Papakura Local Board
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 Papakura infrastructure such as roading, schooling, medical and recreational facilities to be in place for new housing.
Keep current council housing permit requirements in place so that minimum standards protect communities.
Implement sustainable architectural strategies to reduce urban sprawl, congestion and overcrowding and enforce good-quality homes by developers.
Create guidelines for developers to follow a 'sponge city' model using green infrastructure, restoring wetlands and mitigating flooding.
Expand roads to provide more carparks in medium and high-density residential areas as fire trucks cannot negotiate narrow roads.
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 urban development includes green spaces and transport links.
Protect heritage sites while creating walkable, vibrant communities.
Ensure public spaces and amenities are accessible for people of all abilities.
Oppose housing intensification in flood-prone areas.
Protect heritage sites while creating walkable, vibrant communities.
Support housing and infrastructure that meets local community needs.
Oppose housing intensification in flood-prone areas. Support housing and infrastructure that meets local community needs.
Protect heritage sites while creating walkable, vibrant communities. Ensure urban development includes green spaces and transport links.
Require new housing to meet universal design and accessibility standards. Ensure public spaces and amenities are accessible for all abilities.
Ensure urban development includes green spaces and transport links.
Oppose housing intensification in flood-prone areas.
Support housing and infrastructure that meets local community needs.
Ensure public spaces and amenities are accessible for people of all abilities.
Ensure urban development includes green spaces and transport links.
Oppose housing intensification in flood-prone areas.
Encourage Papakura infrastructure such as roading, schooling, medical and recreational facilities to be in place for new housing.
Keep current council housing permit requirements in place so that minimum standards protect communities.
Implement sustainable architectural strategies to reduce urban sprawl, congestion and overcrowding and enforce good-quality homes by developers.
Create guidelines for developers to follow a 'sponge city' model using green infrastructure, restoring wetlands and mitigating flooding.
Expand roads to provide more carparks in medium and high-density residential areas as fire trucks cannot negotiate narrow roads.
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 urban development includes green spaces and transport links.
Protect heritage sites while creating walkable, vibrant communities.
Ensure public spaces and amenities are accessible for people of all abilities.
Oppose housing intensification in flood-prone areas.
Protect heritage sites while creating walkable, vibrant communities.
Support housing and infrastructure that meets local community needs.
Oppose housing intensification in flood-prone areas. Support housing and infrastructure that meets local community needs.
Protect heritage sites while creating walkable, vibrant communities. Ensure urban development includes green spaces and transport links.
Require new housing to meet universal design and accessibility standards. Ensure public spaces and amenities are accessible for all abilities.
Ensure urban development includes green spaces and transport links.
Oppose housing intensification in flood-prone areas.
Support housing and infrastructure that meets local community needs.
Ensure public spaces and amenities are accessible for people of all abilities.
Ensure urban development includes green spaces and transport links.
Oppose housing intensification in flood-prone areas.
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