Flat proposals put focus on guidance
Series: Planning (for the Natural and Built Environment) ; (1601) 7 January 2005, 14-15(2)Publication details: 2005Subject(s): Summary: Looks at an increasing trend where older houses are gradually being replaced by apartment developments, a trend reinforced by government demands for higher densities on brownfield sites. Objections to relatively small flat developments are twofold: increased density puts pressure on parking, services and amenities and too many blocks of flats replacing houses in a given area can permanently alter the area's streetscape and character. Reviews developments across the country and features how Solihull has used supplementary planning guidance to improve redevelopment proposals.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS68640 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 128582-1001 |
Looks at an increasing trend where older houses are gradually being replaced by apartment developments, a trend reinforced by government demands for higher densities on brownfield sites. Objections to relatively small flat developments are twofold: increased density puts pressure on parking, services and amenities and too many blocks of flats replacing houses in a given area can permanently alter the area's streetscape and character. Reviews developments across the country and features how Solihull has used supplementary planning guidance to improve redevelopment proposals.