It is usually agricultural land but it can be undeveloped land in a city or a rural area. On the other hand, we must protect our green and pleasant land. Greenfield sites do tend to be cheaper to develop as nothing has been built on them previously.
In essence, they provide a blank canvas for developers, subject to legal and planning constraints which must be strictly complied with and associated infrastructure works such as new roads and utility connections must be taken into account. They are usually on the edge of towns and cities and, consequently, tend to be in a more pleasant environment.
However, there can be congestion issues with more commuters travelling from out of town into the cities. Property lawyers are responsible for carrying out title checks and extensive searches and enquiries. In addition, planning lawyers can advise on obligations to be entered into with the local planning authority and conduct negotiations.
Environmentalists and local homeowners are opposed to Greenfield development. It is estimated that there are more than , brownfields in the U. Cleaning up and reinvesting in these properties increases local tax bases, facilitates job growth, utilizes existing infrastructure, takes development pressures off of undeveloped, open land, and both improves and protects the environment. Learn more about the process of assessing brownfield sites, types of sites and contaminants reported at brownfields and community actions for their cleanup and reuse.
Since its inception in , EPA's Brownfields and Land Revitalization Program has grown into a proven, results-oriented program that has changed the way communities address and manage contaminated property. Communities can learn more about the cleanup and redevelopment process in the Anatomy of Brownfields Redevelopment guide. Due to years of inactivity and neglect, brownfield sites can become costly and complicated. Remember — a brownfield site includes more than just land, such as existing buildings, crops and even mineral rights.
Certain processes involved in remediation such as site clearance can drastically increase the cost and development window for brownfield sites. However, there are ways to save money, as many necessities such as water, sewer lines, electricity and roads already exist. If unexpected complications arise from the pre-built area, such as the discovery of pollutants, it can result in a longer decontamination process. Furthermore, if a brownfield site is already contaminated upon purchase, it will fall onto you — the developer — to ensure a safe site and rectify the issues.
Greenfield sites are undeveloped, agricultural areas of land that are being considered for urban development. For example, there are no buildings to demolish and no industrial roads or debris to remove.
And we need to see more homes that are truly affordable. At CPRE we strongly believe in the brownfield-first approach. For instance, Goldsmith Street in Norwich is a perfect example of how once-dormant brownfield land can be repurposed into providing high-quality housing, whilst still being respectful to nature and climate.
There are some areas where this makes extra sense. Once home to much of the beating heart of the industrial revolution, the Midlands and the north have large amounts of industrial brownfield land.
Harnessing the brownfield here would be a huge bonus for areas of particular need of an extra boost. Want to be a part of our work promoting recycling land? You can support us with a donation to keep us calling on the government to make brownfield-first the default, or become a member and connect with your local CPRE group to hear more about brownfield sites in your area.
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