Far North District Council
Housing and planning
Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.
Housing and planning
Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.
Investigate why there are frequently lengthy delays in providing consents for building and development and resolve this frustrating problem.
Challenge the need for the quantity of red tape that seems to hinder Far North District Council's approval of the private sector businesses, eg building consents.
Aim to reduce Far North District Council's part in causing high building costs, thereby hopefully improving the affordability of housing.
Investigate why there are frequently lengthy delays in providing consents for building and development and resolve this frustrating problem.
Challenge the need for the quantity of red tape that seems to hinder Far North District Council's approval of the private sector businesses, eg building consents.
Aim to reduce Far North District Council's part in causing high building costs, thereby hopefully improving the affordability of housing.
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