Marlborough Sounds Resource Management Plan 10 March 2006 h) Strategies for the restoration of natural habitats. (Developers may choose to submit proposals for innovative solutions/ methods not listed). 28.1.30 Preservation of Natural Features As a condition of its approval of the subdivision plan, the Council may require the developer to make provision for the preservation of natural landscape, trees, areas of trees or bush, buildings or sites of historic or archaeological or other significance, or wildlife habitats. Additional requirements may include the planting of trees or shrubs or the creation of wildlife habitats. In making these requirements the Council may require the developer to enter into a bond in accordance with the provisions of sections 108 and 220 of the Act. It should be noted that where preparatory work is agreed to on the subdivision prior to the subdivision consent being granted, such approval cannot be taken to authorise the destruction of any of the features referred to in this section. Every effort shall be made by the developer to ensure that the subdivision is in harmony with and complements the existing and surrounding landscape, including the blending of land forms and the preservation where appropriate of existing natural vegetation and other features. 28.1.31 Damage to Existing Streets, Services and Property All damage to existing roads, services or private property, or any disturbance of survey boundary marks due to or caused by any new works, shall be the liability of the developer. All damage must be repaired by the developer as soon as reasonably practicable. Where damage is considered by the Council to be a serious hazard to the public the Council may arrange for the necessary work to be carried out and charged to the developer. The provision includes the removal of mud and debris from existing roads in the vicinity of the subdivision. Daily removal of such debris may be necessary in the interest of traffic safety and the effective functioning of stormwater systems. 28.1.32 Certificates on Plans The format of the certificates used on the face of any survey plan or copy of the survey plan shall comply with the current requirements of the District Land Registrar. 28.1.33 Administrative Fees and Charges The Council may recover from the developer part or all of the cost of administering any application for subdivision consent, in accordance with the formal schedule of fees administered by the Council. 28 - 26