Buller 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.
Continue policies that make Buller an attractive place to live and work.
Ensure that all council-owned rental accommodation, including that which is leased to other entities, is fully occupied.
Facilitate the development of affordable safe housing with a view to driving down rental costs and reducing homelessness.
Introduce free consents for new builds to encourage local investment.
Open areas for development on higher ground for future opportunities.
Reduce the time it takes to process and grant a building consent by lessening consultation or technical requirements.
Reduce and remove bureaucracy and unrealistic requirements for building, eg building foundation height to prevent flooding.
Support programs and activities that transform Buller retail and business areas into vibrant and prosperous enterprises.
Work with central government to improve their emergency and social housing programs in Buller.
Continue to maintain an attractive urban environment where possible.
Ensure that the senior housing within council control is fit for purpose and provides a positive living experience for residents.
Reduce compliance costs where possible to encourage building, both domestically and commercially.
Continue policies that make Buller an attractive place to live and work.
Ensure that all council-owned rental accommodation, including that which is leased to other entities, is fully occupied.
Facilitate the development of affordable safe housing with a view to driving down rental costs and reducing homelessness.
Introduce free consents for new builds to encourage local investment.
Open areas for development on higher ground for future opportunities.
Reduce the time it takes to process and grant a building consent by lessening consultation or technical requirements.
Reduce and remove bureaucracy and unrealistic requirements for building, eg building foundation height to prevent flooding.
Support programs and activities that transform Buller retail and business areas into vibrant and prosperous enterprises.
Work with central government to improve their emergency and social housing programs in Buller.
Continue to maintain an attractive urban environment where possible.
Ensure that the senior housing within council control is fit for purpose and provides a positive living experience for residents.
Reduce compliance costs where possible to encourage building, both domestically and commercially.
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