Hobbs Bay farm development notified

The transformation of Hobbs Bay farm on a prominent cliff top site in Gulf Harbour into a residential subdivision of 88 homes, a café and reserves, is moving forward, with the development proposal now out for public submissions.

Hopper Developments submitted its resource consent application for the site at 3-5 Daisy Burrell Drive, in late 2022 and has been working through the process with

Auckland Council. The application was publicly notified, at Hoppers’ request, on July 4.

Since the proposal was lodged, there have been a few changes, such as the reduction of one lot (from 89 to 88), the provision of design guidelines and the vesting of a Pa site as a historic reserve

The proposal, which is for a five-stage development, provides sections averaging

1000sqm on the 13.43ha site.

The original Hobbs Homestead is to be repurposed as a café. The plan also includes retaining notable trees around the site, a new recreation reserve and pedestrian pathway.

Public access along the coastal boundary of the site, which was identified as part of the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board’s Greenways Plan, is included.

To have your say, visit www.aucklandcouncil. govt.nz/have-your-say/Pages/home.aspx and look for Have Your Say on a Resource Consent, then find 3-5 Daisy Burrell Drive under notified consents. Full details of the application can also be viewed at both local libraries.

Submissions close on August 1. w Backstories www.localmatters.co.nz August 8 and 22, 2022