Are Cornish Council proposals for St Ives a sign of things to come?

[Nicholas Wallwork]

In a move which will surprise many across the UK the Cornwall Council proposition to make all new builds in St Ives only available to those living in the area full-time was backed by 83% of the public in a vote this week. There have been concerns for some time that the second home market

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At least some councils are trying to assist local property buyers but I am not sure whether this will work. Is it legal to discriminate against those living outside the region? How will this impact the holiday market? How do you qualify as a full-time resident of St Ives?

A good attempt but this idea may prompt more questions than answers?