This proposed development does not preserve the character and country feel of Lincoln nor does it enhance the high amenity values of Lincoln which has historical remnants having been established in the 1800’s.

This proposal undermines the sustainable and planned management of the township of Lincoln and the retaining of important rural land resource. The requirement set out in the Proposed District Plan that “any urban development or subdivision of land outside the existing township boundaries is precluded unless the growth policies have been fulfilled through the zoning process under Schedule 1 of the RMA” is strongly supported.

Allowing the rezoning from GRUZ to MDZ to proceed would increase and encourage urban sprawl contrary to the Proposed District Plan and Operative District Plan. Instead, intensifying medium density where housing already exists, which was the intention of the Intensification Planning Instrument, should be the preferred option.

Changing the zoning on this area is contrary to the Lincoln Structure Plan which set out designated areas for growth and which does not allow for any residential development within this area. The submitters note in their submission that there is a clear need for this plan to be reviewed. Review of the Lincoln Structure Plan should take place within an East Selwyn Planning Framework instead of ad hoc development being driven by private developers.

This proposal is also contrary to the Rural Residential Strategy 2014 which put in place an overarching strategy specifically to sustainably manage rural residential activities within the eastern part of the district. Again this strategy does not allow for any residential development within this area. Both the Lincoln Structure Plan and the Rural Residential Strategy 2014 have been consulted on extensively and have been agreed on with the community. To change the designations on these land parcels would be contrary to the community’s agreed outcomes with Council.

Refer to original submission for full reasons.

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