Opposing Balgownie Development

I applaud Cr Barbara Branch for saying she now supports residents wanting to stop development in the hills above Waddington Drive, Balgownie Grove and Waiwhetu Stream. This is in opposition to her fellow City Vision teams plan to develop reserve land. However it is a pity that she has not taken earlier opportunities to fight against this proposed development.

We don’t need poor quality infill housing

The last thing residents need is a relaxation in planning regulations as suggested by Mayor Odgen. The Ogden team’s policies will lead to poorly designed and poorly located infill housing. While this may bring benefits to property developers, the effects on the rest of us are less appealing – lack of privacy, increased pressure on utilities such as water and roading, matchbox sized sections, increased flooding and degradation of the character of the suburbs.