Support
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3041
Received: 22/02/2019
Respondent: Mrs Karen Finn
It is clear economically that too few people are now able to afford to buy and have to rent. This only allows landlords to make money and some people live in sub standard properties as a result. A higher proportion of affordable properties is needed and also a higher proportion of adapts or adaptable properties. I have worked with the adaptations team and it is clear there is a woefully inadequate supply of properties suitable for different health conditions. This leaves some people housebound and reduces quality of life. As we look at the amibitions of Southend 2050, we must improve both affordability and adaptability. More social housing is also needed so that we are not dictated too but the profit concerns of the builders.
It is clear economically that too few people are now able to afford to buy and have to rent. This only allows landlords to make money and some people live in sub standard properties as a result. A higher proportion of affordable properties is needed and also a higher proportion of adapts or adaptable properties. I have worked with the adaptations team and it is clear there is a woefully inadequate supply of properties suitable for different health conditions. This leaves some people housebound and reduces quality of life. As we look at the amibitions of Southend 2050, we must improve both affordability and adaptability. More social housing is also needed so that we are not dictated too but the profit concerns of the builders.