Carterton 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.
Make sure that enough land is available for the managed growth of Carterton.
Make sure that large projects such as solar farms actually stick to their consent conditions.
Maintain ability to provide potable and wastewater to new developments at affordable cost thus enabling additional affordable housing.
Protect Carterton’s reputation as an efficient provider of consenting of developments and building.
Work towards making the business district more attractive and tree friendly.
Enhance urban spaces and streetscapes with green areas, safe walkways and vibrant public places for a welcoming Carterton.
Manage land supply and zoning to support housing, protect rural land and guide Carterton's growth responsibly.
Streamline building consents to ensure safe, sustainable development while supporting growth and innovation in Carterton.
Enable development conditions that promote affordable housing including smaller lot sizes, tiny homes, co-housing options and central higher density.
Make building consents more affordable and ensure council housing meets standards and is weathertight.
Support the housing action plan which envisions a diverse range of quality housing options to meet the needs of current and future community.
Ensure excellent management of the agreed Carrington Park upgrade so the community gets maximum value and quality from the investment.
Plan proactively for growth by assessing future impacts on infrastructure and community needs to ensure sustainable development.
Support community-led projects to beautify Carterton's High Street, boosting local pride and economic growth.
Make sure that enough land is available for the managed growth of Carterton.
Make sure that large projects such as solar farms actually stick to their consent conditions.
Maintain ability to provide potable and wastewater to new developments at affordable cost thus enabling additional affordable housing.
Protect Carterton’s reputation as an efficient provider of consenting of developments and building.
Work towards making the business district more attractive and tree friendly.
Enhance urban spaces and streetscapes with green areas, safe walkways and vibrant public places for a welcoming Carterton.
Manage land supply and zoning to support housing, protect rural land and guide Carterton's growth responsibly.
Streamline building consents to ensure safe, sustainable development while supporting growth and innovation in Carterton.
Enable development conditions that promote affordable housing including smaller lot sizes, tiny homes, co-housing options and central higher density.
Make building consents more affordable and ensure council housing meets standards and is weathertight.
Support the housing action plan which envisions a diverse range of quality housing options to meet the needs of current and future community.
Ensure excellent management of the agreed Carrington Park upgrade so the community gets maximum value and quality from the investment.
Plan proactively for growth by assessing future impacts on infrastructure and community needs to ensure sustainable development.
Support community-led projects to beautify Carterton's High Street, boosting local pride and economic growth.
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