The developer recently lodged a resource consent with the Christchurch City Council. The consent plans include some significant changes to those presented to the community at the public meeting last year.
The altered plans can be viewed here… RMA2018813 Application – Plans for Processing – DRAFT
The main changes are the addition of cedar panels along the western façade and the carpark on the southeastern side being moved back to 5.5m from the boundary. There will be 103 (8 fewer) carpark spaces.
Unfortunately, two of the most popular features of the developer’s presentation at last year’s public meeting – the return of petrol and a mechanic’s garage to Diamond Harbour – have been omitted from the current consent application, which states:
“Consideration is being given to the establishment of a self-service petrol station in the forecourt area in front of the existing store. That activity is subject to a separate process, and does not form part of this application.
The workshop as the rear of the building has been utilised for many years as a motor vehicle mechanic. While that activity is not currently operating, it may be recommended in future in conjunction with the petrol station.”
A request to Envivo from the Diamond Harbour Herald asking why the petrol station was omitted, and what the likelihood is of it being added at a later stage has received no response.
Comments are welcome…
it’s great to see this project is still on the table. the developer is obviously open minded with their approach, having made changes to soften the impact of the building. we’ve lost a lot over the years (the campground, petrol , mechanics, godley house, garden centre) let’s hope people can see the positives that this can bring to our growing community.
I would think that the petrol company is the the body that will be applying for consent for their tanks and all that is associated with having fuel on this site as they are the body that will be using the land. I am also sure they are very practiced in this sort of consent process and have a team that will make sure that everything falls within the guide lines for doing this as they certainly do not want to waste time and money getting it wrong.
As for a work shop in an existing commercial building on commercial land that has already in place a pit and hoist and enough parking for the activities that will take place, no consent needed. But in saying that if you can think of a reason for a consent for this sort of operation to go ahead please comment. Also thinking of a number of business operating from residential areas in our community will the DH Herald be approaching Ecan about these also? I would hope not. We are a small community that has been given the opportunity of having some much needed infrastructure and growth and I feel disappointed that some residents are making ill informed comments and casting negative thoughts about the process.
Given the remarkable growth in numbers of EVs (Electric Vehicles) in our area, fast-charging station would be a popular addition.