Application from Seventh-Day Adventist Church Property Trustee (NZ) Limited for a concession

Introduction

Have your say on a proposal to grant a lease and easement for the occupation of Lake Lyndon Lodge. Submissions closed 6 October 2023.

The Minister of Conservation gives notice of intention to grant a concession under section 17Q of the Conservation Act 1987 to lease the site for Lake Lyndon Lodge at the southern end of Lake Lyndon for a period of 30 years, with an associated easement for road access.

Applicant details

Applicant: Seventh-Day Adventist Church Property Trustee (NZ) Limited.
Location of proposed activity: The footprint of Lake Lyndon Lodge (Community Buildings Reserve Lake Lyndon) and the associated access road (Lake Lyndon Marginal Strip).
Map reference: For Lake Lyndon Lodge: 43.3095° S, 171.6887° E. Site maps are included in the First Determination Report below. 
Summary of proposal: Lake Lyndon Lodge and its ancillary structures are owned by the applicant. The applicant has applied to for a lease and easement to own, occupy and maintain Lake Lyndon Lodge for the purpose of providing accommodation to members of the public for a term of 30 years. No changes to the land, buildings, or current site activities are proposed.

Concession applied for:

  • Lease: To own, occupy and maintain Lake Lyndon Lodge and the ancillary building for the purpose of providing overnight accommodation.
  • Easement: The right of way for vehicles accessing Lake Lyndon Lodge via the access road.

This activity has previously been authorised by the Department for LER-032. It has now been Approved In Principle for 45604-ACC under the Conservation Act 1987.

Application documents:

How to make a submission

Any person or organisation may make a submission in writing to the Director-General on the First Determination Report.

Submissions closed 6 October 2023.

Once submitted, submitters' information is subject to the Official Information Act 1982 and may be released under that Act.  If you wish to keep any part of your submission confidential, you need to state this in writing when making your submission.

Hearing details

If a hearing is required, it is likely to occur on the week starting 23 October 2023.

Decision

No details at this point.

Contact

If you have a question about the proposal or the submission process you can contact Max Clark, Permissions Advisor. 

Email: maclark@doc.govt.nz