Two weeks in to Stockton Council's consultation on where up to 2,800 new homes could be built and a pretty clear picture is already taking shape.
Of the three sites being considered in Yarm and Kirklevington, the two to the south of Green Lane are both receiving the thumbs down from residents with roughly 44% of respondants either disagreeing or strongly disagreeing that they should be considered for new homes. The picture is less clear with the third however (to the west of Yarm along the length of Allerton Balk); 43% of respondants agree / strongly agree that this site should be considered with 41% disagreeing / strongly disagreeing.
With the consultation due to run for a further 8 weeks there is still everything to play for. I will shortly be announcing details of a drop in session for residents to come and see the plans, where I and other Conservative councillors will be on hand to answer questions.
In the meantime the proposals can be viewed clicking here, or can be obtained by e-mailing spatialplans@stockton.gov.uk.
Wednesday 27 July 2011
Wednesday 13 July 2011
Thousands of new homes in Yarm & Kirklevington?
Monday saw Stockton Borough Council start of a 10-week long consultation as to where to potentially build 2,800 new homes. Three of the sites being considered lie within Yarm & Kirklevington.
Current projections suggest that whilst the existing and planned housing stock is sufficient to meet the borough's needs until 2021, an additional 2,800 new homes will need to be built to satisfy those needs up to 2028. Sixteen sites throughout the borough have been identified of varying sizes that could be utilised for new homes.
Whilst the three sites on the outskirts of our communities are certainly large enough to accomodate housing, it's highly questionable whether we could cope with literally thousands of new residents. The current difficulties driving through and parking in Yarm could increase exponentially; the loss of acres of farmland and countryside could never be undone; local children could increasingly miss out on places at local primary schools which are already bursting at the seams; the shortage of recreational facilities would be ever more keenly felt; I could go on...
The consultation papers can be found here. This is your opportunity to influence how our communities evolve for many years to come - make sure your voice is heard.
Current projections suggest that whilst the existing and planned housing stock is sufficient to meet the borough's needs until 2021, an additional 2,800 new homes will need to be built to satisfy those needs up to 2028. Sixteen sites throughout the borough have been identified of varying sizes that could be utilised for new homes.
Whilst the three sites on the outskirts of our communities are certainly large enough to accomodate housing, it's highly questionable whether we could cope with literally thousands of new residents. The current difficulties driving through and parking in Yarm could increase exponentially; the loss of acres of farmland and countryside could never be undone; local children could increasingly miss out on places at local primary schools which are already bursting at the seams; the shortage of recreational facilities would be ever more keenly felt; I could go on...
The consultation papers can be found here. This is your opportunity to influence how our communities evolve for many years to come - make sure your voice is heard.
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