Application for a concession by Cove Property Limited

Introduction

Have your say on an application by Cove Property Limited for a licence and easement at Marlborough Sounds. Submissions close 14 May 2025.

This application is notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received a concession application for access structures and utility services for a term greater than 10 years, from:

Application details

Applicant: Cove Property Limited
Location of Proposed Activity: Sounds Foreshore Reserve, Double Cove, Marlborough Sounds.
Concession type: Licence and easement
Map of reference: E1683462 N5435948
Summary of proposal: Occupy the Sounds Foreshore Reserve with access structures, and utility services. The proposed term is for a period over 10 years.


Application documents:

How to make a submission

Any person or organisation may make a submission in writing to the Director-General on the proposal.

Submissions close on Wednesday 14 May 2025 at 12 am. 

1. Prepare your submission

Record what you think on 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.

2. Send us your submission

Send your submission by email or post. You'll get a confirmation email or letter when a submission has been received.

Email: tgill@doc.govt.nz

Post:
Director-General
c/o Department of Conservation, Permissions Christchurch
Private Bag 4715,
Christchurch Mail Centre,
Christchurch 8140.

Attention: Trish Gill, Permissions Advisor

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.

DOC comment regarding publicly notified applications

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.  

Hearing details

If a hearing is required, it is likely to occur early in June 2025.

Decision

No details at this point. Details, such as submissions and the decision outcome, will be added when they are available.

Contact

If you have a question about the application or the submission process you can contact Trish Gill, Permissions Advisor.

Email: tgill@doc.govt.nz