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Porirua City District Plan - Draft Proposed Network Utilities Plan
Change
Table of Amendments:
Amendment Title Page reference
1 Amendments to Part B Significant Resource
Management Issues2
2 Chapter C14 Network Utilities deleted in entirety 23 New Network Utilities Chapter 3 - 26
4 Amendments to Part F: Information to be Supplied 27 - 285 Amendments to Part M: Interpretation 29 - 34
6 Amendments to Chapter C7 Transport Objectives andPolicies
35 - 36
7 Amendments to D1 City Centre Zone Rules and
Standards37 - 41
8 Amendments to D2 Industrial Zone Rules and
Standards42 - 45
9 Amendments to D3 Suburban Zone Rules and
Standards
46 - 51
10 Amendments to D4 Rural Zone Rules and Standards 52 - 57
11 Amendments to D4A Judgeford Hills Zone Rules and
Standards
58 - 62
12 Amendments to D4B Recreation Zone Rules and
Standards
63 - 66
13 Amendments to D4C Public Open Space Zone Rules
and Standards
67 - 70
Guide to amendments:Proposed new text is underlined. Text proposed to be deleted is struckthrough. For the
sake of brevity, only proposed amendments to the content of relevant chapters, parts and
sections are shown, rather than replicating the entire chapter, part or section.
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Amendment 1: Amendments to Part B Significant Resource
Management Issues
B11 NETWORK UTILITIESNetwork utilities include such activities as water, gas, and electricity supply,
telecommunications and sewerage disposal. The City is traversed by two state
highways, the main trunk line, and the high pressure natural gas line for the Region.
Some of the Region's largest and most powerful communications facilities are also
located in the City. In addition to these large utilities, the safe, convenient and
efficient operation of the City depends on the network utilities which serve all parts of
the City. Section C14 Chapter NU of the Plan recognises the importance of these
resources and the need to provide for them while managing their effect on the
environment.
Amendment 2: Chapter C14 Network Utilities deleted in entirety
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Amendment 3: New Chapter
NU Network Utilities
1
Introduction
1.1 This chapter outlines the provisions of the District Plan that relate to network utilitieswithin Porirua City. Network utilities provide the infrastructure which enables a
community to undertake its everyday activities and functions and allows people to
provide for their social and economic wellbeing, and their health and safety. Network
utilities which are managed through this Chapter include those defined by way of
section 166 of the Resource Management Act 1991.
1.2 The City has a range of important network utilities that serve an important function locally,
regionally and nationally. The City is traversed by two state highways1, the approved but yet
to be constructed Transmission Gully Motorway, the National Grid, the main trunk railway
line2, the regional water supply pipeline and the high pressure natural gas transmission line
for the Region. Some of Wellington Region's largest and most powerful communications
facilities are also located in the City.
1.3 The Regional Policy Statement for the Wellington Region recognises the importance of
regionally significant infrastructure within the Region, as forming part of national or regional
networks that enable communities to provide for their social, economic and cultural wellbeing
and their health and safety. There are a number of network utilities within Porirua that are
identified as being regionally significant infrastructure in the Regional Policy Statement. The
Regional Policy Statement requires that the benefits of such regionally significant
infrastructure be recognised and protected in the District Plan.
1.4 The Council is required to give effect to any National Policy Statement. The National Policy
Statement on Electricity Transmission came into force in 2008 and applies to activities
involving the need to operate, maintain, develop and upgrade the electricity transmission
network. Its objective is to recognise the national significance of the electricity transmission
network by facilitating the operation, maintenance and upgrade of the existing transmission
network and the establishment of new transmission resources to meet the needs of present
and future generations while: managing the adverse environmental effects of the network;
and managing the adverse effects of other activities on the network.
1.5 There are many providers of network utilities within Porirua City including the Council, Crownagencies, the Greater Wellington Regional Council, State Owned Enterprises, trading
enterprises and private companies. The Council is in itself a major provider of network
utilities and services, supplying water, sewage and stormwater reticulation, waste disposal
and roads.
1.6 Other utilities that are managed through this Chapter because of their nature and function are
lighthouses, navigation aids, beacons, signal stations and natural hazard emergency warning
1State Highway 1 and State Highway 58
2North Island Main Trunk Line
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devices and meteorological services3. These other utilities are owned and / or operated by
Maritime New Zealand, local authorities, or the Meteorological Service in order to provide for
the health, safety and wellbeing of the local community, region and nation.
1.7 The successful functioning of the City depends on network utilities. It is therefore very
important that construction, maintenance and operation of these services be effectivelyprovided for and that the benefits that derive from them are adequately recognised.
However, network utilities can also have adverse effects resulting from their construction,
operation or associated maintenance activities.
1.8 For example, network utilities may typically include buildings, poles, overhead wires, pylons,
pipes or antennas, which may have an adverse visual impact depending on their location and
proximity to other land use activities. However, network utilities may also involve few
structures and have limited visual impact, such as underground power and
telecommunication lines. Network utilities are also often seen as a necessary and normal part
of the environment, such as a road.
1.9 The network utility rules apply where network utility operators do not intend, or are unable,
to operate under the designation procedures of the Act. They may, however, also be used by
Council to help assess any notices of new requirement for new designations and outline plans
for new network utilities on existing designated sites.
1.10 The provisions in this Chapter apply to network utilities throughout all zones of the City. All
formed and unformed roads are zoned in the District Plan Maps. The underlying zone
objectives, policies and rules do not apply to network utilities, including roads, unless
specifically referred to. City wide rules, such as those relating to historic heritage and
hazardous substances will still apply.
2 Resource Management IssuesThere are two key issues in respect of network utilities within the City.
2.1 Balancing the national, regional and local benefits of network utilities with effects onthe local environment
An important issue is managing the actual and potential adverse environmental effects arising from
network utilities while also recognising the key role they play and benefits they have locally,
regionally and nationally, and to ensure the operational requirements of the network utility
concerned is not unreasonably restricted. Failing to adequately provide for network utilities may
result in the desired level of well-being and quality of life not being achieved within the City. This is
because network utilities provide essential services to peoples homes and businesses, such as
water, transport means, electricity, gas and telecommunications, and are critical for the effective
functioning and liveability of the City.
However, the construction, operation and/or maintenance of network utilities can have adverse
effects and adversely affect the amenity of areas of the City, as a result of noise, emissions, and
visual dominance, for example. Some network utilities are relatively large, visually prominent and
capable of generating significant adverse effects on the surrounding environment. They may also
3
The Meteorological Service is a requiring authority for its network operation of a system comprisingtelecommunication links to permit telecommunication and radiocommunication. Therefore, these aspects of
meteorological service activities and facilities are network utilities.
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have potential adverse effects on public health and safety. Adverse effects may only occur at the
time of construction or installation of the utility, but in some instances may continue throughout its
operation or during maintenance works. In some cases, it might not be entirely possible to avoid,
remedy or mitigate all adverse effects associated with a utility, meaning there will be some level of
adverse effect on the surrounding environment. In such circumstances, there is a need to carefully
consider both the benefits the utility will provide and the significance of the adverse effects on thesurrounding environment.
2.2 Managing reverse sensitivity effects on regionally significant network utilitiesThe location, establishment and operation of land use activities in the vicinity of regionally
significant network utilities may lead to reverse sensitivity effects that have the potential to impact
upon the effective and efficient operation of such utilities. Reverse sensitivity can occur when
sensitive activities locate near to or intensify by existing network utilities and seek to constrain the
operation or expansion of these utilities. This may mean that the local, regional and national
benefits of those regionally significant network utilities may be compromised. The City has a lot of
well-established regionally significant network utilities located in close proximity to existing land use
activities. The Council is predominantly concerned with new more intensive land use activitiesestablishing in proximity to existing regionally significant network utilities that may lead to reverse
sensitivity effects on those utilities.
