This application is notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received an application for a lease and licence concession for a term of 30 years.
Applicant: Stocker, Michael G; Stocker, Godfrey W; Stocker, Robin P; Moore, Irene M and Wrigley, Timothy F.
Location of Proposed Activity: Marlborough Sounds Foreshore Reserve fronting; Property Section 12, Block VIII Linkwater Survey District, Grove Arm
Concession type: Lease and licence.
Summary of proposal: This is an application that includes existing structures on the Sounds Foreshore Reserve. These structures include a boatshed, portion of a house, a toilet, retaining wall, and step risers.
Application documents:
Any person or organisation may make a submission in writing to the Director-General on the proposal.
Submissions close on Friday, 11 April 2025 at 5.00 pm.
Record what you think on the submission form.
Any person or organisation wishing to be heard at a possible hearing in support of their submission must request an opportunity to appear before the Director-General. This request must be included in your submission.
Send your submission by email or post. You'll get a confirmation email or letter when a submission has been received.
Email: permissionschristchurch@doc.govt.nz
Subject line: Submission on 115970-OTH – Application from Stocker and Co.
Post:
Director-General
Department of Conservation
161 Cashel Street
Central Christchurch, 8013
Attention: Kelly Aspinwall, Permissions Advisor
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, state this in writing when making your submission.
After submissions close:
If a hearing is required, it's likely to occur the week starting 31 March 2025.
No details at this point. Details, such as submissions and the decision outcome, will be added when they are available.
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.
If you have a question about the application or the submission process you can contact Kelly Aspinwall, Permissions Advisor.