Whakatāne 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.
Aim for a speedier and lightweight process for building consents.
Develop affordable housing on vacant government land and promote cross leasing on existing larger sections.
Return half the GST of all new builds to councils to fund urban infrastructure spending.
Actively work with local community groups to address homelessness in Whakatāne.
Enable thoughtful housing intensification to reduce urban sprawl through clear planning and streamlined consent processes.
Expedite consent process for priority developments.
Facilitate and streamline the building consent process by providing clear guidance and transparent decisions in a quick timely manner.
Support land re-zoning for retirement villages to provide needed accommodation and care facilities for Whakatane's ageing population.
Aim for a speedier and lightweight process for building consents.
Develop affordable housing on vacant government land and promote cross leasing on existing larger sections.
Return half the GST of all new builds to councils to fund urban infrastructure spending.
Actively work with local community groups to address homelessness in Whakatāne.
Enable thoughtful housing intensification to reduce urban sprawl through clear planning and streamlined consent processes.
Expedite consent process for priority developments.
Facilitate and streamline the building consent process by providing clear guidance and transparent decisions in a quick timely manner.
Support land re-zoning for retirement villages to provide needed accommodation and care facilities for Whakatane's ageing population.
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