Mayor of Kāpiti
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.
Support the housing trust established this term to develop affordable housing options for Kapiti. The first project is underway.
Advocate for reinstating the Beach and Garden precinct protections lost through the PC2 intensification plan change.
Follow through on the internal review and restructuring of regulatory services currently taking place in response to industry concerns.
Apply the same consent process to all developers, with no exemptions for larger developers and ensure developer contribution fees reflect the true cost.
Lead development through infrastructure including social infrastructure such as medical, education, transport, Three Waters and waste management.
Manage land zoning using KCDC hazard and protected site mapping tools while providing more open natural spaces and parks to enjoy.
Explore transferring older persons housing to housing trust with a view to expanding the portfolio.
Review and change intensification provisions as legislation allows.
Support the new housing trust to deliver affordable housing.
Ensure the work undertaken as the housing portfolio holder continues and that council facilitates the development of appropriate housing.
Negotiate a bespoke agreement to remove Plan Change Two from the district plan to stop uncontrolled intensification.
Put in place common sense decision making regarding building consents; counsel should be a safe enabler that supports good decisions.
Support establishment of an Urban Design Panel for Kapiti.
Support the Kapiti Housing Solutions Trust, a Council-sponsored trust that aims to increase supply of affordable housing.
Support the housing trust established this term to develop affordable housing options for Kapiti. The first project is underway.
Advocate for reinstating the Beach and Garden precinct protections lost through the PC2 intensification plan change.
Follow through on the internal review and restructuring of regulatory services currently taking place in response to industry concerns.
Apply the same consent process to all developers, with no exemptions for larger developers and ensure developer contribution fees reflect the true cost.
Lead development through infrastructure including social infrastructure such as medical, education, transport, Three Waters and waste management.
Manage land zoning using KCDC hazard and protected site mapping tools while providing more open natural spaces and parks to enjoy.
Explore transferring older persons housing to housing trust with a view to expanding the portfolio.
Review and change intensification provisions as legislation allows.
Support the new housing trust to deliver affordable housing.
Ensure the work undertaken as the housing portfolio holder continues and that council facilitates the development of appropriate housing.
Negotiate a bespoke agreement to remove Plan Change Two from the district plan to stop uncontrolled intensification.
Put in place common sense decision making regarding building consents; counsel should be a safe enabler that supports good decisions.
Support establishment of an Urban Design Panel for Kapiti.
Support the Kapiti Housing Solutions Trust, a Council-sponsored trust that aims to increase supply of affordable housing.
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