located within roads and reserves are an important public asset and need to be managed appropriately. As urban areas intensify, public open space will be relied on to a greater extent to provide amenity in these areas. Trees in our parks and reserves contribute towards Auckland being a desirable place to live and are an important part of Auckland’s natural heritage and identity. Trees located within roads provide a range of values including making roads more attractive and contributing to pedestrian amenity. Environmentally, trees provide important functional values in terms of storing carbon and providing habitat and food for wildlife. The road reserve has a large range of uses particularly for network utilities and at times these can conflict with the presence of trees. A balance of these competing uses needs to be achieved.
Name: Outstanding Natural Features Overlay [rcp/dp]
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Type: Feature Layer
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Description: Identifies outstanding natural features. Council is required to recognise and provide for the protection outstanding natural feature of as matter of national importance by section 6b of the Resource Management Act1991
Service Item Id: d4896b4a518749ea9ca31f297648afca
Copyright Text: Auckland Council – Environmental Strategy and Policy – Natural Heritage
Description: Identifies outstanding natural landscapes. Council is required to recognise and provide for the protection outstanding natural landscapes of as matter of national importance by section 6b of the Resource Management Act 1991
Service Item Id: d4896b4a518749ea9ca31f297648afca
Copyright Text: Brown Ltd - 2005 & Natural Heritage
Description: Airport noise notification areasThe purpose of the overlay is to manage the subdivision of land and location of sensitive activities in areas of high cumulative noise around the regions airports and airfields, so that the continued operation of the airports and airfields is not compromised and reverse sensitivity issues addressed.The following airports/airfields are included in this overlay:Auckland International Airport Ardmore Airport Kaipara flats Airfield North Shore Airfield Whenuapai Airbase.
Name: Regionally Significant Volcanic Viewshafts And Height Sensitive Areas Overlay [rcp/dp]
Display Field: NAME
Type: Feature Layer
Geometry Type: esriGeometryPolygon
Description: The volcanic view shaftsoverlay has been derived from the Regional Policy Statementand survey information from 2005 plus additional survey work undertaken by Stephen Brown Consultants Limited
Description: The volcanic view shaftsoverlay has been derived from the Regional Policy Statementand survey information from 2005 plus additional survey work undertaken by Stephen Brown Consultants Limited
Description: Auckland contains a number of prominent ridgelines that geographically mark the edges of Auckland’s urban areas and provide an important visual backdrop. Appropriate placement and scale of buildings is important to ensure these qualities are protected and maintained. These include the ridgelines of Waitakere Ranges and the significant Scenic Drive scarp which are within the Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area and are therefore afforded a higher level of protection.
Service Item Id: d4896b4a518749ea9ca31f297648afca
Copyright Text: Unitary Plan (legacy District Plan)
Description: In addition to the distinctive volcanic landscape and regionally significant Outstanding Natural Landscapes and Outstanding Natural Features, Auckland’s wider landscape and maritime setting provides a sense of identity at the local level. Individual viewing points, and their significant viewshafts from public places, contribute to the unique character of many of our neighbourhoods and coastal areas. Although many significant local views are naturally self-preserved by topography or proximity to the coast and require no specific protective restrictions, some are in prominent public locations but could be obstructed by buildings occurring in the foreground. These viewing points and the views from them have been identified to ensure the benefits they provide are retained for future generations.
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Name: Auckland War Memorial Museum Viewshaft Overlay
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Description: Auckland War Memorial Museum is located in a prominent location within Auckland Domain. The museum is a landmark building with historic, community and architectural significance and is one of Auckland’s most popular vantage points. Sited on relatively low grounds in relation to the surrounding ridges, the view to and from the museum could be easily compromised or lost through the erection of tall buildings. The combination of landform, dominant building presence and setting contribute to the museum’s unique visual quality. Special visual protection measures are applied to secure the highly appreciated views and aspect qualities associated with this historic heritage place. These controls limit building height and include parapets, chimneys communications antennae, support structures, housing, building services components and advertising signs.
Service Item Id: d4896b4a518749ea9ca31f297648afca
Copyright Text: Legacy District Plan & Unitary Plan
Name: Sites and Places of Significance to Mana Whenua Overlay [rcp/dp]
Display Field: NAME
Type: Feature Layer
Geometry Type: esriGeometryPolygon
Description: The Sites of significance to Mana Whenua overlay identifies areas, features and sites that have been scheduled and protected for their Maori values. Where there is sensitive information regarding the significance of the sites special protocols agreed with Mana Whenua will outline the management of this information.Mana Whenua are aware of many other areas, features and sites that may be equally or more significant, and acknowledge there may be shared interests over scheduled locations. It is intended to identify further areas, features and sites nominated by Mana Whenua through future plan changes including those identified through other legislation.
