82 Boffa Miskell Ltd | Waihi North Project| Landscape and Visual Effects | Appendix 2: Statutory Context Waikato Regional Policy Statement The Waikato Regional Policy Statement (RPS) became operative on the 20th of May 2016 and provides the basis through which integrated management of the region’s natural and physical resources will be achieved. Chapter 3 sets out the objectives of the RPS including those relevant to this landscape natural character and visual effects assessment. This includes the following objectives with particular relevance to this landscape, natural character and visual effects assessment: 3.1 Integrated management Natural and physical resources are managed in a way that recognises: a) the inter-relationships within and values of water body catchments, riparian areas and wetlands, the coastal environment, the Hauraki Gulf and the Waikato River; b) natural processes that inherently occur without human management or interference; c) the complex interactions between air, water, land and all living things; d) the needs of current and future generations; e) the relationships between environmental, social, economic and cultural wellbeing; f) the need to work with agencies, landowners, resource users and communities; and g) the interrelationship of natural resources with the built environment. 3.12 Built environment Development of the built environment (including transport and other infrastructure) and associated land use occurs in an integrated, sustainable and planned manner which enables positive environmental, social, cultural and economic outcomes, including by: b) preserving and protecting natural character, and protecting outstanding natural features and landscapes from inappropriate subdivision, use, and development; g) minimising land use conflicts, including minimising potential for reverse sensitivity; 3.16 Riparian areas and wetlands Riparian areas (including coastal dunes) and wetlands are managed to: a) maintain and enhance: ii) amenity values. 3.20 Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes The values of outstanding natural features and landscapes are identified and protected from inappropriate subdivision, use and development. 3.21 Amenity
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MjE2NDg3