APPENDIX II: Decision-Making Criteria and Considerations

Disturbances

The extent to which a recreational event or activity will restrict public access and for what length of time.
The extent to which the foreshore or seabed will be disturbed.
Whether or not the material being deposited is of a similar particle size and composition to the existing material.
Whether or not any material being deposited contains any contaminants.
Whether or not the deposition of any material will adversely effect the amenity value of the foreshore.
Whether or not the deposition will cause any permanent adverse effects on flora, fauna, or human values of the area.
The extent to which any contaminants have been removed from the material being deposited.
The extent to which the engineering design of a reclamation would meet potential future impacts from wave/wind movements and sea level rise.
The extent to which any reclamation or drainage will impact on natural character and amenity values.
The extent to which any reclamation or drainage must be located immediately adjacent to the CMA.
The extent to which land use has been investigated as an alternative to reclamation.
Whether or not marine influences will be introduced into a geologically unsuitable area.