P & L Anderson PROPOSED SUBDIVISION. 71 Keri Downs Road, Kerikeri PLANNERS REPORT & ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS

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Thomson Survey Limited Subdivision Proposal Nov-18 P & L Anderson PROPOSED SUBDIVISION 71 Keri Downs Road, Kerikeri PLANNERS REPORT & ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS Thomson Survey Ltd Kerikeri 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Proposal The applicants propose to carry out a subdivision of property at 71 Keri Downs Road, (Sect 34) Kerikeri, in two stages, firstly by creating Lot 1 around their an existing residence and a balance larger Lot 2 which is proposed to be transferred to the owners of the adjacent property, and secondly to further subdivide Lot 1 leaving a smaller area of land around the existing residence and creating an additional vacant lot. Access is existing, off Keri Downs Road down a long shared ROW. Refer to Appendix 1 for a copy of the Scheme Plan; and to Appendix 2 for a location map. 1.2 Scope of this Report This assessment and report accompanies the Resource Consent Application made by our clients, and is provided in accordance with Section 88 and Schedule 4 of the Resource Management Act 1991. The application seeks consent to carry out a subdivision of a title, in two stages with the final result being two lots of over 4000m 2 each, and a balance in excess of 4ha, which is proposed to transfer to be held in the same ownership of the adjacent Section 32, Blk VII Kerikeri SD. This is regarded as a restricted discretionary subdivision activity. The information provided in this assessment and report is considered commensurate with the scale and intensity of the activity for which consent is being sought, and covers: Page 1 Planning Report and Assessment of Environmental Effects Anderson Job # 9381 Keri Downs Road

Thomson Survey Limited Subdivision Proposal Nov-18 A description of the proposal; A description of the site and its environs; An assessment of environmental effects; An assessment of the proposal against relevant objectives and policies of the Far North District Plan; An assessment of the proposal against relevant provisions of Part 2 of the Act and other National and Regional Standards, Policies and Plans; Record of consultation. The name and address of the owner of the property is contained in the Form 9 Application Form. There are no other activities that are a part of the proposal to which the application relates, and no other resource consents required other than that addressed in this application. 2.0 PROPERTY DETAILS Location: Legal description: CT: Title area: 71 (Sect 34) Keri Downs Road, Kerikeri; also involving adjacent property with an address shown as 121 Keri Downs Road Lot 1 DP 143034; also involving Section 32 Blk VII, Kerikeri SD (which which Lot 2 of Stage 1 hereon will be held) CFR NA78D/777, dated November 1990; also involving NA77D/958, dated May 1991 (copies of Titles attached as Appendix 3) 7.4080ha (NA78D/777). Area of NA77D/958, with which Lot 2 of Stage will be held, is shown as 38.8719ha (Sections 32 and 45 combined). 3.0 SITE DESCRIPTION 3.1 Physical characteristics The application property and adjoining property involved in the proposal, are both zoned Rural Production. Areas of properties are listed above. No resource features in either the District Plan Maps or Regional Policy Statement Maps apply to the site. The property is accessed via an existing ROW that comes off Keri Downs Road, approximately 680m from its intersection with Purerua Road. This is a long straight downward sloping (away from Keri Downs Road) ROW, with sealed surface. See picture on following page. Page 2 Planning Report and Assessment of Environmental Effects Anderson Job # 9381 Keri Downs Road

Thomson Survey Limited Subdivision Proposal Nov-18 View looking west and down slope from Keri Downs Road. The application site is near the end, on the right hand side. The property supports an existing modestly sized residence with carport along with some sheds. The area around the existing residence is enclosed by shelter/hedgerow plantings to the east of the house, along part of the western fenceline of the house, and to the rear of the house on the far side of a wide drain. There is an area to the east of the house that the owners use to grow blueberries to a modest scale. Beyond the trees/hedgerow at the rear of the house, and over the drain, is a larger area used for productive purposes. This is on the large Lot 2 of Stage 1 which will transfer to be held with the adjacent property. The balance of the property is primarily in gently rolling pasture, currently grazed. Refer to photo below. The property extends beyond the far hedgerow plantings. Photo looking west across balance Lot 2 land. Page 3 Planning Report and Assessment of Environmental Effects Anderson Job # 9381 Keri Downs Road

