Nelson 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.
Allow construction of other housing. It is ridiculous to let people to live in cars or tents but not in clean dry sheds.
Increase available land for development but consult those affected before changing existing zones.
Speed up the consent process for development.
Back communities to create neighbourhood housing plans so each suburb grows in ways that work best for locals.
Streamline building consents to give developers certainty, cut delays and encourage smarter, sustainable housing choices.
Support quality, affordable homes so families can live in warm, safe and accessible houses across the city.
Collaborate with agencies to improve access to affordable housing and support for the homeless.
Increase housing affordability by enabling diverse housing options and smart zoning.
Support reforms to improve building consents and resource management by 2026.
Examine whether the housing reserve is meeting its objectives and how it could be improved.
Encourage more quality housing in the CBD and nearby areas to create vibrant, walkable communities with great transport links.
Increase support services and housing options to reduce homelessness and help people find safe, stable homes quickly.
Promote well-planned higher-density housing in suitable areas, balancing growth with community needs and services and reducing urban sprawl.
Prioritise affordable housing solutions enabling a balance of housing that meet the needs of families, young people and older residents.
Streamline consenting processes for locally led, community focused developments to reduce costs and delays.
Advocate for higher housing standards to ensure warm, dry and safe homes, reducing long-term costs to families and services.
Allow construction of other housing. It is ridiculous to let people to live in cars or tents but not in clean dry sheds.
Increase available land for development but consult those affected before changing existing zones.
Speed up the consent process for development.
Back communities to create neighbourhood housing plans so each suburb grows in ways that work best for locals.
Streamline building consents to give developers certainty, cut delays and encourage smarter, sustainable housing choices.
Support quality, affordable homes so families can live in warm, safe and accessible houses across the city.
Collaborate with agencies to improve access to affordable housing and support for the homeless.
Increase housing affordability by enabling diverse housing options and smart zoning.
Support reforms to improve building consents and resource management by 2026.
Examine whether the housing reserve is meeting its objectives and how it could be improved.
Encourage more quality housing in the CBD and nearby areas to create vibrant, walkable communities with great transport links.
Increase support services and housing options to reduce homelessness and help people find safe, stable homes quickly.
Promote well-planned higher-density housing in suitable areas, balancing growth with community needs and services and reducing urban sprawl.
Prioritise affordable housing solutions enabling a balance of housing that meet the needs of families, young people and older residents.
Streamline consenting processes for locally led, community focused developments to reduce costs and delays.
Advocate for higher housing standards to ensure warm, dry and safe homes, reducing long-term costs to families and services.
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