Lower Hutt 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.
Create policies that contribute to increased housing security as a stable home is the number one indicator for good health and education outcomes.
Review policies that allow dwellings to be built without carparks as this is not working.
Ensure the consent process is working as intended and that consenting timeframes are appropriate and are being met.
Ensure the consent team has the resources needed to efficiently process applications and help make housing more affordable.
Engage with those investing in residential and commercial development of the city, working together to produce positive outcomes for all.
Strive for a policy balance between encouraging growth and maintaining the quality of neighbourhoods.
Protect and encourage the use of green spaces, plants and trees, building them into welcoming, practical community spaces suitable for all.
Advocate for sensible intensification in areas surrounded by amenities to develop safe community areas that encourage good well-being.
Partner with more organisations, ie City Mission, for the betterment of those in the community who are most vulnerable, ie social housing.
Restructure parking regulations with 30-minute free parking, 30-minute grace period after timer runs out and $4 per hour rate.
Create policies that contribute to increased housing security as a stable home is the number one indicator for good health and education outcomes.
Review policies that allow dwellings to be built without carparks as this is not working.
Ensure the consent process is working as intended and that consenting timeframes are appropriate and are being met.
Ensure the consent team has the resources needed to efficiently process applications and help make housing more affordable.
Engage with those investing in residential and commercial development of the city, working together to produce positive outcomes for all.
Strive for a policy balance between encouraging growth and maintaining the quality of neighbourhoods.
Protect and encourage the use of green spaces, plants and trees, building them into welcoming, practical community spaces suitable for all.
Advocate for sensible intensification in areas surrounded by amenities to develop safe community areas that encourage good well-being.
Partner with more organisations, ie City Mission, for the betterment of those in the community who are most vulnerable, ie social housing.
Restructure parking regulations with 30-minute free parking, 30-minute grace period after timer runs out and $4 per hour rate.
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