Object
Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035
Representation ID: 304
Received: 21/01/2019
Respondent: Mr Stuart Solliss
UKs environmental footprint is already 2.4 times it's land area. We can only produce enough food for about 60% of our population.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/food-statistics-pocketbook-2017/food-statistics-in-your-pocket-2017-global-and-uk-supply
It is clear to me that in ecology terms NO new housing development on greenfield or agricultural land is sustainable. More housing, higher population numbers simply push our footprint higher and displace land use to other countries with their own environmental issues.
The UK needs a population policy.
UKs environmental footprint is already 2.4 times it's land area. We can only produce enough food for about 60% of our population.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/food-statistics-pocketbook-2017/food-statistics-in-your-pocket-2017-global-and-uk-supply
It is clear to me that in ecology terms NO new housing development on greenfield or agricultural land is sustainable. More housing, higher population numbers simply push our footprint higher and displace land use to other countries with their own environmental issues.
The UK needs a population policy.