Prices Candles Scheme Refusal
I don't have a particular view on this project on York Road but I was struck by the reasons given for renewal. The planning application didn't have enough affordable housing. The problem that this raises in my mind is that London's property is expensive because so few new homes are built yet we won't build more homes unless they are affordable. When times were good this may have been a wise policy but with current economic conditions the fact that someone is willing to fund development must be seen as a plus and it would be disasterous for the local area if sites remain derelict because the requirement to include 'affordable' housing discouraged development.
Mick Higgins ● 4695d0 Comments