Question

a countryside is becoming a town how can we prevent it

Answer 1

Nobody who cares about the countryside wants to see its destruction through large-scale development, but villages are more than picturesque scenes destined for a biscuit tin lid. They need to evolve, unless we want to see them turned into exclusive retreats for the rich and retired.


The answer to the problem is simple but unpopular – build more homes that local people can afford. If each parish in England were to provide just a dozen new homes, it would add up to around 125,000 new homes and have a major impact on the problems faced in rural areas. Few parishes would struggle to accommodate this many new homes and, given the potential gains for the community, surely the sacrifice of a small field corner would be worth it.