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what use and development is permissible and the
required procedures associated with an application. All landholders can avail themselves of exemptions
from the need to obtain development consent for compliant works under the Norfolk Island Plan.

Private landholders feel a strong affinity for Kingston and Arthurs Vale, reflecting their own long
connections to this area. They would like to be regarded as partners in the management of the area, but at
present feel excluded. Private landholders also feel that many people are not aware that part of the site is
private land, and feel that greater recognition of this fact is needed. They were not represented on the
former KAVHA Board and there were no regular consultation opportunities, such as through a community
advisory committee or consultative forum. By working together, landholders see opportunities to tackle
issues that have otherwise become intractable. These include weed management, especially woody
weeds on the slopes, erosion control, thinning of pine plantations and water quality. Landholders have
also expressed the view that the boundary of the KAVHA site is inappropriate. While it is beyond the
scope of this HMP to consider boundary adjustments, consideration might be given to subdivision and
rezoning of private lands along the KAVHA site boundary, thereby providing additional opportunities for
some landholders, subject to the conservation of heritage values.

Leaseholders feel that they have been treated particularly unfairly as they have not been able to convert
their leasehold land into freehold. They are concerned about the security of tenure over their leasehold
land as they want to be able to pass it onto future generations.

Section 6: Challenging Issues

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Jean Rice Architect | CONTEXT | GML Heritage

6.4 Cultural Landscape

An integrated approach is needed to manage the KAVHA site as a living cultural landscape. This includes
ecosystems, the natural environment, characteristics, heritage values, and social and economic aspects of
the place. The setting of a building or other structures is important, not only the building itself. Perceptions,
beliefs, stories, experiences and practices can also be considered part of the cultural landscape.
Appearance, vistas, atmosphere, sounds and smells contribute to the sense of place at Kingston and
Arthur's Vale, as well as physical elements.

The cultural landscape is subject to use pressures and natural influences, such as shifting sand dunes
and significant vegetation. It is important to cater for practices and operational functions as well as
protecting and conserving heritage fabric. This includes conserving heritage values while ensuring that
operational requirements such as administration, safety, community access and parking continue. In the
past, restoration concentrated on Georgian buildings in a neat, manicured landscape, and preservation of
the environment and traditional use was not seen as