pre release

Question 1

what info is on page 1 of pre release

Answer 1

• issues with housing in the uk
• the governments aims to improve housing
• projected growth of housing
• government spending on housing
• people affected by lack of housing

Question 2

what info is on page 2 of pre release

Answer 2

• affordable housing
• greenfield vs brownfield
• urban sprawl and the effects
• why houses should be built on brownfield

Question 3

what info is on page 3 of pre release

Answer 3

• introduction to tudely village
• key features of tudley village
• image of the tudley village plan

Question 4

what info is on page 4 of pre release

Answer 4

• 6 figure grid of tudley village
• the high weald being next to tudley village AONB

Question 5

what info is on page 5 of pre release

Answer 5

• how sustainable tudley village is
• image showing all SEE aspects of the plan
• description of how tudely village is sustainable SEE

Question 6

what info is on page 6 of pre release

Answer 6

• summary of local objections to tudley village
• why a local campaign group does not want the plan to go ahead
• what is a sustainable settlement SEE

Question 7

Figure 1: page 1 what are the housing issues in the UK

Answer 7

• 8 million people are living in unaffordable or unsuitable housing
• issues of homelessness, overcrowding and lack of basic facilities
• ## leading to children missing out on a good start to life

Question 8

Figure 1: page 1 what is the projected regional household growth in England

Answer 8

the total number of houses in England is expected to rise from 23 million in 2018 to 26 million in 2040, however there will be significant regional variations in rates of growth

Question 9

Figure 1: page 1 how much new housing does england need

Answer 9

• the NHF estimates that the demand for new housing is 340,000 per year
• the government target is only 300,000 by the mid 2020s
• approximately 170,000 homes were built in 2022
• in addition to new homes, many existing homes need to be improved or replaced because they are unstable or of poor quality

Question 10

Figure 1: page 2 what is affordable housing

Answer 10

• homes for sale or rent which is considered an affordable price for the local area, this makes it socially sustainable
• the NHF suggested that 145,000 homes need to be built each year to deal with current housing crisis

Question 11

Figure 1:page 2 brownfield vs greenfield debate

Answer 11

• housing developers are faced with a challenge
• greenfield sites are often cheaper to buy and develop, have more space and are attractive to house buyers and modern businesses
• brownfield sites already have road networks and infrastructure, although expensive upgrading may be needed

Question 12

Figure 1: page 2 urban sprawl causing England’s countryside to disappear

Answer 12

• growing concerns at the rate at which the countryside is being covered with new housing estates, shopping centres, industrial parks and road networks
• most of this urban sprawl is taking place on the rural urban fringe which were previously providing recreational space and stopping urban areas from merging tg
• estimated that 4000 hectares of countryside is built on each year, removing woodland, draining wetland and destroying farmland
• rural areas need to be preserved to avoid damage to wildlife, there is not enough brownfield land to satisfy the demand for housing so there will be need for sensitive development

Question 13

Figure 1: page 2 space for 1.3 million homes on brownfield land

Answer 13

• report by CPRE, the countryside charity has suggested that brownfield land in England can be used to build 1.3 million homes
• much of this land is not being used because developers prefer greenfield land, even through protecting rural areas is seen as increasingly important
• CPRE feels that building on brownfield land will bring huge economic and social benefits and help regenerate urban areas

Question 14

Figure 2: page 3 what is Tudley village

Answer 14

• it is a proposed new garden settlement on land between Tonbridge and paddock wood in Kent, to the north of the B2017 road
• the land is currently mostly agricultural within a rural landscape
• to the south is the high weald an area of AONB which provides opportunities for a range of leisure and recreational activities
• Tudeley village is planned as a self contained settlement of distinct neighbourhoods organised around a village centre
• the neighbourhoods are connected by a network of pedestrian and cycle routes, it is designed to be walkable to make it more sustainable

Question 15

Figure 2: page 3 what are the key features of Tudeley village

Answer 15

• housing - the plan includes 2800 new homes to be built over a period of 30 years, it includes homes of different styles and sizes with a proportion of affordable housing
• mixed use - will offer leisure and business opportunities, including offices, workshops, cafes and shops
• open space - this will include allotments and orchards and a village green as well as sporting facilities
• community - facilities will include a nursery, primary and secondary school, village hall, healthcare facilities and a sports centre
• movement - an interconnected network of footpaths, cycle tracks and roads is planned throughout the village and will link to Tonbridge and five oak green

Question 16

Figure 2: page 4 what is the high weald ( AONB)

Answer 16

• an area of ancient countryside made up of small mixed farms
• many of the fields are surrounded by hedges and areas of woodland, providing the opportunity for wildflowers and animal habitats to thrive
• extensive views of the countryside and villages can be seen from the ridge top paths
• most of the buildings have been constructed using traditional materials and have a distinctive local style
• has over 10,000 hectares of protected land
• seen as internationally important for nature conservation
• attracts increasing numbers of visitors adding to the challenge of ensuring the area is managed sustainable

Question 17

figure 3: page 5- tudeley village key points sustainable

Answer 17

• sustainability is the main principle for the development of tudeley village and part of this is the creation of a pedestrian friendly, walkable community
• the main streets will connect neighbourhoods and be linked by footpaths and cycle routes
• a bus route to nearby towns, electric vehicle charging points and a cycle route to Tonbridge will support sustainable transport

Question 18

Figure 2: page 5 part of the local authority plan for Tudeley village

Answer 18

• will support the opportunity for a sustainable settlement with a new village community of mixed housing to suit a range of different family circumstances
• locations allows residents to visit nearby towns and the high weald
• the settlement will be supported by a village centre with shops, services and commercial/office space providing local employment opportunities
• schools and health centres will also be built, recreations space also
• road networks will be improved and bypass around five oak green will help manage expected increase in congestion
• development provides for anew railway station, providing rail links to london, while footpaths and cycle routes will be developed to reduce car use
• the development has a low energy vision and district heating and modern waste collection measures will be considered