And that also has nothing to do with the recent slump in the property market either.
Social Housing to be built opposite where I live
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And that also has nothing to do with the recent slump in the property market either.
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Absolutely. Everyone wants a quick win - if you can't afford a house, and a big TV, and Sky HD, and an 09 Astra on credit, and a PS3 and a holiday to Benidorm every year then you can't afford a house and the council must provide you with one.
Very sorry for you to hear this, the government will no doubt force it through.
Definitely. Do your research, and if you can take them to court.
Having undertaken social housing projects before I would say any objections and fuss you may cause at this stage is extremely unlikely to get you anywhere.
As Borich has already said, there will have been several forms of notice provided at the time of submission, and if you were not at this property then you *should* have been informed of such by your solicitor.
Despite what many people think, one has no right to a view, and I imagine this development will not have an adverse effect on lighting to your property/gardens, parking/access/amenities will have been addressed by the agent at time of proposal submission and local councillors will most likely be in favour of a social housing scheme in the area.
I understand your grievance and viewpoint, but I too believe this is something you're going to have to learn to live with.
As Borich has already said, there will have been several forms of notice provided at the time of submission, and if you were not at this property then you *should* have been informed of such by your solicitor.
Despite what many people think, one has no right to a view, and I imagine this development will not have an adverse effect on lighting to your property/gardens, parking/access/amenities will have been addressed by the agent at time of proposal submission and local councillors will most likely be in favour of a social housing scheme in the area.
I understand your grievance and viewpoint, but I too believe this is something you're going to have to learn to live with.
Affordable housing isn't about handouts. It's about prices being fixed at affordable levels and developers sacrificing profits rather than benefiting from high market values relative to the cost of development. In this case the developer the OP linked to is a non-profit organisation.[TW]Fox;14804574 said:
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Fine so all the firemen leave for better jobs. Who's going put the fire out when your smugness sets one your ever so expensive sofas on fire?
Did you miss the bit where he says he earns LESS?
If you don't earn enough to have 2 children, then you can live in a flat, or simply NOT HAVE KIDS UNTIL YOU CAN AFFORD THEM.
I LIVE IN A HOUSE I CAN AFORD LIKE EVERYONE ELSE AND WONT HAVE KIDS I CAN'T AFFORD. WHERE DO PEOPLE GO IF THEY CAN AFFORD PRIVATE HOUSING IN AN AREA THEY ARE KEY WORKERS?
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Guys, I mentioned that the council intend to dispose of this land with the intent to sell to a Housing Association for development.
I have nothing against social housing.
What I am against is the Councils intention to dispose of an open space that is used daily by local residents. People take dogs for walks everyday, people go jogging through and kids play on there. Its a place where local people can bump into each other and chat. I take great pride in knowing my both my neighbours really well.
If the council go ahead and dispose of this open space then all the above is lost.
Which is why we'll be applying for that area of open space to be classified as a Village Green.
I have nothing against social housing.
What I am against is the Councils intention to dispose of an open space that is used daily by local residents. People take dogs for walks everyday, people go jogging through and kids play on there. Its a place where local people can bump into each other and chat. I take great pride in knowing my both my neighbours really well.
If the council go ahead and dispose of this open space then all the above is lost.
Which is why we'll be applying for that area of open space to be classified as a Village Green.
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My house was built in the late 80's on private land that belonged to a farmer who decided to sell part of his estate.
This is different.
There may be a time further down time when the farmer sells the remaining section of land (beyond the open space). I have no issue with this. This is the disposal and then sale of open space that is accessed daily by local residents.
What a stupid thing to say.
Yea what a moron, fancy having the idea that people should think about their circumstances before having kids, lol
What a stupid thing to say.
Yeah! I mean, having children is a right isn't it? You know, you don't need to think about the financial implications of having a child, about having enough money to care for them, about having a house in a decent area so they can go to a good school eh? You can just have a kid and think about it later. And if you don't have enough money for kids AND a house AND a plasma and a new Audi every 2 years then you stamp your feet until some namby pamby government comes along and keeps giving you tax credits and "affordable housing" until you can afford it.
Whereas the sensible couple who save up to buy a house, then save up to have kids look on in utter disgust.
And I bet that field that your house built was built upon was once walked upon by ramblers and such.
I do feel for you, but it will get worse in years to come so get ready.
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35 years ago? Could or can afford? Make your mind up are you taking about today or 35 years ago? Even with hard work most working class can not afford to buy a home. Thats why there is social housing in the first place.
How simplitic, do you realy think a big TV and Sky HD means one is doing well in life or even comes into comparison with being able to afford a morgage for your average home? A lot of working class people can't afford the things you listed, due to low wages. They could always get another job, one problem is that that depend on someone giving them that job in the first place. Which may sound strange to the young fresh faced Uni kids that post a lot on these boards or those that have never had any hard time in there lifes. I wonder how long this ecomonic down turn would have to last to change peoples point of view on the matter.
Social Housing is needed and if that means some people lose their nice view, then so be it. After all the OP's home when built bighted and devalued the farms land which the OP so likes to view, but with hard work he could always find another home with a nice view after all thats what the working class should do according to some.
35 years ago? Could or can afford? Make your mind up are you taking about today or 35 years ago? Even with hard work most working class can not afford to buy a home. Thats why there is social housing in the first place.
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How simplitic, do you realy think a big TV and Sky HD means one is doing well in life or even comes into comparison with being able to afford a morgage for your average home? A lot of working class people can't afford the things you listed, due to low wages. They could always get another job, one problem is that that depend on someone giving them that job in the first place. Which may sound strange to the young fresh faced Uni kids that post a lot on these boards or those that have never had any hard time in there lifes. I wonder how long this ecomonic down turn would have to last to change peoples point of view on the matter.
Social Housing is needed and if that means some people lose their nice view, then so be it. After all the OP's home when built bighted and devalued the farms land which the OP so likes to view, but with hard work he could always find another home with a nice view after all thats what the working class should do according to some.