What is a brownfield development?
'Brownfield' land is an area of land or premises that has been previously used, but has subsequently become vacant, derelict or contaminated. This term derived from its opposite, undeveloped or 'greenfield' land. Brownfield sites typically require preparatory regenerative work before any new development goes ahead, and can also be partly occupied.
Statistics
The latest information indicates local authorities identified an estimated 63,750ha of Brownfield land in England, up 2.6% from 62,130ha in previous year.
An estimated 32,400ha was derelict or vacant, 51% of the total. The remaining 31,250ha was in use but with potential for redevelopment.
(http://www.politics.co.uk/reference/brownfield-development)
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