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.
Improve urban spaces by requiring quality streetscapes and ensuring new housing connects well to existing communities.
Increase housing supply by working with developers to deliver affordable sections while protecting neighbourhood character.
Streamline building consents by improving systems and supporting private consent authority for faster service.
Balance rural character with urban growth by protecting farmland while providing diverse, affordable housing for all life stages.
Revise development contributions so growth pays its fair share, ensuring infrastructure keeps pace without overburdening ratepayers.
Support smart intensification in appropriate urban areas with well-planned, future-focused infrastructure and community services.
Avoid boom–bust development cycles for urban spaces. Grow spaces at a modest pace, organically and sustainably.
Expand existing townships with fair development contributions from new growth. Rural areas should be denisified with care.
Standardise building consent assessments to improve fairness and speed.
Advocate for medium-density policy to prevent haphazard three-storey, three-dwelling developments which negatively impact existing communities.
Ensure Selwyn is recognised by government as distinct from Christchurch to stop blanket Greater Christchurch policies affecting rural townships.
Focus future housing growth on areas of poorer soil, not on highly productive agricultural land.
Manage infrastructure upgrades responsibly to support growth, ensuring projects are cost-effective and avoid excessive rates hikes.
Require larger housing developments to contribute fairer shares toward infrastructure, funding community services and facilities.
Support sustainable urban growth by guiding development that balances population needs with protecting Selwyn's unique environment.
Increase social housing, noting there are currently only 25 Kāinga Ora homes in Selwyn and a need for places for both emergency and long-term stay.
Provide greater variation of housing for all generations with better urban design and accessibility for those with mobility issues and older people.
Develop a cohesive plan for medium-density zones in town centres to prevent urban sprawl and include more green space and trees.
Improve urban spaces by requiring quality streetscapes and ensuring new housing connects well to existing communities.
Increase housing supply by working with developers to deliver affordable sections while protecting neighbourhood character.
Streamline building consents by improving systems and supporting private consent authority for faster service.
Balance rural character with urban growth by protecting farmland while providing diverse, affordable housing for all life stages.
Revise development contributions so growth pays its fair share, ensuring infrastructure keeps pace without overburdening ratepayers.
Support smart intensification in appropriate urban areas with well-planned, future-focused infrastructure and community services.
Avoid boom–bust development cycles for urban spaces. Grow spaces at a modest pace, organically and sustainably.
Expand existing townships with fair development contributions from new growth. Rural areas should be denisified with care.
Standardise building consent assessments to improve fairness and speed.
Advocate for medium-density policy to prevent haphazard three-storey, three-dwelling developments which negatively impact existing communities.
Ensure Selwyn is recognised by government as distinct from Christchurch to stop blanket Greater Christchurch policies affecting rural townships.
Focus future housing growth on areas of poorer soil, not on highly productive agricultural land.
Manage infrastructure upgrades responsibly to support growth, ensuring projects are cost-effective and avoid excessive rates hikes.
Require larger housing developments to contribute fairer shares toward infrastructure, funding community services and facilities.
Support sustainable urban growth by guiding development that balances population needs with protecting Selwyn's unique environment.
Increase social housing, noting there are currently only 25 Kāinga Ora homes in Selwyn and a need for places for both emergency and long-term stay.
Provide greater variation of housing for all generations with better urban design and accessibility for those with mobility issues and older people.
Develop a cohesive plan for medium-density zones in town centres to prevent urban sprawl and include more green space and trees.
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