3 Objectives & PoliciesThe following objectives and policies seek to address the two key issues identified above.
OBJECTIVE
3.1 To recognise the benefits of regionally significant network utilities and ensure theirfunctions and operations are not unreasonably compromised by other activities.
POLICIES
3.1.1 Identify regionally significant network utilities within the City on Council planning
maps.
3.1.2 Recognise the national, regional and local benefits of regionally significant network
utilities, including:
That people and goods can travel to, and from and around the City and
Region efficiently and safely;
That community well-being and public health and safety is maintainedthrough the provision of essential services including supply of potable water,
the collection and transfer of sewage and stormwater, and the provision of
emergency services;
People have access to electricity and gas to meet their needs; and
People have access to telecommunication services.
3.1.3 Avoid, or as appropriate remedy or mitigate, the potential for any reverse
sensitivity effects on regionally significant network utilities from incompatible new
subdivision, use and development occurring under, over, or adjacent to regionally
significant network utilities.
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3.1.4 Ensure the safe and efficient use and development of the Electricity Transmission
Network by avoiding the location of buildings and structures over a defined size
and the undertaking of sensitive activities with the Electricity Transmission Yard.
Explanation
3.1.2.1 Objective 3.1 seeks to identify the importance of regionally significant networkutilities within the City and to give effect to the Regional Policy Statement. The
objective and supporting policies are focused on recognising the benefits that these
regionally significant network utilities have locally, regionally and nationally and
ensuring that these benefits are protected from incompatible subdivision, use and
development.
3.1.2.2 Policy 3.1.1 requires the Council to identify regionally significant network utilities
within the City on its planning maps. The majority of any new and extensions to
existing regionally significant network utilities are expected to be identified on
Council planning maps by network utility operators through a notice of requirementfor designation process.
3.1.2.3 Policy 3.1.2 outlines some of the benefits that regionally significant network utilities
provide within the City, regionally and nationally. These are benefits that are to be
considered in respect of any matter relating to regionally significant network utilities
3.1.2.4 Policy 3.1.3 requires that any potential reverse sensitivity effects on regionally
significant network utilities are appropriately managed. The location of
inappropriate new subdivision, use or development in proximity to existing regionally
significant network utilities has the potential to compromise the efficient operationand use of the network utility and result in the benefits of that network utility being
reduced. In addition, the safety and amenity values of community may be adversely
affected by locating in too close proximity to regionally significant network utilities.
As the existing regionally significant network utilities in the City are located either
within established built up areas where the effects of those network utilities are
known and understood or in rural locations with little development or growth, there
is no need to manage potential reverse sensitivity effects in those areas beyond
requiring particular consideration in any application for subdivision. The Electricity
Transmission Network is specifically recognised through an Electricity Transmission
Corridor. However, the potential for reverse sensitivity effects may arise when thepattern and density of land use activities changes through the rezoning of land. At
that time, the Council will seek to introduce new provisions to manage those
potential reverse sensitivity effects on existing regionally significant network utilities.
3.1.2.5 Policy 3.1.4 recognises the importance of the National Grid and seeks to ensure that
actual and potential adverse effects on both the National Grid and on the health and
safety of the community are appropriately managed through the use of an Electricity
Transmission Yard. Managing the location of buildings and structures with an
Electricity Transmission Yard is aimed at providing for the on-going operation and
maintenance of the Network, which is a matter of national significance under theNational Policy Statement for Electricity Transmission. The on-going operation,
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upgrade and maintenance of the existing National Grid is provided for by the
Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Electricity
Transmission Activities) Regulations 2009.
OBJECTIVE
3.2 To recognise and provide for the sustainable, secure and efficient use, operation and
development of network utilities within the City
POLICIES
3.2.1 Recognise and provide for the:
need for new and the upgrading of existing network utilities; and
technical and operational requirements of network utilities in assessing
their location, design, development, construction and appearance; and
benefits that network utilities provide to the economic, social and cultural
functioning of the City, Region and Nation.
3.2.2 Enable the efficient construction, installation, operation, upgrading and
maintenance of network utilities.
3.2.3 Ensure that the provision and operation of utilities that cross jurisdictional
boundaries is managed in an integrated manner.
3.2.4 Encourage the appropriate use of designations for new network utilities and
extensions to existing network utilities that are not designated.Explanation:
3.2.5.1 Objective 3.2 requires that the benefits of network utilities that are not regionally
significant be recognised and provided for. Network utility services form an essential
part of the Citysphysical resource and provide for the communitys social, cultural
and economic well-being. They provide essential services to peoples homes and
businesses, such as water, transport means, electricity, gas and telecommunications
and are critical for the functioning and liveability of the City. Failing to adequately
provide for network utilities may result in the desired level of well-being and quality
of life not being achieved within the City.
3.2.5.2 Policy 3.2.1 recognises that the provision of new and the upgrading of existing
network utilities is necessary to meet the needs of City, both now and into the future.
In considering any proposals for new or upgrades to existing network utilities, the
technical and operational requirements that may constrain where and how they can
locate and be designed need to be recognised. In some cases, some level of adverse
effects may need to be accepted to recognise the necessity for some network utilities
and meet their operational requirements. This policy also recognises the benefits
that all network utilities have.
3.2.5.3 Policy 3.2.2 acknowledges that important role that network utilities have in providing
for the wellbeing of the Citys community. Network utilities form an essential part of
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the efficient functioning of the City and their maintenance and development allows
their benefits to be realised. There are a range of network utilities that enable
communities to undertake everyday activities and functions and provide essential
services to peoples homes and businesses. It is therefore important that the District
Plan provides for network utilities to be constructed, installed, operated, upgraded
and maintained.
3.2.5.4 Policy 3.2.3 reflects that by their nature, most network utilities cross jurisdictional
boundaries between councils. Cross boundary issues can result for network utility
providers and for the community, particularly where different councils have different
rules or processes for how they recognise and provide for network utilities and
manage their effects. It is important that councils work together in an integrated
manner both when developing plan provisions and when dealing with proposals for
new or upgrades to existing network utilities.
3.2.5.5 Policy 3.2.4 is focussed on encouraging network utility operators, particularly thosewho operate regionally significant network utilities, to use the notice of requirement
for designation process when they seek to develop new or extend existing network
utilities. This is particularly encouraged for operators where such new or extended
network utilities involve restrictions on the use of privately owned land.
OBJECTIVE
3.3 To manage any adverse effects on the environment resulting from the design,
location, operation, upgrading and maintenance of network utilities.
POLICIES
3.3.1 Ensure that network utilities are designed, developed, constructed, located,
operated and maintained to avoid, remedy or mitigate any actual or potential
adverse effects on the environment.
3.3.2 Ensure network utilities, in particular those utilities emitting radiofrequency fields
or electromagnetic radiation, are designed, located, operated and maintained to
comply with relevant national environmental standards and to meet othernationally recognised standards.
3.3.3 Enable the co-location or multiple use of network utilities where this is efficient
and practicable and assists with avoiding, remedying or mitigating adverse effects
on the environment.
3.3.4 Require the underground placement of network utilities unless
there are natural or physical features or structures, or technological and
operational constraints that makes underground placement impractical;
they are of a temporary nature and required for emergency purposes orcritical events; and
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they are of a nature that they can only operate aboveground.
3.3.5 Encourage the use of roads as network utility corridors in accordance with the
National Code of Practice for Utility Operators Access to Transport Corridors.
3.3.6 Encourage network utility providers to consult with local communities on the
appropriate placement, location and design of new network utilities.
Explanation:
3.3.5.1 Objective 3.3 recognises that the construction, operation and maintenance of
network utilities can adversely affect the environment and amenity, and seeks to
manage potential adverse effects, particularly through design and location. This
recognises that some network utilities are relatively large, visually prominent and
capable of generating significant effects on the environment. They may also have
adverse effects on public health and safety. Adverse effects may only occur at thetime of construction or installation of the utility, but in some instances may continue
throughout its operation or during maintenance works. In some cases, it might not
be entirely possible to avoid, remedy or mitigate all adverse effects associated with a
network utility, meaning there will be some level of adverse effect on the surrounding
environment.
