The Selwyn District Council welcomes proposed Government reforms to speed up building consents.

The nation's fastest-growing region says any changes that could speed up progress are helpful, as building consents have always been a focus for the Selwyn District Council.

Selwyn District Council Head of Building, Vanessa Mitchell, says this move will free up inspectors to focus on other areas.

"We've been under enormous pressure over the past few years - and we really see advantages in the proposals that have come out."

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