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1D <br /> site (if this could occur) would create a point of contrast with the <br /> balance of the Point; <br /> (d) we are not satisfied that the changes generally to the cartilage around <br /> Ute buildings (including pastures and species of grasses used), <br /> fencing, earthworks, vehicles and stock can be controlled to such a <br /> level that they would not be evident. We conclude it is inevitable <br /> that there would be a domestication of the surrounding site, with the <br /> consistent emphasising of the managed nature of the environment on <br /> this point. At the present time the Point looks like a remote and <br /> occasionally grazed part of the farm. Construction of the homes <br /> would lead to a further intensity of the activities around them, even if <br /> this was only of a grazing naturc. <br /> (3) Although we accept it might be possible to screen the site in 10 to 20 <br /> years' time, that outcome is in itself very uncertain and in the interim the <br /> buildings will permanently change the visua[ amenity of the azea. <br /> Tke inrpoHarrce of the existing landscape <br /> [28] The value of this landscape is recognised in the Plan. It forms part of the Coastal <br /> Landscape Area. Potato Point is a distinctive landform feature within this landscape. In <br /> this regazd we prefer the evidence of Ms D J Lucas, landscape architect for the section <br /> 274.pariies, to the extent that this conflicted wiUr Mr Rackham's opinion. We conclude <br /> Utat Mr Rackham accepted Ute value of Potato Point in general landscaping terms but <br /> concluded that with adequate mitigation and compensatory planting, the effects of the <br /> proposed development would be acceptable. <br /> Compensatory planting <br /> [29] In large part this argttment tamed upon the benefit to Potato Point in ait <br /> ecological sense from being able to reinforce the existing remnant indigenous vegetation <br /> - ~r pf i on Ute site and provide for its long-term future. There appeared to be agreement that this <br /> 'c`.-° h <br /> ' would not mitigate the visual effects of the buildings but may improve the site's setting. <br /> k~ --':<;r7~ 1 We recognise that such an approach may have its place. However, Dr K M Lloyd, <br /> <br /> 4t 'l`Q; ~ S it <br /> Vii, iv~ <br /> <br />