Volume Two 2. General Rules Heritage Resources 2.24. Permitted Activities Unless expressly limited elsewhere by rule a in the Marlborough Environment Plan (the Plan), the following activities shall be permitted without resource consent where they comply with the applicable standards in 2.25: [D] 2.24.1. Repair or maintenance of a Heritage Resource. [D] 2.24.2. Internal or external safety alteration of a Heritage Resource, necessary for the purpose of improving structural performance (including earthquake strengthening work), fire safety or physical access. [D] 2.24.3. Maintenance (meaning protective care) of an archaeological site, where that maintenance includes: (a) keeping the site in good condition by controlling noxious weeds, cutting grass and light stock grazing; (b) land disturbance by cultivation that does not extend beyond the area or depth previously disturbed; (c) maintenance and upgrading of a paved road, modified berm or path provided that the land disturbance does not extend beyond the area or depth previously disturbed. 2.25. Standards that apply to specific permitted activities 2.25.1. Repair or maintenance of a Heritage Resource. 2.25.1.1. The repair or maintenance must involve stabilisation or preservation of an existing Heritage Resource, or any part of an existing Heritage Resource. 2.25.1.2. The repair or maintenance must not involve an alteration, addition, relocation, partial demolition or whole demolition of the Heritage Resource. 2.25.1.3. The repair or maintenance must not change the character, scale or intensity of the Heritage Resource. 2.25.1.4. The repair or maintenance must not result in any increase in the area of land occupied by the Heritage Resource. 2.25.1.5. The repair or maintenance carried out on the Heritage Resource must generally match the original in terms of quality, materials or detailing. 2.25.1.6. The repair or maintenance can include the patching, restoration or minor replacement of materials, elements, components, equipment or fixtures. 2.25.1.7. Any repair or maintenance which involves the renewal, restoration or new application of surface finishes, decorative elements, minor fittings and fixtures and floor coverings must not compromise, damage or impair the appreciation of the heritage values being repaired or maintained. 2 – 29