Thomson Survey Limited Subdivision Proposal Nov-18 3.2 Legal Interests The property, like much of the land in New Zealand that has previously been state owned, is subject to a suite of pieces of legislation such as the Atomic Energy Act and Mining Act. The property is also subject to a water pipeline easement and water supply right in gross in favour of the Kerikeri Irrigation Company, and to water pipeline rights created by C268897.1 & C264408.1. A copy of the latter is attached in Appendix 4. The property is subject to, and has appurtenant rights of way pursuant to C332377.2 (attached in Appendix 5). This instrument includes water pipeline right as well. In addition the property is subject to, and has appurtenant right of way pursuant to Transfer C332377.1, also attached in Appendix 5. The land with which Lot 2 is to be held has similar but fewer legal interests. As with the application property, it is subject to a water supply right in gross in favour of the Kerikeri Irrigation Company. 3.3 Consent History The subject site has three buildings, consented via 3 buildings consents: BP1037647 BP1125852 BC 2001-620 112m 2 Pioneer Cottage. 43m 2 double garage. 54m 2 storage shed. 4.0 THE PROPOSAL IN DETAIL Our clients are seeking to subdivide their land in two stages, as follows: Stage 1: Stage 2: Creation of Lot 1 of 1.02ha around existing residence; and Lot 2 of 6.38ha subject to an Amalgamation Condition as follows: That Lot 2 Hereon be held in the same certificate of title as Section 32 Blk VII Kerikeri SD. Subdivide Lot 1 of Stage 1 to create new Lot 1 of 5500m 2 supporting existing residence, and new Lot 2 of 4735m 2. The net result of the above is the creation of two lots of greater than 4000m 2, plus balance of greater than 4ha, all from one title, and because of the proposed amalgamation condition, a net increase of one additional title only. The property has existing appurtenant ROW access and the additional lot will utilise this same appurtenant ROW. Page 4 Planning Report and Assessment of Environmental Effects Anderson Job # 9381 Keri Downs Road

Thomson Survey Limited Subdivision Proposal Nov-18 5.0 ACTIVITY STATUS 5.1 Zoning The property is zoned Rural Production Zone. There are no resource features applying. 5.2 Far North District Plan Rules The subdivision standards applying in the zone are shown below. TABLE 13.7.2.1: MINIMUM LOT SIZES (i) RURAL PRODUCTION ZONE Controlled Activity Status (Refer also to 13.7.3) The minimum lot size is 20ha. Restricted Discretionary Activity Status (Refer also to 13.8) 1. Subdivision that complies with the controlled activity standard, but is within 100m of the boundary of the Minerals Zone; 2. The minimum lot size is 12ha; or 3. A maximum of 3 lots in any subdivision, provided that the minimum lot size is 4,000m2 and there is at least 1 lot in the subdivision with a minimum lot size of 4ha, and provided further that the subdivision is of sites which existed at or prior to 28 April 2000, or which are amalgamated from titles existing at or prior to 28 April 2000; or 4. A maximum of 5 lots in a subdivision (including the parent lot) where the minimum size of the lots is 2ha, and where the subdivision is created from a site that existed at or prior to 28 April 2000; Discretionary Activity Status (Refer also to 13.9) 1. The minimum lot size is 4ha; or 2. A maximum of 3 lots in any subdivision, provided that the minimum lot size is 2,000m² and there is at least 1 lot in the subdivision with a minimum size of 4ha, and provided further that the subdivision is of sites which existed at or prior to 28 April 2000, or which are amalgamated from titles existing at or prior to 28 April 2000; or 3. A subdivision in terms of a management plan as per Rule 13.9.2 may be approved. The subdivision is of one Title, older than April 2000. It involves the adjacent title insofar as one of the lots being created in Stage 1 is to be transferred to that adjacent title, which is also dated older than April 2000. The proposal is consistent with option 3, italicised in the above Table. The subdivision creates a maximum of 3 lots, two of minimum lot size of 4000m 2, and the third larger than 4ha. Looked at simply, Stage 1 creates the first of two 4000m + lots able to be created, and Stage 2 creates the second. The subdivision is therefore a restricted discretionary activity. Page 5 Planning Report and Assessment of Environmental Effects Anderson Job # 9381 Keri Downs Road

