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I can best convey my comments by sending you (attached) a copy of my proposal as sent to Malcolm Knights on 24th Aug. 2012. My proposal is for the regeneration of local housing which, I hope, would benefit local communities; if implemented.
I hope that all the hard work that has been put in, to present the "Local Plan 2015-2030", will be rewarded!
1.PROPOSAL
1.1 To build private houses on "brown-field sites" or green-belt land where appropriate; for occupation of local people.
2. OBJECTIVES
2.1 To help the country's economy.
2.2. To give a boost to the building and construction industries.
2.3 To provide affordable housing for first time buyers, young people, elderly people and people who need to move either up or down the housing "ladder".
2.4 To "un-tap" the nation's assets.
3. METHOD
3.1 Local councils and/or government to buy (by compulsory purchase if necessary) suitable "brown-field sites" or green-belt land nationwide.
3.2 The land will be divided into lots for building.
3.3 Local councils to finance (with government help) the construction of roads and paths and to provide lighting.
3.4 Public utility companies to install services such as water, electricity, gas, sewerage, drainage, telephone and broadband connections.
3.5 The local authority will then sell the free-hold sites to be approved applicants for an "economical sum". The applicant will then become the "building owner".
3.6 The "building owner" will then be responsible for the type, size and design etc. of the dwelling of their choice (subject to Planning Consent and Building bye law approval); and for all the costs involved. They could even build their dwellings in stages to meet their budgets.
3.7 The "building owner" would be able to sell his dwelling, if necessary, subject to certain conditions; to prevent profiteering.
4. ADVANTAGES OF THIS PROPOSAL
4.1 The economy of the country would improve.
4.2 The waiting list for council housing would be reduced.
4.3 The local council would have an increase in council tax revenue
4.4 The Public utility companies would have more customers.
4.5 Local people would have housing of their choice, to suit their needs and in a location of their choice.
4.6. Architects, builders, suppliers, solicitors and building societies would benefit.
4.7 There would be no losers!
5. DISADVANTAGES OF THIS PROPOSAL
5.1 A great deal of legislature will have to be put in place for this proposal to be carried through.
5.2 Many contacts will have to be entered into to "encourage" the public utility companies to become involved.
5.3 Amendments to this proposal will need to be considered.