Hurunui 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.
Encourage a percentage of future development contributions to accelerate the spatial plan for the South Ward.
Ensure council effectively maintains shared spaces and consult on upgrades and forward South Ward opportunity.
Ensure planning policy reflects local voices and that wider decisions protect the distinct Hurunui characteristics.
Continue to support provision, maintenance and availability of social housing within the district and investigate a trust-based model for this.
Ensure development contributions policies support growth and development which is affordable and beneficial to the community.
Promote ongoing spatial planning to ensure growth is appropriate, sustainable and supported by adequate infrastructure.
Explore opportunities when large developments are seeking resource consent to have community facilities embedded in the plans.
Resist council becoming involved in land speculation as it is not equipped to do this well.
Review and improve the consenting process to ensure it is efficient and effective.
Allow residents to build and enjoy their land without interference or costly delays from council.
Cut red tape so building homes becomes faster, cheaper and free from endless council bureaucracy.
Ensure zoning rules and infrastructure provide enough housing to meet demand without pushing up rates.
Ensure that future developments are appropriate to location, services, infrastructure and need.
Rezone section of Ashworths Road property to facilitate development of managed retreat option for beach community and actively reduce debt.
Rezone, consult and develop Queen Mary South land for residential, commercial and recreational purposes and reduce predicted debt to HDC.
Explore alternative housing options and opportunities such as public and private enterprises to assist both young and elderly people.
Review the current building consent process and streamline it wherever possible for maximum efficiency.
Review zoning areas and evaluate potential for other land to be used for mixed purpose opportunities.
Acknowledge growth as inevitable, but ensure development protects what makes Hurunui unique.
Ensure communities grow with quality streetscapes, good amenities and affordable infrastructure.
Streamline consents and support sensible development while protecting productive land.
Encourage a percentage of future development contributions to accelerate the spatial plan for the South Ward.
Ensure council effectively maintains shared spaces and consult on upgrades and forward South Ward opportunity.
Ensure planning policy reflects local voices and that wider decisions protect the distinct Hurunui characteristics.
Continue to support provision, maintenance and availability of social housing within the district and investigate a trust-based model for this.
Ensure development contributions policies support growth and development which is affordable and beneficial to the community.
Promote ongoing spatial planning to ensure growth is appropriate, sustainable and supported by adequate infrastructure.
Explore opportunities when large developments are seeking resource consent to have community facilities embedded in the plans.
Resist council becoming involved in land speculation as it is not equipped to do this well.
Review and improve the consenting process to ensure it is efficient and effective.
Allow residents to build and enjoy their land without interference or costly delays from council.
Cut red tape so building homes becomes faster, cheaper and free from endless council bureaucracy.
Ensure zoning rules and infrastructure provide enough housing to meet demand without pushing up rates.
Ensure that future developments are appropriate to location, services, infrastructure and need.
Rezone section of Ashworths Road property to facilitate development of managed retreat option for beach community and actively reduce debt.
Rezone, consult and develop Queen Mary South land for residential, commercial and recreational purposes and reduce predicted debt to HDC.
Explore alternative housing options and opportunities such as public and private enterprises to assist both young and elderly people.
Review the current building consent process and streamline it wherever possible for maximum efficiency.
Review zoning areas and evaluate potential for other land to be used for mixed purpose opportunities.
Acknowledge growth as inevitable, but ensure development protects what makes Hurunui unique.
Ensure communities grow with quality streetscapes, good amenities and affordable infrastructure.
Streamline consents and support sensible development while protecting productive land.
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