Waimate 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.
Collaborate with community groups and government to enable them to develop and build community housing as well as emergency housing.
Have a helpful district plan which enables buildings in the right places where services can be provided but prevents urban sprawl.
Keep compliance costs down to encourage building of new homes.
Address housing in Waimate which varies from very affordable to expensive, noting that high rates make balancing this difficult.
Ensure new developments pay the cost of infrastructure such as water, storm water and waste systems.
Keep Waimate the quarter-acre dream, avoid squashed housing developments and ensure access for all to wonderful walking tracks and parks.
Collaborate with community groups and government to enable them to develop and build community housing as well as emergency housing.
Have a helpful district plan which enables buildings in the right places where services can be provided but prevents urban sprawl.
Keep compliance costs down to encourage building of new homes.
Address housing in Waimate which varies from very affordable to expensive, noting that high rates make balancing this difficult.
Ensure new developments pay the cost of infrastructure such as water, storm water and waste systems.
Keep Waimate the quarter-acre dream, avoid squashed housing developments and ensure access for all to wonderful walking tracks and parks.
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