UAC’s succinct submission was sent to the NPPF consultation on 24 September. Irrespective of where new settlements are built, UAC supports the widespread adoption of 20 minute neighbourhood principles, and the integration of green spaces for recreation, wildlife and local food growing and market gardens, as proposed in garden city principles. The last thing we need is more identi-kit car-dependent estates, seemingly plonked in the middle of nowhere with no community infrastructure.
