Nelson 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.
Encourage more quality housing in the CBD and nearby areas to create vibrant, walkable communities with great transport links.
Promote well-planned higher-density housing in suitable areas, balancing growth with community needs and services and reducing urban sprawl.
Increase support services and housing options to reduce homelessness and help people find safe, stable homes quickly.
Streamline building consents to give developers certainty, cut delays and encourage smarter, sustainable housing choices.
Back communities to create neighbourhood housing plans so each suburb grows in ways that work best for locals.
Support quality, affordable homes so families can live in warm, safe and accessible houses across the city.
Support reforms to improve building consents and resource management by 2026.
Increase housing affordability by enabling diverse housing options and smart zoning.
Collaborate with agencies to improve access to affordable housing and support for the homeless.
Encourage more quality housing in the CBD and nearby areas to create vibrant, walkable communities with great transport links.
Promote well-planned higher-density housing in suitable areas, balancing growth with community needs and services and reducing urban sprawl.
Increase support services and housing options to reduce homelessness and help people find safe, stable homes quickly.
Streamline building consents to give developers certainty, cut delays and encourage smarter, sustainable housing choices.
Back communities to create neighbourhood housing plans so each suburb grows in ways that work best for locals.
Support quality, affordable homes so families can live in warm, safe and accessible houses across the city.
Support reforms to improve building consents and resource management by 2026.
Increase housing affordability by enabling diverse housing options and smart zoning.
Collaborate with agencies to improve access to affordable housing and support for the homeless.
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