Britons want more housing ''but not near them''

While 60 per cent of Britons believe that a greater number of affordable properties should be built on plots of land, many more are reluctant for lots of new homes to be built in their vicinity.

A study carried out by website Propertyfinder indicates that less than two-fifths of respondents who participated in a poll were content about large numbers of new homes being built near their location.

While Propertyfinder''s figures show that just over one-in-ten residents were content to see a new block of flats developed, they were far more accommodating about single new builds.

Almost four-fifths of respondents said they would be open to a single planning application being commenced on a plot close by.

Warren Bright, chief executive officer of Propertyfinder, said that while many people were "sympathetic" to the difficulties key workers faced with trying to get on to the property ladder, "they are opposed to particular new developments in their area".

He also told the website Firstrung: "While we undoubtedly need more family houses, smaller more affordable homes are also essential to help those trying to get on to the first rung of the property ladder."


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