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Scoop
4 days ago
- Politics
- Scoop
Nelson City Council Notifies Plan Change 29 – Housing And Hazards Decisions
Press Release – Nelson City Council Council delegated the responsibility to hear and decide on submissions to an independent hearing panel which then made recommendations to Council on planning provisions. Nelson City Council has reached a significant milestone in the city's development planning, following recommended changes from an independent hearing panel. Elected members voted in favour of notifying decisions on Plan Change 29 (PC29) submissions at a full Council meeting held on Thursday, 5 June 2025, a key decision aimed at facilitating more housing development and to provide for a well-functioning urban environment. Council delegated the responsibility to hear and decide on submissions to an independent hearing panel which then made recommendations to Council on planning provisions. The panel recently provided the Council with their reports, which recommended a number of changes that reflecte their decisions on submissions. Councillors considered the hearing panel's recommendations, which reflected a balance between enabling growth in strategic locations (especially the city centre and fringe) and responding to community concerns about enabling widespread residential intensification, heritage protection, and hazard management. The panel ultimately recommended targeted city centre and fringe intensification that aligns with Council's city centre revitalisation goals. How Councillors Voted: After thorough discussion and consideration of public submissions, elected members voted as follows: For: Councillor Sanson, Councillor Skinner, Deputy Mayor O'Neill-Stevens, Mayor Nick Smith, Councillor Stallard, Councillor Rollo, Councillor Rainey, Councillor Hodgson, Councillor Brand, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Paki Paki, Against: Councillor Benge, Councillor Courtney Mayor Nick Smith welcomed the decision. 'These changes support our plans to revitalise the central city by better enabling development to a greater height and over a wider area. They also improve our management of natural hazards. The intensification proposals in Nelson's suburban areas were too ambitious and were rightly declined in response to public submissions. 'Nelson does need to provide for more choices in housing such as townhouses and apartments and make development easier, but we also need to take our community with us.' Key approved changes: Increased building heights and revised development standards within the Inner-City Centre and Fringe zones, enabling greater residential and commercial development Updates to flood, fault, and liquefaction hazard overlays were also supported, along with new provisions allowing enabling Papakāinga development within the Inner City and Suburban Commercial Zones Amended provisions for the Manuka St hospital site, providing opportunities to enable the on-going operation of the hospital The rezoning of the St Vincent and Vanguard Street industrial area from Industrial to Inner City Fringe, opening the door to more diverse and intensive land uses in this key location. Key rejected changes: General, Medium, and High Density Residential Zones and related rules for residential housing development Increased building heights in suburban commercial areas Most of the proposed changes to heritage, state highway noise and slope hazard overlays. Next Steps: Council will publicly notify its decisions on PC29 and serve a copy of the public notice to all submitters and make its decision available for inspection. Submitters will have 30 working days from the date of service of the notice of decision to appeal the Council's decision on PC29 (on any part of the decision relevant to their submission) to the Environment Court. The Council will keep the community informed as the process continues. Full details, and the six hearing panel reports, are available on Nelson City Council's Shape Nelson website.
Scoop
4 days ago
- Politics
- Scoop
Nelson City Council Notifies Plan Change 29 – Housing And Hazards Decisions
Nelson City Council has reached a significant milestone in the city's development planning, following recommended changes from an independent hearing panel. Elected members voted in favour of notifying decisions on Plan Change 29 (PC29) submissions at a full Council meeting held on Thursday, 5 June 2025, a key decision aimed at facilitating more housing development and to provide for a well-functioning urban environment. Council delegated the responsibility to hear and decide on submissions to an independent hearing panel which then made recommendations to Council on planning provisions. The panel recently provided the Council with their reports, which recommended a number of changes that reflecte their decisions on submissions. Councillors considered the hearing panel's recommendations, which reflected a balance between enabling growth in strategic locations (especially the city centre and fringe) and responding to community concerns about enabling widespread residential intensification, heritage protection, and hazard management. The panel ultimately recommended targeted city centre and fringe intensification that aligns with Council's city centre revitalisation goals. How Councillors Voted: After thorough discussion and consideration of public submissions, elected members voted as follows: For: Councillor Sanson, Councillor Skinner, Deputy Mayor O'Neill-Stevens, Mayor Nick Smith, Councillor Stallard, Councillor Rollo, Councillor Rainey, Councillor Hodgson, Councillor Brand, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Paki Paki, Against: Councillor Benge, Councillor Courtney Mayor Nick Smith welcomed the decision. 'These changes support our plans to revitalise the central city by better enabling development to a greater height and over a wider area. They also improve our management of natural hazards. The intensification proposals in Nelson's suburban areas were too ambitious and were rightly declined in response to public submissions. 'Nelson does need to provide for more choices in housing such as townhouses and apartments and make development easier, but we also need to take our community with us.' Key approved changes: Increased building heights and revised development standards within the Inner-City Centre and Fringe zones, enabling greater residential and commercial development Updates to flood, fault, and liquefaction hazard overlays were also supported, along with new provisions allowing enabling Papakāinga development within the Inner City and Suburban Commercial Zones Amended provisions for the Manuka St hospital site, providing opportunities to enable the on-going operation of the hospital The rezoning of the St Vincent and Vanguard Street industrial area from Industrial to Inner City Fringe, opening the door to more diverse and intensive land uses in this key location. Key rejected changes: General, Medium, and High Density Residential Zones and related rules for residential housing development Increased building heights in suburban commercial areas Most of the proposed changes to heritage, state highway noise and slope hazard overlays. Next Steps: Council will publicly notify its decisions on PC29 and serve a copy of the public notice to all submitters and make its decision available for inspection. Submitters will have 30 working days from the date of service of the notice of decision to appeal the Council's decision on PC29 (on any part of the decision relevant to their submission) to the Environment Court. The Council will keep the community informed as the process continues. Full details, and the six hearing panel reports, are available on Nelson City Council's Shape Nelson website.
