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Where will our young people live?        

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.

Martin Phillps photoMost 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.

 

Housing at Dunsfold Park


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"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?

Despite the slight fall in property prices, Surrey prices are still out of reach of almost any first-time buyer. Now some people may be happy to see the current situation continue. There are always selfish people who say: "I'm all right Jack" and often they are people who have moved to Surrey from other parts of the country who now want to stop people born here from having homes.
If younger people can't afford to live here, there will be only two outcomes. Either Surrey will end up as the world's largest retirement colony, or young people will live outside the county and commute in, making the roads and trains even busier.

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

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