We have received news that the application for resource consent for the Summerset retirement village on Parsons Paddock has been declined. The application was refused by commissioners after the hearing in June. The overall conclusion summary is posted below and you can read the full decision here. Panel chairman Mark Farnsworth said in the decision there was a general agreement that the site would be suitable for a retirement village but the panel found the proposed development would result in adverse effects which did not sufficiently balance the benefits. We look forward to modifications Summerset may make to the proposal and welcome good quality, well considered and sympathetic developments in our area. Thanks goes to Summerset for presenting twice to our monthly meetings and front-footing engagement with our community.
