Golden Bay Community 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.
Simplify resource consents to put the power back in the hands of the applicant.
Commit to affordable and healthy homes for every resident.
Allow multiple dwellings on properties to create stronger community.
Create beautiful, user-friendly towns and parks to support the community, recognising Golden Bay as a tourist destination and a great place to live.
Create policy around tiny homes, house buses, caravans, yurts and similar to make it easier to get consents for long-term living.
Ensure consents support housing in the right areas, eg not on flood plains or close to sea level, and develop long-term master plans as essential.
Simplify resource consents to put the power back in the hands of the applicant.
Commit to affordable and healthy homes for every resident.
Allow multiple dwellings on properties to create stronger community.
Create beautiful, user-friendly towns and parks to support the community, recognising Golden Bay as a tourist destination and a great place to live.
Create policy around tiny homes, house buses, caravans, yurts and similar to make it easier to get consents for long-term living.
Ensure consents support housing in the right areas, eg not on flood plains or close to sea level, and develop long-term master plans as essential.
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