Waipa 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.
Keep rates low to help reduce housing costs, making it easier for owners to stay and renters to afford living in Cambridge.
Protect Cambridge's character by limiting intensification, requiring infrastructure first, and preserving space, heritage, and community values.
Keep council housing local by preventing handing it to government and protecting community control, accountability, and support for residents.
Refine and improve building consents methodologies and time frames.
Revisit residential growth cells to align with development need to avoid developers being in default of their development levies.
Protect Cambridge amenity values particularly from heavy truck movements which are forecast to overwhelm those values.
Prioritise essential services and infrastructure before allowing large-scale housing projects to proceed for sustainable growth.
Plan growth responsibly so housing, schools and services keep pace with development.
Work with developers to ensure cost-effective and sustainable housing options are available while keeping Waipa beautiful.
Build more homes only where roads and pipes can cope and where design fits the town, following clear principles for intensification.
Allow higher density housing without detracting from the existing or established character of suburbs within Cambridge.
Work with existing community organisations such as Bridges Trust and others to offer alternative and affordable housing options.
Continue work with community housing providers like Habitat for Humanity to enable affordable quality aged person housing.
Ensure cost-benefit first planning by putting ratepayer value at the forefront of decision-making.
Continue supporting the advancement of Papakāinga development to create more opportunities for affordable housing and rental options.
Keep rates low to help reduce housing costs, making it easier for owners to stay and renters to afford living in Cambridge.
Protect Cambridge's character by limiting intensification, requiring infrastructure first, and preserving space, heritage, and community values.
Keep council housing local by preventing handing it to government and protecting community control, accountability, and support for residents.
Refine and improve building consents methodologies and time frames.
Revisit residential growth cells to align with development need to avoid developers being in default of their development levies.
Protect Cambridge amenity values particularly from heavy truck movements which are forecast to overwhelm those values.
Prioritise essential services and infrastructure before allowing large-scale housing projects to proceed for sustainable growth.
Plan growth responsibly so housing, schools and services keep pace with development.
Work with developers to ensure cost-effective and sustainable housing options are available while keeping Waipa beautiful.
Build more homes only where roads and pipes can cope and where design fits the town, following clear principles for intensification.
Allow higher density housing without detracting from the existing or established character of suburbs within Cambridge.
Work with existing community organisations such as Bridges Trust and others to offer alternative and affordable housing options.
Continue work with community housing providers like Habitat for Humanity to enable affordable quality aged person housing.
Ensure cost-benefit first planning by putting ratepayer value at the forefront of decision-making.
Continue supporting the advancement of Papakāinga development to create more opportunities for affordable housing and rental options.
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