APPENDIX 45: RURAL CHARACTER LANDSCAPES
The following Rural Character Landscapes Areas have been identified within each of the inland landscape units comprising the Hastings District. The areas identified comprise
rural character that is highly valued for the cultural patterns of land use, rather than their natural landscape values. They are not considered unique or significant natural
landscapes at a district wide level. There are several areas within the District that comprise similar qualities associated mostly within or around existing rural settlements areas.
The location and extent of the features are shown on the Planning Maps and place specific management issues are identified which should be considered in the assessment of
any new activities.
REFERENCE
LS
NAME
MAP REF
MANAGEMENT ISSUES
REPORT
REF
RCL1
4.3.1
Waipunga-Tarawera
1, 4
Maintenance of the natural qualities and heritage values of the area.
RCL2
4.3.1
Eskdale Valley
12
Maintaining the balance of open space and rural productive land with
built form.
Maintaining recognition of the surrounding hills and the skyline, avoiding
built form along the ridgelines.
Maintenance of its representativeness characteristics of the Hastings
Districts productive landscape.
RCL3
4.3.1
Tutaekuri Valley
Maintaining the balance of open space and rural productive land with
built form.
Maintaining recognition of the surrounding hills and the skyline, avoiding
built form along the ridgelines.
Maintenance of its representativeness characteristics of the Hastings
Districts productive landscape.
Low density development contributes to the character of the area.
Maintain and enhance the character of the natural river system and its
margins.
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Proposed Hastings District Plan as Amended by
Decisions on Submissions – September 2015
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APPENDIX 45: RURAL CHARACTER LANDSCAPES
The following Rural Character Landscapes Areas have been identified within each of the inland landscape units comprising the Hastings District. The areas identified comprise
rural character that is highly valued for the cultural patterns of land use, rather than their natural landscape values. They are not considered unique or significant natural
landscapes at a district wide level. There are several areas within the District that comprise similar qualities associated mostly within or around existing rural settlements areas.
The location and extent of the features are shown on the Planning Maps and place specific management issues are identified which should be considered in the assessment of
any new activities.
REFERENCE
LS
NAME
MAP REF
MANAGEMENT ISSUES
REPORT
REF
RCL4
Hills Surrounding Heretaunga Plains (Korokipo, Swamp
Maintenance of the rolling landforms that envelope the Heretaunga
Road Hills, Matapiro Hills, Ngaruroro Valley, North Eastern
Plains as a distinctively rural landscape.
Ruakawa Hills)
Land use change, in particular forestry or other vegetation cover, can
disrupt the legibility of the landforms. Management of new forestry or
plantings is needed to ensure the natural landscape patterns are
maintained.
Integration of built form with landform to retain open rural landscape
values.
Placement of built form on the lower slopes, avoiding the mid to upper
slopes.
Avoidance of earthworks, particularly large scale or along steep faces that
create scars or exposed soil that detracts from the natural landform.
RCL5
4.3.1
Raukawa – Kaokaoroa Valley
Maintenance of the two ranges that frame the valley with a wide open
valley, wetland and shallow lake.
Land use change, in particular forestry or other vegetation cover, can
disrupt the legibility of the landforms, in particular the two ranges.
Management of new forestry or plantings is needed to ensure the
natural landscape patterns are maintained.
Integration of built form with landform to retain open rural landscape
values.
Placement of built form on the lower slopes, avoiding the mid to upper
slopes.
Natural wetland systems are at threat and should be maintained or
enhanced.
Proposed Hastings District Plan as amended
by Decisions on Submission – September 2015
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APPENDIX 45: RURAL CHARACTER LANDSCAPES
The following Rural Character Landscapes Areas have been identified within each of the inland landscape units comprising the Hastings District. The areas identified comprise
rural character that is highly valued for the cultural patterns of land use, rather than their natural landscape values. They are not considered unique or significant natural
landscapes at a district wide level. There are several areas within the District that comprise similar qualities associated mostly within or around existing rural settlements areas.
The location and extent of the features are shown on the Planning Maps and place specific management issues are identified which should be considered in the assessment of
any new activities.
REFERENCE
LS
NAME
MAP REF
MANAGEMENT ISSUES
REPORT
REF
RCL6
4.3.1
Havelock Foothills
Maintenance of the built form along the spurs and foothills of Te Mata
Park.
Retention of vegetation cover on the foothills particularly around the
small valleys extending down the slopes.
Management of built form, bulk, scale and colour that is in keeping with
the natural patterns of the landscape.
RCL7
4.3.1
Tuki Tuki Valley
18, 66, 77, Maintaining the balance of open space and rural productive land with
(Mid and Upper Valley)
82
built form.
Maintaining recognition of the surrounding hills and the skyline, avoiding
built form along the ridgelines.
Maintenance of its representativeness characteristics of the Hastings
District’s productive landscape.
Low density development contributes to the character of the area.
Maintaining open views from roads to the backdrop of ONFLs and SALs
Maintain and enhance the character of the natural river system and its
margins.
Proposed Hastings District Plan as amended
by Decisions on Submission – September 2015
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