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An analysis of the UK development industry's role in brownfield regeneration

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  • Tim Dixon
  • Yasmin Pocock
  • Mike Waters

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Purpose - This study aims to provide a review of brownfield policy and the emerging sustainable development agenda in the UK, and to examine the development industry's (both commercial and residential) role and attitudes towards brownfield regeneration and contaminated land. Design/methodology/approach - The paper analyses results from a two‐stage survey of commercial and residential developers carried out in mid‐2004, underpinned by structured interviews with 11 developers. Findings - The results suggest that housebuilding on brownfield is no longer the preserve of specialists, and is now widespread throughout the industry in the UK. The redevelopment of contaminated sites for residential use could be threatened by the impact of the EU Landfill Directive. The findings also suggest that developers are not averse to developing on contaminated sites, although post‐remediation stigma remains an issue. The market for warranties and insurance continues to evolve. Research limitations/implications - The survey is based on a sample which represents nearly 30 per cent of UK volume housebuilding. Although the response in the smaller developer groups was relatively under‐represented, non‐response bias was not found to be a significant issue. More research is needed to assess the way in which developers approach brownfield regeneration at a local level. Practical implications - The research suggests that clearer Government guidance in the UK is needed on how to integrate concepts of sustainability in brownfield development and that EU policy, which has been introduced for laudable aims, is creating tensions within the development industry. There may be an emphasis towards greenfield development in the future, as the implications of the Barker review are felt. Originality/value - This is a national survey of developers' attitudes towards brownfield development in the UK, following the Barker Review, and highlights key issues in UK and EU policy layers.

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  • Tim Dixon & Yasmin Pocock & Mike Waters, 2006. "An analysis of the UK development industry's role in brownfield regeneration," Journal of Property Investment & Finance, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 24(6), pages 521-541, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:jpifpp:14635780610708310
    DOI: 10.1108/14635780610708310
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    1. Oriyomi Modupe Okeyinka & Rana Khan & Chaminda Pathirage & Charf El Dine Mahammedi & Antony West, 2023. "A Critical Review of Developers’ Decision Criteria for Brownfield Regeneration: Development of the BRIC Index," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(9), pages 1-25, April.

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    Brownfield sites; Contamination;

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