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Derbyniwyd: 27/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Bradley Reeves

Last night, I attended a local housing consultation in the village of Ashorne and I was genuinely astonished to learn that the current plan includes proposals for 12 large-scale housing developments. This approach is completely unacceptable and fails to take into account the long-term impact on our communities, infrastructure, and countryside. I completely disagree with these proposals. It’s clear that big developers and their consultants are driving this plan, presenting biased analysis that prioritizes profit over sustainability, quality of life, and local interests. We need a better, more balanced approach—one that distributes housing more evenly across the county, prevents infrastructure overload, and ensures that development works for us, not just for developers. Below is an alternative strategy that puts communities first. A dispersed housing strategy involves distributing new residential developments across multiple smaller sites rather than concentrating them in large-scale developments in a single area. This approach ensures a more balanced distribution of housing, infrastructure, and economic benefits while protecting the character and sustainability of towns and villages. Advantages of a Dispersed Housing Scheme
1. Protects the Character of Rural Areas
2. Reduces Infrastructure Overload
3. Fairer Distribution of Economic Benefits
4. Enhances Community Integration
5. More Sustainable and Flexible Growth
Strategy for Implementing a Dispersed Housing Model
1. Strategic Site Allocation Across the County
2. Infrastructure-Linked Development
3. Planning Policies
4. Encourage Local Developer & SME Involvement
5. Environmental & Sustainability Considerations
The Disadvantages of Large-Scale Developments in One Area
1. Infrastructure Overload
2. Loss of Countryside & Green Spaces
3. Creates Soulless, Isolated Estates
4. Developer-Led, Not Community-Led
5. Increased Pressure on Public Transport & Road Networks
Conclusion A dispersed housing strategy is the best way to accommodate future housing needs without destroying our countryside or overloading infrastructure. It promotes fairer economic distribution, stronger communities, and a more sustainable approach to growth. Instead of giving large developers free rein to build massive estates in a single location, the focus should be on smaller, better-planned developments across multiple sites—ensuring that growth is community-driven, not profit-driven. I would appreciate a response on this, as it’s clear that the current approach is not in the best interest of our communities. I hope those responsible for shaping this plan are willing to consider alternative, more sustainable solutions rather than simply following the path laid out by large developers and consultants. I look forward to hearing your thoughts.