For development that is a restricted discretionary activity in the Karangahape Road precinct, the council will restrict its discretion to the following matters, in addition to the matters specified for the relevant restricted discretionary activities in the City Centre zone.
1. New buildings, and alterations and additions to buildings not otherwise provided for
a. Building design and external appearance.
2. The total or substantial demolition (more than 30 per cent by volume), or any demolition of the front façade of a building constructed prior to 1 January 1940
a. Effects of building demolition on built form and streetscape character.