Description: Natural lake management areasThe Natural Lake Management Areas overlay comprise 14 permanent dune lakes in rural Auckland and a 50m buffer strip surrounding the lake edge, measured landward from the mean annual water level (MAWL). These lakes are located in three main areas - South Kaipara Peninsula, north-east coast inland of Pakiri Beach, and Awhitu Peninsula.The natural lakes vary in terms of their water quality, ecological and recreational values and the land uses within their catchments. They are fed by small streams and overland flow, but have no natural stream outlets. Lake water levels are influenced by groundwater levels, water uptake rates by vegetation in the catchment and the amount of authorised water takes. Where there are areas of indigenous vegetation and marshland around the lake margins, they are important habitats for indigenous birds as well as introduced waterfowl. Where water quality is good, such as in Lake Ototoa, indigenous aquatic plants and native fish are healthy and abundant. However, many of the natural lakes suffer from poor water quality as a result of nutrient and sediment runoff from surrounding pastoral land. A significant impact has also come from the presence of invasive aquatic weed species and the presence of exotic fish. Although these fish provide fishing opportunities for anglers, they adversely affect native fish numbers. Some of the natural lakes are used for seasonal boating and other surface water recreational activities, and have significant areas of public reserve or parkland in their catchments. Other lakes are more isolated, with only limited public access to the lakes and around their margins.Urban lake management areasThere are two urban lakes in Auckland - Lake Pupuke and Western Springs lake. Lake Pupuke is formed from an old volcano and is characterised by the absence of any stream flowing in and out of it, with the main source and discharge being the movement of groundwater. Western Springs similarly derives its water from groundwater flow, but it has an outlet via a weir to Motions Creek. Lake Pupuke is surrounded by residential and commercial development. Areas of publicly owned land are interspersed with many private sections fronting onto the lake shore. Western Springs is surrounded by public reserve. Both lakes are important for their open space, recreational and amenity values.The main impacts on the water quality of Lake Pupuke come from the contaminants in stormwater discharges into the lake, wastewater overflows and fertiliser runoff from surrounding private gardens and the public reserve. Western Springs has a lower water quality, due to contamination from faecal matter associated with the duck population.
Description: The purpose of this overlay is to manage obstructions such as buildings and trees, so that they do not protrude into airport approach paths, supporting airports and airfields efficient operation.
Description: Airport noise notification areasThe purpose of the overlay is to manage the subdivision of land and location of sensitive activities in areas of high cumulative noise around the regions airports and airfields, so that the continued operation of the airports and airfields is not compromised and reverse sensitivity issues addressed.The following airports/airfields are included in this overlay:Auckland International Airport Ardmore Airport Kaipara flats Airfield North Shore Airfield Whenuapai Airbase.
Description: City Centre port noiseThe overlay is applied to land near Auckland’s downtown port. Buildings accommodating noise sensitive land uses within the overlay must be insulated to achieve an internal noise level appropriate to the activity. This will ensure that noise sensitive land uses within the overlay achieve a good standard of amenity and the port is able to operate efficiently.
Service Item Id: d4896b4a518749ea9ca31f297648afca
Copyright Text: Unitary Plan (Infrastructure) & Regional Plan (CLAW)
Description: The electricity transmission network is important to the social and economic well-being of Aucklanders and New Zealanders.Under the National Policy Statement on Electricity Transmission 2008, council is required to identify and provide a buffer corridor below and around high voltage transmission lines and transmission towers/poles. These lines and tower/poles are owned and operated by Transpower New Zealand Limited and form part of the national electricity grid.The purpose of these buffer corridors is to manage subdivision and development within close proximity to the high voltage transmission lines and transmission towers/poles, in order to prevent risks to people and property; protect the electricity transmission network; preserve line access for inspection and maintenance and to protect amenity values. High voltage transmission lines pose a risk of electrical hazard in situations where development occurs too close to the lines and may result in injury to persons or damage to property. This can be either as a result of direct contact with the lines or where an electric arc (or ‘flashover’) contacts structures, such as buildings. Conversely, development in close proximity to transmission lines can pose risks to the electricity transmission network itself. These risks include ‘reverse sensitivity’ effects, a loss of security of supply through outages or physical damage to support structures, constraints on access to the line and support structures for inspection and maintenance purposes and inability to undertake line upgrades. There are three types of buffer corridors to manage subdivision and development in proximity to the transmission lines and transmission towers/poles: a. urban inner transmission corridor, which covers the area 12m (both sides) from the transmission centre lineb. urban outer transmission corridor, which is located between 12 and 32m (both sides) of the transmission linec. rural transmission corridor, which is 12m (both sides) from the transmission centre line.Urban inner transmission corridorThis corridor generally has more restrictions, particularly for activities sensitive to the effects of transmission lines, such as residential and care centres, than the outer transmission corridor and rural transmission corridor. However, in recognition of the level of built development and the need to provide landowners some flexibility in the urban inner transmission corridor, the Unitary Plan takes a more permissive approach to certain building works, such as alterations and extensions. This is subject to certain standards being met, including the maintenance of access to transmission line support structures and the requirement to meet the New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice (NZECP34:2001). This code sets minimum safe distances from transmission lines to protect people, property, vehicles and mobile plant from harm or damage from electrical hazards.Urban outer transmission corridorDue to the increased distance from the transmission lines and towers/poles, the Unitary Plan places fewer restrictions on development in the urban outer transmission corridor. Compliance with NZECP34: 2001 is still required in this corridor because electrical safety considerations may still need to be factored into some building proposals.Rural transmission corridorIn the rural transmission corridor there are generally fewer restrictions on development. This approach recognises the low number of buildings under existing transmission lines, the lower probability of development occurring under or near the transmission lines and towers due to the availability of land, and the need to provide flexibility for normal farming operations. However, like the inner transmission corridor, sensitive activities, such as residential dwellings, are restricted.
