Property News · November 11, 2016

St Ives moves step closer to restricting second home ownership


High court judge rules plan to reserve all new homes for full-time residents does not breach human rights legislationA plan to restrict second home ownership in a picture postcard Cornish harbour town has been boosted after a high court judge ruled its proposal did not breach human rights legislation. The decision means that St Ives, beloved of art lovers, surfers and beach fans, is a step closer to being able to enforce a planning provision allowing the building of new houses only if they are reserved to people who live in the area full time. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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