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One of London's largest regeneration schemes has faced opposition from environmentalists and local residents, who are concerned that the development will be damaging to the environment.
Plans for controversial Brent Cross Cricklewood development, which will include 7500 homes, were approved by Barnet council in November. Mayor of London Boris Johnson made the unpopular decision to give the go-ahead to the 4.5bn scheme. Communities Secretary John Denham, however, put plans on hold to consider if a public inquiry is needed.
Campaigners want the proposals sustainability reviewed in terms of the environment, pollution, carbon emissions, the incinerator, siting of waste processing plant, and the effect of high-level walkways on cyclists and pedestrians.
The government are continuing to push for more affordable housing, but these large scale housing developments come at a price to the environment.
Park Dale Estate in Airedale represents a step in the right direction, offering affordable energy efficient housing to the people of West Yorkshire.
Work began on visionary' Park Dale estate, Britain's largest zero carbon' social housing development, in March. The 91 homes are being built to level six of the government's Code for Sustainable Homes- the highest possible rating.
"Park Dale will show how green living can be made easily accessible to the public, enabling everyone to do their bit for the environment," commented Wakefield Councillor Denise Jeffrey.
One of London's largest regeneration schemes has faced opposition from environmentalists and local residents, who are concerned that the development will be damaging to the environment.
Plans for controversial Brent Cross Cricklewood development, which will include 7500 homes, were approved by Barnet council in November. Mayor of London Boris Johnson made the unpopular decision to give the go-ahead to the 4.5bn scheme. Communities Secretary John Denham, however, put plans on hold to consider if a public inquiry is needed.
Campaigners want the proposals sustainability reviewed in terms of the environment, pollution, carbon emissions, the incinerator, siting of waste processing plant, and the effect of high-level walkways on cyclists and pedestrians.
The government are continuing to push for more affordable housing, but these large scale housing developments come at a price to the environment.
Park Dale Estate in Airedale represents a step in the right direction, offering affordable energy efficient housing to the people of West Yorkshire.
Work began on visionary' Park Dale estate, Britain's largest zero carbon' social housing development, in March. The 91 homes are being built to level six of the government's Code for Sustainable Homes- the highest possible rating.
"Park Dale will show how green living can be made easily accessible to the public, enabling everyone to do their bit for the environment," commented Wakefield Councillor Denise Jeffrey.
