Mangawhai Growth Area

The following provides an overview of what this sub-chapter is about and key outcomes sought. To view the chapter in its entirety please download the chapter from the attached pdf.

Introduction

The Mangawhai Growth Area is located in Kaipara’s east coast and presents attractive lifestyle opportunities both for holiday homes and permanent residents. The area has good access and proximity to Kaiwaka and the larger urban centres of Whangarei and Auckland. Mangawhai is a popular recreational destination and experiences a large number of visitors during the peak summer holiday period. Mangawhai has transitioned from an isolated seasonal beach holiday and rural farming community to a rapidly growing coastal urban centre. It is the fastest growing residential area in Kaipara. In response to this growth Kaipara District Council has prepared a Structure Plan and Design Guidelines for the area.

Purpose and How to Use this Chapter of the Plan

The Mangawhai Structure Plan was adopted by Council in January 2005 and provides a strategic framework to help guide decisions on development, infrastructure management, and environmental matters for Mangawhai. This sub-Chapter summarises the methods to implement the Structure Plan and specifies the outcomes being sought through the District Plan.

This sub-Chapter of the Plan sets out the Issues for growth and development in the Mangawhai Structure Plan Area and identifies objectives and policies to deliver the environmental outcomes which are being sought. This sub-Chapter provides an overview on the outcomes and the management directions being implemented by Council to achieve these outcomes. The Rules, Performance Standards and Assessment Criteria to recognise and provide for the outcomes of the Mangawhai Structure Plan are set out in the relevant Zone Chapters (Part B) of the Plan and in the Mangawhai Design Guidelines, contained in Appendix 24a of the Plan. The Mangawhai Design Guidelines have been developed to assist people undertaking subdivision and land use activities within the Mangawhai Structure Plan area. The guidelines provide direction for Council, the community, landowners and developers on how best to achieve the Structure Plan’s vision for Mangawhai (which reflects Council and community aspirations).

If you are considering applying for Plan Changes, Subdivision or Land Use Consents for a development that is located in the Structure Plan area for Mangawhai, Council will consider how your proposal contributes to delivering the outcomes of the Structure Plan and whether the proposal is in accordance with the Mangawhai Design Guidelines. This sub-Chapter should be read in conjunction with the Objectives and Policies of Chapter 3.

Outcomes

Managed expansion of residential settlements is provided for within the Mangawhai Structure Plan area.
Consolidation of settlements rather than sporadic sprawl and ad hoc development, that avoids, remedies or mitigates adverse environmental effects.
Well functioning residential and business markets that are able to cater for and respond to demand without generating adverse environmental effects, particularly effects from poor infrastructure supporting these land uses.
Progressive implementation of development areas, in line with growth demand and availability of Council resources, as part of both the current and future District Plans.
Private initiation of Plan Changes of or within identified development areas within Mangawhai, to realise individual economic and development opportunities.
Recognition of Mangawhai as a key area of residential growth in the District.
Development of a contained urban area in Mangawhai.