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The CBBRA and other interested parties were informed on the 27th August that the developers, Box Property Investments Ltd, have made a Notice of Appeal to the High Court of New Zealand against the decision of the Environmental Protection Authority's Expert Consenting Panel to refuse resource consents for the Quarterdeck Project (a proposed 70 apartment and terrace house development on the old Steward Motors site opposite Howick College).

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As we understand it the appeal is based on matters of law. At this stage we do not know when the High Court will hear the appeal. 

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                                       We will keep you updated as the appeal process proceeds.

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In our previous update, which provided a wider context, which you can read here,


we mentioned that the
developer, through his lawyers, had been granted a suspension of processing his application to
enable him to comment on responses to submitters to his application. Submitters were advised on 9
May 2024, that the developer has provided his responses and that cessation of the Hearing finished
on 8 May. The Panel considering the application has 25 days to reach a decision, but reserves the
right to extend this if necessary. The Panel has visited the site, concentrating on the site and
immediate surrounding area, noting in particular the topography, contour and built form; the interface
with properties adjacent to the site; the location of the 2 schools in proximity to the site; and the views
from Trelawn Place and Reydon Place. 

We will keep you updated with news from the Expert Consenting Panel as it comes to hand. 
In the meantime you can read the Cockle Bay Residents and Ratepayers Comment to the Expert Consenting Panel by
clicking the button below



You can also visit the Environmental Protection Authority website where you can read the range of other Comments to the Panel and view the Application itself by clicking the button below