Langton Matravers is a great place to live. We live in the heart of beautiful Purbeck, where we can enjoy a peaceful life and benefit from the many outdoor pursuits on our doorstep.  For example, we have 21 miles of public footpaths in the parish and we are only 3 miles from good access to the sea.  The village has a primary school, a thriving pub, an active C of E Church, its own museum, well-appointed and managed allotments, popular campsites and a regular bus service to and from Poole.  But we also have a problem: because it is such a popular place, many people want to own properties here, the result is that many of our houses are second homes and property prices mean that young people find it impossible to buy a house in the village.  If Langton becomes a settlement of just well-to-do house owners and second homes it will stagnate. We need the diversity – people of all ages and all income ranges. That means we need to provide affordable housing to restore the balance and this is the primary aim of our CLT.