Object

Publication Draft

Representation ID: 6825

Received: 14/09/2009

Respondent: Mr Stuart Boyle

Representation Summary:

Low Cost Housing

The council has stated that it requires 50 percent of the new developments to be low cost housing. I object to the creation of up to 2,000 low cost houses in one area. Such a development would create an area of relative depravation and poverty. It would have a high concentration of health and crime problems and would increase demand on local services for little additional council tax income.

New low cost housing should be dispersed for better integration with the community. It should also be developed closer to town centres to facilitate habitation by non car owners. The ex Ford foundry, Station Approach and Warwickshire College sites are more appropriate for low cost housing development.