Greenfield sites Flashcards
(7 cards)
When is the UK predicted to reach a population of 70m?
2033
What does the increasing population do for the UK government?
Increasing housing demand.
How does the UK government plan to manage the growing population? (housing)
They would like to build 240,000 houses a year to prevent shortage and stabilise house prices
What is greenfield site?
Land that hasn’t been built on before, usually in a rural or undeveloped area
What is a brownfield site?
Previously developed land that may be contaminated
What are the advantages for building on greenfield sites? (7)
No clean up costs
no restrictions from previous road networks.
cheaper land
“blank canvas”
more garden space
countryside more appealing for buyers.
often close to motorways
What are the advantages for building on brownfield sites? (5)
More sustainable
reduces journey time
road networks/gas/electricity already in place.
Easier to gain permission
Closer to the CBD