Thomson Survey Limited Subdivision Proposal Nov-18 6.0 ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS 6.1 Allotment sizes and dimensions Stage 1 of the subdivision proposes to provide for a lifestyle lot around an existing residence and grounds, of 1.02ha area. The balance Lot 2 of 6.38ha is to be amalgamated with an adjacent title and likely remain in production use. Stage 2 proposes to create the second small lot provided for by the District Plan. This will result in a 5500m 2 lot around the existing residence of a size and dimension able to continue to support the existing use. The proposed boundaries and dimensions provide for the retention of a large open space and planted area around the residence. Lot 2 of stage 2 will be 4735m 2 in area. The shape of the lot is long and narrow, and only 37m across, but 136m deep. The proposed lot cannot accommodate a 30m x 30m square building envelope in compliance the zone s 10m setback requirement, but can readily accommodate a rectangular building envelope of the same total dimension, i.e. 900m 2. A dwelling can be designed and built to fit easily within the 10m setback requirements on both boundaries, i.e. it can be 17m across and shaped in a rectangular fashion, lengthwise to match the lot s shape, without breaching setback requirements. I am satisfied that Lot 3 is of an appropriate size and dimension to support a residential use. I do not believe that the inability to comply with Rule 13.7.2.2 Allotment Dimensions, that requires a 30m x 30m square building envelope in the Rural Production Zone, alters the overall activity status for the application. 6.2 Property Access The proposal results in one additional user of an existing access. I have researched the existing Right of Way through historic Title Plans and the easement instruments. From what I can ascertain the original ROW instrument involved 4 titles having the right to use the ROW Sections 34-37 inclusive, Blk VII Kerikeri SD. Section 35 was subdivided in 2002 with two additional users added, therefore a total of 6. In 2003, Section 37 was subdivided but it appears the result of that was that none of Section 37 is reliant on the ROW any longer. This therefore reduced numbers of users to 5. In 2006, the land that was Section 36 was subdivided to create 2 additional lots, neither of which is reliant on the ROW, both getting access off Morris Lane to the south instead. This left the status quo in place in terms of users of the ROW (still at 5). This current proposal will increase that by one back to the 6 that were utilising the ROW when Section 35 was subdivided. Page 6 Planning Report and Assessment of Environmental Effects Anderson Job # 9381 Keri Downs Road

Thomson Survey Limited Subdivision Proposal Nov-18 There is no difference in private access required carriageway width between 5 and 6 users, and the access is already formed and sealed to 5m width, with stormwater drain (swale). Refer to the photo on pg 3. The crossing to Keri Downs is existing, with wide sealed splays. View to the south along Keri Downs Road towards intersection with Purerua Road. View to the north along Keri Downs Roads There is extra width at the crossing because the adjoining Lot 2 DP 344805 gains direct access of Keri Downs Road at this same location, slightly to the north, immediately adjoining such that it is a continuous wide crossing rather than two separate crossings. The proposal does not, in my opinion, result in any additional adverse effect in terms of traffic, parking and access. There is an existing crossing to the residence on proposed Lot 1, and a similar crossing can be constructed to Lot 3 adjacent to the parked car showing in the photo on the following page photo taken from just to the west of existing driveway entrance, looking back towards Keri Downs Road. Page 7 Planning Report and Assessment of Environmental Effects Anderson Job # 9381 Keri Downs Road