GMA Network
21-05-2025
- Business
- GMA Network
Pest infestation monitored in sugar farms in Negros Occidental —SRA
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) on Wednesday said it has monitored an infestation of red-striped soft scale insects (RSSI)—which can reduce sugar content by as much as 50%—in sugar farms across six areas in northern Negros Occidental. In a statement, the SRA said it created a task force, headed by SRA Board Member David Andrew Sanson, to control the infestation and seek quarantine measures from the Department of Agriculture (DA). SRA Administrator Pablo Luis Azcona advised sugar farmers to be 'more vigilant' where they purchase their cane points, as the infestation is suspected to have been brought to Negros from Luzon, where an RSSI infestation has happened before and is still present in some farms. 'We cannot afford to have an infestation, as some farmers are already starting to plant their canes for the next crop year. We made a good showing this year despite the challenges brought about by the long drought, and I hope we can maintain the momentum and even exceed our targets for next year if we will all help one another in containing this infestation,' Azcona said. According to the SRA chief, RSSI can raise production costs and decrease yield, which can jeopardize the stability of the industry. The agency is expecting that sugar production in the previous crop year could reach 1.837 million metric tons (MT), higher than the initial estimate of 1.782 million MT. The SRA said that upon receiving reports from the field in north Negros, it sought the help of the National Crop Protection Center (NCPC) at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, which facilitated the research and found at least five insecticides that may be able to limit the infestation. Based on the NCPC's study, buprofezin, dinotefuran, phenthoate, pymetrozine, and thiamethoxam have shown potential in curbing the spread. However, the SRA said, citing the NCPC, 'This is not conclusive until we conduct a second field trial in a different location,' before they can even seek an emergency-use permit from the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA), as 'these insecticides are not yet registered for sugarcane.' The SRA said Azcona will propose that the second trial be conducted in Negros. In the meantime, the agency will implement quarantine of canes from infected areas. Sanson said that the task force will set up an Operation and Monitoring Center to document and report all RSSI and related issues around the country and will facilitate coordination and consultation among SRA delivery units and partner agencies that are involved in the management of the RSSI. 'Supporting the task force is not optional, as it is essential in ensuring the future of the sugarcane industry,' said Sanson. — VBL, GMA Integrated News
03-05-2025
- Sport
Sanson on target again as Nice moves into Champions League spots in Ligue 1
NICE, France -- Another goal from in-form striker Morgan Sanson gave Nice its third victory in a row and a 1-0 win over Reims in Ligue 1 on Friday. A week after he scored twice in Nice's shock 3-1 win at champion Paris Saint-Germain, Sanson was again on target. With 15 minutes gone, a cross from the left was only partially cleared and fell perfectly for him to knock it into the empty net. The former Aston Villa striker missed most of this season through injury but has returned in fine form. Friday's goal was his third in his last two games. The win takes Nice above Lille and Monaco into third place. Reims remains 13th. Meanwhile, Paris will have two first division clubs next season for the first time in 35 years after Paris FC earned promotion. Paris FC's 1-1 draw at Martigues, and a draw by third-placed Metz, sealed a top two place in Ligue 2 and automatic promotion. Paris FC was two points behind league leader Lorient and could top the table when it plays its last game of the season next Saturday against Ajaccio.
Perth Now
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Sanson finds a Nice way to move to third spot in France
Another goal from in-form striker Morgan Sanson has given Nice their third victory in a row and a 1-0 win over Reims in Ligue 1 in France. A week after he scored twice in Nice's shock 3-1 win at champions Paris Saint-Germain, Sanson was again on target on Friday (Saturday AEST). With 15 minutes gone, a cross from the left was only partially cleared and fell perfectly for him to knock it into the empty net. The former Aston Villa striker missed most of this season through injury, but has returned in fine form. His goal on Friday was his third in his past two games. The win takes Nice above Lille and Monaco into third place, while Reims remain 13th. Victory also puts Nice into contention for a place in next season's Champions League. Meanwhile, Paris will have two first-division clubs next season for the first time in 35 years after Paris FC earned promotion. Paris FC's 1-1 draw at Martigues, and a draw by third-placed Metz, sealed a top-two place in Ligue 2 and automatic promotion. Paris FC were two points behind league leaders Lorient and could top the table when they play their last game of the season next Saturday against Ajaccio.
