http://www.purbeckhousingaction.co.uk/forum/ 60 http://www.purbeckhousingaction.co.uk/forum/topiclist.aspx?t=87 Sorry this is so long, but the original is 65 pages I#39m actually very pleased that I can find so little to criticise, my problems are mainly confusion Should you have any queries please contact the Planning Policy Team on 01929 557 264 Email: ldf@purbeck-dc gov uk Dear PDC You#39re in italic and bold, I#39m not! IAH1 - INTERIM AFFORDABLE HOUSING POLICY 2 The Council will require at least 50% affordable housing provision on all significant greenfield housing developments of 30 or more dwellings What#39s wrong with Section 106 – developments of 15 or more dwellings Or are you using 106 up to 30, with about 30% affordable Or will that be between 3 and 30 IAH2 - AFFORDABLE HOUSING TENURE MIX Purbeck District Council will apply the following as a broad target in negotiating the tenure mix of affordable housing provision: 90% Social Rented Housing 10% Intermediate Housing to Rent or Purchase Surely, this huge difference is caused by the fact that we know that we can#39t afford to buy Unless there is a huge change in the way housing is provided or affordability is calculated affordable housing will be enjoyed by subsequent as well as initial occupiers Is it fair enough to assume that that means ALL subsequent occupiers Or are you accepting that there may be the #39right to acquire#39 1 Policies relating to affordable housing provision should reflect the definition of affordable housing outlined in PPS3, and an assessment of the economic viability of land for the development of housing, including the provision of affordable housing Policies should also take into account the outcomes of Strategic Housing Market Assessments to ensure that provision meets the needs of current and future occupiers and that the tenure and dwelling mix of provision provides a wider choice for households and ensures the development of mixed communities 2 Provision will be made for at least 35% of all housing annually across each Local Authority a area and Housing Market Area to be affordable housing The District Council will negotiate for an appropriate proportion of about 25-35% affordable and/or special needs housing on proposed new housing development I thought you had said at least 50%, I also seem to remember reading that all developments over 3 units Ho, hum! Sorry if I seem to be jumping around, but actually, I#39m replying in the order that you printed! 2 The current definition of affordable housing is contained in PPS3 as follows: AFFORDABLE HOUSING is: Affordable housing includes social rented and intermediate housing, provided to specified eligible households whose needs are not met by the market Affordable housing should: • Meet the needs of eligible households including availability at a cost low enough for them to afford, determined with regard to local incomes and local house prices • Include provision for the home to remain at an affordable price for future eligible households or, if these restrictions are lifted, for the subsidy to be recycled for alternative affordable housing provision I#39ve highlighted that bit because a two bed affordable flat in Corfe would have cost me a 70,000 mortgage AND 250 rent a month Affordable I agree that it#39s cheap compared to to local house prices, buuut Delivering Affordable Housing - Interim Planning Guidance Future need consists of newly forming household need and existing households that fall into need In Purbeck, future need totals 445 units per annum When the future supply of affordable units 92 is taken into account, a net affordable housing need of 353 units 445 – 92 is generated in Purbeck Can I take that as the definitive figure You have provided so much info that it#39s proven quite difficult to actually work out just how many houses are required 100% Affordable Housing Sites 5 Where Registered Social Landlords, Housing Associations, Local Authorities, landowners or philanthropic developers are able to bring forward schemes for the provision of 100% affordable housing on sites within existing built up areas, as opposed to rural exception sites above which are located outside established settlement boundaries of smaller settlements In accordance with PPS3 some sites may be allocated and released through the Local Development Framework solely for the provision of affordable housing I think that#39s good news for Swanage, but I#39m not sure Thought so, there it is! 1 The Council will require the following proportions of affordable housing provision on new market housing developments of 3 or more dwellings, or a site area of 0 1 or more hectares: i at least 50% in the Swanage and Coast sub-market areas ii at least 40% in the Wareham, Upton, Rural Fringe and Rural Centre sub-market areas 2 The Council will require at least 50% affordable housing provision on all significant greenfield housing developments of 30 or more dwellings Again, why 30 Why not 15 • for sustainability achieve at least Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable homes including full available points for security • for the external environment, achieve at least 12 out of 20 of the Building for Life criteria, depending on the nature of the scheme Wouldn#39t it be worth offering a few carrots if developers exceed those levels • There is an annual affordable housing shortfall of 349 units a year which will need to come from new