New plan takes shape

IN STYLE: Kensington Park’s new modified master plan will keep in style with the previous plan, but there will be fewer homes overall.

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OREWA'S Kensington Park has released its new modified masterplan for the development.

Residents and neighbours have been consulted during the planning process.

Compared to the previous owners' plan to build 820 homes on the 12.7 hectare property, the newly proposed master plan allows for a lot less, with a maximum of 690 in total enabling more green space. These will be a mix of one to four-bedroom homes and accommodation types, between two and five storeys.

Kensington Park's new owner Southpark Corporation is celebrating the positive feedback they have received for the design.

"As new owners, we are delighted with the positive feedback we have had from a wide range of stakeholders, with all being appreciative that we are reducing the overall number of units by 20 percent and that the development will continue as one development, rather than being split up to various separate owners," says chief executive Richard de Haast.

Other changes to take place include one entry and exit vehicle access as currently exists off Centreway Rd.

Kensington are also working with the council to deliver a roundabout at the entrance to assist with traffic flow from the school and improve safety.

Planned community facilities include a boutique retail area with targeted tenant types such as cafes, deli, wine bar near the main entrance, a community-based swimming pool, a community grassed amphitheatre which looks out to the reserve, petanque courts, fragrant gardens, fruit tree groves and an olive grove with further neighbourhood parks and reserves.

Kensington will lodge a private plan change with Rodney District Council this week.

Kensington Park, which is already home to more than 100 residents, has applied for a license agreement to construct a deck over part of the recreation reserve at Parkside Drive.

The deck is to cater for a cafe to be established next to the existing communal swimming pool and gym in Kensington Park.

An area of around 78 square metres will be used for seating. According to the licence, the licensee must limit noise levels and may not apply for a liquor licence without obtaining the council's written consent.

The council has notified its intention to grant the licence to construct the deck and invite anyone who wishes to object to contact them by June 4.

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