High Court defeat for developer (From Daily Echo)

Why do these developers think they can wave their cash and build whatever and wherever they want. Thay are under the impression that they rule the roost. Most people want to see a bit of greenery between towns, not blotted out by their monstrosities. Leave some space for the rest of the people, you've had your share.

Bagman wrote:
Why do these developers think they can wave their cash and build whatever and wherever they want. Thay are under the impression that they rule the roost. Most people want to see a bit of greenery between towns, not blotted out by their monstrosities. Leave some space for the rest of the people, you've had your share.

Hear, hear! Build on the true brownfield sites and MOD etc land first, before destroying more of our countryside. And this constant argument by builders that people on the housing list will benefit from the homes being built (quoted on another website)- what a load of rubbish! Our county is full of 4-5 bed "executive" housing estates with lip service paid to social housing. It never works when the two are mixed - eg more recent developments in Whiteley (and people paying full price - or over the odds -for a house will resent their "social housing" neighbours who paid much less or pay a nominal rent). How about someone building some true social housing in an area which suits the people who'll be living in the houses and gives them walking and/or bus access to the facilities they need (not miles outside towns with close proximity only to motorways for commuting up the M3 to executive jobs!).

"Most people want to see a bit of greenery between towns" That statement is inaacurate on two points.

Most people want an affordable place to live. Also, I suggest you jump in an aeroplane and fly from Scotland to Southampton: I'll think you will find plenty of greenery between towns...more than you would ever imagine. I suspect this is a pure case of nimbyism

Poppy22 wrote:

Bagman wrote: Why do these developers think they can wave their cash and build whatever and wherever they want. Thay are under the impression that they rule the roost. Most people want to see a bit of greenery between towns, not blotted out by their monstrosities. Leave some space for the rest of the people, you've had your share.

Hear, hear! Build on the true brownfield sites and MOD etc land first, before destroying more of our countryside. And this constant argument by builders that people on the housing list will benefit from the homes being built (quoted on another website)- what a load of rubbish! Our county is full of 4-5 bed "executive" housing estates with lip service paid to social housing. It never works when the two are mixed - eg more recent developments in Whiteley (and people paying full price - or over the odds -for a house will resent their "social housing" neighbours who paid much less or pay a nominal rent). How about someone building some true social housing in an area which suits the people who'll be living in the houses and gives them walking and/or bus access to the facilities they need (not miles outside towns with close proximity only to motorways for commuting up the M3 to executive jobs!).

I'd wager you would soon have the "for sale" sign up if there were social housing proposed near you

To Forest Hump, during the sixties and seventies, I was a long-distance lorry driver. When you see towns as in the Midlands and in Lancashire when there are no gaps between them. there is no room for local people to get fresh air of any kind. From the BIC to Wolverhampton, it is only with the aid of an ABC map that you can tell where you are. Having had to drive under these conditions for years, I was always glad when i got south of Newbury to see some greenery.
Most of the houses around the Winchester area are owned by commuters working in London. None of their money is spent locally. If they want to work in London, live in London and don't moan about having to pay exhorbitant fares. It is their choice.

Bagman wrote:
To Forest Hump, during the sixties and seventies, I was a long-distance lorry driver. When you see towns as in the Midlands and in Lancashire when there are no gaps between them. there is no room for local people to get fresh air of any kind. From the BIC to Wolverhampton, it is only with the aid of an ABC map that you can tell where you are. Having had to drive under these conditions for years, I was always glad when i got south of Newbury to see some greenery. Most of the houses around the Winchester area are owned by commuters working in London. None of their money is spent locally. If they want to work in London, live in London and don't moan about having to pay exhorbitant fares. It is their choice.

I specifically said go by plane. You will see there is a significant difference than driving. This country does not have an issue with overdevelopment. It is a figment of imagination.