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.
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.
Demonstrate urban spaces provision in relation to land inventory and expansion and match streetscape design to current best design.
Examine current processes seeking optimisation in quality and quantity of built residential environment.
Identify land needs, impacts of supply and set out criteria land supply needs must meet to constrain impacts within desirable levels.
Negotiate with central government to be exempt from their stop on all plan change activity and free up more land for residential development.
Collaborate with other councils and streamline the system to encourage development.
Revitalise Marton main street to encourage economic development.
Actively inform ratepayers that the building code is a minimum standard.
Empower council staff to guide ratepayers through the consenting process.
Demonstrate urban spaces provision in relation to land inventory and expansion and match streetscape design to current best design.
Examine current processes seeking optimisation in quality and quantity of built residential environment.
Identify land needs, impacts of supply and set out criteria land supply needs must meet to constrain impacts within desirable levels.
Negotiate with central government to be exempt from their stop on all plan change activity and free up more land for residential development.
Collaborate with other councils and streamline the system to encourage development.
Revitalise Marton main street to encourage economic development.
Actively inform ratepayers that the building code is a minimum standard.
Empower council staff to guide ratepayers through the consenting process.
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