Volume One 13. Use of the Coastal Environment [C] Policy 13.10.22 – The visual impact of boatsheds on the values of the coastal environment will be reduced by: (a) ensuring boatsheds are limited to one storey in height, with no internal upper flooring; (b) requiring boatsheds to be built of materials that are non-reflective or are painted in non-reflective colours that blend with the surrounding shoreline or bush; (c) avoiding the use of concrete in the external appearance of the boatshed, except where its use is necessary in the footing or foundations of the structure; (d) avoiding large windows and glass doors (including glass sliding doors); (e) avoiding the use of boatlifts alongside jetties for boat storage; (f) avoiding locating lights on boatsheds (other than those required to facilitate access); and (g) avoiding signs on boatsheds other than those assisting emergency services. As boatsheds can have an impact on visual amenity and landscape values, this policy sets out matters that can help to reduce these impacts. Unlike jetties, which are not a solid structure, because of its size, colour and construction material a boatshed has the potential to have an adverse effect on landscape, amenity and natural character values. [C] Policy 13.10.23 – In determining a new consent application for a lawfully-established existing boatshed and slipway, the matters in Policies 13.2.1, 13.10.8, 13.10.19, 13.10.20(a) and (b), 13.9.21 and 13.9.22 will be considered. The extent to which the existing boatshed and slipway are consistent with the direction in these policies and whether the effects of any inconsistencies can be avoided, remedied or mitigated will be a significant factor in determining whether a new consent is granted. The policies to be considered in a new coastal permit application for an existing boatshed are limited and the policies include consideration of matters that may be expected to change over time, therefore warranting reconsideration. Natural character, recreation, amenity values and public access are particularly important considerations. Any ability to further reduce visual impacts is also important to consider, as is confirming that the original purpose of the boatshed (to store boats and boating equipment) remains valid. Additional policies for coastal protection structures or works [C] Policy 13.10.24 – The establishment of coastal protection structures or works may be considered appropriate where: (a) alternative responses to the hazard (including abandonment or relocation of structures) are impractical, impose a high community cost or have greater adverse effects on the environment; and (b) the works are justified by a community need; or (c) regionally significant infrastructure is at risk. This policy sets out those circumstances where coastal protection works may be appropriate. In general, the circumstances prescribed demonstrate that there need to be clear, positive effects on the environment from coastal protection works and that these outweigh any negative effects. The subsequent policies for coastal protection works are only applicable when the tests in Policy 13.10.24 have been satisfied. 13 – 31