Introduction An integral part of modern development is the incorporation of sustainability. According to the Brundtland Report, sustainability can be defined as 'development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs'. It is the task of the UK planning system to ensure sustainability is incorporated into new development by imposing regulations on developers. This is primarily achieved by the use of policies and guidelines as to what and where things can and can't be built. It is a complex issue as there is pressure to meet the increase in...
most revered literature on sustainable development, including PPG 3. Although making provisions for transport, open space, etc, I feel that this site will serve as a quick fix for the housing problem present in Oxford, and that the council will find that the sustainability of this site is limited.

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In conclusion, I think that it fair to say that sustainability is one of the major concerns of the government with regards to housing developments in the UK. From national level to local level, policies are reworked to make them usable and able to be implemented.