The mayor is blaming sluggish progress on "the disastrous legacy of the previous government".

Karen Bray says demand for housing is so high she has to live in a flat that is unsuitable for her.

The £30m project consists of 87 homes available for social rent and 58 for Shared Ownership.

Developer Chartwell Land and New Homes aim to build 45 homes, with 40% of those being affordable.

The Housing Ministry says £350m will unlock an extra 2,800 affordable homes across England.

Brighton and Hove Citizens has produced a report into the lack of affordable housing in the city.

The proposed development was for land opposite York College, with a planning committee turning it down.

Protected trees and buildings also played a part in refusing the plans, Chelmsford City Council says.