More developers move in to Seaton
So, Liatris aren't the only ones sniffing around Seaton then. Seaton Heights sold (again) to people who currently specialise in time shares in Spain and the Caribbean and then the people on the Cliff Field side of Seaton being asked by McCarthy and Stone (those wonderful people who have already given us Haven Court) if they want to sell. Can't see much affordable housing coming out of that then.
And come to think of it - what DID we receive as Section 106 payments for Haven Court and Jubliee Lodge. Anyone notice any improvements for us after they went up?
Methinks something to investigate .....
posted by Fighting for East Devon's future @ 10:05 pm
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what section 106 benefits has Seaton ever received from any development? It would be interesting to list them. Most developments here are small but I imagine EDDC has received some funds - so what were they spent on - road and footpath improvements, has the school had any new classrooms? Come on EDDC - tell us what you have done for us!
The very last thing Seaton needs is more retirement flats. Yes, I would love to know what 106 we have received for the other ones.
I would also like to hear the story behind the other lot too. They took long enough to sell.
There is no Section 106 money to be paid in East Devon if your development is 14 units or less - hence the number of 14 unit or less developments in Seaton. Notice even the big house builders such as Midas, Persimmon and Cavanna only put up 14 homes when they could have put up more - or, in the case of Cavanna, put up 14, wait for a while and put up 14 more. Yes, it is a scandal - especially as the number is set by each local authority. In some local authorities it is 10 homes max, in others there is a "roof tax" on every new home built.
We have aired this one before and we all know it is iniquitous. EDDC councillors need to be lobbied.
In places with more than 3,000 dwellings (Seaton has about 3,100) local authorities are allowed to make their own arrangements re Section 106 agreements regarding affordable housing. In London, Ken Livingston is insisting on a very high number and it is working out at around 30% of all new development, whether large or small.
time the rules were changed then so that it is a tax per roof on anything that increases the number of dwellings. Have to find out what process they go through to change the rules and ask our prospective EDDC councillors if they would support a change.
Otherwise I guess the regeneration site will be built in units of 14!
I agree that the last thing Seaton needs is retirement flats. They are not in line with planning guidance about building a sustainable community.
If you look at the links on the right and see East Devon Control Committee that is a composite email address that with just one email sends a copy to everyone on the Development Control Committee. Very useful.
Especially as East Devon is beginning work on its successor to the Local Plan (the Development Framework) for which they MUST consult very widely. This is not guidance it is policy - it will be interesting to see how EDDC interprets it.
As a start they are debating their policy on public involvement without, as far as I know, ever having involved a member of the public.
Oh dear - I must stop reading this - it's bad for my blood pressure!
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