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Evaluating Tudeley Village Sustainability

Q03.1 12 marks

Study Figure 3 in the resources booklet, ‘Different perspectives on the Tudeley Village development’.

Figure 1 – England’s housing challenge (part 1 of 2)
Figure 1 – England’s housing challenge (part 1 of 2)

Figure 1 – England’s housing challenge (part 1 of 2)

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Figure 1 – England’s housing challenge (part 1 of 2)
Figure 1 – England’s housing challenge (part 2 of 2)
Figure 1 – England’s housing challenge (part 2 of 2)

Figure 1 – England’s housing challenge (part 2 of 2)

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Figure 1 – England’s housing challenge (part 2 of 2)
Figure 2 – The proposed Tudeley Village development (part 1 of 2)
Figure 2 – The proposed Tudeley Village development (part 1 of 2)

Figure 2 – The proposed Tudeley Village development (part 1 of 2)

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Figure 2 – The proposed Tudeley Village development (part 1 of 2)
Figure 2 – The proposed Tudeley Village development (part 2 of 2: Ordnance Survey map)
Figure 2 – The proposed Tudeley Village development (part 2 of 2: Ordnance Survey map)

Figure 2 – The proposed Tudeley Village development (part 2 of 2: Ordnance Survey map)

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Figure 2 – The proposed Tudeley Village development (part 2 of 2: Ordnance Survey map)
Figure 3 – Different perspectives on the Tudeley Village development (part 1 of 2)
Figure 3 – Different perspectives on the Tudeley Village development (part 1 of 2)

Figure 3 – Different perspectives on the Tudeley Village development (part 1 of 2)

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Figure 3 – Different perspectives on the Tudeley Village development (part 1 of 2)
Figure 3 – Different perspectives on the Tudeley Village development (part 2 of 2)
Figure 3 – Different perspectives on the Tudeley Village development (part 2 of 2)

Figure 3 – Different perspectives on the Tudeley Village development (part 2 of 2)

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Figure 3 – Different perspectives on the Tudeley Village development (part 2 of 2)

To what extent do you think that the Tudeley Village development will be a sustainable settlement?

Use evidence from the resources booklet and your own understanding.

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Marking points

  1. 1 Evaluates the proposal through the concept of sustainability, not merely as a list of advantages and disadvantages.
  2. 2 Uses specific evidence from the resources booklet and develops why that evidence matters.
  3. 3 Considers both supporting and limiting evidence and reaches an evidenced judgement about extent.
  4. 4 For full SPaG credit, writes accurately with effective grammar and a wide range of appropriate geographical terminology.
  5. 5 No single social, economic or environmental example is compulsory; valid alternatives from the booklet or sound understanding can be credited.

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To a considerable extent, Tudeley Village could be sustainable because the plan combines homes with jobs and community facilities, reducing some need to travel. Figure 3 also shows a proposed railway station within walking distance, walking and cycling routes, renewable energy from a solar farm, protection of ancient woodland and habitats, and areas of green space. These features support social, economic and environmental sustainability. However, the local-authority and campaign-group evidence makes the outcome uncertain. A large new population may add traffic and commuting, place pressure on roads, schools, healthcare, water and other utilities, and some facilities may arrive only after many houses have been built. There are also concerns about flooding and development near valued countryside. Some measures are only proposed or being considered, so delivery matters. Overall, the settlement has a strong sustainable design, but it will be sustainable only to a moderate-to-large extent if transport, services, flood management and environmental protections are delivered early and effectively.

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It will be sustainable because it has green space and renewable energy.

This is one-sided and does not weigh the proposal against social, economic and environmental pressures before reaching a supported extent judgement.

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