Ensure housing development is in keeping with community expectations and the building consents process works smoothly.
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Housing and planning
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Make sensible decisions re future subdivisions so that new builds' risk of coastal erosion are minimised and liquefaction policies work.
Build houses that suit diverse families to help ensure communities have a high standard of living notwithstanding variable income levels.
Streamline the consent process, employing common sense.
Limit building development on flood prone land without effective storm-water control.
Encourage development of some low cost housing to match the economic condition of the community.
Stop consents for new builds in areas where current services are already overwhelmed.
Stop zoning new residential areas in flood prone areas.
Support Horowhenua District Council in ensuring affordable housing is at least 50% of new build consents.
Commit council to support the intent of affordable housing by ensuring that policy and planning allow for the "little guys" to participate.
Commit council to ensure that all new developments are self-sustainable and self-determined without relying on council/government funding.
Commit council to work with all housing providers to assist in all facets of housing, especially homeless and the lack of affordable rentals.
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