3.3.5.2 Policy 3.3.1 recognises the importance of managing the design, location, operation
and maintenance of network utilities and requires that any potential adverse effects
arising from network utilities are avoided, remedied or mitigated. This policy is
sufficiently broad to recognise that there are a range of different network utilitieswith different potential adverse effects on the environment. For instance, above
ground network utilities can have adverse effects including visual, noise, traffic,
odour and amenity, depending on their size, location, frequency and their scale in
comparison with the character of a particular environment.
3.3.5.3 Policy 3.3.2 recognises that some network utilities may adversely affect health and
safety. For example, telecommunication facilities generate radio frequency emissions
which may have detrimental effects on health. Electricity transmission/distribution
can generate electromagnetic fields (EMF) which may be a risk to health. It also
generates the risk of electrocution. Other possible health and safety risks are
accidental spillage or leakage of hazardous substances from gas or petroleum
pipelines, explosions from gas or petroleum pipelines; accidental overflow from
sewage pump stations, and flooding from damaged/inoperative stormwater systems.
Chemicals used in conjunction with some network utilities, such as water treatment
plants for example, also pose a risk if an accidental spill occurs. There are a number
of national and international standards that are external to the District Plan but that
must be complied with, including the Resource Management (National
Environmental Standards for Telecommunication Facilities) Regulations 2008, the
New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice and the International Commission on Non-
Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) Guidelines.
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3.3.5.4Policy 3.3.3 recognises that the co-location and co-siting of network utilities may
provide environmental benefits in terms of reduced visual impacts and consolidation
of network utilities in existing areas thereby reducing adverse effects on amenity by
reducing the need for more network utility structures. While co-location is
encouraged it needs to be understood that technical requirements will generally
mean that associated structures may need to be taller or bulkier to avoid interference
between the two or more providers, such as radio-frequency bands. It is also
recognised that co-location is not always possible due to operational issues such as
radiofrequency interference, electrical interference, lease arrangements and
structural capacity.
3.3.5.5 Policy 3.3.4 requires the underground placement of network utilities unless particular
circumstances apply. The adverse visual effects of certain network utilities can often be
managed by putting the services underground. This is the required approach for those
network utilities, such as those with cables that can be located underground. For those
network utility structures that need to be located aboveground, particular attentionshould be given to their design, location and minimising of any adverse visual effects as
outlined in Policy 3.3.1. This can be achieved in a number of ways including screening,
careful placement, size and appearance and applying different activity status. In
particular, the underground placement of electricity and telecommunications lines in
the City Centre, Industrial and Suburban Zones is required by only providing for
aboveground lines in particular defined situations and through different activity status,
which recognises the higher level of amenity sought in the Citys urban areas.
3.3.5.6New above ground lines and their associated supporting structures in areas that do not
have existing above ground lines are generally considered to be unacceptable withinthe City. However it is recognised that particular consideration needs to be given to the
efficient use of resources and that there are situations where placing lines underground
is, or may be, impracticable.
3.3.5.7Policy 3.3.5 promotes the use of the road corridor for the location of network utilities,
in line with the National Code of Practice for Utility Operators Access to Transport
Corridors. Locating network utilities in the road can assist to minimise the adverse
effects of network utilities on amenity and other values as these locations generally
have a range of existing network utilities and are less sensitive to new network
utilities. However, the effects of these activities require some management to ensure
conflicts with the primary function of the road corridor and with each other are
avoided.
3.3.5.8 Policy 3.3.6 encourages network utility operators to engage with the local community
when they are considering the location, placement and design of new network
utilities. In some cases, engaging early with the community about a proposed new
network utility may result in an alternative more appropriate location to be identified
that both meets the needs of the network utility operator and addresses any
concerns that the community may have.
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4 MethodsThe following District Plan methods will give effect to the above objectives and policies:
4.1 Planning Maps that identify the location of both designated and undesignatedregionally significant network utilities within the District.
4.2 Regulatory Assessment Framework that includes rules and matters of control anddiscretion to guide assessment of the construction, operation, upgrading and
maintenance of network utilities and subdivision that occurs in proximity to regionally
significant network utilities. The framework utilises permitted, controlled, restricted
discretionary, discretionary and non-complying activity status and specific matters of
control and discretion to assess and manage the actual and potential adverse effects.
4.3 Plan change(s) to introduce new provisions to manage reverse sensitivity effects onregionally significant infrastructure where there are pressures for new or
intensification of existing development in proximity to regionally significantinfrastructure.
4.4 Encourage designations for new network utilities and extensions to existing networkutilities that are not currently designated.
4.5 Information requirements for certificates of compliance and resource consents fornetwork utilities.
4.6 Administer, monitor and enforce compliance with the Resource Management(National Environmental Standards for Telecommunication Facilities) Regulations 2008
and the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Electricity
Transmission Activities) Regulations 2009.
4.7 Advice notes identifying the relevant national and international codes and standardsthat also apply to network utilities in addition to the District Plans Regulatory
Assessment Framework.
4.8 Monitoring and review of the District Plan network utility provisions to assist inassessing the effectiveness of the network utilities provisions in the Plan.
Other non-District Plan methods that will give effect to the above objectives and policies
include:
4.9 Compliance with relevant national and international codes and standards that alsoapply to network utilities.
4.10 Education of and building relationships with network utility providers.4.11 Encouraging network utility providers to engage with the local community when
considering new network utilities within the City.
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5 Anticipated Environmental OutcomesThe following environmental outcomes are anticipated in respect of network utilities:
5.1 Network utilities are able to operate, upgrade and expand as required to provide safe,effective and efficient services to the City
5.2 The Porirua community is able to provide for its social, economic, cultural andenvironmental wellbeing.
5.3 Potential conflicts between regionally significant network utilities and incompatibledevelopment, use and subdivision are avoided
5.4 The health and safety of Poriruas community is not adversely affected by theconstruction, operation, upgrading and maintenance of network utilities.
5.5 Adverse effects from network utilities on amenity and the environment areappropriately avoided, remedied or mitigated.
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6 Rules6.1 Network UtilitiesThe following rules apply to all network utilities, as defined in the Interpretation Chapter, and with the exception of rules applying to noise,
earthworks, heritage and urban vegetation, these rules override all zone rules. For the avoidance of doubt, the electricity transmission yard
and electricity transmission corridor do not apply to network utilities.
