Question 2.1

1 of 14 in Place Making

Objective

To ensure the most effective and efficient use of land, applying a sequential approach.

Importance: Importance

Question

How can the site be best characterised?

  1. Remediated or awaiting remediation in accordance with Environment Agency best practice guidance
  2. Previously developed land, with existing buildings on-site appropriate for re-use or refurbishment
  3. Previously developed land
  4. Undeveloped- Includes residential gardens, not green belt/ outdoor grass pitches
  5. Other: Including brownfield-rural land / Designated open space / Designated sports pitches or recreation land / Green belt / high quality agricultural land / land designated as of ecological importance / land with workable or potentially workable minerals / Environment Agency Flood Zones 2&3

Targets and Justification

Best
B or A
Good
100% of site characterised as brownfield
Minimum
Local Authority Minimum PLUS Meets indicative sub-regional targets for brownfield land and building use

Applies to Developments

This question applies to Small, Medium and Large developments.