Thomson Survey Limited Subdivision Proposal Nov-18 6.3 Natural and Other Hazards The property is not shown as being prone to any natural hazard. In regard to other hazards, information regarding the site s use is covered later in this report. 6.4 Water Supply The existing house has its own water supply. If the Council considers it necessary it can impose its standard consent notice in regard to any future water supply requirement for the proposed additional vacant lot. Land in Lot 2 will remain in productive use and I do not believe it warrants the same Consent Notice to be imposed. 6.5 Stormwater Disposal Stormwater is addressed in the Site Suitability Report by Kerikeri Drainage Ltd, attached in Appendix 6. The stormwater on the site is sheet flow towards the open drain on the northern boundary and open roadside drain on the southern boundary. Stormwater overflow from water tanks and hard stand areas associated with the vacant lot can be directed to the overland flowpath which has a large open drain dug through it on the northern boundary Existing drainage ditch running east to west (flow wise) near the rear of proposed Lots 1 & 3. Page 8 Planning Report and Assessment of Environmental Effects Anderson Job # 9381 Keri Downs Road

Thomson Survey Limited Subdivision Proposal Nov-18 Stormwater from the drive will flow naturally to the open drain on the edge of the right of way on the southern boundary. The existing house s water tank overflow goes to ground, and the new proposed boundary has provided ample scope/distance from the tank to new boundary for that overflow. 6.6 Sanitary Sewage Disposal A report from Kerikeri Drainage Ltd is attached in Appendix 6. The existing wastewater system on proposed Lot 1 is inside the new (stage 2) boundaries and working well. The site has good drainage. With the size of the lot and the type of soil, a conventional wastewater treatment system being a septic tank with shallow media filled trenches for irrigation would suit the new vacant lot. A secondary treated wastewater treatment system could also be installed if that is what the owners require. 6.7 Energy Supply & Telecommunications The existing house has power and telephone. Power and telephone are not a requirement of rural subdivision. Nonetheless, given the proposed vacant property s proximity to services, both Top Energy and Chorus have been consulted to ensure availability of services. Refer Appendix 7. 6.8 Easements for any purpose Existing easements have been discussed earlier. These will carry over. It is proposed that the larger Lot 2 will own the existing access ROW, with Lots 1 & 3 being dominant tenements over this. 6.9 Effect of Earthworks and Utilities The only earthworks required as part of this proposal will be that associated with the future formation of a crossing into the vacant Lot 3. 6.10 Building Locations & Amenity Lot 1 supports an existing residence. Lot 2 will likely remain in production, although there is nothing preventing a dwelling being constructed at some time in the future. Lot 3 can accommodate a building anywhere (subject to setback requirements) within the front portion of the site, between the drain and access. There is existing mature screen planting right along the proposed boundary between this lot and house Lot 1. There is no intention of protecting this row of plantings by any formal means, as it is not believed essential for maintaining any amenity or privacy between two adjacent large lots. Lot 3 is currently in small scale blueberry crop, and this is discussed in more detail later in this report. Lot 3 is believed to be sized and designed such that a residential use can establish whilst maintaining a high level of amenity (via gardens and landscaping), and a nice open Page 9 Planning Report and Assessment of Environmental Effects Anderson Job # 9381 Keri Downs Road