Rule
Number
Rule Zone Standards Activity Status Matters of Control or
DiscretionAll Utilities
NU6.1.1 The removal of existing network utilities,including any existing associated
structures
All Permitted
NU6.1.2 The operation and maintenance ofexisting network utilities
All Permitted
NU 6.1.3 The minor upgrading of electricity and
telecommunication lines
All Permitted
NU 6.1.4 The upgrading of all other network
utilities, excluding:
Electricity transmission lines above110kV; and
Gas distribution and transmission
pipelines at a pressure exceeding
2000 kilopascals
All Permitted
NU6.1.5 The upgrading, including replacement, ofan existing network utility that is not a
permitted activity
All Restricteddiscretionary
9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7,
9.8, 9.9, 9.10, 9.11, 9.12,
9.13, 9.14, 9.15, 9.16
NU6.1.6 Subdivision for the purpose ofaccommodating any network utility
All Controlled 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7,8.10, 8.12
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Rule
Number
Rule Zone Standards Activity Status Matters of Control or
Discretion
NU6.1.7 Cabinets and other network utilitystructures not otherwise listed in this
table
All 7.1, 7.2.4, 7.3.4,7.4.1, 7.4.9
Permitted
NU6.1.8 Network utilities located within existing
buildings
All Permitted
NU6.1.9 All network utilities that are nototherwise listed as a permitted,
controlled, restricted discretionary or
non-complying activity
All 7.1 Discretionary
NU6.1.10 All network utilities which do not complywith the permitted activity standards for
radiofrequency and electro-magnetic
fields
All Non-
complying
Underground utilities
NU6.1.11 The construction, development,operation and maintenance of new
underground network utilities, except
for:
Electricity transmission lines above110kV; and
gas distribution and transmissionpipelines at a pressure exceeding
2000 kilopascals
All 7.1 Permitted
Radiocommunication, Telecommunications and Electricity distribution and transmission
NU6.1.12 Masts with or without associated
antennasCity CentreIndustrialRural
Judgeford Hills
Recreation
7.1, 7.2.1, 7.2.2,
7.3.1, 7.3.2, 7.4.1,
7.4.2, 7.4.3, 7.4.5
Permitted
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Rule
Number
Rule Zone Standards Activity Status Matters of Control or
Discretion
NU6.1.13 Masts with or without associated aerials
and antennas located in a Suburban
Shopping Centre Area
Suburban 7.1, 7.2.1, 7.2.2,
7.3.1, 7.3.2, 7.4.1,
7.4.2, 7.4.3, 7.4.4
Permitted
NU6.1.14 Masts with or without associated aerials
and antennas
SuburbanOpen Space
7.1 Restricted
discretionary9.2, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7, 9.8, 9.9,
9.10, 9.11, 9.12, 9.13, 9.16,
9.22, 9.27
NU6.1.15 Antenna and support structure attached
to buildingsAll 7.1, 7.2.3, 7.3.3,
7.4.6, 7.4.7, 7.4.8
Permitted
NU6.1.16 Masts, with or without associated
antennas that do not comply with the
permitted activity standards
City CentreIndustrialRural
Judgeford Hills
Recreation,
Suburban
Shopping
Centre Area
7.1 Restricted
discretionary9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.6, 9.7,
9.8, 9.9, 9.10, 9.11, 9.12,
9.13, 9.16, 9.22, 9.27
NU6.1.17 Antenna attached to buildings that do not
comply with the permitted activity
standards
All 7.1 Restricted
discretionary
9.1, 9.2, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7,
9.8, 9.9, 9.10, 9.11, 9.12,
9.13, 9.23, 9.27
NU6.1.18 The installation of new above groundlines, excluding electricity transmission
lines above 110kV.
RuralJudgeford Hills
Open Space
7.1, 7.2.1, 7.3.4,
7.4.1, 7.4.3, 7.4.5
and
Rule D4C2.1,
Disturbance withinan ecological site in
the Open Space
Zone
Permitted
NU6.1.19 Minor above ground lines All zones 7.1, 7.2.1, 7.4, 7.5.1 Permitted
NU6.1.20 Temporary above ground lines andassociated support structures
All 7.1, 7.2.1, 7.4, 7.5.2 Permitted
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Rule
Number
Rule Zone Standards Activity Status Matters of Control or
Discretion
NU6.1.21 An interim above ground line andassociated support structures
All 7.1, 7.2.1, 7.4, 7.5.3 Restricteddiscretionary
9.7, 9.8, 9.10, 9.25, 9.26
NU6.1.22 New or additional above ground lines thatare not permitted activities and
Are situated on road; and
Utilise existing line support structures
All Restricteddiscretionary
9.7, 9.8, 9.10 9.18, 9.19,
9.20, 9.21, 9.27
NU6.1.23 New or additional above ground lines thatare not permitted, restricted discretionary
or discretionary activities
All Non-complying
NU6.1.24 New lines (above ground and
underground) and support structures for
conveying electricity at a voltage above
110kV
All 7.1 Discretionary
NU6.1.25 New and upgraded transformers,
substations and switching stations
distributing electricity and ancillary
buildings
All 7.1 Discretionary
Gas distribution and transmission
NU6.1.26 Underground gas distribution and
transmission pipelines at a pressure
exceeding 2000 kilopascals, including
aerial crossings of bridges, structures or
streams, and ancillary equipment,including compressor compounds with
compressor houses
All Discretionary
Water, wastewater and stormwater
NU6.1.27 Pump stations not exceeding 50m2 in
area, aerial crossings of bridges,
structures or rivers and streams, and
ancillary equipment, that are associated
All Permitted
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Rule
Number
Rule Zone Standards Activity Status Matters of Control or
Discretion
with underground pipelines for conveying
water, wastewater and stormwater
NU6.1.28 Water reservoirs not exceeding 100m2
and 8m heightAll Controlled 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.12
NU6.1.29 Water reservoirs that are not a controlled
activity
All Restricteddiscretionary
9.2, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7, 9.8, 9.9,
9.10, 9.11, 9.12, 9.27
NU6.1.30 Water and wastewater treatment plants All Discretionary
Meteorological Activities
NU6.1.31 Meteorological enclosures and buildings
not exceeding 30m2
in area; automatic
weather stations and anemometer masts,
voluntary observer sites and associated
microwave links
All 7.1, 7.2.5, 7.4.1,
7.4.9
Permitted
NU6.1.32 Meteorological enclosures and buildings
and anemometer masts that do not
comply with the permitted activity
standards
All 7.1 Restricteddiscretionary
9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7,
9.8, 9.9, 9.10, 9.11, 9.12,
9.13, 9.27
Roading and traffic and transport structures
NU6.1.33 Traffic control signals and devices, light
and decorative poles and associated
structures and fittings, post boxes,
landscaped gardens, artworks and
sculptures, bus stops and shelters, phone
boxes, public toilets, road furniture andinfrastructure located within the road
reserve
All Permitted
NU6.1.34 Network utility activities and structures in
the road reserve provided for by
legislation and Council bylaws
All Permitted
NU6.1.35 The construction of new roads and the City Centre, Discretionary
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Rule
Number
Rule Zone Standards Activity Status Matters of Control or
Discretion
construction or diversions of alterations
to the course of existing roads, but
excluding any such construction works
which are part of a subdivision
Industrial,
Suburban,
Recreation,
Rural
NU6.1.36 The construction, creation, subdivision
and vesting of roads generally in
accordance with those shown on the
Structure Plan that comply with the
Controlled Activity Standards whether or
not as part of a subdivision
Judgeford Hills Controlled 8.7, 8.8, 8.9, 8.10, 8.11
NU6.1.37 The construction, creation, subdivision
and vesting of roads generally in
accordance with those shown on the
Structure Plan that does not comply with
the Controlled Activity Standards
whether or not as part of a subdivision
Judgeford Hills RestrictedDiscretionary
9.7, 9.9, 9.12, 9.14, 9.15,
9.27
NU6.1.38 The construction of new roads and the
construction or diversions of alterations
to the course of existing roads, but
excluding any such construction works
which are part of a subdivision
Open Space Non-
complying
Miscellaneous
NU6.1.39 Lighthouses, beacons and navigational
aids not otherwise provided for
All 7.1 Permitted
NU6.1.40 Extreme adverse weather and tsunami
warning devices, provided that any
devices shall be no greater than 2.5m by
1.5m and 4m in height (when measured
from the point of attachment)
All 7.1 Permitted
NU6.1.41 Trig stations All 7.1 Permitted
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Notes:
Resource Management Regulations National Environmental Standards
The operation, maintenance, upgrading, relocation or removal of an electricity transmission line and ancillary structures that existed prior to
14 January 2010 is largely controlled by the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Electricity Transmission Activities )
Regulations 2009, separate to this District Plan.
The installation and operation of telecommunications facilities (antennas attached to existing structures and cabinets in the road reserve) is
largely controlled by the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Telecommunications Facilities) Regulations 2008,
separate to this District Plan. It also controls all radio-frequency emissions from telecommunication facilities through specific exposure
standards.
Porirua City Council is responsible for enforcing these standards. For clarification, where there is conflict or perceived conflict between the
provisions of this Plan and the requirements of the NESs identified above, the provisions of the NES shall apply.
The National Environmental Standards are available for viewing at www.mfe.govt.nz and at Porirua City Council offices.
