13. Use of the Coastal Environment Volume One [C] Policy 13.17.7 – Where a new consent is sought for a swing mooring specifically identified in Standard 15.5.4.1, decision makers must have regard to: (a) the proposed location of the swing mooring within that part of the Marina Zone in Waikawa Bay identified in Appendix 10 and the availability of space within that area; (b) the type and specification of the swing mooring, including the swing arc; (c) whether space is available within existing Moorings Management Areas in Waikawa Bay that could accommodate the swing moorings in Standard 15.5.4.1; (d) whether a new consent would unduly hinder the development of a marina in that part of the Marina Zone in Waikawa Bay identified in Appendix 10; and (e) the need for conditions to limit the duration of a consent to enable marina development to proceed. At the time of notification of the MEP (9 June 2016), an area alongside the existing marina in Waikawa Bay remains undeveloped but has been zoned to provide opportunities for additional berthage capacity. (This area is identified in Appendix 10 of Volume 3 of the MEP.) However, expansion of the existing Waikawa Marina into this zoned area is potentially constrained by the existence of a number of swing moorings at the same location. The swing moorings are identified in Standard 15.5.4.1. Policy has been included to allow these swing moorings to remain within the Marina Zone, but where a new consent is sought for these moorings regard is to be had to a) whether the development of a marina in this area would be hindered and b) whether consents may need to be limited in duration to enable a marina to be constructed. [C] Policy 13.17.8 – Use, development and occupation within the coastal marine area adjacent to but not directly connected with operation of the ports, port landing areas and marinas should not adversely affect day-to-day operations of those ports, port landing areas or marinas. In the coastal marine area part of the Port, Port Landing Area and Marina Zones, there is the potential for individuals or organisations other than the port/marina operator to want to carry out certain use or development. Currently, Port Marlborough New Zealand Limited has occupation rights through Section 384A of the RMA for certain areas of the coastal marine area associated with its operations. It is important that for uses or developments not related to the operational requirements set out in Policies 13.17.3 to 13.17.5 consent is required, allowing the Council to consider the effects of the proposed use on the operation of the port, port landing area or marina. [R, C, D] Policy 13.17.9 – Where an activity not related to operational requirements is proposed in the Havelock Port Zone, then decision makers must take into account the following matters: (a) the extent to which the activity impacts on the matters in Policy 13.17.6; and (b) the availability of suitable land elsewhere in Havelock. This policy recognises the potential difficulties in finding land available in Havelock for industrial or commercial purposes. In determining whether it is appropriate for an activity not related to the operational requirements provided for within the Havelock Port Zone to be allowed, the consideration of whether there is available land elsewhere in Havelock is relevant. Equally important however, is the extent to which the proposed activity would impact on the matters identified in Policy 13.17.6 (the efficient and safe operation of the port) and Policy 10 of the NZCPS. 13 – 50