Western Bay of Plenty District Council has decided against selling reserve land in Omokoroa following strong objection from the community.
The council received 148 submissions on its review of the Kaimai Reserve Management Plan, of which about 85 percent were from the Omokoroa community.
Many Omokoroa submissions objected to the part in the plan referring to the council's option to investigate divesting itself of reserve land that was no longer required for utility purposes.
Residents stressed the importance of reserves being retained to protect the natural beauty and stunning views of Omokoroa.
With the increase in development on the peninsula, residents said retaining recreational areas was vital to guard against reserve land being sold into private hands and potentially developed into housing.