New Plymouth 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.
Continue housing densification, limit urban sprawl and plan infrastructure accordingly.
Empower existing and new local community groups to solve housing issues for disabled, elderly, homeless and others, and lobby central government for support.
Integrate green spaces into all spatial planning for diverse benefits including biodiversity, heat regulation and well-being.
Continue upgrading housing for the elderly portfolio, improving quality and increasing the number of units.
Improve availability and affordability by facilitating cross-sector collaboration, seeking government support and partnering to invest.
Support homeless whānau through collaboration with relevant agencies, support services, businesses and community members.
Create more council housing with community support by re-purposing buildings such as old offices to combat homelessness.
Improve streetscapes by planting low-maintenance trees such as evergreens that do not require seasonal clean-ups, only pruning.
Reduce unduly regulation of how private land is utilised by the owner, such as subdivision and adding dwellings.
Continue housing densification, limit urban sprawl and plan infrastructure accordingly.
Empower existing and new local community groups to solve housing issues for disabled, elderly, homeless and others, and lobby central government for support.
Integrate green spaces into all spatial planning for diverse benefits including biodiversity, heat regulation and well-being.
Continue upgrading housing for the elderly portfolio, improving quality and increasing the number of units.
Improve availability and affordability by facilitating cross-sector collaboration, seeking government support and partnering to invest.
Support homeless whānau through collaboration with relevant agencies, support services, businesses and community members.
Create more council housing with community support by re-purposing buildings such as old offices to combat homelessness.
Improve streetscapes by planting low-maintenance trees such as evergreens that do not require seasonal clean-ups, only pruning.
Reduce unduly regulation of how private land is utilised by the owner, such as subdivision and adding dwellings.
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