Service Item Id: d4896b4a518749ea9ca31f297648afca
Copyright Text: https://www.transpower.co.nz/resources/transmission-line-buffer-zones-information-sheet
Transmission Corridor is based on the Transmission Lines data from Transpower.
Description: The arterial road overlay indentifies roads that link districts or urban areas within the region and connect regionally significant facilities
Description: The vehicle access restrictions layer have been derived from a combination of data from KiwiRail (for access restrictions around rail line and crossings, NZTA - for access restrictions around motorway interchanges, a report prepared by Matt Riley and the legacy Central City district plan for restrictions in the Central City and elsewhere from legacy operative district plans
Description: The level crossings with sightline controls overlay identifies land that must be kept clear of obstruction to allow an approaching or stopped vehicle to see in both directions along the railway line
Description: Provides a typology of catchments for the purpose of describing the expected Macro Invertebrate Community Index (MCI) value (an indicator of fresh water quality) for freshwater.
Service Item Id: d4896b4a518749ea9ca31f297648afca
Copyright Text: http://www.niwa.co.nz/our-science/freshwater/tools/rec
council contact detail: Martin Neale
Description: The Stormwater Management Area-flow overlay aims to protect Auckland's aquatic biodiversity.Auckland has numerous small and narrow streams. Despite their small size, these streams are home to much of our aquatic biodiversity. This biodiversity is threatened by the effects of ongoing urban development.The creation of impervious surfaces in a catchment undergoing development increases the rate and volume of stormwater runoff. This change in hydrology, unless managed, can have a significant adverse effect on streams within the catchment. Increased flows and stormwater volumes can accelerate stream erosion, particularly in steeper upper catchment areas, and can create hydrological conditions that do not support healthy aquatic ecosystems. In developed urban catchments with large areas of impervious surface, increased runoff is one of the primary causes of degraded stream health. However, in areas yet to be developed, or with existing development at low levels, development can be enabled while also protecting and enhancing in-stream biodiversity and other stream values, reducing and managing stormwater runoff, and other measures such as enhancing riparian margins. High-value, and potential value, streams at risk or particularly susceptible to the effects from development have been identified and their contributing catchment areas mapped (stormwater management area: flow (SMAF)). Future development and redevelopment in these catchments will be subject to controls to manage stormwater runoff to enable development, while at the same time protecting Auckland’s aquatic biodiversity from further decline.
Description: Describe the additional subdivision controls for sites around the region. This set of data shows the area subject to the additional minimum site size controls
Description: The mapped surf breaks are the areas within which the activity of surfing occurs. Surf breaks are the result of exposure to swell, currents, water levels, and seabed morphology. Bathymetry, headland and bar features, aerial photography, and knowledge of council officers was used to determine the extent of the mapped areas. The mapped surf breaks do not include the associated offshore swell corridors. Surf breaks have been mapped for the purpose of the Unitary Plan, a number of these are likely to be identified as ‘Regionally Significant Surf breaks’.
Service Item Id: d4896b4a518749ea9ca31f297648afca
Copyright Text: These Significant Surf Breaks have been identified by the Environmental Strategy and Policy Department's Air, Land, Water & Coast Unit Coastal Specialists.
Description: A designation is a provision in the Unitary Plan (district plan section) which gives effect to a notice of requirement for a public work or project by a requiring authority. A requiring authority is a Minister of the Crown, local authority or approved network utility operator, and a public work or project could include a school, police station, road, park, transmissions lines, airport or an infrastructure system. A notice of requirement is essentially an application for a proposed designation, not to dissimilar to an application for resource consent except that it specifically applies to designations under Part 8 of the RMA. It includes information about the proposed designation including among other things the description of the proposed public work or project by a requiring authority and any conditions or restrictions that might apply to the designation. A designation can:- Enable the use of land for a public work or infrastructure;- Restrict land, water, subsoil, or airspace where this is necessary for the safe or efficient functioning or operation of a public work or infrastructure; and- Require written approval of the requiring authority responsible for the designation before a third party can undertake and activity within the designation. Designations in the Unitary plan include existing designations rolled over from previous district plans into the Unitary Plan (wither “without modification” or “with modification”) and any new notices of requirement for a designation lodged with Auckland Council. Note that new notices of requirement for new designations are not shown in the draft Unitary Plan.
Service Item Id: d4896b4a518749ea9ca31f297648afca
Copyright Text: Designation layer is compilation of all the legacy TA District Plan designation. These data has been checked / reconciled by the appropriate planners and designation authorities.
Planner contact detail: Alastair Lovell