Other Relevant Regulations
Compliance with the New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice 34:2001 is mandatory for buildings, earthworks and mobile plants within close
proximity to all electricity lines.
Compliance with the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003 is mandatory for tree trimming and planting in proximity to electricity
transmission and distribution lines.
To discuss works, including tree planting, near electrical lines especially within 20m of those lines, contact the line operator.
Porirua City Council is not responsible for enforcing these standards.
7 Standards
7.1 Health and Safety
All permitted utilities shall comply with the following standards:
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(a) The maximum exposure levels shall not exceed the levels specified in NZS 2772:1999 Radiofrequency Fields Maximum exposure levels
3kHz to 300 GHz.
Maximum exposure levels shall be 3 kHz to 300 GHz in areas normally accessible to the public.
(b) Network utilities that emit electro-magnetic fields shall comply with the relevant International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation
Protection (ICNIRP) Guidelines.
Note:The Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Telecommunications Facilities) Regulations 2008, separate to this
District Plan controls all radio-frequency emissions from telecommunication facilities through specific exposure standards.
7.2 Maximum Height
The maximum height of any utility structure listed in the table below shall include any antenna and support structures.
Rule Utility City Centre Industrial Suburban Rural Judgeford
Hills
Open Space Recreation
7.2.1 Masts, antennas,
lines and single-pole
support structures
(single provider)
20m 25m 12m
15m in
Suburban
Shopping
Centre Areas
15m 15m 12m 12m
7.2.2 Masts and antennas(two or more
providers)
25m 30m 12m
15m in
Suburban
Shopping
Centre Areas
20m 15m 12m 12m
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Rule Utility City Centre Industrial Suburban Rural Judgeford
Hills
Open Space Recreation
7.2.3 Maximum height of
an antenna and
support structure
attached to a
building
5m 5m 3.5m 3.5m 3.5m 3.5m 3.5m
7.2.4 Cabinets, andnetwork utility
structures, that are
not otherwise
provided for
3.5m 3.5m 3.5m 3.5m 3.5m 3.5m 3.5m
7.2.5 Anemometer masts 15m 30m 12m 15m 15m 12m 12m
7.3 Maximum Size and Diameter
Rule Utility City Centre Industrial Suburban Rural Judgeford
Hills
Open Space Recreation
7.3.1 Masts (single
provider)
Antenna
located within
a horizontal
diameter
circle of
750mm
Antenna
located with a
horizontal
circle of 5m
1.5m
diameter of
Antenna
located within
a horizontal
circle of
750mm
Diameter of
Antenna
located within
a horizontal
circle of
750mm
Diameter of
Antenna
located within
a horizontal
circle of
750mm
Diameter of
Antenna
located within
a horizontal
circle of
750mm
Diameter of
Antenna
located within
a horizontal
circle of
750mm
Diameter of
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Rule Utility City Centre Industrial Suburban Rural Judgeford
Hills
Open Space Recreation
Diameter of
mast
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7.4 Separation distance and setbacks
7.4.1 All network utilities and associated structures shall comply with the relevant Riparian setback for the Zone
The following table applies to lines, masts and associated antenna and aerials that are not located in the road reserve:
Rule Zone Setback
7.4.2 Industrial No less than 10m from a boundary in the Suburban Zone
7.4.3 Rural and
Judgeford Hills
No less than 10m from any property boundary
Under 15m in height - no less than 20m from the c losest wall of a dwelling (excluding balconies and decks)
Over 15m in height no less than 50m from the closest wall of a dwelling (excluding balconies and decks)
7.4.4 Suburban Where located in a Suburban Shopping Centre Area, no less than 10m from a boundary in the Suburban Zone.
No less than 10m from a boundary in the Suburban and Rural Zone.
7.4.5 Open Space and
Recreation
No less than 10m from any boundary in the Suburban or Rural Zone
The following table applies to antenna attached to buildings:
Rule Zone Setback
7.4.6 Industrial No less than 5m from a boundary in the Suburban Zone
7.4.7 Rural, Judgeford No less than 10m from any property boundary
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Rule Zone Setback
Hills
7.4.8 Suburban, Open
Space, Recreation
No less than 20m from the closest wall of a dwelling (excluding balconies and decks)
7.4.9 Any cabinet or other network utility structure that is not located within the road reserve shall comply with the relevant minimum yard setback
for the zone it is located within.
7.4 Specific standards for above ground lines
7.5.1 The line shall be located within a structure or entirely within 2 metres of any structure (excluding any other line) or provide an above ground
connection to a site (including any connection to a building within that site) from an existing above ground line provided that no more than
one new support structure is required for that connection.
7.5.2 The line(s) shall be in place for no longer than six calendar months from the date of erection until its removal.
7.5.3 The line(s) must be located on unformed road to provide services to sites accessed off the unformed road and shall be in place for no longer
than two years from the date of erection until its removal.
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8 Matters of Control (Controlled Activities)Matters that the Council has limited the exercise of control over are as follows:
8.1 Control is limited to:(1) Site design, frontage and area;
(2) Legal and physical access to the lots;
(3) Risks to public health and safety;
(4) Design and external appearance;
(5) Earthworks;
(6) Landscaping and screening;
(7) Traffic and parking management;
(8) Noise;
(9) The route of the road;(10) The imposition of financial contributions in accordance with Part E of this Plan;
(11) The design and construction of the road, including safety, traffic engineering,
landscaping and noise mitigation measures;
(12) Any adverse effects on an ecological or heritage site
9 Matters of Discretion (Restricted Discretionary Activities)9.1 Matters that the Council has restricted the exercise of discretion over are as follows:
(1) The degree, extent and effects of the non-compliance with the Permitted Activity
Standards(2) Risks to public health and safety
(3) The maximum height of the mast and area of diameter of any antenna
(4) The maximum height, area or diameter of any antenna
(5) Design and external appearance
(6) Any effect on heritage and cultural values
(7) Visual effects including impacts on:
The residential and recreational use of land in the vicinity of the proposed utility;
The existing character, landscape, streetscape and amenity values of the locality;
The extent to which the proposal will be visible from residences, key public places,
public viewing points, the coast, and significant recreational areas;(8) The extent to which the structure will adversely affect landscape values or will detract
from the amenity of the area in which it is to be situated or any nearby area.
(9) Amenity effects, including noise, vibration, odour, dust, earthworks and lighting
(10) Cumulative effects, including cumulative effects associated with existing utilities
(11) Any potential interference with public use and enjoyment of the land
(12) Measures to mitigate the bulk and scale of the utility, including screening, colour and
finish treatment, earth mounding and / or planting, viewing distances, the location of
support structures.
(13) Whether the size and scale of the proposal is generally compatible with other
development in the area.
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(14) Any adverse effects on traffic and pedestrian safety including sight lines and the
visibility of traffic signage;
(15) The extent to which alternative locations, routes or other options have been
appropriately considered.
(16) The extent to which the proposed utility may adversely affect or interfere with the
operation of other utilities or land uses in the vicinity.
(17) The extent to which the location of new or additional overhead lines will have an
impact on:
Amenity values of the area, including rural and suburban amenity
Areas of landscape or open space values
Streetscape
(18) The number and thickness of lines, height above ground and relationship to existing
lines and associated structures;
(19) The cumulative length of the line, including any previous extensions of the line;
(20) The extent to which there are difficult ground conditions, technical or financial
constraints that make compliance impracticable
(21) The impact of non-rural activities on the rural environment
(22) The extent to which it is technically, economically and practically reasonable for the
masts or antennas can be co-sited with similar structures or other buildings
(23) Where antennas are proposed to be sited on the top of a building, the extent to which
they can be designed or screened so that they form an integral part of the total
building design.
(24) Rehabilitation of the site following any construction or future maintenance period
(25) The duration of an interim line
(26) The provision of a bond or a surety for any future undergrounding of an interim line
(27) The extent to which the affected persons / community has been consulted with.
