Post by Brent George on Sept 19, 2023 0:52:00 GMT
Cashmere residents accuse neighbour of 'ripping up the hillside' for subdivision: 'Just because you can, doesn't mean you should'
Stuff - Christchurch: 19-Sep-2023
Cashmere residents say they are frustrated and scared as a neighbour chops down “grand old trees” and is “ripping up the hillside” for a subdivision, which allegedly causes significant runoff of sediment into the water catchment area.
In 2022 the community raised concerns when a subdivision was planned near the Bowenvale Reserve and the start of the Bowenvale Track. This shut down a popular mountain bike spot and sparked the fear of the loss of trees and tranquillity in the neighbourhood.
Bowenvale Ave resident Phil Norton said at the time he and other residents were “gobsmacked” at the idea of so many new homes going in.
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The Christchurch City Council’s compliance team visited the site, and a spokesperson confirmed the property was privately owned.
“The work that is currently occurring on the property does not require resource or building consents,” they said.
“The trees on the property are not protected under the District Plan, therefore no consent is necessary to remove the trees. Environment Canterbury were notified about the potential sediment discharge matter.”
Stuff - Christchurch: 19-Sep-2023
Cashmere residents say they are frustrated and scared as a neighbour chops down “grand old trees” and is “ripping up the hillside” for a subdivision, which allegedly causes significant runoff of sediment into the water catchment area.
In 2022 the community raised concerns when a subdivision was planned near the Bowenvale Reserve and the start of the Bowenvale Track. This shut down a popular mountain bike spot and sparked the fear of the loss of trees and tranquillity in the neighbourhood.
Bowenvale Ave resident Phil Norton said at the time he and other residents were “gobsmacked” at the idea of so many new homes going in.
....
The Christchurch City Council’s compliance team visited the site, and a spokesperson confirmed the property was privately owned.
“The work that is currently occurring on the property does not require resource or building consents,” they said.
“The trees on the property are not protected under the District Plan, therefore no consent is necessary to remove the trees. Environment Canterbury were notified about the potential sediment discharge matter.”