Concession application for structures in Sounds Foreshore Reserve
We have approved an application from Jennifer Lynley Nicholls and Simon John Abbot for a concession in Double Cove, Queen Charlotte Sound.

This application is notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received an application for a 30 year lease and licence from:

Application details

Applicant: Jennifer Lynley Nicholls and Simon John Abbot
Location of proposed activity: Lot 1 DP 5628 and Lot 2 DP 2919 – Double Cove – Queen Charlotte Sound
Map reference: NZTM: X: 1685396.8974 Y: 5434504.9344
Summary of proposal: 

Existing Structures:

  • Small Shed: Pathway lighting atop, green colour steel construction 1.8m x 1.8m (3.24m²)
  • Large Shed: Timber construction 2.6 m x 5m (13 m²) with window, water tank and hose reel
  • Goods lift: Timber post and support and steel cable approx 10m in length with a footprint of <1m²
  • Timber staircase from boat jetty to SFR 14m²

Concession Applied for: The Applicant seeks a 30-year lease for exclusive use of the goods lift and sheds as well as a licence for the timber staircase.

Application documents: 

How to make a submission

Submissions closed on Wednesday 25 March 2026 at 5:00 pm.

Any person or organisation wishing to be heard at a possible hearing in support of their submission must request an opportunity to appear before the Director-General. This request must be included in your submission.

Decision

This application has been approved as it is consistent to the purposes for which the land is reserved.

Contact

If you have any questions about the application or the submission process, you can contact Andrew Winchcombe, Permissions Advisor via email: DNSubmissions@doc.govt.nz