10 Assessment Criteria of Discretionary ActivitiesIn considering an application for a discretionary activity, the Councils discretion is
unrestricted. The Council shall consider any relevant matter with particular regard to the
objectives and policies of the Plan. In addition, the Council shall have particular regard to
the relevant matters outlined in Rule NU9 Matters of Discretion (Restricted Discretionary
Activities).
When considering resource consent applications for the development and upgrading ofunderground network utility activities that are a discretionary activity, the Council may also
consider the following matters:
The appropriateness of the network utility in the proposed location;
Any alternative locations proposed;
With regard to pipelines, the nature of any liquid or substance carried;
With regard to pipelines, the probability of a rupture, and any adverse effects on the
environment caused by a rupture to the pipe;
The extent to which the work is able to be conveniently accommodated underground
without adversely affecting existing underground utility services or seriously limiting the
opportunity for additional underground network services in the future; The nature of the subsoil.
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Amendment 4: Amendments to Part F: Information to be supplied
F7.2 Information Schedule 2
Information requirements for subdivision applications
In the case of land:
fronting a State Highway,
fronting a railway line,
located within an electricity transmission yard
located within 20m of a gas transmission line,
evidence that the proposed subdivision has been discussed with Transit New
Zealand the relevant network utility provider and the outcome of the
discussions. For the balance area of the subdivider's property, where there is
potential for further, future subdivision which may have implications for future
services, roading and development, indicative information relating to all of the
above matters.
F7.3 Information Schedule 3
Additional information requirements relating to applications for restricted
discretionary activities
As appropriate to the nature of the activity:
Network utilities:
All applications relating to network utilities must provide relevant information
to address all the relevant matters of discretion set out for the relevant
activity.
F7.4 Information Schedule 4
Additional information requirements for applications for certificates of
compliance, controlled activities (except subdivisions), discretionary and non-
complying activities and plan change requests.
Network Utilities:
Permitted Activities: Plans and information that demonstrate compliance with
the permitted activity standards.
Controlled Activities: All applications relating to network utilities must provide
relevant information to address all the relevant matters of control.
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Discretionary Activities: All applications relating to network utilities must
provide relevant information to address all the matters of discretion that apply
to restricted discretionary activities.
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Amendment 5: Amendments to Part M Interpretation
Antenna
Any device, including any aerial, dish or panel that receives or transmits radiocommunication
or telecommunication signals. This includes that antennas mountings (including any supportstructure or head arrangement) and radio frequency unit or similar device, but excludes any
mast. The diameter or area of an antenna means:
(a) In relation to any panel antenna or any other type of antenna that has a length and a
width, the area measured by calculating the largest surface area;
(b) In relation to any other antenna, the diameter measured by taking the cross-section of
the widest part of the antenna.
The mountings of any antenna and any radiofrequency equipment or similar device shall not
be included in the measurement of area of diameter of each antenna, provided that the
radiofrequency unit or similar device is smaller in area or diameter than the antenna itself.
Note: any antenna only need meet the area or diameter measurement, as appropriate to the
type of antenna and the measurement is of each individual antenna and is not a cumulative
measurement.
An antenna does not include:
Devices used in amateur radio configurations
Devices used only for television reception; and
Any other devices less than 1.5m2
in area
Cabinet
Means a box-shaped structure which houses radio and telecommunication equipment,
electrical equipment, equipment associated with the continued operation of network
utilities and includes single transformers and associated switching gear distributing
electricity at a voltage up to, and including, 100KV.
Electricity Transmission Corridor
Means the area located within:
32m of a 110kV transmission line
37m of a 220kV transmission line
measured either side of the centreline of the transmission line, as depicted in Diagram 1.
Electricity Transmission Yard
Means:
- the area located 12 metres either side of the centreline of an electricity transmission
line
- the area located 12 metres in any direction from the edge of an electricity
transmission pole or tower
as depicted in Diagram 1.
Except where the site is subject to a consent notice or easement that provides for a lesser
separation distance from an electricity transmission line. In such circumstances, the
separation distances contained in the consent notice or easement shall apply.
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Diagram 1: Electricity Transmission Yard and Electricity Transmission corridor
Extended Above Ground Line
Means any line, and required support structure(s), that is:
(a) Placed above ground in road where there are no existing underground lines; and
(b) Provides a connection between existing overhead lines in a non-rural zone area to
future above ground lines in the rural zone area; and
(c) Has a maximum length of 100 metres within the non-rural zone.
Explanation
This definition provides for a short overhead span into the rural area from an existing
overhead line.
Infrastructure
Structures and networks which are publicly owned and are available for use by the public.
This includes roads, rail, and water, sewerage and stormwater reticulation comprising the
pipes, pumps and treatment works.
Interim Above Ground Line
Means any line, and required support structure(s), that is to be placed above ground on
unformed road for a duration which does not exceed 2 years. This duration starts from the
date of the above ground roll out of the line.
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Explanation
This definition encompasses interim above ground lines and related support structures, which
are otherwise non-complying activities, that are required or are intended to provide an
interim above ground telecommunication or electricity conveyance service along an unformed
road to any site/s. Upon formation of the unformed road or at the expiry of the consent
period the interim line will be placed underground or removed.
Activities specifically contemplated by this definition are:
Lines on unformed road that are intended to provide a connection to services, such as
reservoirs or mobile phone sites, which are legally accessed off that unformed road.
Line
Means a wire or wires or conductor of any kind (including a fibre optic or other cable) used or
intended to be used for telecommunication; or the conveyance of electricity and includes any
insulator, casing, minor fixture, tunnel or other equipment or material used or intended to be
used for supporting, enclosing, surrounding, or protecting any such wire or conductor; butexcludes any pole, support structure, pole mounted transformer, above ground substation,
cabinet, ground based access point, aerial, antenna or antenna feed lines erected within a
site.
Means line as defined in Section 2(1A) of the Telecommunications Act 1987 and Section 2 of
the Electricity Act 1992
Explanation
The definition of line encompasses physical lines only. It does not extend to including any non
physical line such as a visual line of sight required for the transmission of informat ion or data
by radiofrequency eg by licensed Radio Amateurs.
Mast
Any mast, pole, tower or similar structure which is fixed to the ground specifically designed to
carry aerials or antenna including any attachments, designed to facilitate the operation of a
network utility the transmission of telecommunication and radiocommunication signals.
Minor Upgradingmeans an increase in the carrying capacity, efficiency or security of electricity and
telecommunication lines, which utilise the existing or replacement support structures and
includes:(1) the reconductoring of the line with higher capacity conductors; and
(2) the resagging of conductors; and
(3) the addition of longer and more efficient insulators; and
(4) the replacement of any existing line of greater than 30mm diameter with another line
of the same diameter or less; and the replacement of an existing line that is 30mm in
diameter or less with another line that is not more than 30mm in diameter.
(4) A support structure replacement within a similar location as the support structure
that is to be replaced; and
(5) The addition of earthwires, which may contain telecommunication lines, earthpeaks
and lightning rods; and(6) The addition of electrical or telecommunication fittings; and
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(7) Tower replacement in the same location or within the existing alignment of the
transmission line corridor; and
(8) The replacement of existing cross arms, including with cross arms of an alternative
design; and
(9) An increase in tower height to achieve compliance with the clearance distances
specified in NZECP34:2001.
Minor upgrading shall not include:
(i) Increasing the carrying capacity of existing structures
(ii) Any increase in the voltage of the line unless the line was originally constructed to
operate at the higher voltage but has been operating at a reduced voltage.
(iii) Any increase in any individual wire, cable, or other similar conductor to a diameter
that exceeds 30mm, or
(iv) The bundling together of any wire, cable, or other similar conductor so that the
bundle exceeds 30mm in diameter
(v) The addition of any new circuits, lines or utility structures.
Note: The Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Electricity
Transmission Activities) Regulations 2009 applies to the existing national grid, and
applies to all transmission lines that were operational, or able to be operated, on 14
January 2010.
