case study of re-urbanisation -Llanwit major

Question 1

Describe the site of Llantwit major

Answer 1

• small coastal town and community
• in the Vale of Glamorgan
• south wales (15miles SW of Cardiff)

Question 2

Describe the situation of Llantwit major

Answer 2

-the modern town developed rapidly in the 20th century to accommodate RAF personnel

Question 3

Why did people move to Llantwit major?

Answer 3

• good accessibility (A48, M4, major railway line put in 1970)
• good range of services eg. schools, healthcare and leisure
• New houses available
• attractive area, good historic sites

Question 4

AWhat are the positive impacts of counter urbanisation on Llantwit major?

Answer 4

• growing population -growth in local industry

- the recent opening of Llandlow industrial estate means more employment

Question 5

What are the negative impacts of counter urbanisation on Llantwit major?

Answer 5

• some small shops close as more people shop at the workplace
• local house prices rise, the majority of the younger population move away which leaves an ageing population