3.1 Vision

Object

Representation ID: 30989

Received: 13/06/2016

Respondent: Mr Peter Joseph

Will there be any safeguarding of owner-occupier sales? A chief concern for many in Romsey and Petersfield is the amount of new housing stock that is being bought up by buy-to-let - and it seems by a large number of non-UK investors. We ask that the Council acts to preclude this sort of sale, to encourage local people to own. Perhaps via some sort of cheaper access to mortgage, and giving particular consideration to workers in local industry and the NHS.

Object

Representation ID: 31189

Received: 22/07/2016

Respondent: Cambridge GRT Solidarity Network

Scope for an exemplary development.

The difficulties to be found in this wider local area can be turned into an opportunity. If the council retains ownership of the site there is the possibility for council and community to make an exemplar site for this area and Cambridge.

We support an exemplar site that reflects and enhances the local distinctiveness and character of the Mill Road conservation area, and combines this with what is needed for our future by addressing climate change. Some of these are reflected in the SPD. The council could appoint an architect to design energy efficient housing and reduces carbon usage.

Retention of the site by the Council also opens up the possibility of a development that is exemplary in being wholly or largely car-free. This would avoid many major access and traffic issues, and offer greater scope for meeting community aspirations for the site.