Subdivision

Located on the stunning coast just north of Gisborne, this subdivision was granted its consent by the Gisborne District Council in 2008. A feature of the design was the proposal to reduce the lot size below the required minimum lot size for the zone in favour of retention of greater open space character at the front of the site closest to the sea, thereby minimising adverse effects on views from State Highway 35. Retention of rural open space qualities was also achieved by compulsory green boundary treatments....... [Read more]

The land developer of this 3 hectare property at Mahia sought to bring to the market a community with a difference. Rather than subdivide he wanted to create a shareholding property in which each of the 9 owners would benefit from the retained open space land. The clustering of the houses into a small built footprint with communal boat park, orchard and swimming/spa pool amenity area expressed the developers wish to create a small retirement village at Mahia. [Read more]

Located on the coastal margin of wild and remote Pukenui Beach at Mahanga, Mahia, this subdivision gained its consent from the Wairoa District Council in 2008. Two concepts were prepared for the owner: an initial concept for 16 lots and then the consented concept for 4 lots complying with the new Mahia Coastal zone minimum lot size. Minimum set-backs for building footprints were established to protect the sensitive frontal dune system and retention of back-swale wet areas advocated for...... [Read more]

‘In general, in-filled housing never gains the same easy relationship with its surroundings as a purpose-designed subdivision with medium-density included from the start. In an in-filled environment, trees are lost, fences are put up in awkward places and driveways and garages compete with open space. Architectural character is often compromised. The balance between built form and green landscape is tipped and built form often assumes a dominant position in an otherwise greened landscape. Such in-filled areas tend to lose visual coherence.’

Eastern Earth Landscape Architects: Wainui-Okitu Landscape & planning Assessment: Page 119.

Subdivision

Tatapouri Subdivision

Lane Road Community Design, Mahia

Ocean View Estate Ltd Mahanga Subdivision