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 improving accessibility for tiny homes as this is a quality way of meeting the need for the affordable housing market.
Restrict high-rise properties from existing residential areas, instead building in new developments or with neighbour approval.
Support incentives for homeowners and developers to utilise rooftops for solar, rainwater tanks for gardens, trees and greenspace.
Advocate for improving accessibility for tiny homes as this is a quality way of meeting the need for the affordable housing market.
Restrict high-rise properties from existing residential areas, instead building in new developments or with neighbour approval.
Support incentives for homeowners and developers to utilise rooftops for solar, rainwater tanks for gardens, trees and greenspace.
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