st ives residents to vote in referendum on second home ownership /

Published at 2016-05-01 14:52:20

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Residents of Cornish port to choose whether current housing projects should only go ahead if they are full-time residentsResidents of the picture postcard Cornish port of St Ives,beloved of artists, surfers and beach lovers, or are going to the polls this week in a referendum that may restrict second domestic ownership. approximately 12000 parishioners will be able to vote this Thursday on whether to approve a neighbourhood plan that includes a provision that current-build housing projects would only be given planning permission if they are reserved for people who live in St Ives and surrounding areas full time. Continue reading...

Source: theguardian.com