Franklin Local Board
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.
Advocate that essential infrastructure, including roads, water and wastewater, is in place before any new development proceeds.
Protect local heritage and historic buildings during urban development to maintain the character of the community.
Introduce a council requirement for all new public facilities to include baby change systems.
Minimise the negative impact of urban sprawl on current assets of value, including recreational spaces, schools and productive land, to the community.
Retain heritage buildings and fixtures and increase protections for them.
Advocate for large lots with onsite off-grid utilities to build resilience into the system without increasing rates for existing residents.
Support private water harvesting to increase water quality, increase infrastructure diversity, reduce system demands and thus reduce rates.
Support quality urban development projects that benefit the community and increase revenue opportunities for businesses.
Submit on plan changes to protect Waiuku character areas and seek design guidance that keeps scale and infrastructure capacity in balance.
Support only further subdivisions where roads, water and drainage are in place or fully funded.
Create small grants for Waiuku shopfront upgrades and heritage repairs, delivered with a local partner and matched by owners.
Advocate strongly for balanced growth that meets housing needs while protecting rural character and productive land.
Advocate strongly for town centre upgrades in Waiuku to improve streetscapes, pedestrian safety and community spaces.
Support planning rules that require quality stormwater and infrastructure solutions for all new developments.
Advocate that essential infrastructure, including roads, water and wastewater, is in place before any new development proceeds.
Protect local heritage and historic buildings during urban development to maintain the character of the community.
Introduce a council requirement for all new public facilities to include baby change systems.
Minimise the negative impact of urban sprawl on current assets of value, including recreational spaces, schools and productive land, to the community.
Retain heritage buildings and fixtures and increase protections for them.
Advocate for large lots with onsite off-grid utilities to build resilience into the system without increasing rates for existing residents.
Support private water harvesting to increase water quality, increase infrastructure diversity, reduce system demands and thus reduce rates.
Support quality urban development projects that benefit the community and increase revenue opportunities for businesses.
Submit on plan changes to protect Waiuku character areas and seek design guidance that keeps scale and infrastructure capacity in balance.
Support only further subdivisions where roads, water and drainage are in place or fully funded.
Create small grants for Waiuku shopfront upgrades and heritage repairs, delivered with a local partner and matched by owners.
Advocate strongly for balanced growth that meets housing needs while protecting rural character and productive land.
Advocate strongly for town centre upgrades in Waiuku to improve streetscapes, pedestrian safety and community spaces.
Support planning rules that require quality stormwater and infrastructure solutions for all new developments.
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