No tears from Wanaka locals - over news US billionaire Peter Thiel may have abandoned his plans for a luxury lodge

The Paypal Co-Founder was facing hurdles to the lake foreshore build - with a resource consent and Environment Court appeal rejected.

It's reported a second appeal hasn't been lodged.

Wanaka-Upper Clutha Community Board Chair, Simon Telfer, says the design tried to mitigate impacts, but people had fears for the environment.

Telfer says it was going to be a very big build prompting worries around how it would blend into the natural landscape that is intrinsic to Wanaka..