Christchurch City 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.
Audit the build of new properties across the city, ward by ward, to understand whether communities have the amenities they need.
Investigate re-establishing the Christchurch City Council Regulations and Consents Committee to regularly report back to the council as a whole.
Undertake an urgent review of building consents and urban design processes to improve the consistency of decision making.
Ensure enough green spaces in intensified areas and that parks and reserves are well tended to provide amenity nearby.
Support localism so that social and commercial infrastructure are nearby and on public transport route, enabling stronger communities.
Work for better housing intensification design and retention of more trees and continue the housing trust to deliver community housing.
Audit the build of new properties across the city, ward by ward, to understand whether communities have the amenities they need.
Investigate re-establishing the Christchurch City Council Regulations and Consents Committee to regularly report back to the council as a whole.
Undertake an urgent review of building consents and urban design processes to improve the consistency of decision making.
Ensure enough green spaces in intensified areas and that parks and reserves are well tended to provide amenity nearby.
Support localism so that social and commercial infrastructure are nearby and on public transport route, enabling stronger communities.
Work for better housing intensification design and retention of more trees and continue the housing trust to deliver community housing.
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