The Metro reports that according to the Campaign for Rural England (CPRE), nearly 21,000 brownfield sites of different sizes are registered on local authority databases in England, with the capacity for 1,061,346 new homes and 53% already having planning permission in place

Brownfield sites are often located in towns and cities with transport links and utilities already in place and can make a huge difference to the landscape and local economy.

However, analysis suggests that while utilising brownfield sites seems preferable to building on virgin or green belt land, with planning permission is generally easier to obtain, there are drawbacks in areas where housing demand remains low, risks of contamination are apparent and wildlife settlement has occurred.

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The Metro - Regeneration of brownfield sites is creating much-needed housing — here’s where to buy