Marlborough Sounds Resource Management Plan 30.3.2 Limits to the Council’s Discretion In each of the above cases the Council’s discretion shall be limited to a consideration of the adverse effects expected to directly result from the proposed non-compliance; together with such matters listed in 30.3.3 below as are relevant to the non-compliance. All applications for minor non-compliance shall be non-notified, however, the Council may require the written approval of every person who may in the Council’s judgement be adversely affected by the granting of the consent for non-compliance unless it is considered unreasonable in the circumstances to require such approval. 30.3.3 Matters for Consideration in the Exercise of Councils Discretion 30.3.3.1 In considering any application for minor non-compliance the Council will in the exercise of its discretion give consideration to the following matters: 30.3.3.2 The non-compliance should not: a) Diminish the natural character of the locality, having regard to the natural character areas identified in Appendix Two, Volume One; b) Significantly and adversely obstruct views from nearby residential properties to the surrounding hills and the sea; c) Adversely affect privacy enjoyed on adjoining residential properties; d) Significantly diminish the daylight available to adjoining properties or cause shading of outdoor living areas, open space or habitable rooms on adjoining properties; e) Significantly reduce the usability or amenity of open space, living courts, or service courts on the applicant’s site; f) Adversely affect on-site vehicle manoeuvring or car parking areas or affect the safe flow of traffic on adjoining roads; g) Allow any building to be erected closer than 20 metres to the coastal marine area; and h) Adversely affect the hydraulic integrity of any waterbody. 30.3.4 Conditions Any resource consent may include conditions relating to any one or more of the follo wing, in addition to those matters contained in section 108 of the Act: a) The bulk and location of buildings and structures including fences; b) The protection of public and private amenity values; c) The design and appearance of any buildings; d) Landscape design and appearance and site layout; e) The retention of any vegetation on the site; f) The protection of the roading network and any traffic impacts; and g) Bonds or covenants to secure the performance of consent conditions. 30 - 12