Volume One 14. Use of the Rural Environment whenua iwi to be able to develop Māori land for papakāinga to enhance the quality of life for whān au and iwi in a manner that is consistent with their cultural values and customs. [D] Policy 14.5.4 – Residential activity directly associated with primary production activity occurring on the same land, seasonal worker accommodation in remote locations and homestays, will be enabled. While not relying on the primary production potential of rural resources, some activities are nonetheless closely linked with primary production activities. This includes residential activity directly associated with the primary production activity and would most commonly be regarded as the primary dwelling for a property. Allowance is also to be made for homestay opportunities carried out in the primary dwelling. Provision is made through permitted activity rules for this to occur. It is also recognised that in some areas, especially in remote locations, it is necessary to provide seasonal worker accommodation. Provision must be made to house the labour force for a time period between that considered short term and permanent. The opportunity for the workforce to be accommodated in the same environment as the primary production activity needs to be considered, where it can be incorporated without undue degradation to the amenity of the rural environment and without adverse effects associated with servicing, dispersed housing patterns, reverse sensitivity and land fragmentation. [D] Policy 14.5.5 – Maintain the character and amenity values of land zoned Rural Living by the setting of standards that reflect the following: (a) predominance of residential activity by enabling one dwelling per Computer Register; (b) low building density; (c) relatively quiet background noise levels; (d) privacy between individual properties; (e) ample sunlight to buildings; (f) minimal advertising signs; (g) views to the surrounding environment; (h) low building height; and (i) limited infrastructure and services and low volumes of road traffic. This policy sets out the characteristics that reflect land zoned Rural Living and for which standards have been considered necessary to be established through the permitted activity rules. [D] Policy 14.5.6 – Where resource consent is required within the Rural Living Zone, ensure that residential development and/or subdivision is undertaken in a manner that: (a) is consistent with the matters set out in Policy 14.5.5; (b) is appropriate to the character of the locality in which the property is to be subdivided; (c) maintains and/or enhances the recreational values of the area for the wider community; (d) ensures the site can assimilate the disposal of domestic wastewater; and (e) ensures the effects of any natural hazards are able to be avoided, remedied or mitigated. 14 – 17