Waihī Beach Coastal Protection Structure (RC14513)
Waihī Beach Coastal Protection Structure
Please note further information has been requested from the applicant, this will impact the hearing date. Alternative dates are currently being considered. The hearing is not commencing on the 6th of May as per Minute One. The hearings chair will issue a further minute in due course.
Summary of Proposal:
Submissions for this application closed at 5pm on Friday the 28th of February 2025
The Western Bay of Plenty District Council has received an application from the Glen Isla Protection Society Incorporated for a resource consent (land use) for the construction of a coastal protection structure (buried rock riprap wall) and associated activities on the Council recreation reserve at 95 Seaforth Road (Lot 18 DPS 22035), the adjoining esplanade reserve at Lot 19 DPS 22035 and 12 Glen Isla Place, Waihī Beach. The coastal protection structure is approximately 200m in length and the design can be summarised as:
- Type 1 buried rock riprap wall of 104m in length (southern section).
- Type 2 buried rock riprap wall of 92m in length (northern section).
- Stabilised sediment beam return of 21m, partially within 12 Glen Isla Place.
At the completion of construction, the structure will be covered with sand and planted with native dune species.
Nature of Application
Resource consent is sought by the Glen Isla Protection Society Incorporated for the following;
- Coastal protection works including seawalls in the Coastal Erosion Areas - Primary Risk and Rural.
- Building/Structures, earthworks and native vegetation clearance in Outstanding Landscape Feature S24 - Open Coastal Landscape Landward Edge Protection Yard.
- Earthworks associated with an activity requiring resource consent for a Discretionary Activity.
- Building/Structures and earthworks within the Coastal Inundation Area.
Location
The Council recreation reserve at 95 Seaforth Road (Lot 18 DPS 22035), the adjoining esplanade reserve at Lot 19 DPS 22035 and 12 Glen Isla Place (Lot 12 DPS 22035), Waihi Beach.
How to make a Submission
Submissions for this application closed at 5pm on Friday the 28th of February 2025
Minutes from the Commissioners
Please note further information has been requested from the applicant, this will impact the hearing date. Alternative dates are currently being considered. The hearing is not commencing on the 6th of May as per Minute One. The hearings chair will issue a further minute in due course.
Notification Determination
Notification Decision on RC14513 (L)
Resource Consent Application
The application document, including a Assessment of Environmental effects can be found below
Assessment of Environmental Effects
Appendix B: Coastal Processes Assessment
Appendix C: Assessment of Landscape and Visual Effects
Appendix C (ii): Statutory Framework - Relevant Provisions
Appendix C (iii): Graphic Attachments
Appendix D: Ecological Effects Assessment
Appendix E: Memorandum - Location of Mean High Water Springs - Glen Isla Place, Waihi Beach
Appendix F: Engineering Design Report
Appendix G: Glen Isla Place Tree Protection Plan
Appendix H: Construction Methodology
Appendix I: Noise Trial Report
Appendix J (i): Project Summary Documents 1
Appendix J (ii): Project Summary Documents 2 - 6th August 2024
Appendix J (iii): Project Summary Documents 3 - 14th August 2024
Pre-Application Meeting Minutes
Further Information Requests
Section 92 Request from Council
Section 92 Response Cover Letter
Section 92 - Response Attachment A(i)
Section 92 - Response Attachment A(ii)
Section 92 - Response Attachment B
Section 92 - Response Attachment C
Section 92 - Response Attachment D
Section 92 - Response Attachment E
Section 92 - Response Attachment F
Section 92 - Response Attachment G
Other Information
Written Approvals of Affected Persons - 9 Glen Isla Place
Written Approval of Affected Persons - 11 Glen Isla Place
Written Approval of Affected Persons - 12 Glen Isla Place
Written Approval of Affected Persons - 13 Glen Isla Place
Written Approval of Affected Persons - 14 Glen Isla Place
Written Approval of Affected Persons - 15 Glen Isla Place
Written Approval of Affected Persons - 16 Glen Isla Place
WBOPDC Projects and Monitoring Committee Agenda - 31 October 2023
Minutes of WBOPDC Projects and Monitoring Meeting held on 31 October 2023
Western Bay of Plenty District Council resource consent for Coastal Dredging (RM19-0631-AP)
Council Form 13 Submission Form
Council Form 13 Submission Form - Interactive
Submissions Received
Submissions for this application have now closed. You can view the submissions that have been received below.
Summary of Submissions Spreadsheet
If you have any queries, please contact the Council’s Customer Service Planner on 0800 926 732 or via email to cs.planner@westernbay.govt.nz.
