Selwyn 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.
Advocate for affordable medium-density housing and mixed-use zoning in our main townships, creating vibrant and walkable communities.
Complete the Future Selwyn spatial planning so Area Plans can channel the district's continuing growth into where it is most appropriate.
Protect productive soils by applying higher development contributions or levies to greenfield subdivisions compared to infill housing.
Enable more commercial zoning as well as residential development.
Ensure the developer contributions policy is effective and fair contributions are made so growth pays for growth.
Invest in technology for the efficiency of processing consents to decrease staffing costs.
Direct new medium-density housing to designated growth areas to protect established residential neighbourhoods from encroachment.
Finalise the district-wide growth strategy to ensure local area plans guide future development into the most suitable locations.
Restrict large-scale commercial development to specifically zoned areas to protect the liveability of residential neighbourhoods.
Allow investment in Selwyn via compliance with the town plan. Monitor and penalise for non-compliance to save time.
Review the subdivision and zoning plans. Set clear guidance and rules for future investors in Selwyn and make a robust town plan that is clear.
Set aside medium-density housing in approved areas of Selwyn. Do not allow new homes to encroach on current ratepayers' homes in town planning.
Reduce the amount of council red tape during the building consent stage.
Allow the addition of tiny homes on properties with other residences similar to the new granny flat rules.
Ensure development contributions are appropriate at time of building, not time of development approval, so growth pays for growth.
Increase land supply through smart zoning that balances growth with protecting farmland and community character.
Streamline building consents to cut red tape, lower costs and speed up safe, compliant development.
Support housing affordability by streamlining planning and ensuring developers pay their fair share.
Ensure that property developers pay a fair share of infrastructure costs.
Ensure that residential land is not redesignated into industrial zoned land.
Make sure that consenting is completed in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Encourage developments that include affordable rentals for students, young workers, and first-time renters.
Plan long-term for sustainable growth so future generations have access to both housing and community spaces.
Design urban spaces and streetscapes that are safe, walkable, and youth-friendly.
Advocate for affordable medium-density housing and mixed-use zoning in our main townships, creating vibrant and walkable communities.
Complete the Future Selwyn spatial planning so Area Plans can channel the district's continuing growth into where it is most appropriate.
Protect productive soils by applying higher development contributions or levies to greenfield subdivisions compared to infill housing.
Enable more commercial zoning as well as residential development.
Ensure the developer contributions policy is effective and fair contributions are made so growth pays for growth.
Invest in technology for the efficiency of processing consents to decrease staffing costs.
Direct new medium-density housing to designated growth areas to protect established residential neighbourhoods from encroachment.
Finalise the district-wide growth strategy to ensure local area plans guide future development into the most suitable locations.
Restrict large-scale commercial development to specifically zoned areas to protect the liveability of residential neighbourhoods.
Allow investment in Selwyn via compliance with the town plan. Monitor and penalise for non-compliance to save time.
Review the subdivision and zoning plans. Set clear guidance and rules for future investors in Selwyn and make a robust town plan that is clear.
Set aside medium-density housing in approved areas of Selwyn. Do not allow new homes to encroach on current ratepayers' homes in town planning.
Reduce the amount of council red tape during the building consent stage.
Allow the addition of tiny homes on properties with other residences similar to the new granny flat rules.
Ensure development contributions are appropriate at time of building, not time of development approval, so growth pays for growth.
Increase land supply through smart zoning that balances growth with protecting farmland and community character.
Streamline building consents to cut red tape, lower costs and speed up safe, compliant development.
Support housing affordability by streamlining planning and ensuring developers pay their fair share.
Ensure that property developers pay a fair share of infrastructure costs.
Ensure that residential land is not redesignated into industrial zoned land.
Make sure that consenting is completed in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Encourage developments that include affordable rentals for students, young workers, and first-time renters.
Plan long-term for sustainable growth so future generations have access to both housing and community spaces.
Design urban spaces and streetscapes that are safe, walkable, and youth-friendly.
Mayor
Compare the mayoral candidates in your area
Local council
Compare the candidates for your city or district council
Regional council
Compare the candidates for your regional council
Local board
Compare the candidates for your local or community board