Whakatāne 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.
Enable housing intensification to reduce urban sprawl through clear planning and stream-lined consent processes.
Work alongside local community groups to address homelessness in the CBD.
Work with Kāinga Ora, land owners, developers and community providers to unlock affordable housing.
Continue work on the spatial plan to guide future development.
Review our consent processes to ensure we are not unnecessarily inhibiting innovative housing solutions.
Enable housing intensification to reduce urban sprawl through clear planning and stream-lined consent processes.
Work alongside local community groups to address homelessness in the CBD.
Work with Kāinga Ora, land owners, developers and community providers to unlock affordable housing.
Continue work on the spatial plan to guide future development.
Review our consent processes to ensure we are not unnecessarily inhibiting innovative housing solutions.
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