Thomson Survey Limited Subdivision Proposal Nov-18 space to built environment ratio. It is intended to retain a shed beyond the rear drain and trees within the boundaries of Lot 3. The boundary is set to ensure the 10m minimum setback. 6.11 Preservation of heritage resources, vegetation, fauna and landscape, and land set aside for conservation purposes Flora and Fauna The property is zoned Rural Production. There are no areas of significant indigenous vegetation or habitat within the site. The site is not a high density kiwi area, but is within a vast area identified as kiwi present. I do not consider it necessary to impose a ban on cats and dogs given the surrounding area s current land uses. The Stage 1 larger lot is to be held with an adjoining parcel that has no restrictions. An Advice Note on the consent should be sufficient to advise the consent holder of the need to keep dogs and cat under control. Heritage Resources A search of the NZ Archaeological Association database (ArchSite) has been undertaken. There are no sites shown on the site. There are no identified Site of Cultural Significance to Maori on the site. I believe that it is adequate in this instance to include the standard Advice Note and attachment regarding the Accidental Discovery Protocol. 6.12 Soil The proposal s Stage 1 separates just over 1ha of residential use and small scale blueberry growing from a larger balance area that is to be held in the same Title as adjoining production land. The second stage further subdivides the smaller lot without impact on the ability of the larger combined production land s ability to continue with a production use. I do not believe the subdivision has any adverse effects on the life supporting capacity of soil. 6.13 Access to reserves and waterways There are no reserves or waterways to which access would be required or necessary. 6.14 Land use compatibility (reverse sensitivity) The subdivision does little to change the status quo and I do not believe any additional reverse sensitivity effect will result. 6.15 Other matters (including Schedule 4 matters not addressed elsewhere in this report) Precedent & Cumulative Effects The application is a restricted discretionary activity subdivision and does not therefore create a precedent effect, or any unanticipated cumulative effect. Page 10 Planning Report and Assessment of Environmental Effects Anderson Job # 9381 Keri Downs Road

Thomson Survey Limited Subdivision Proposal Nov-18 Positive Effects I believe this subdivision provides for peoples economic and social well being. It provides an opportunity for a future land owner to live and work in an attractive rural setting. Other Schedule 4 matters The application does not include the use of hazardous installations. The application does not include the discharge of any contaminant. The scale and significance of the activity s effects are not such that monitoring is required. The site is not subject to any protected customary right. 7.0 STATUTORY ASSESSMENT 7.1 District Plan Objectives and Policies Objectives and policies relevant to this proposal are those in Chapter 13 of the District Plan (subdivision), along with those applicable to the Rural Production Zone. Being a restricted discretionary activity subdivision, the proposal is deemed consistent with the objectives and policies in the Plan relevant to subdivision. As the proposal is only for subdivision, with no land use anticipated, and that subdivision is a restricted discretionary activity, the proposal would also be deemed to be consistent with objectives and policies relevant to the Rural Production Zone. General consistency with objectives and policies in Chapters 13 and 8.6 is therefore assumed. Subdivision objectives and policies relevant to the application are those related to sustainable management; mitigating adverse effects; amenity values; appropriate design and layout; water supply and stormwater management. These matters are all addressed in Section 6 of this Report (Assessment of Environmental Effects). Rural Production Zone objectives and policies relevant to the application are similarly those related to sustainable management; efficient use of the zone; amenity values; and reverse sensitivity. All of these matters are addressed in Section 6 of this Report. Importantly the proposal preserves the majority of the land for production use. In summary this proposal is an anticipated one within this zone and in this location and is consistent with the objectives and policies of the District Plan. 7.2 Part 2 Matters 5 Purpose Page 11 Planning Report and Assessment of Environmental Effects Anderson Job # 9381 Keri Downs Road

