Transcript & Notes from Roundtable on Permitting, Zoning, and Housing

Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Meeting Notes: District 4 Executive Councilor (EC) John Stephen: Thank you all for coming here tonight to talk about the important issues impacting our developers and contractors regarding permitting delays and local zoning and planning obstacles. I can tell you firsthand, being a candidate this … Read more
Union Leader: Developers Plead for Relief From Permits That Slow Projects, Raise Costs

From Kevin Landrigan at the Union Leader: Developers, planners, engineers and lawyers told Executive Councilor John Stephen, R-Manchester, that they would welcome changes in state laws and regulations to speed up the process of getting permits for residential and commercial projects from state and local agencies. New to his job, Stephen said it was obvious … Read more
John Stephen Discusses Housing Crisis on WDEV Radio

Executive Councilor John Stephen joined Ross Connolly on WDEV radio and discussed the housing crisis in New Hampshire, emphasizing the need to increase housing supply by streamlining permitting processes and local zoning regulations. He highlighted examples like Brady Sullivan’s redevelopment of mill buildings into affordable housing. Stephen noted that regulatory delays, often lasting years, drive … Read more
Union Leader: Stephen Gets Started

From Kevin Landrigan’s State House Dome Executive Councilor-elect John Stephen of Manchester is hosting the first of a series of issues roundtables on Jan. 16 from 4-6 p.m. at the Manchester offices of developer Arthur Sullivan, 900 Elm St. The topic is the state permitting process and what can be done to cut back on delays and eliminate … Read more
Documents from the Roundtable
Permits Required for Housing Developments NH Fish and Game DepartmentInformation Regarding Environmental Permitting Natural Heritage Bureau, Division of Forests and Lands, DNCR
Information on Permitting Process Division of Historical Resources
Department of Natural and Cultural Resources – Information regarding the Review and Compliance / Section 106 Review process for project permitting.