sites, conversions and market purchase by RSLs to allow a reduction Nearly 353! Or was it 445 Sorry, but presenting figures in an accurate and accessible manner is quite a skill! • The Council’s Corporate Strategy target of delivering 36 affordable units a year has not been met And yet: Thus the Council is falling well short of the overall level of new affordable housing it requires whilst, at the same time, achieving its policy target for the amount of affordable housing on new mixed tenure schemes On the whole these documents seem quite promising, but also a little confusing If we take PDC#39s statement that one of their priorities is to provide Affordable Housing as Gospel then it could be seen as a bold move but with their opposition to the Lychett proposal I wonder Any chance that they#39re just delaying until this is in place Just how do you intend to build 353, or 349, or 445 affordable units a year Plus, a similar number are going to have to be built at market value When do we get to see where all these homes are going PS My original document has PDC in italic and me not, hope you can work out which is me! Virtual Swanage Sat, 01 Nov 2008 23:04:34 GMT http://www.purbeckhousingaction.co.uk/forum/topiclist.aspx?t=83 Perhaps if we wait a wee while all the unsold expensive conversions and buy to lets may come down in price there are a few properties in the Worth Matravers area that could make perfect affordable homes for local people! Virtual Swanage Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:22:03 GMT http://www.purbeckhousingaction.co.uk/forum/topiclist.aspx?t=83 http://tinyurl com/6xpfxx The people of Purbeck say NO! Be a good idea if they said #39hang on a mo#39 Let us in on the planning process Listen to what we want and let#39s develop sensibly So that our and our kids needs are met Virtual Swanage Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:41:27 GMT http://www.purbeckhousingaction.co.uk/forum/topiclist.aspx?t=83 Many thanks for the link renter Yes the District Council is firmly opposed to the proposal However, as usual it hasn#39t come up with any realistic or sustainable alternative to deal with housing the hundreds of people who are needed to sustain the area they claim to so passionately care about Virtual Swanage Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:18:17 GMT http://www.purbeckhousingaction.co.uk/forum/topiclist.aspx?t=81 Well, that was hard work I've filled in my response form and will re-read it tomorrow before emailing it to PDC Anyone else read it yet Virtual Swanage Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:12:29 GMT http://www.purbeckhousingaction.co.uk/forum/topiclist.aspx?t=81 Thanks for reading the original post Now for some serious reading http://www purbeck gov uk/default aspx page=10865 Virtual Swanage Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:03:47 GMT http://www.purbeckhousingaction.co.uk/forum/topiclist.aspx?t=77 Oh, yeah I hadn't thought about that! Or many other things Virtual Swanage Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:20:57 GMT http://www.purbeckhousingaction.co.uk/forum/topiclist.aspx?t=78 I guess that this is a 'gardens are brownfield' type thing Could be quite a test for our planners I wonder how many will be affordable Virtual Swanage Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:19:48 GMT http://www.purbeckhousingaction.co.uk/forum/topiclist.aspx?t=44 I have been asked to post this planning application to demolish existing house and replace with two blocks of six two bedroomed flats at 2 Drummond Road Application number 6/2008/0235 http://www purbeck gov uk/planning/PlanAppDisp asp RecNum=33362 Virtual Swanage Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:02:34 GMT http://www.purbeckhousingaction.co.uk/forum/topiclist.aspx?t=77 And so you should, you rent Virtual Swanage Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:13:32 GMT http://www.purbeckhousingaction.co.uk/forum/topiclist.aspx?t=87 Purbeck have released our Affordable Housing Stategy At first glance it reads quite well http://tinyurl com/58yqc9 Virtual Swanage Sat, 01 Nov 2008 23:04:35 GMT http://www.purbeckhousingaction.co.uk/forum/topiclist.aspx?t=86 Planning permission has recently been granted by PDC for allotments in Langton Matravers!! Great news! 32 people have their names down on the list including St Georges First School An allotment association is soon to be formed Swanage allotment holders - watch out next year, we may have the biggest Pumpkins, we are nearer the sun, and the rotting seaweed comes to these parts!! Virtual Swanage Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:45:31 GMT http://www.purbeckhousingaction.co.uk/forum/topiclist.aspx?t=83 Here it comes! 