[2024] NZEnvC 166 Scaife v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 3 MB]
...Setback of buildings from waterbodies RD Discretion is restricted to: a. Indigenous biodiversity values; b. Visual amenity values; c. Landscape; d. Open space and the interaction of the development with the water body; e. Environmental protection measures (including landscaping and stormwater management); f. Natural hazards; and g. Effects on cultural values of manawhenua 46.5.5.1: The minimum setback of any building from the bed of a river, lake or we...