Friday, 14 November 2008

Rural = Expendable?

Why is there a rule in the District Plan in Marlborough that allows a frost fan to be sited within 100m of a residence (not on the same property) if it is zoned Rural?

Do people in rural areas not sleep?
Are they all operating frost fans, so they will be up and about any way?
Are rural neighbours so complacent that they don't mind the sound of whirling blades beating the air into submission within spitting distance of their bedrooms?
Are there rules that ensure that rural houses are built with better sound insulation?
Was there little or no thought put into the Plan when it was drafted?

In my humble opinion, one of those questions is right.

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