Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 7146
Received: 08/03/2019
Respondent: Helen Blyth
Representation Summary:
Sites 11,12,26:
No apparent positive benefits for Shirley and many serious negatives.
If all available avenues to avoid building 38% of the housing in Shirley have been exhausted and the housing must be built, then please at least introduce restrictions. Such as;
All properties must be small and affordable - this would then give local people the opportunity to get onto the housing ladder.
Only sell to first time buyers - this would help property remain at realistic prices, preventing landlords charging excessive rents which are then unaffordable to local young people.
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