Response from Mr James Highton (Individual)
1. Mr James Highton (Individual) : 8 Jan 2016 16:10:00
Policy Area and Topic
Housing - Self-Build and Custom Build Housing
Please make your comments below on the Policy Area / Topic you have selected. Where appropriate, make reference to the Option you prefer and the question number referred to in the Discussion Paper.
Q8. I believe the best option is Option 3.I believe the council should follow the lead of the Vanguard councils such as Cambridge by ensuring that a percentage of all building land is allocated for self-build. There should be more emphasis in granting building permission to developers to ensure that housing allows for those people who are looking to build first houses or down sizing from large houses to bungalows (which would have to be self-build as developers no longer build bungalows.)
Q9. This is supported by the number of people who are members of South Lakeland Self Build group who do not wish to build 5 bedroomed double garaged detached houses, but sensible affordable property in which to start families or to retire in.
