Auckland 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.
Prevent further sprawl and loss of arable and other green spaces by enabling medium or high density development where appropriate.
Reduce homelessness and improve housing affordability through future-focussed urban planning.
Ensure building consents enable community, recreational space, and vibrant streetscapes, and protect permeable surfaces to prevent flooding.
Encourage building new housing along rapid transport links and limit infill housing townhouse development to two stories in height.
Limit over-the-top spending on urban landscapes and encourage better parks and recreation investment.
Support cutting council costs in consenting and making the process easier and cheaper to build homes to provide cheaper housing.
Prevent further sprawl and loss of arable and other green spaces by enabling medium or high density development where appropriate.
Reduce homelessness and improve housing affordability through future-focussed urban planning.
Ensure building consents enable community, recreational space, and vibrant streetscapes, and protect permeable surfaces to prevent flooding.
Encourage building new housing along rapid transport links and limit infill housing townhouse development to two stories in height.
Limit over-the-top spending on urban landscapes and encourage better parks and recreation investment.
Support cutting council costs in consenting and making the process easier and cheaper to build homes to provide cheaper housing.
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