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I bought the property more than 20 years ago, I have not been able to adapt the property to suit my needs even though it is 80 years old due to the unsupportive and obstructive actions of SCDC

OBJECTION / COMPLAINT

1. I did not purchase a LSA estate but a private property.

There is no current LSA estate in existence and therefore South Cambs must desist from any reference to LSA

South Cambs DC must apologize to the owners of land and properties on North, South and Chalky Road for the incorrectly named properties.

All properties and land are in private ownership and to my knowledge the LSA does not have any right or restriction over the land.

2. As a private land owner in residence for over 20 years I believe that my right to adapt my property to suit my needs has been adversely disadvantaged to the extent of discrimination due to the absence of a local plan being in place due to the abdication of responsibility by SCDC. No land owner amongst my neighbours has enjoyed the normal right to adapt their home and in most cases has had to go to MoE appeal.

This action and attitude of SCDC must stop.

The residents must have reasonable rights to adapt and develop their homes to suit their needs.

Small holders and equestrian properties reasonably need to extend their properties. The original size of houses was unreasonably small.

It is to be expected that properties with land need annexes either for visiting family, guests, paying guests, for the proprietors to retire to in old age or for the accommodation of hired help. I see no reasonable grounds for any objection to this type of use which does not amount to unfair treatment.

3. It is only reasonable that premises of this nature have multiple entrances. It is not workable to have domestic vehicles using the same entrance as agricultural vehicles and horse boxes. Any restriction to one entrance disregards the rural nature of the small holdings.

4. Many of the long standing land owners are between 60 and 85 year old. After an active life they wish to retire in suitable accommodation on their own land. Every effort should be made by SCDC to ensure that residents are supported to this end. It is only reasonable that single storey annexes should be allowed.

5. Given that the recent selling prices of properties have been around £900k any reasonable developments in keeping with a property of this value: pool, tennis courts, equestrian manage should find no objection.

6. Given that the residents of this area pay an extremely high council tax for very little benefit, SCDC should consider either reducing the council tax to these properties or including them in the road, drainage and lighting network of Abington

I would be grateful if you acknowledged receipt of this contribution.