Paraparaumu Community Board
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.
Improve housing affordability by working with government and community providers on quality, sustainable and accessible housing options.
Streamline building consents to reduce delays, cut costs and make it easier for families and businesses to build responsibly.
Support balanced land use by ensuring zoning enables growth while protecting green spaces and community character.
Create a design guide for Paraparaumu that inspires creativity in new builds, building upgrades and adding to character and sense of place.
Work closely with the active Paraparaumu beach scene to build on vibrancy and activities.
Work closely with the public scale arts community and place their art locally.
Protect trees when areas are opened up to housing projects as trees are very important to us all and do not need to be cut down for space.
Improve housing qualities with new builds and existing buildings for the safety of residents.
Keep the character of Kāpiti Coast urban and rural areas unique, and not cookie-cutter barren landscapes.
Advocate for well-designed, medium-density housing near town centres and transport links to improve affordability and liveability.
Champion development of quality, accessible public spaces and streetscapes that enhance community character and connection.
Support streamlined, transparent building consent processes to reduce delays and costs for homeowners and builders.
Improve housing affordability by working with government and community providers on quality, sustainable and accessible housing options.
Streamline building consents to reduce delays, cut costs and make it easier for families and businesses to build responsibly.
Support balanced land use by ensuring zoning enables growth while protecting green spaces and community character.
Create a design guide for Paraparaumu that inspires creativity in new builds, building upgrades and adding to character and sense of place.
Work closely with the active Paraparaumu beach scene to build on vibrancy and activities.
Work closely with the public scale arts community and place their art locally.
Protect trees when areas are opened up to housing projects as trees are very important to us all and do not need to be cut down for space.
Improve housing qualities with new builds and existing buildings for the safety of residents.
Keep the character of Kāpiti Coast urban and rural areas unique, and not cookie-cutter barren landscapes.
Advocate for well-designed, medium-density housing near town centres and transport links to improve affordability and liveability.
Champion development of quality, accessible public spaces and streetscapes that enhance community character and connection.
Support streamlined, transparent building consent processes to reduce delays and costs for homeowners and builders.
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