David WhitneyThe backers of two significant developments proposed in Bendigo each oppose the other's proposals in part. Council planning consultant David Whitney has recommended the Bendigo subdivision application be granted, with conditions. Landpro Ltd resource management planner Walt Denley said native regeneration for the Bendigo subdivision would include the planting of about 10,000 kanuka shrubs. The subdivision site includes the historic Bendigo schoolhouse, which it is proposed would be protected in the 28.9ha common lot, and have public access. Heritage New Zealand's submission cites concerns about potential damage of heritage values of the Bendigo site from the subdivision.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 08, 2019 15:22 UTC