National grid
Means national grid as defined in the Resource Management (National Environmental
Standards for Electricity Transmission Activities) Regulations, 2009.
Network Utility
Means any activity undertaken by a network utility operator as defined in the s166 of the
RMA, relating to:
(i) Distribution or transmission by pipeline of natural or manufactured gas, petroleum,
biofuel or geothermal energy, or
(ii) Telecommunication as defined in section 5 of the Telecommunications Act 2001; or
radiocommunications as defined in section (2)(1) of the Radiocommunications Act
1989, or
(iii) Transformation, transmission, or distribution of electricity the provision, operation and
maintenance of works for the conveyancing of electricity, as defined in section 2 of theElectricity Act 1992, or
(iv) The distribution of water for supply including irrigation, or
(v) Sewerage or drainage reticulation, or
(vi) Construction, and operation and maintenance of roads and railway lines, or
(vii) Construction, The operation and maintenance of an airport as defined by the Airport
Authorities Act 1966, including the provision of any approach control service within
the meaning of the Civil Aviation Act 1990, or
(viii) the provision of any approach control service within the meaning of the Civil Aviation
Act 1990, or
(viii)(ix) Undertaking a project or work described as a 'network utility operation' by regulationsmade under the Resource Management Act 1991, or
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(x) Meteorological activities
and includes:
Lighthouses, navigation aids, and beacons, signal and trig stations and natural hazard
emergency warning devices and ancillary structures,
Meteorological services, and
all associated structures.; and
(b) any incidental activity in relation to the network utility including without limitation,
the operation, maintenance and upgrading of the network utility.
Network utility structure
Means any structure associated with a network utility and includes pipes, valves, meters,
regulator stations, transformers (other than pole mounted transformers), substations (other
than overhead substations), compressor stations, pumping stations, navigational aids,
meteorological installations, containers, cabinets, and similar structures. It does not include
cabinets, lines, antennas and masts.
Regionally significant network utilities includes:
pipelines for the distribution or transmission of natural or manufactured gas or
petroleum
strategic telecommunications facilities, as defined in section 5 of the
Telecommunications Act 2001
strategic radio communications facilities, as defined in section 2(1) of the Radio
Communications Act 1989
the national electricity grid, as defined by the Electricity Governance Rules 2003
facilities for the generation and transmission of electricity where it is supplied to the
network, as defined by the Electricity Governance Rules 2003
the local authority water supply network and water treatment plants
the local authority wastewater and stormwater networks, systems and wastewater
treatment plants
the Strategic Transport Network, as defined in the Wellington Regional Land
Transport Strategy 2010-2040
Sensitive Activity
Means the following activities:
Residential
The accommodation or care of people
Pre-school, primary, intermediate or secondary school
Temporary Above Ground Line
Means any line, and required support structure/s, that is to be placed above ground for a
temporary duration which does not exceed 6 calendar months. This duration starts from the
date of the above ground roll out of the line.
Explanation
This definition encompasses temporary above ground lines and related support structures,
which are not otherwise permitted activities, that are required or are intended to provide a
temporary above ground telecommunication or electricity conveyance service to any site/s.
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Activities specifically contemplated by this definition are: emergency or alternative above
ground lines that are required to service a site or area on a temporary basis. The 6 month
duration commences on the date on the roll out of the line itself. The duration also covers the
period within which the service shall be removed.
Transmission Line
Means transmission line as defined in the Resource Management (National Environmental
Standards for Electricity Transmission Activities) Regulations, 2009.
Upgrading
As it applies to network utilities, other than electricity or telecommunication lines, means the
replacement, repair or renewal of existing network utilities but does not extend to any
increase in height or size or change in location whereby such work would not comply with a
permitted activity standard or any condition of a resource consent for that network utility.
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Amendment 6: Amendments to Chapter C7 Transport Objectives
and Policies
C7 TRANSPORT
The transportation network is a significant resource in its own right. The function ofthe transportation network varies considerably throughout the City. The State
Highway is predominantly a through route with transport efficiency as the main
measure of its sustainable management. The measure of sustainable use of industrial
roads is more one of convenience for heavy traffic than the actual volume of traffic.
For many suburban and rural roads the efficiency and convenience of the road must
be balanced against the effects of road use e.g. noise and traffic, on the amenity of the
suburban and rural areas. Considerable research has been undertaken on the effect of
the transportation network on suburban amenity in those areas where there are high
levels of through traffic. The effect of activities on efficient traffic flows and the effect
of traffic on amenity are major aspects of the consideration of effects of activitiesthroughout the City. This section sets an overall framework for the management of
transportation issues and is complemented by transportation, traffic and parking
provisions in the sections of the Plan dealing with each of the seven zones of the City.
Roads are also a network utility as defined under the Resource Management Act. The
State Highway Network is also identified as being regionally significant infrastructure
in the Regional Policy Statement and the Council is required to recognise its benefits
and protect it from incompatible activities and reverse sensitivity effects. Chapter NU
of the Plan addresses how effects from the construction, operation and maintenance
of roads and how activities on roads are managed and how the state highway network
is recognised and protected from reverse sensitivity effects.
C7.1.1 Policy
To use a roading hierarchy as the basis for the management of the effects of traffic
on adjacent activities, and the effects of activities on the transportation network.
Explanation
A roading hierarchy sets out the factors e.g. length, width, traffic volume, which define
a road as being in a certain category. The management policies which follow are thenbased on these categories.
Method of Implementation
A Roading Hierarchy has been included in Part H of the Plan. District Plan rulesprovide
direction on how the future development of the transportation network will be
managed, with new roads that are created as part of a subdivision being a controlled
activity and any other new roads, including diversions of or alterations to existing
roads, being a discretionary activity. Rules have also been used to control access to
roads where there is a significant prospect of the cumulative effect of new activities
resulting in a demand for the upgrading of the road, beyond what is necessary. Thisapplies particularly in the Rural Zone. The general provisions of the Hierarchy e.g.
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widths and design speeds, will also be used in conjunction with the financial
contribution part of the Plan in determining the extent of roading needed in
conjunction with a development or subdivision.
Principal Reasons
A roading hierarchy indicates the relative importance of roads within the City
according to their function in terms of access and distribution at a city, and regional
level. The network comprises strategic, arterial and local roads designed and managed
to meet their particular function and needs.
The provision of a hierarchy will assist the process of promoting an efficient road
transportation network, by providing an indication of the relative importance of each
road, against which the effects of land use and development can be ascertained. The
function of a road is one of the key factors to be considered when deciding on the
acceptability of the effects of an activity for which a resource consent has been sought.
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Amendment 7: Amendments to D1 City Centre Zone Rules and
Standards
D1.1 CITY CENTRE ZONE RULES
D1.1.1 Permitted activities
Any one or more of the following are permitted activities:
(ii) Network utilities which exist at the time of notification of this plan.
(iii) New network utilities excluding lines for conveying electricity at a
voltage above 110kV, or with a design capacity above 100MVA per
circuit.
Provided that:
(a) Where a structure is involved it has a floor area not exceeding
50m2 and a height not exceeding 7.5m; and
(b) Where a mast, aerial; pole or support structure is concerned, it
does not exceed 15 metres in height, or 2 metres in diameter;
and
(c) Where new or additional lines are involved they are:
located underground; or
located within a structure or entirely within 2 metres of
any structure, excluding any other line; or
solely for the provision of streetlighting; or
for the provision of an above ground connection to a site,
including any connection to a building within that site,
from an existing above ground line provided that no
more than one new support structure is required for that
connection; or
solely for decorative lighting purposes; or
a temporary above ground line; or
specifically provided for in the definition of minor
upgrading.
(iv) The operation and maintenance of all roads.
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D1.1.2 Controlled activities
Any one or more of the following are controlled activities:
(i) The construction of new roads and the construction of diversions or
alterations to the course of existing roads but excluding any suchconstruction works which are part of a subdivision.
