Thread: Battle over banning noise complaints against military gun range goes to court

Originally Posted by Basenjiboy

Yes they did build things without requiring input from local councils, it was called the Public Works Act.
This Act was not repealed until 1992, so anything built before this did not require consents, easements, or legal titles.
(most Power Board assets were constructed under the same Act).

BB

Most big things should have had "designations" placed on them by the TLAs at the time District Plans were reviewed. Im far from a planning expert but a Designation covers off a lot of matters including noise. Airports etc spring to mind.