Southland 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.
Ensure that the Southland District Council continues to meet timeframes regarding the consent and sign-off process for our tradespeople.
Do a master plan for development and rezoning in Winton so the township can grow and prosper.
Ensure that the district plan allows for high-density housing zones for seasonal working and first home buyers.
Identify areas in Southland District Council where housing development can occur, particularly in growth areas and development contributions are put in place.
Work as local bodies and iwi to complete the spatial planning work to identify areas suitable for development and those that need protection.
Support and build on the work already completed by those involved in developing a local response to address the shortage of rental housing.
Commit to building consents being implemented as per council rules. Fairness. Buildings need to have legal sewage and water connections.
Explore options to make building easier and more cost-effective.
Review our district plan to ensure it is meeting the needs of today while protecting tomorrow. Make the right land easy to build on.
Encourage creative housing solutions, ie tiny homes, factory build etc.
Ensure that the Southland District Council continues to meet timeframes regarding the consent and sign-off process for our tradespeople.
Do a master plan for development and rezoning in Winton so the township can grow and prosper.
Ensure that the district plan allows for high-density housing zones for seasonal working and first home buyers.
Identify areas in Southland District Council where housing development can occur, particularly in growth areas and development contributions are put in place.
Work as local bodies and iwi to complete the spatial planning work to identify areas suitable for development and those that need protection.
Support and build on the work already completed by those involved in developing a local response to address the shortage of rental housing.
Commit to building consents being implemented as per council rules. Fairness. Buildings need to have legal sewage and water connections.
Explore options to make building easier and more cost-effective.
Review our district plan to ensure it is meeting the needs of today while protecting tomorrow. Make the right land easy to build on.
Encourage creative housing solutions, ie tiny homes, factory build etc.
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