2750 homes - and schools - and work units - and a multi-use centre and a new wood http://www purbeck gov uk/default aspx page=10864 has the response form - which seems to be asking for a mostly negative response If you#39d like to see the proposal from Bloor then page 6 of www southwesteip co uk/downloads/documents/20070509093905 pdf Virtual Swanage Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:22:03 GMT http://www.purbeckhousingaction.co.uk/forum/topiclist.aspx?t=85 PEAT Purbeck Environment Action Team - are organising an event PEAT on the STREET in Wareham on 20th September Please walk, cycle, car share, or use public transport Gig rowing, Samba band, Wareham Whalers, Belly dancing, Worth Community Property Trust, Cranborne Ancient Technology Centre, pavement art, buskers etc If you would like to find out more please take a look at website www peat-da21 org Virtual Swanage Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:06:52 GMT http://www.purbeckhousingaction.co.uk/forum/topiclist.aspx?t=84 This forum seems to have gone awfully quiet in recent weeks which I find very surprising given the sea change in the property market since Purbeck Housing Action was first set up The greed of the property speculators and the “who needs a pension ” buy-to-let-investors has finally backfired in spectacular fashion and house prices are in free fall With the genuine first time buyer having long since left the market this, in my opinion, can only be a good thing Is there anyone out there Virtual Swanage Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:06:14 GMT http://www.purbeckhousingaction.co.uk/forum/topiclist.aspx?t=82 I see you have solved the virus problem on the site! Edited: 26/06/2008 20:02:49 Virtual Swanage Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:02:37 GMT http://www.purbeckhousingaction.co.uk/forum/topiclist.aspx?t=81 If theres anyone left in here then PDC have just released their our CORE STRATEGY ISSUES AND OPTIONS CONSULTATION if youd like to view and comment then pop along to: Planning Reception, Purbeck District Council Monday -Thursday 8:45am - 4:45pm, and Friday 8:45am - 4:15pm Corfe Castle Library, East Street, Corfe Castle, BH20 5EE Mon 2pm - 4:30pm, Wed 4:30pm -7pm, Fri 9:30am -12pm, Sat 9:30am -12pm Dorchester Library, Colliton Park, Dorchester, DT1 1XJ Mon 10am -7pm, Tue 9:30am -7pm, Wed 9:30am -7pm, Thu 9:30am -5pm, Fri 9:30am -7pm, Sat 9am - 4pm Lytchett Matravers Library, High Street, Lytchett Matravers, BH16 6BG Mon 9am -1pm/2pm - 5pm, Tue 2pm - 5pm, Thu 9am -1pm, Fri 2pm -7pm, Sat 9am -12:30pm Poole Central Library, Dolphin Centre, Poole, BH15 1QE Mon 9am - 6pm, Tue 9am - 6pm, Wed 9am - 6pm, Thu 9am - 6pm, Fri 9am -6pm, Sat 9am -5pm Upton Library, Corner House, Upton Cross, Poole, BH16 5PW Mon 9:30am -1pm/ 2pm-5pm, Tue 9:30am -1pm/ 2pm -5pm, Wed 9:30am -1pm/ 2pm - 5pm, Fri 9:30am -1pm/ 2pm - 7pm, Sat 9am -12:30pm Swanage Library, High Street, Swanage, BH19 2NU Mon 10am -7pm, Tue 9:30am -1:30pm, Wed 9:30am - 5pm, Fri 9:30am - 7pm, Sat 9am - 4pm Wareham Library, South Street, Wareham, BH20 4LR Mon 10am - 5pm, Tue 9:30am -7pm, Thu 9:30am - 5pm, Fri 9:30am -7pm, Sat 9am -12:30pm Wool Library, D’Urberville Centre, Colliers Lane, Wool, BH20 6DL Tue 3pm -7pm, Thu 10am -1pm, Sat 9:30am -12:30pm Its a 43 page document full of entirely accessible linguistics, sorry, Govspeak However, it is about our next 20 years, so give it a go Virtual Swanage Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:12:29 GMT http://www.purbeckhousingaction.co.uk/forum/topiclist.aspx?t=80 A decision will be made by the end of May to close many local Post Offices All rural Post Offices are under threat of closure 2,500 closures are anticipated throughout rural areas An average of 50 in each of the 50 postal areas will close Register your comments on www postoffice co uk/networkchange and click on contact us link on News updates page, or write to National Consultation Team, Post Office Ltd Freepost Consultation Team or call 08457 22 33 44 Virtual Swanage Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:10:54 GMT http://www.purbeckhousingaction.co.uk/forum/topiclist.aspx?t=79 Apologies for this being so long but it is very relevant as a follow up of the Swanage Residents Associations meeting last Monday where Steve Dring PDC was available to answer questions News report Guardian/Observer News and Media Limited 2008 November 18 2007 Get tough on second home owners, rural adviser tells Brown The government is being urged to put controls on incomers so the Cornish can escape from squalor into affordable housing, reports Jasper Gerard Holidaymakers drinking in the Cornish landscape often sigh: Nowhere in this country looks so perfect But what most dont realise is that nowhere else in Britain is so poor Incomes are 25 per cent below average, making it the only corner of Britain to receive European Union aid, yet house prices are 17 per cent higher than average Rural poverty may not be as visible as in cities, but for its victims it is every bit as vicious The Cornish experience is informing Matthew Taylor, MP for Truro, commissioned by Gordon Brown to investigate the rural housing crisis And from these early thoughts, in his first interview since his appointment, we can forecast two political storms First, Taylors strong hint he will recommend local communities be allowed to bypass councils and build affordable homes in their area And second, the first signal that he and ministers support a report on tackling second homes, produced last year by Elinor Goodman, former political editor of Channel 4 News The only image of Cornwall is of sun, sea and sand, but in some areas house prices are 17 times annual incomes, says the Liberal Democrat, an honorary goat, the name for non-Labour members of the Prime Ministers government of all the talents When they learn about it, the scale of the problem takes peoples breath away And this crisis reaches across most of rural Britain Taylor, who still sits on the Lib Dem benches and was once tipped as a party leader, says ministers raised eyebrows when he outlined the scale of rural deprivation However, it