Object
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 4393
Received: 14/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Anthony Cross
Rather than seek to build new homes, action should be taken to tackle the problem of vacant residential properties. Severe council tax penalties can be used to "encourage" their sale or letting. If development is still necessary, only brownfield sites should be considered.
Use of greenfield sites on the edge of villages should be avoided at all costs. These areas contribute to the special natural environment in which these villages exist and ensure the "beautiful green environment" that the borough says they want their residents to enjoy.
Retaining our green spaces is essential for a healthy and beautiful environment.
Rather than seek to build new homes, action should be taken to tackle the problem of vacant residential properties. Severe council tax penalties can be used to "encourage" their sale or letting. If development is still necessary, only brownfield sites should be considered.
Use of greenfield sites on the edge of villages should be avoided at all costs. These areas contribute to the special natural environment in which these villages exist and ensure the "beautiful green environment" that the borough says they want their residents to enjoy.
Retaining our green spaces is essential for a healthy and beautiful environment.