Invercargill 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.
Build a good education program relating to housing issues.
Focus on greater communication and consultation with the community on housing issues.
Support anyone in need of support regarding housing issues.
Continue reviewing the district plan to allow for greater urban density and adjust to the requirements of central government.
Encourage central government to take over the building consent process if there is no local input or variation.
Play a significant role in developing a regional spatial plan that recognises Invercargill has greater urban issue pressures.
Continue to support urban infill for new housing developments maximising the capacity of existing infrastructure.
Ensure council's elderly housing is accessible and ensure footpaths are functional for elderly residents with disabilities.
Review the district plan to give effect to lot size reduction for infill housing and encourage multi-unit developments.
Adopt a general pro development attitude to encourage city growth and increase housing stock, as more houses means more ratepayers.
Ensure clarity, consistency and efficiency in the planning and consents department for better and faster service to developers.
Update the district plan to allow for more greenfields development and make it easier for different types of housing and density.
Ensure building consents policy is transparent and does not impose unnecessary constraints on the city's growth.
Maintain Invercargill City Council's investment in pensioner housing as there is a compelling social need for this housing which Central Government will not meet.
Reinstate high density residential zoning in the central city.
Continue to improve amenities available to residents.
Continue to upgrade present council housing stock and hopefully add to that number.
Ensure that developers and tradesmen are not hog tied with unworkable regulations.
Zone smartly, streamline consents and back mixed housing so more people can access affordable, quality homes.
Design people-friendly streets and public areas that are safe, green and vibrant, fostering pride and connection.
Maintain council housing, improve rental standards and work with partners to reduce homelessness and keep homes healthy.
Establish a fit-for-purpose holistic short-term shelter for homeless people through partnerships with council, churches, community and business.
Release land, review housing density, tiny home regulations and encourage private and public partnership.
Streamline building consents for quality, affordable housing developments.
Unlock underused land and buildings, prioritising infill development to revitalise the CBD and existing neighbourhoods.
Zone land to enable higher-density and infill housing while protecting Invercargill's character.
Intensify housing density in the central city.
Review housing need and local rent levels and police healthy homes policy more effectively.
Build a good education program relating to housing issues.
Focus on greater communication and consultation with the community on housing issues.
Support anyone in need of support regarding housing issues.
Continue reviewing the district plan to allow for greater urban density and adjust to the requirements of central government.
Encourage central government to take over the building consent process if there is no local input or variation.
Play a significant role in developing a regional spatial plan that recognises Invercargill has greater urban issue pressures.
Continue to support urban infill for new housing developments maximising the capacity of existing infrastructure.
Ensure council's elderly housing is accessible and ensure footpaths are functional for elderly residents with disabilities.
Review the district plan to give effect to lot size reduction for infill housing and encourage multi-unit developments.
Adopt a general pro development attitude to encourage city growth and increase housing stock, as more houses means more ratepayers.
Ensure clarity, consistency and efficiency in the planning and consents department for better and faster service to developers.
Update the district plan to allow for more greenfields development and make it easier for different types of housing and density.
Ensure building consents policy is transparent and does not impose unnecessary constraints on the city's growth.
Maintain Invercargill City Council's investment in pensioner housing as there is a compelling social need for this housing which Central Government will not meet.
Reinstate high density residential zoning in the central city.
Continue to improve amenities available to residents.
Continue to upgrade present council housing stock and hopefully add to that number.
Ensure that developers and tradesmen are not hog tied with unworkable regulations.
Zone smartly, streamline consents and back mixed housing so more people can access affordable, quality homes.
Design people-friendly streets and public areas that are safe, green and vibrant, fostering pride and connection.
Maintain council housing, improve rental standards and work with partners to reduce homelessness and keep homes healthy.
Establish a fit-for-purpose holistic short-term shelter for homeless people through partnerships with council, churches, community and business.
Release land, review housing density, tiny home regulations and encourage private and public partnership.
Streamline building consents for quality, affordable housing developments.
Unlock underused land and buildings, prioritising infill development to revitalise the CBD and existing neighbourhoods.
Zone land to enable higher-density and infill housing while protecting Invercargill's character.
Intensify housing density in the central city.
Review housing need and local rent levels and police healthy homes policy more effectively.
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