is understood they now back his idea of giving communities power to decide on development in their backyard Planners would only be consulted on technical details Homes for local people will, Taylor predicts, reduce Nimby objections, particularly when decisions are made in villages, not Whitehall: No one will make a fast buck and houses could be for your son or daughter In a further move, he is studying how councils could insist on granting permission only for affordable housing Taylor is attracted by shared equity schemes whereby houses can only be sold to local people, the owners taking enough capital gain to enter the private housing market What has been driving up house prices is land cost With cheap land you could provide good quality two-bedroom cottages for £90,000 And the prevalence of second homes in deprived but increasingly fashionable holiday destinations is a key driver of price: They are having a huge effect on rural businesses, with people not there much An estate agent in my constituency tells me half the houses he sells are second homes The government has to look at the option of planning controls However, this will provoke squeals from housing lobbyists and those dreaming of a country bolthole But Taylor - who has been raising the plight of the rural poor since entering Parliament 20 years ago, aged just 24 - insists action is essential Under a scheme Taylor is investigating, councils could force potential second-homers to apply for a change of use He suggests that the strictness would vary between areas, but admits it could be tricky assessing how much occupancy people have without government inspecting further into your private affairs What is no longer in dispute is the scale of the problem Shelter reports a shocking rise in people in counties such as Cornwall seeking social housing, with more children living in squalor Taylor does not report until next year, and many of his recommendations will be welcomed by Brown But there will be friction After Browns Barker review - advocating large-scale building on green belt land - the Prime Minister has hardly made conservation a priority But Taylor is firm: You cant build your way out of the problem If you did meet demand, people would move somewhere else to escape overdevelopment The solution, Taylor believes, is limited building for local people so areas remain socially mixed rather than having gated communities with the accountant driving up to town in his Range Rover He adds: It has to cease being a dinner party conversation how much cheaper it is than London to get a plumber Because soon they will find they cant get the servants At best, workers will commute from town to village, which is hardly environmental Controversially, he says rural housing can be less damaging than suburban sprawl as it produces less congestion and pollution But is it too late for parts of rural Britain No, Im sure there are some villages that are too far gone to have, say, a local person working in a village shop but most of rural Britain is waking up and looking for a solution Taylor is standing down at the next election, as he does not want to leave his young family in Cornwall while he is at Westminster He is to set up a business involved in sustainable development But isnt he being cynically lured into Browns big tent with the promise of action on housing, only to be left politically homeless He insists not: My constituents wouldnt wear it if the Prime Minister had offered me the opportunity and Id turned it down He praised Browns bravery and willingness to break convention by appointing an opposition MP, but insists the PM will not tempt him to join Labour If you abolished our only liberal party, the affable Taylor laughs, someone would have to reinvent it A peerage surely looms, though this radical Cornishman insists: I would only go to the Lords to abolish it I would hope it wouldnt be a long-term project Alas, the project to abolish rural poverty threatens to take rather longer Virtual Swanage Sat, 12 Apr 2008 16:28:38 GMT http://www.purbeckhousingaction.co.uk/forum/topiclist.aspx?t=77 I posted this on swanageview blogspot com cuz they were the only ones who publicised this event Swanage Residents Assoc AGM with Steve Dring In case you dont know Steve hes the person responsible for co-ordinating PDCs next 20 years Quote Its nice when evidence turns up so quickly! http://tinyurl com/6nrvva I went to last nights SRA meeting to talk about such things As I posted above, a certain person roused the rabble and diverted what could have been a constructive meeting into a blame, blame, moan, moan, its not fair type of thing Many things, but esp Planning are changing If PDC turn an application down and the developer appeals, the developer is likely to win Stop moaning, accept that if there is no action then Purbeck is going to become a developers dream Houses will be built, we need to do our best to make sure that we have some control Steve may have misled slightly, although its not an area of his expertise, Housing Assoc houses are still prone to Right to Acquire Go see purbeckhousingaction co uk Itll take you hours to read all of it, but some want to see the housing issue controlled by the residents 358 members, about 5 of them post regularly - what are the other 353 doing Moaning Unquote or LURKING By the way, I added an n in the quote Virtual Swanage Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:20:57 GMT