Patumahoe has been identified as a high-growth community. This refers not just to extra residential properties but also to the accompanying associated zoning that goes with it: retail, commercial, light industry and community spaces.
At present although land requirements have been calculated (very conservatively I might add) no zoning has been identified for Patumahoe for these landuses.
This is a concern because:
Here are a few useful links that might help with ideas:
At present although land requirements have been calculated (very conservatively I might add) no zoning has been identified for Patumahoe for these landuses.
This is a concern because:
- This may result in ad-hoc and disjointed locations for different landuses;
- Community facilities might be diminished as the cost of land to provide extra facilities becomes prohibitive, early identification of possible reserve and recreational land may reduce purchase costs;
- Local aesthetic values may be compromised.
Here are a few useful links that might help with ideas:
Franklin District Council has a Property Information facility that allows you to identify land boundaries, zoning, and many other attributes of land information. The entry screen for this program is at:
For information on the current Franklin District Council view of Patumahoe village, check out the Patumahoe Structure Plan that was compiled in 2004. This is a downloadable and printable PDF file, and the structure plan is part of the Franklin District Council District Plan.
For the hard-core readers, the Ministry for the Environment Manatu Mo Te Taiao has a wealth of information regarding the sustainability issues that need to be considered in New Zealand. This link will put you on the page for sustainable development publications which can be viewed online or downloaded and printed.
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