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Indicator: Land use H14
Percentage of new dwellings built on previously developed land: 1989 to 2002  
Indicator Chart
Note: Includes conversions which are estimated to add 3 percentage points
Change since
dots 1970
tick 1990
tick 1997

Coverage: England

Source: ODPM

Objective: Re-using previously developed land, in order to protect the countryside and encourage urban regeneration
  • The percentage of new dwellings built on previously developed land or through conversion of existing buildings increased from 54 per cent in 1990 to 64 per cent in 2002.

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