The matters over which the Council reserves control for the purpose of
assessment are:
(a) the route of the road;
(b) earthworks;
(c) the imposition of financial contributions in accordance with Part
E of this plan.
Note: Earthworks may also require consent under the Proposed
Regional Soil Plan.
(ii) Subdivision which complies with the controlled activity standards for
subdivision.
The matters over which Council reserves control for the purpose of
assessment are:
(a) the design and layout of the subdivision including any new roadsor the diversion or alteration to the course of any existing roads;
(b) earthworks;
(c) the imposition of financial contributions in accordance with Part
E of this plan;
(d) the imposition of conditions in accordance with section 220 of
the RMA.;
(e) The design and layout of the subdivision where any lot may
affect the safe and effective operation and maintenance of and
access to regionally significant network utilities located on or in
proximity to the site;
(f) The outcome of consultation with the owner or operator of
regionally significant network utilities located on or in proximity
to the site.
Note: Earthworks may also require consent under the Proposed
Regional Soil Plan.
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(iii) Subdivision which complies with the controlled activity standards for
subdivision.
The matters over which Council reserves control for the purpose of
assessment are:
(a) the design and layout of the subdivision;
(b) the imposition of financial contributions in accordance with Part
E of this plan;
(c) the imposition of conditions in accordance with s220 of the
RMA.;
(d) The design and layout of the subdivision where any lot may
affect the safe and effective operation and maintenance of and
access to regionally significant network utilities located on or inproximity to the site.
(e) The outcome of consultation with the owner or operator of
regionally significant network utilities located on or in proximity
to the site.
D1.1.3 Restricted discretionary activities
Any one or more of the following are restricted discretionary activities:
(v) An interim above ground line.
The Council restricts the exercise of its discretion to the following
matters:
(a) The duration of the interim line,
(b) Visual effects on landscapes including sensitive landscape areas
such as coastal areas and panoramic public viewpoints,
(c) Cumulative visual effects
(d) The provision for a bond or a surety for any future under
grounding of the interim above ground line.
(vi) An extended above ground line.
The Council restricts the exercise of its discretion to the following
matters:
(a) The character of the surrounding streetscape;
(b) Visual effects on streetscape,
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(c) Visual effects on landscapes including sensitive landscape areas
such as coastal areas and panoramic public viewpoints,
(d) The numbers and thickness of lines, height above ground and
relationship to existing lines and associated structures,
(e) The cumulative length of the line, including any previous
extensions of the line,
(f) Cumulative visual effects,
(g) The physical practicality and cost of locating lines under ground,
(h) The interface between a rural and a non-rural environment.
(vii) New or additional above ground lines that are not permitted activities
and that
Are situated on road; and
Utilise existing support structures that are used by existing
telecommunication or electricity above ground services.
The Council restricts the exercise of its discretion to the following
matters:
(a) Visual effects on streetscapes,
(b) Visual effects on landscapes including sensitive landscape areas such
as coastal areas and panoramic public viewpoints,
(c) The numbers and thickness of lines; height above ground and
relationship to existing lines and associated structures,
(d) Cumulative visual effects,
(e) The physical practicality and cost of locating lines underground.
D1.1.4 Discretionary activities
Any one or more of the following are discretionary activities:
(v) The replacement or upgrade of an existing support structure for a line,
that is not a permitted activity.
D1.1.5 Non-complying activities
Any one or more of the following are non-complying activities:
(iv) New or additional above ground lines that are not permitted orrestricted discretionary activities and that:
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Are located in road with no existing above ground lines;
and
Require the construction of two or more support
structures.
Explanation
Rule D1.1.5 (iv) controls the development of any new or additional above
ground line services, involving two or more support structures, within roads
with no existing above ground lines. Such activities are generally incompatible
with the amenity and character of areas where there are no existing above
ground lines, and should generally be avoided. New or additional above ground
lines involving the construction of no more than one new support pole, such as
at the end of an existing above ground line network where it adjoins a road
with no existing above ground lines shall be assessed as a full discretionaryactivity under Rule D1.1.4.
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Amendment 8: Amendments to D2 Industrial Zone Rules and
Standards
D2.1 Industrial Zone Rules
D2.1.1 Permitted activities
Any one or more of the following are permitted activities:
(ii) Network utilities which exist at the time of notification of this plan.
(iii) New network utilities excluding lines for conveying electricity at a
voltage above 110kv, or with a design capacity above 100MVA per
circuit.
Provided that
(a) Where a structure is involved it has a floor area not exceeding
50m2 and a height not exceeding 7.5m; and
(b) Where a mast, aerial, pole or support structure is concerned, it
does not exceed 20 metres in height, or 2 metres in diameter;
and
(c) Where new or additional lines are involved they are:
located underground; or
located within a structure or entirely within 2 metres of
any structure, excluding any other line; or
solely for the provision of streetlighting; or
for the provision of an above ground connection to a site,
including any connection to a building within that site,
from an existing above ground line provided that no
more than one new support structure is required for thatconnection; or
solely for decorative lighting purposes; or
a temporary above ground line; or
specifically provided for in the definition of minor
upgrading.
(iv) The operation and maintenance of all roads.
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D2.1.2 Controlled activities
Any one or more of the following are controlled activities:
(i) The construction of new roads and the construction of diversions or
alterations to the course of existing roads but excluding any suchconstruction works which are part of a subdivision.
The matters over which Council reserves control for the purpose of
assessment are:
(a) the route of the road;
(b) earthworks;
(c) the imposition of financial contributions in accordance with Part
E of this plan.
Note: Earthworks may also require consent under the Proposed
Regional Soil Plan.
(ii) Subdivision which complies with the controlled activity standards for
subdivision.
The matters over which Council reserves control for assessment are:
(a) the design and layout of the subdivision, including any new
roads or the diversion or alteration to the course of any existingroads;
(b) earthworks;
(c) the imposition of financial contributions in accordance with Part
E of this plan;
(d) the imposition of conditions in accordance with s220 of the
RMA.;
(e) The design and layout of the subdivision where any lot may
affect the safe and effective operation and maintenance of and
access to regionally significant network located on or in
proximity to the site.
(f) The outcome of consultation with the owner or operator of
regionally significant network utilities located on or in proximity
to the site.
Note: Earthworks may also require consent under the Proposed
Regional Soil Plan.
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D2.1.3 Restricted discretionary activities
The following are restricted discretionary activities:
(ii) An interim above ground line.
The Council restricts the exercise of its discretion to the following
matters:
(a) The duration of the interim line,
(b) Visual effects on landscapes including sensitive landscape areas
such as coastal areas and panoramic public viewpoints,
(c) Cumulative visual effects,
(d) The provision for a bond or a surety for any future undergrounding of the interim above ground lines.
(iii) An extended above ground line.
The Council restrict the exercise of its discretion to the following
matters:
(a) The character of the surrounding streetscape,
(b) Visual effects on streetscape,
(c) Visual effect on landscapes including sensitive landscape areas
such as coastal areas and panoramic public viewpoints,
(d) The number and thickness of lines, height above ground and
relationship to existing lines and associated structures,
(e) The cumulative length of the line, including any previous
extensions of the line,
(f) Cumulative visual effects,
(g) The physical practicality and cost of locating lines under ground,
(h) The interface between a rural and non-rural environment.
(iv) New or additional above ground lines that are not permitted activities,
and that:
(a) Are situated on road; and
(b) Utilise existing support structures that are used by existing
telecommunication or electricity above ground services.
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The Council restricts the exercise of its discretion to the following
matters:
(a) Visual effects on streetscapes,
(b) Visual effects on landscapes including sensitive landscape areassuch as coastal areas and panoramic public viewpoints,
(c) The numbers and thickness of lines, height above ground and
relationship to existing lines and associated structures,
(d) Cumulative visual effects,
(e) The physical practicality and cost of locating lines underground.
D2.1.4 Discretionary activities
Any one