Upper Hutt City 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.
Address homelessness through targeted programs and community partnerships.
Enhance streetscapes and urban spaces for safe, vibrant communities to enjoy.
Promote affordable housing initiatives to keep homes within reach for more residents.
Fast track building and resource consents to support housing affordability and development.
Increase industrial and commercial zoning to alleviate pressure on residential ratepayers who are shouldering council expenditure.
Introduce mini referendums to provide Upper Hutt ratepayers a chance to have their say on key industrial and commercial zoning.
Keep rates down to ensure rents do not rise as a direct result of council-sourced cost increases, recognising renters pay rates through their rents.
Promote pride of ownership around Upper Hutt City to maintain real quality of life and address neglect of some properties.
Work with new building code and related compliance changes to provide the best possible affordable construction experience for housing.
Leave social housing to the private market and not provide council social housing.
Work with government and community housing providers to deliver more affordable homes for young families and first-home buyers in Upper Hutt.
Make the building consent process faster and simpler so families and developers are not delayed when building new homes in Upper Hutt.
Upgrade local streets and public spaces, especially around Upper Hutt CBD and transport hubs, to make them safer, greener, and more welcoming.
Increase the supply of affordable housing by fast-tracking consents for quality, sustainable developments.
Rezone underused urban land to enable higher-density housing while preserving green spaces and amenities.
Upgrade council-owned housing with improved insulation, heating and weatherproofing for healthier homes.
Evaluate current housing and involve community in discussions around how best to meet their housing needs.
Consider diverse housing options that are sustainable and genuinely affordable utilising constantly evolving technology.
Investigate the use of AI and tech solutions to reduce time spent on building consents and LIM issuance and save money by working smarter.
Assess new greenfield sites to zone first for commercial and industrial use to bring jobs into Upper Hutt.
Review council CBD land holdings to ensure they are being used for the most productive purpose.
Retain the council's authority to ensure appropriate use of land beside existing homes to protect from noise or overshadowing through the RMA.
Improve communications with developers to build the types of homes needed such as single residences and affordable homes.
Increase collaboration with community initiatives that connect homeless people with the services they need and support volunteers.
Encourage appropriate affordable accommodation for people living in Upper Hutt.
Engage with government departments to ensure inadequate accommodation is identified and repaired.
Support housing intensification near transport hubs such as railway stations and long bus routes.
Be clear about exactly what is and what is not within the ability of UHCC to deliver in housing given the funding available.
Ensure that UHCC is adequately resourced to address the impacts of changing government policy on housing in the city.
Support clear consultation with communities before major housing developments.
Implement policies to speed up the building consents approval process to encourage faster building of homes.
Investigate land use with a view to building outwards not upwards to avoid mass inner city housing and the associated issues.
Ensure Upper Hutt has sustainable urban growth while maintaining community, environment, innovation and resilience.
Identify future greenfield residential development, including transport, schools and hospitals, to support population growth.
Support third party housing providers to address homelessness in the city as this is not a core service for the council.
Allow more high-density urban zones around strong public transport corridors.
Create a developer pays policy towards improved infrastructure results.
Increase support for struggling demographics.
Address homelessness through targeted programs and community partnerships.
Enhance streetscapes and urban spaces for safe, vibrant communities to enjoy.
Promote affordable housing initiatives to keep homes within reach for more residents.
Fast track building and resource consents to support housing affordability and development.
Increase industrial and commercial zoning to alleviate pressure on residential ratepayers who are shouldering council expenditure.
Introduce mini referendums to provide Upper Hutt ratepayers a chance to have their say on key industrial and commercial zoning.
Keep rates down to ensure rents do not rise as a direct result of council-sourced cost increases, recognising renters pay rates through their rents.
Promote pride of ownership around Upper Hutt City to maintain real quality of life and address neglect of some properties.
Work with new building code and related compliance changes to provide the best possible affordable construction experience for housing.
Leave social housing to the private market and not provide council social housing.
Work with government and community housing providers to deliver more affordable homes for young families and first-home buyers in Upper Hutt.
Make the building consent process faster and simpler so families and developers are not delayed when building new homes in Upper Hutt.
Upgrade local streets and public spaces, especially around Upper Hutt CBD and transport hubs, to make them safer, greener, and more welcoming.
Increase the supply of affordable housing by fast-tracking consents for quality, sustainable developments.
Rezone underused urban land to enable higher-density housing while preserving green spaces and amenities.
Upgrade council-owned housing with improved insulation, heating and weatherproofing for healthier homes.
Evaluate current housing and involve community in discussions around how best to meet their housing needs.
Consider diverse housing options that are sustainable and genuinely affordable utilising constantly evolving technology.
Investigate the use of AI and tech solutions to reduce time spent on building consents and LIM issuance and save money by working smarter.
Assess new greenfield sites to zone first for commercial and industrial use to bring jobs into Upper Hutt.
Review council CBD land holdings to ensure they are being used for the most productive purpose.
Retain the council's authority to ensure appropriate use of land beside existing homes to protect from noise or overshadowing through the RMA.
Improve communications with developers to build the types of homes needed such as single residences and affordable homes.
Increase collaboration with community initiatives that connect homeless people with the services they need and support volunteers.
Encourage appropriate affordable accommodation for people living in Upper Hutt.
Engage with government departments to ensure inadequate accommodation is identified and repaired.
Support housing intensification near transport hubs such as railway stations and long bus routes.
Be clear about exactly what is and what is not within the ability of UHCC to deliver in housing given the funding available.
Ensure that UHCC is adequately resourced to address the impacts of changing government policy on housing in the city.
Support clear consultation with communities before major housing developments.
Implement policies to speed up the building consents approval process to encourage faster building of homes.
Investigate land use with a view to building outwards not upwards to avoid mass inner city housing and the associated issues.
Ensure Upper Hutt has sustainable urban growth while maintaining community, environment, innovation and resilience.
Identify future greenfield residential development, including transport, schools and hospitals, to support population growth.
Support third party housing providers to address homelessness in the city as this is not a core service for the council.
Allow more high-density urban zones around strong public transport corridors.
Create a developer pays policy towards improved infrastructure results.
Increase support for struggling demographics.
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