Mayor of Selwyn
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 brownfield and medium-density housing where appropriate in urban areas.
Ensure growth pays for growth so new development covers cost, not existing ratepayers.
Stop urban sprawl into rural farmland and protect farmland and green spaces by focusing growth in planned areas.
Acknowledge growth is happening beyond our choice and manage it smarter so Selwyn's character is protected.
Manage rapid growth responsibly so infrastructure, services and community spaces keep pace with demand.
Support affordable housing initiatives so families and young people can put down roots in Selwyn.
Advocate for 50% return of the GST from new builds to council to pay for water and roading so that growth pays for growth.
Develop spatial area plans with local communities so that a 30 to 50 year vision is stepped towards day to day.
Increase housing density and build up in towns rather than spreading out across the plains.
Encourage brownfield and medium-density housing where appropriate in urban areas.
Ensure growth pays for growth so new development covers cost, not existing ratepayers.
Stop urban sprawl into rural farmland and protect farmland and green spaces by focusing growth in planned areas.
Acknowledge growth is happening beyond our choice and manage it smarter so Selwyn's character is protected.
Manage rapid growth responsibly so infrastructure, services and community spaces keep pace with demand.
Support affordable housing initiatives so families and young people can put down roots in Selwyn.
Advocate for 50% return of the GST from new builds to council to pay for water and roading so that growth pays for growth.
Develop spatial area plans with local communities so that a 30 to 50 year vision is stepped towards day to day.
Increase housing density and build up in towns rather than spreading out across the plains.
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