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z [2] The original application sought a subdivision of the property. [f granted this would have petnritted the construction of the houses as a controlled activity. However, Blueskin have now widertaken a boundary adjustment, creating sections 41 and 42, with section 42 having been sold to a third party. [3j Accordingly, it is now their intention to construct two houses on tfie one title, section 41, and they therefore seek to amend the application from subdivision to consent for the construction of two residences on the same title. Annexed hereto and mazked "A" is a copy of the updated plan showing section 41 as uow proposed, with the approximate position of the two houses shown as A and B. Issues [4] Issues arise as to whether or not this change is within jurisdiction. If so, it is agreed that the application is for a restricted discretionary activity, with the relevant criteria being set out in section 14.6.3(b)(ii) and the relevant assessment criteria from section 14.7. [5] In respect of the visual impact arising a corollary issue is whether or not the planting proposed by the appellant mitigates the visual impact arising or is alternative compensatory or mitigatory works. [6] Li the course of the hearing it also became clear that the applicant intends to remove a number of senescent indigenous trees to construct the house in the azea identi5ed as B. This may, in fact, require a further consent from the Council, depending on the interpretation of the relevant provisions of the Plan. The setting [7] Potato Point is a well rounded headland crowned with remnant bush. While its l~~~gEnt o`TyF western slopes were historically subdivided as part of the township and Purakaunui. f~' he balance of Potato Point has been managed as part of a farm unit for some time. On m 9 ~ ~w~ ~ nF 'i ~.:vd T^