(UR) Brownfield and greenfield sites

Question 1

brownfield sites

Answer 1

derelict sites where buildings may have been left empty or demolished

Question 2

greenfield sites

Answer 2

land that has not previously been used for building on, but can be built on

Question 3

advantages of brownfield sites

Answer 3

• roads and utilities (water/electricity) already exist
• near to facilities - shops, places of work
• less commuting for people living there as they are located in urban areas
• easier to get planning permission for
• sites in cities not left derelict

Question 4

disadvantages of brownfield sites

Answer 4

• have to be cleaned up
• are polluted
• limited space
• less green spaces nearby
• restrictions on road networks

Question 5

advantages of greenfield sites

Answer 5

• pleasant countryside appeals to home owners
• land is cheaper so plots are larger
• shops/businesses provide local facilities
• more space for gardens
• new sites don’t need cleaning
• no restrictions on existing road networks

Question 6

disadvantages of greenfield sites

Answer 6

• cuts into the rural area
• decreases visual appeal of the countryside
• already brownfield sites to use
• utilities/roads not provided
• far away from shops and facilities
• longer commuting times
• harder to get planning permission