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Reverse sensitivity in the spotlight
Issues around reverse sensitivity need to be addressed as part of the planning process, but what exactly is it and what kind of mechanisms are there to deal with it?
In an article published in DSL Environmental Handbook, a collection of up-to-date practice guides produced by DSL Publishing, senior partner David McGregor, senior associate Marija Batistich and solicitor Julia Harker explain the concept of reverse sensitivity, now firmly established as an effect linked to the Resource Management Act. Reverse sensitivity may arise where new sensitive activities are introduced to an environment where existing effects-intensive activities occur, such as airports, quarries, ports and state highways.
As the concept does not originate directly from the provisions of the Resource Management Act, the article looks at how it has evolved through case law and how a “toolbox” of mechanisms has been developed to deal with reverse sensitivity concerns at a local, regional and national level.
To read the article click here.
For more information please contact:
David McGregor
Senior Partner
Marija Batistich
Senior Associate
Julia Harker
Solicitor
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