This application is notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received an application for a lease for a term of 49 years.
Applicant: The Youth Hostel Association
Location of Proposed Activity: Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
Summary of Proposal: Lease of land for the continued use of the current YHA building, carpark and open spaces. The lease also includes a request of an extension from the previously lease of 770 m2.
This land is on the corner of Kitchener Ave and Bowen Drive within Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Amenities Area
Concession Applied for: Lease (for a term of 49 years)
Application documents:
Any person or organisation may make a submission in writing to the Director-General on the proposal.
Submissions close 5 pm 14 August 2020.
Record what you think in the submission form.
Any person or organisation wishing to be heard at a possible hearing in support of their submission must request an opportunity to appear before the Director-General. This request must be included in your submission.
Send your submission by email or post. You'll get a confirmation email or letter when a submission has been received.
Email: nmardle@doc.govt.nz
Post:
Director-General
Department of Conservation
PO Box 4175
Christchurch 8140
Attention:
Nicci Mardle, Permissions Advisor
Submissions close 5 pm 14 August 2020.
Once submitted, submitters' information is subject to the Official Information Act 1982 and may be released under that Act. If you wish to keep any part of your submission confidential, state this in writing when making your submission.
After submissions close on 14 August 2020:
If a hearing is required, it’s likely to be on 14 September 2020.
No details at this point. Details, such as submissions and the decision outcome, will be added when they are available.
The Minister of Conservation has made no determination regarding the suitability of this proposed concession on public conservation land. This public notification should not be interpreted as an intention on the part of the Minister of Conservation to grant the proposed concession.
If you have a question about the application, or the submission process you can contact Niccie Mardle, Permissions Advisor.
Email: nmardle@doc.govt.nz