The true value of green space in new developments Article Provided By: PNPR Green infrastructure has evolved from a planning obligation to a genuine sales asset, driven by shifting buyer priorities and compelling market evidence. Tim Foreman, Land and New Homes Group MD at LRG, examines why well-designed open space is now central to development success, and what the industry needs to understand about its economic and social value. The way developers think about green space has shifted completely. It used to be seen as a nice-to-have and something that helped with sales. Now it’s both, mandated through planning policy and one of the main things that determines whether a development succeeds. This change comes down to three things: what buyers actually want has changed, planning rules have evolved and there’s mounting evidence that good green infrastructure pays for itself.   Buyer priorities aren’t what they used to be. Quality outdoor amenities have become key selling points and access to green space is increasingly becoming part of the purchase decision, sitting alongside traditional considerations like location, property size and local schools. The economic case is increasingly robust. The Land Trust has calculated that if the government delivers its commitment to … Continue reading Green Space That Builds Communities