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Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

Green spaces in housing developments are areas designated for parks and natural landscapes to enhance residents' quality of life and environmental health. Proponents argue that it enhances community well-being and environmental quality. Opponents argue that it increases the cost of housing and developers should decide the layout of their projects.

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Response rates from 22.5k UK voters.

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Yes
8%
No

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 @B8S6SLPanswered…7mos7MO

given the room to implement such areas than yes, but if not building on that land raises rent for financially disadvantaged communities as housing is limited then no

 @9MSP4NTanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, and include ‘wild’ areas in the requirements as well.

 @BDNVJ64 answered…1mo1MO

Yes and make solar panels mandatory

 @BDHYWBP answered…1mo1MO

Yes but not on specific green spaces like UNESCO or national parks and recreational parks shouldnt be allowed to be changed

 @BD39LT4answered…2mos2MO

Yes, within reason/depending on the location.

 @BCW28DDanswered…2mos2MO

No, only on the Green Belt

 @BCRH9QSanswered…2mos2MO

Yes, focus should be on building high density apartments with spacious and multipurpose garden areas.

 @B79MSV9answered…9mos9MO

Yes - and also decrease the number of houses required before they need to add other services like shops, Dr's, schools etc.

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