Commercial recreation permit decision - Short-term accommodation in existing buildings - A7687668

For this decision summary:

• LINZ received the application on or after 17 November 2022
• accordingly, the decision was made under the Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998 including the amendments taking effect on 17 November 2022.
   

Short-term accommodation in existing buildings

10 years

The Commissioner of Crown Lands has determined that the proposed activity is one which comes within the provisions of section 66A of the Land Act 1948 and that the terms and conditions specified in the attached permit will minimise any potential adverse effects of the proposed activities. 

Consent is subject to the following conditions:

Lake Taylor Station Limited must:

1. Ensure that the Activity is confined exclusively to the Permit Area and only use the Permit Area for the Activity.
2. Undertake the Activity in a professional, safe and reputable manner and in accordance with industry standards and codes of practice (if any). 
3. Obtain and comply with all permits, consents or other approvals required to undertake the Activity and provide us with a copy of the same at our request.
4. Comply with all statutes, ordinances, bylaws, regulations and other lawful requirements (including all notices or orders which may be given by any competent authority) that relate to your carrying out of the Activity.
5. Ensure that all clients have access to proper toilet facilities prior to entering the Permit Area. Where no toilet facilities are available, all solid toilet waste shall be removed, in appropriate receptacles, and safely disposed of at an appropriate facility.
6. Ensure that only vehicles of a type authorised by us whether within the definition of the Activity or otherwise via obtaining our written consent are permitted on the Permit Area and ensure, where possible, all vehicle use is kept to formed tracks.
7. Comply, and ensure your clients comply, at all times with the provisions of the Biosecurity Act 1993, the Ministry for Primary Industry (MPI) Biosecurity New Zealand guidelines, including compliance with guidelines for limiting its spread.
8. Comply with the "Leave No Trace" principles published by Leave No Trace New Zealand when on the Permit Area. 
9. Take all reasonable steps to ensure that no weeds are introduced into the Permit Area. Those steps include ensuring that all equipment, footwear, vehicles, brought onto the Permit Area are clean and free of weeds and seeds. 
10. On a regular basis remove from the Permit Area all materials, structures, contaminants, human waste, refuse, vehicles, equipment and vegetation that you placed there or caused to be placed there.
11. Comply with all obligations under the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017.

Lake Taylor Station Limited must not:

12. Remove any vegetation (including any tree), disturb any soil (and in particular, not form any new track or trails) or light any fire on the Permit Area other than as expressly authorised by this Permit.
13. At any time cause any building or structure of any form (including any fence) or alteration or addition thereto to be placed or constructed upon the Permit Area other than as expressly authorised by this Permit. 
14. Except as authorised by this Permit, do anything that may become a nuisance, disturbance, obstruction or interference, or cause damage, whether to us or neighbouring owners or occupiers.
15. (if applicable) Except as authorised by this Permit, obstruct the Lessee’s farming operations or other recreational permit activities on the Permit Area.
16. Bring onto the Permit Area any dangerous or hazardous material or equipment not required for the Activity; and if such material or equipment is required, you must handle it with care and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 

Recreation permits granted by the Commissioner of Crown Lands also incorporate (with minor variations) the terms set out in Appendix H of the the Standard for purchase, alienation, and administration of Crown land - LINZS45002.