February 18th, 2020.
Following nearly four years of dedicated work by a team of hard-working Seaford residents, the referendum yesterday supported all of their positive efforts.
The result of the referendum is as follows:
Yes - 5566 (89%)
No - 673 (11%)
Rejected - 23
Turnout 31.8 % (national average for larger towns is about 20%)
So, what does this mean for Seaford?- Immediately, the amount of Community Infrastructure Levy Funds (CIL) coming from the Newlands site to the Town should increase from approximately £150,000 to £250,000.
- All other new qualifying developments will now pay 25% CIL to the town instead of 15%.
- The nine green spaces listed on the plan receive the highest possible protection. The 52 other open spaces and recreation spaces receive higher protection than they currently have.
- All new housing (that must be accommodated) is on brown field sites, i.e. land that has previously been developed such as the old gas works at Dane Valley.
- Over 100 affordable homes should be built.
- Strict restrictions will exist on new building within the several conservation areas in the town.
For further details, see the plan at www.seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk/neighbourhood-plan