Mayor of South Wairarapa
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.
Review spatial planning progress to date to ensure fit for purpose, value for money and the overall strategy is understood by the community.
Consider options to encourage more affordable appropriate housing for young families, workers, elderly and a diverse community.
Review current housing strategy with other providers, ratepayers and community organisations and consider any changes.
A consistent and formulated approach to resource consents in line with the district plan.
A consistent and formulated approach to building consents.
Improve the infrastructure for people already living here before we look at expanding.
Improve the responsiveness of the building consent department, which is currently a real drag on people trying to renovate and build.
Encourage new housing that is built with the climate in mind. A climate that has very hot weather, long dry spells, and cool winters.
Review spatial planning progress to date to ensure fit for purpose, value for money and the overall strategy is understood by the community.
Consider options to encourage more affordable appropriate housing for young families, workers, elderly and a diverse community.
Review current housing strategy with other providers, ratepayers and community organisations and consider any changes.
A consistent and formulated approach to resource consents in line with the district plan.
A consistent and formulated approach to building consents.
Improve the infrastructure for people already living here before we look at expanding.
Improve the responsiveness of the building consent department, which is currently a real drag on people trying to renovate and build.
Encourage new housing that is built with the climate in mind. A climate that has very hot weather, long dry spells, and cool winters.
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