Selwyn 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.
Complete the Future Selwyn spatial planning so Area Plans can channel the district's continuing growth into where it is most appropriate.
Protect productive soils by applying higher development contributions or levies to greenfield subdivisions compared to infill housing.
Advocate for affordable medium-density housing and mixed-use zoning in our main townships, creating vibrant and walkable communities.
Ensure that residential land is not redesignated into industrial zoned land.
Ensure that property developers pay a fair share of infrastructure costs.
Make sure that consenting is completed in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Review the subdivision and zoning plans. Set clear guidance and rules for future investors in Selwyn and make a robust town plan that is clear.
Allow investment in Selwyn via compliance with the town plan. Monitor and penalise for non-compliance to save time.
Set aside medium-density housing in approved areas of Selwyn. Do not allow new homes to encroach on current ratepayers' homes in town planning.
Streamline building consents to cut red tape, lower costs and speed up safe, compliant development.
Increase land supply through smart zoning that balances growth with protecting farmland and community character.
Support housing affordability by streamlining planning and ensuring developers pay their fair share.
Complete the Future Selwyn spatial planning so Area Plans can channel the district's continuing growth into where it is most appropriate.
Protect productive soils by applying higher development contributions or levies to greenfield subdivisions compared to infill housing.
Advocate for affordable medium-density housing and mixed-use zoning in our main townships, creating vibrant and walkable communities.
Ensure that residential land is not redesignated into industrial zoned land.
Ensure that property developers pay a fair share of infrastructure costs.
Make sure that consenting is completed in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Review the subdivision and zoning plans. Set clear guidance and rules for future investors in Selwyn and make a robust town plan that is clear.
Allow investment in Selwyn via compliance with the town plan. Monitor and penalise for non-compliance to save time.
Set aside medium-density housing in approved areas of Selwyn. Do not allow new homes to encroach on current ratepayers' homes in town planning.
Streamline building consents to cut red tape, lower costs and speed up safe, compliant development.
Increase land supply through smart zoning that balances growth with protecting farmland and community character.
Support housing affordability by streamlining planning and ensuring developers pay their fair share.
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