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2016/034: Refusal to grant an s72 waiver for two building consents for proposed buildings on land subject to a natural hazard

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Determination 2016/034[PDF 1.2 MB]

 

About this determination

Date issued
22 July 2016
Also related to:
B1 - StructureE1 - Surface WaterB2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Natural Hazards
Council:
Whakatane District Council
Section of the Building Act:
72

Summary

This determination considers the authority’s refusal to grant a waiver under section 72 of the Act for two proposed buildings which are situated on land subject to a debris flow hazard.  The determination considers the risk to occupants from debris flow events, and the extent to which the proposed work will mitigate this risk.

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