Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board
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.
Challenge one-size-fits-all planning rules that do not fit our suburbs.
Review building consents and urban design processes for fair, consistent decisions.
Support new housing that includes adequate off-street parking and advocate for the establishment of a resident parking permit system.
Work with communities where there is an increase of infill housing to ensure the communities remain liveable with good public amenity.
Advocate for more green spaces to be developed within walkable distance of where people live.
Advocate for the protection of trees to stop the clear felling of sections where housing development occurs.
Commit to improving the quality of housing by promoting warm, dry, and energy-efficient homes and sustainable buildings that reduce costs.
Support mixed housing development with diverse tenures and sizes.
Support planning decisions that encourage affordable and inclusive housing.
Challenge one-size-fits-all planning rules that do not fit our suburbs.
Review building consents and urban design processes for fair, consistent decisions.
Support new housing that includes adequate off-street parking and advocate for the establishment of a resident parking permit system.
Work with communities where there is an increase of infill housing to ensure the communities remain liveable with good public amenity.
Advocate for more green spaces to be developed within walkable distance of where people live.
Advocate for the protection of trees to stop the clear felling of sections where housing development occurs.
Commit to improving the quality of housing by promoting warm, dry, and energy-efficient homes and sustainable buildings that reduce costs.
Support mixed housing development with diverse tenures and sizes.
Support planning decisions that encourage affordable and inclusive housing.
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