Introduction

Have your say on an application by Roger Manthel Trust and Neil Manthel Trust for a lease/licence and easement in the Sounds Foreshore Reserve. Submissions close 16 December 2024.

This application is notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received an application for a lease/license and easement, for a term of 30 years, concession. 

Applicant

Applicant: Roger Manthel Trust and Neil Manthel Trust
Location of proposed activity: Sounds Foreshore Reserve, Double Cove, Marlborough Sounds
Concession applied for: Lease/licence and easement
Map reference: Approximate map reference E1685574 N5434687
Summary of proposal: Occupy the Sounds Foreshore Reserve with a deck, part of a boatshed, concrete pathway, utility services and to install a new retaining wall. The proposed term is 30 years.

Application documents:

How to make a submission

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

The submission must be made on a submission form available below or from your local DOC office.

Any person or organisation wishing to be heard in support of their submission, must request (within that submission) an opportunity to appear before the Director-General.

1. Prepare your submission

Record what you think on the submission form. 

2. Send in your submission

Send your submission by email or post. 

Email: tgill@doc.govt.nz

Post:
Director-General
c/o Department of Conservation
Private Bag 4715
Christchurch Mail Centre 8140
Attention: Trish Gill, Permissions Advisor

Submissions close Monday 16 December 2024 at 5 pm.

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.

DOC comment regarding publicly notified applications

The Minister of Conservation has made no determination regarding the suitability of this proposed concession on public conservation land.  This public notification should not be interpreted as an intention on the part of the Minister of Conservation to grant the proposed concession.  

Hearing details

If a hearing is required, it is likely to to occur in January 2025.

Decision

No details at this point.

Contact

If you have a question about the application or the submission process you can contact Trish Gill, Permissions Advisor: tgill@doc.govt.nz

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