Perriam Cove developer Dave Robertson has applied to the Central Otago District Council for consent to develop a subdivision, a version of which was denied under a previous application last year.
Under applicant Clark Rd Ltd, of which Mr Robertson is a director, he has applied for consent to develop eight allotments opposite his $42 million Perriam Cove development abutting State Highway 6 north of Cromwell.
In November 2007 he applied for consent to create 16 lots on the same site, under applicant Pisa Cove Ltd, of which he is also a director.
The application was declined consent, a decision which was appealed by Mr Robertson.
His appeal was withdrawn and in effect, replaced by the modified application now before the council.
The Clark Rd application proposes to vest three of its eight lots in the council for reserve purposes, including a future reservoir site.
Four sections, three of which comprise part of the Sugarloaf terrace rise, would each likely contain a dwelling.
The eighth lot, comprising 78ha of land predominantly on the tread of the Sugarloaf, would most likely be developed for productive rural use, such as a cherry orchard or vineyard.
Access to the development wouldbe from SH6 and Clark Rd.
Sole submitter Hatters Gully Ltd stated it would be "a shame" for development to progress on the western side of SH6 near Pisa Moorings, as development on the eastern side was advanced with the likes of Perriam Cove.
CODC planning consultant David Whitney recommended consent be granted subject to 55 conditions, which would prevent cultivation or terracing of the Sugarloaf terrace riser, and promote small clustering of dwellings on certain lots so the balance would be kept free of built development.
The panel reserved its decision, which is expected to be released within 15 working days.
