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s The Pfmt criteria jor multiple dwellings [24] A building on a site is a restricted discretionary activity within the Coastal Landscape Area except where a building platform has been identified in subdivision consents (14.6.3(a) attd (b)). The restricted discretionary criteria of the Plan are particularly narrow. The genesis of these criteria is from rule 14.6.3 which states: The council's discretion is restricted to the visual impact arising front the activity on the landscape chmacter and quality oJits setting. [25] The assessment criteria aze set out at rule 14.7 annexed hereto as "B". These criteria focus on the visual impact of the dwelling, both on the general chazacter of the azea and on its setting. Having heard from the landscape architects and ecologists, we aze satisfied that the witnesses are in agreement that there will be visual impacts which are more than minimal from the construction of the houses. The approach of Mr A M Rackham for the appellant was that such effects could be adequately mitigated by planting in key positions around the homes. Further, his view was that, in the ovetat[ exercise of discretion, compensatory planting, which would take place to enhance the existing bush on the site, would mean that overall the buildings could be granted consent. [26] We note that this site is within a Coastal Protection Zone overlay and is situated an a headland with cleaz views to sea. It is visible from the settlements of Warrington and Long Beach, though at a distance. More practically, Boundary Street, although unformed, does provide legal access proximate to the house positions, from wlticlt a view of at least house lot $ can be obtained. Evaluation [27] We have concluded that the Court should not permit this further incursion into the Rural Zone within the Coastal Protection Zone overlay. Our reasoning is based on ~;(;fu or- % the following conclusions: 6 ~r G I ~i ih; i' l''C1