Object
Preferred Options
Representation ID: 48991
Received: 16/10/2012
Respondent: Friends of the Earth
'Garden Suburbs' proposals may involve large areas of low-density housing which would use more acreage than if planned to a higher density. It is vital to minimise the land take of new developments. It is possible to plan for higher densities without compromising design and landscaping.
Gardens Towns Prospectus is idealistic and provides little guidance on incorporating this into existing settlements. and densities are low compared to current housing practice. Thiis conventional suburbia with an extravagant use of space and the'benefits' of 'Garden Suburbs' can be achieved at higher densities.
The easiest way of providing affordable homes is to provide more smaller homes and increase the density of them.
Proposals for low-density family housing are in sharp contrast with the type of housing which is likely to be needed, single person housing, mainly for the over 65's -
Need a more proactive policy on reuse of vacant properties and to promote 'homes above shops' to help revitalise urban areas.
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