Beachlands project a step closer

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Four years to get through planning process for mixed-use development too long, says supermarket chain.

A four-year battle to get to the stage where resource consent can be sought for a Beachlands project has left one of New Zealand's biggest supermarket chains disillusioned about planning processes.

Adrian Walker, Progressive Enterprises' general property manager, said the mixed-use development planned for the intersection of Beachlands Rd and Whitford/Maraetai Rd had taken too long to get through the system.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10884955

Sounds familiar...

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Certainly sounds familiar. I've always loved the Beachlands / Maraetai area however. Its a nice getaway from the hustle and bustle of the Botany area. Looks like property prices will be rising in that area once Countdown sets up there.