Most people agree that more affordable houses are needed, but many letters appear in the Surrey Advertiser from residents objecting to any proposal to build any new housing near them. Action groups spring up to oppose any new developments.
Martin Phillips' recent Surrey Advertiser letter comments on the issues.
Most
sensible people recognise the need to build more homes in the area - not for
people from outside, but for people who already live here but in inappropriate
housing, shared houses and so on. I've seen figures that suggest for just
Guildford and Waverley boroughs there are over 5000 families on waiting lists,
but I am afraid that even the most sensible people seem to lose their sense
when it comes to deciding where to build.
"The towns are too crowded", "We can't build on gardens", "We can't build in the countryside". So where exactly are the homes going to be built? Will the house fairy wave her magic wand and find a place for them?
I am writing this letter because it is time that someone spoke up for the younger people of Surrey, like my daughter. She is Surrey born and bred. I think she should have a chance to choose to live here as an adult, but what chance does she have?
I support the Dunsfold development. We need that scheme and more like it. We need more homes built in the towns and in the countryside - 73% of Surrey is protected by green belt, so I don't think we are in danger of concreting it over just yet.
Martin Phillips
