New Plymouth 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.
Accelerate the centre city strategy. Partner with industry to buy and build more high-density housing in the CBD.
Start to grow the council's housing stock by partnering with organisations such as Kāinga Ora, Habitat for Humanity and Western Institute of Technology.
Timeliness clause in any future policies around recently released land for development.
Develop more effective social housing options for those in need – if necessary work with central government and local business/Iwi/NGOs.
Expedite apartment development in city centre - this will have positive impact on the local economy and general 'vibe'.
Ensure housing development and public transport availability are planned together to encourage use of public transport.
Ensure policies are applied to manage all the environmental effects and impacts of higher-density housing developments.
Enable in partnership with private developers and organisations the re-development of the CBD with focus on it as a place for people.
Streamline the consent process and achieve quick turnarounds to applications.
Reduce or eliminate development fees for new developments.
Accelerate the centre city strategy. Partner with industry to buy and build more high-density housing in the CBD.
Start to grow the council's housing stock by partnering with organisations such as Kāinga Ora, Habitat for Humanity and Western Institute of Technology.
Timeliness clause in any future policies around recently released land for development.
Develop more effective social housing options for those in need – if necessary work with central government and local business/Iwi/NGOs.
Expedite apartment development in city centre - this will have positive impact on the local economy and general 'vibe'.
Ensure housing development and public transport availability are planned together to encourage use of public transport.
Ensure policies are applied to manage all the environmental effects and impacts of higher-density housing developments.
Enable in partnership with private developers and organisations the re-development of the CBD with focus on it as a place for people.
Streamline the consent process and achieve quick turnarounds to applications.
Reduce or eliminate development fees for new developments.
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