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Land use change in England residential development to 2006 update July 2007 [electronic resource]

By: Language: English Publication details: London DCLG 2007Subject(s): LOC classification:
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Online resources: Summary: Updated estimates are that 74% of 2006's new dwellings were built on previously developed land, including conversions. This is down from 77% in 2005, the first decrease since 1997. New dwellings were built at an average density of 41 per hectare. This is a rise from the 25 dwellings per hectare in 2002, but around the same mark as the 40 averaged in 2005.

Updated estimates are that 74% of 2006's new dwellings were built on previously developed land, including conversions. This is down from 77% in 2005, the first decrease since 1997. New dwellings were built at an average density of 41 per hectare. This is a rise from the 25 dwellings per hectare in 2002, but around the same mark as the 40 averaged in 2005.