The application to subdivide land at New Chum Beach – Wainuiototo Bay in Whangapoua is now open for submissions from today.

That Thames-Coromandel District Council says the notification period will run for 20 working days – not counting statutory holidays – and will close on Monday, February 16, at 4pm.

From today the public can make submissions on an application to subdivide land at New Chum Beach - Wainuiototo Bay. The submission period closes February 16. Photo: File

The application to subdivide land at New Chum Beach has been made by Ross and Deidre Mear.

Their application is for a four lot subdivision, all approximately 15 hectares in size, together with a fifth "beach conservation lot," of 1.2 hectares.

The beach lot is proposed as a conservation area allowing for public access along the beach.

Public inspection files are available at all TCDC offices, including the Mercury Bay library in Whitianga, and also at the Whangapoua Store.

For more information about the Mears' application information and to download documentation for submissions click here.