Thomson Survey Limited Subdivision Proposal Nov-18 (1) The purpose of this Act is to promote the sustainable management of natural and physical resources. (2) In this Act, sustainable management means managing the use, development, and protection of natural and physical resources in a way, or at a rate, which enables people and communities to provide for their social, economic, and cultural well-being and for their health and safety while (a) sustaining the potential of natural and physical resources (excluding minerals) to meet the reasonably foreseeable needs of future generations; and (b) safeguarding the life-supporting capacity of air, water, soil, and ecosystems; and (c) avoiding, remedying, or mitigating any adverse effects of activities on the environment. 6 Matters of national importance In achieving the purpose of this Act, all persons exercising functions and powers under it, in relation to managing the use, development, and protection of natural and physical resources, shall recognise and provide for the following matters of national importance: (a) the preservation of the natural character of the coastal environment (including the coastal marine area), wetlands, and lakes and rivers and their margins, and the protection of them from inappropriate subdivision, use, and development: (b) the protection of outstanding natural features and landscapes from inappropriate subdivision, use, and development: (c) the protection of areas of significant indigenous vegetation and significant habitats of indigenous fauna: (d) the maintenance and enhancement of public access to and along the coastal marine area, lakes, and rivers: (e) the relationship of Maori and their culture and traditions with their ancestral lands, water, sites, waahi tapu, and other taonga: (f) the protection of historic heritage from inappropriate subdivision, use, and development: (g) the protection of protected customary rights: (h) the management of significant risks from natural hazards. 7 Other matters In achieving the purpose of this Act, all persons exercising functions and powers under it, in relation to managing the use, development, and protection of natural and physical resources, shall have particular regard to (a) (aa) (b) (ba) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) kaitiakitanga: the ethic of stewardship: the efficient use and development of natural and physical resources: the efficiency of the end use of energy: the maintenance and enhancement of amenity values: intrinsic values of ecosystems: [Repealed] maintenance and enhancement of the quality of the environment: any finite characteristics of natural and physical resources: the protection of the habitat of trout and salmon: the effects of climate change: the benefits to be derived from the use and development of renewable energy. Page 12 Planning Report and Assessment of Environmental Effects Anderson Job # 9381 Keri Downs Road

Thomson Survey Limited Subdivision Proposal Nov-18 8 Treaty of Waitangi In achieving the purpose of this Act, all persons exercising functions and powers under it, in relation to managing the use, development, and protection of natural and physical resources, shall take into account the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi (Te Tiriti o Waitangi). As a restricted discretionary activity, the proposal is one envisaged by the District Plan. The Far North District Plan was written to be consistent with all matters raised in Part 2 and therefore it is not necessary to have further recourse to Part 2 of the District Plan. 7.3 National Policy Statements There are no relevant national policy statements. 7.4 National Environmental Standards The Regional Council s Selected Land Use Sites on-line maps show the Plant and Food Research site at the end of Keri Downs Road as a HAIL site classes A1 Agrichemicals including spray contractors commercial premises; and A10 persistent pesticide bulk storage or use. This is not the site being subdivided but is land associated with the title with which the Stage 1 Lot 2 is to be held. There is no need to consider the land under the NES-CS, because the proposal does not subdivide the land in a manner that prevents it from being in production use. Stage 1 Lot 2 of 6.38ha supports existing horticultural use and the subdivision does not change that use, so again, this land is not covered by the NES. Lots 1 and 3 support recently established blueberries. The owners (and applicant) have provided a written statement about this activity and the historic use of the land in Lots 1 and 3. Refer to Appendix 8. Kocide is a copper-based fungicide product, approved for use on organic crops. (Source: http://www.kocide.com/). DC Tron oil is a fungal preventative spray oil. To the best of my knowledge, neither product is regarded as a persistent pesticide. Buster weed control is a product noted as a common herbicide on the DoC s website under common herbicides used to control weeds (Source: https://www.doc.govt.nz/about-us/sciencepublications/conservation-publications/protecting-and-restoring-our-natural-heritage-a-practicalguide/common-herbicides-used-to-control-weeds/). It is listed as being a systemic contact herbicide (via the leaf) with no residual life in the soil. It is therefore not a persistent pesticide. I am of the opinion that, based on the above descriptions and statement from the applicant, the land in Lots 1 & 3 is not a piece of land that is HAIL. Therefore the NES-CS does not apply. 7.5 Regional Policy Statement for Northland In preparing this application, the Regional Policy Statement for Northland has been considered, in particular those Objectives and Policies relevant to rural subdivision. The site is not identified within the Regional Policy Statement as having any outstanding or high natural character values. The proposal does not result in any need for vegetation clearance. Page 13 Planning Report and Assessment of Environmental Effects Anderson Job # 9381 Keri Downs Road

