The local papers have a preview of part of the Beadnell parish plan. It will set out a need for more affordable housing, noting:
- well over 50% of homes in Beadnell are second homes
- the vast majority of residents want provision for affordable housing
- residents will be asked where any new housing should be built.
This is very welcome: I’m not against second homes (I couldn’t be: mine was one for a year before I moved here full time) or holiday homes. I think they are a source of revenue for the tourist and service industries which are now the major employers in this area. But they inevitably add to the problems for local people finding a home in their community.
I think it’s essential that local housing policy:
- encourages planning provision for affordable homes reserved for local people
- provides funding to support building them
This not just an issue for Beadnell, but also for the whole Division (and indeed the surrounding areas). One of the few benefits of a unitary council should be the ability to look at funding on an overall basis and ensure that council tax income from second homes is properly applied.
- well over 50% of homes in Beadnell are second homes
- the vast majority of residents want provision for affordable housing
- residents will be asked where any new housing should be built.
This is very welcome: I’m not against second homes (I couldn’t be: mine was one for a year before I moved here full time) or holiday homes. I think they are a source of revenue for the tourist and service industries which are now the major employers in this area. But they inevitably add to the problems for local people finding a home in their community.
I think it’s essential that local housing policy:
- encourages planning provision for affordable homes reserved for local people
- provides funding to support building them
This not just an issue for Beadnell, but also for the whole Division (and indeed the surrounding areas). One of the few benefits of a unitary council should be the ability to look at funding on an overall basis and ensure that council tax income from second homes is properly applied.
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