You really are wrapped up in political tribalism!
Lots of people shout about all kinds of things. Then planners ignore them, unless their concerns highlight conflicts with the local plan, which they should have already noticed anyway.
New build layout, is this typical?
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Lots of people shout about all kinds of things. Then planners ignore them, unless their concerns highlight conflicts with the local plan, which they should have already noticed anyway.
The estate around here isn't yet on Google Streetview, they've all been sold so I'm not going to stand outside a stranger's house taking pictures.
But this is what they've done on the street corners - one house faces onto each road, both appear to be detached when looking from their street. Cunning!
I drove around a local new build estate a few weeks back and the word that came to mind was claustrophobic. Houses crammed in, not really what you'd call full scale roads, more like extra wide monoblock driveways.
This links to a comment I made earlier re how 'progress' doesn't always equate to 'better' depending on the criteria something is measured by.
And yes I agree, in some cases they're designed to look like larger properties, then you realise it's two semis or whatever.
Welcome to the forum! Planners are very political but have to pretend they are not
They all have opinions, but ultimately they have to follow the local plan.
Although they have lots of leeway, plus I'm sure back-handers really do happen.
Although they have lots of leeway, plus I'm sure back-handers really do happen.
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On the GF plan, I'd swap the bog and the cupboard around....
Never mind, I think they did it that way because the return of the stairs eats into the space downstairs.
Never mind, I think they did it that way because the return of the stairs eats into the space downstairs.
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I often look at the housing around here to see what's available and for what price.
I look at a lot of the floorplans for the GF and think why the heck did they do it that way?
I look at a lot of the floorplans for the GF and think why the heck did they do it that way?
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I personally think that applies better to 1950s stock, especially LA builds.
check out the location you are thinking of very carefully - maybe join some of the local social media groups - near me, they now have a lot flooding and sewerage problems , one estate has been refused connection (although the builders did connect) and until the estate public sewage system is upgraded , the houses cannot be inhabited - although i think actually some have sold and over xmas a few had lights on - but maybe trades were in
quote few very small estates (20-50 houses) built just a few years have a tanker every month or less to sort things out, with sewage issues - particalrly as now the area has a lot of flooding , as alot of the fields , which soaked the water away and often water logged , have now been built on
and this has also impacted the older houses/bungalows near the new estate
so if you are thinking of a new build - just check out any impact it and other estates nearby may have had
quote few very small estates (20-50 houses) built just a few years have a tanker every month or less to sort things out, with sewage issues - particalrly as now the area has a lot of flooding , as alot of the fields , which soaked the water away and often water logged , have now been built on
and this has also impacted the older houses/bungalows near the new estate
so if you are thinking of a new build - just check out any impact it and other estates nearby may have had
They don’t, the local plan often clashes with national policy. Many Councils don’t have a five year housing supply identified because of local politics so are easy prey for developers.
I doubt it, they would quickly get found out, plus case officer’s recommendations are often overturned by senior planners and committee decisions. Plus Councils get punished with costs awards if there is no proper basis for refusals.
that was part of our issue - no local plan , so loads and loads of development on some of the best agriculture land , in fact i think its only just been approved and released - waiting since at least 2017 when we moved here
I'm referring to improper approvals, where the applicant somehow persuades the planners to allow something that really shouldn't be allowed. They have loads of leeway, refusals can be appealed but approvals can't without someone else being sufficiently interested to pay £1000s in fees. I'm pretty sure it goes on. Someone is making a decision that could result in a huge financial gain for someone else.
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has accepted he approved a £1bn east London housing development unlawfully.
The 1,500-home development on the Isle of Dogs, Tower Hamlets, was approved on 14 January - the day before community charges placed on developments were increased.
The timing of the decision meant Conservative Party donor Richard Desmond avoided paying around £40m.
Mr Jenrick accepted his decision was unlawful but denies any bias.
...and of course the future Chinese Embassy in London, which I believe Starmer himself may be deciding.
Will that be another £40m into scrounging Tory coffers?