Thomson Survey Limited Subdivision Proposal Nov-18 The proposal enables economic wellbeing, does not result in significant or additional reverse sensitivity effects, and allows current productive use of the land to continue. It does not significantly impact on the ability of the land to used for productive purposes and does not sterilise or fragment productive land to any significant degree. I believe the proposal to be consistent with objectives and policies in the Regional Policy Statement. 7.6 Regional Water & Soil Plan and Proposed Regional Plan The property is not erosion prone. The subdivision itself does not result in any need for a discharge consent or land use consent for land use disturbance. As such, it is considered that neither the Regional Water and Soil Plan, nor the Proposed Regional Plan, are relevant in this instance. 8.0 CONSULTATION/ AFFECTED PERSONS As a restricted discretionary activity and not, in my opinion, adversely impacting on any adjacent land to a minor or more than minor degree, no consultation has been undertaken with any adjacent landowner. Access is existing and already formed to an appropriate standard, as is the crossing. I believe other users of the access are not adversely affected by the proposal. 9.0 CONCLUSION The site is considered suitable for the proposed subdivision, and effects on the wider environment are no more than minor. The proposal is consistent with the relevant objectives and policies of the District Plan and the Regional Policy Statement as well as Part 2 of the Resource Management Act. No special circumstances have been identified that would suggest public notification is required, which is precluded in any event because the subdivision is a restricted discretionary activity. No affected persons are identified. I request that the Council grant consent to this subdivision non notified under delegated authority. Signed Dated. 14 th November 2018 Lynley Newport, Senior Planner Thomson Survey Ltd Page 14 Planning Report and Assessment of Environmental Effects Anderson Job # 9381 Keri Downs Road

Thomson Survey Limited Subdivision Proposal Nov-18 10.0 LIST OF APPENDICES APPENDIX 1 APPENDIX 2 Scheme Plan(s) Location Map APPENDIX 3 Certificates of Title x 2 APPENDIX 4 C264408.1 APPENDIX 5 C332377.2 & C332377.1 APPENDIX 6 APPENDIX 7 APPENDIX 8 Site Suitability Report Consultation with Top Energy & Chorus Statement from Applicant NES-CS Page 15 Planning Report and Assessment of Environmental Effects Anderson Job # 9381 Keri Downs Road

Thomson Survey Limited Subdivision Proposal Nov-18 APPENDIX 1 Scheme Plan(s) Page 16 Planning Report and Assessment of Environmental Effects Anderson Job # 9381 Keri Downs Road

Thomson Survey Limited Subdivision Proposal Nov-18 APPENDIX 2 Location Map Page 17 Planning Report and Assessment of Environmental Effects Anderson Job # 9381 Keri Downs Road

Thomson Survey Limited Subdivision Proposal Nov-18 APPENDIX 3 Certificates of Title (x2) Page 18 Planning Report and Assessment of Environmental Effects Anderson Job # 9381 Keri Downs Road

Thomson Survey Limited Subdivision Proposal Nov-18 APPENDIX 4 C264408.1 Page 19 Planning Report and Assessment of Environmental Effects Anderson Job # 9381 Keri Downs Road

Thomson Survey Limited Subdivision Proposal Nov-18 APPENDIX 5 C332377.2 & C332377.1 Page 20 Planning Report and Assessment of Environmental Effects Anderson Job # 9381 Keri Downs Road

Thomson Survey Limited Subdivision Proposal Nov-18 APPENDIX 6 Site Suitability Report Page 21 Planning Report and Assessment of Environmental Effects Anderson Job # 9381 Keri Downs Road

Thomson Survey Limited Subdivision Proposal Nov-18 APPENDIX 7 Consultation with Top Energy & Chorus Page 22 Planning Report and Assessment of Environmental Effects Anderson Job # 9381 Keri Downs Road

Thomson Survey Limited Subdivision Proposal Nov-18 APPENDIX 8 Statement from Applicant (NES-CS) Page 23 Planning Report and Assessment of Environmental Effects Anderson Job # 9381 Keri Downs Road