2024 AQA GCSE GEOGRAPHY PRE-RELEASE BOOKLET - ENGLAND'S HOUSING CHALLENGE - TUDELEY VILLAGE

Summary

The video delves into England's 2024 housing crisis, using AQA's pre-release booklet as a guide. It highlights the National Housing Federation's estimate of 8 million people affected and discusses the debate over Brownfield vs. Greenfield development. The Chudley village development project is scrutinized for its sustainable design, with potential benefits and drawbacks explored. Viewers are encouraged to form opinions on housing provision and urban sprawl, with the video offering resources for exam preparation.

Takeaways

• 🏠 The National Housing Federation estimates that 8 million people will be impacted by the housing crisis.
• 📚 The 2024 pre-release booklet from AQA on England's housing challenge will be used for Paper 3 on June 14, 2024.
• 📈 The booklet contains three figures spread over six pages, with a blank version provided in the exam room for reference.
• 🏢 The National Housing Federation reports an overall demand for new and improved homes of approximately 340,000 per year.
• 📉 The supply of affordable housing has slightly declined from 2008 to 2020, with 145,000 affordable homes needing to be built.
• 💰 Inequality in government spending on housing and community amenities is highlighted, with London having the highest spend per head.
• 🏡 There is an ongoing debate between developing Brownfield (previously developed) and Greenfield (undeveloped) sites for housing.
• 🌳 Urban sprawl, the uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into the countryside, is a growing concern, with 4,000 hectares of countryside built on each year.
• 🌿 The Chudley village development project proposes a garden settlement with 2,800 mixed-design houses and integrated leisure and business opportunities.
• 🚌 Chudley's development aims for sustainability, with plans for sustainable transport, including bus routes, electric vehicle charging, and a new railway station.
• 🤔 The script challenges viewers to form their own opinion on the Chudley village development project, considering both the need for housing provision and the potential for urban sprawl.

Q & A

What is the estimated number of people impacted by the housing crisis according to the National Housing Federation?

It is estimated that 8 million people will be impacted by the housing crisis.

What is the purpose of the 2024 pre-release booklet from AQA on England's housing challenge?

The pre-release booklet is designed to be used for paper 3 on June 14, 2024, and includes figures and data to help students prepare for the exam.

What are the three figures included in the pre-release booklet, and what are they used for?

The three figures provide an overview of the housing inequality in England, the debate on Brownfield vs. Greenfield site development, and the urban sprawl challenge. They are to be used in the exam room to accompany the exam paper.

What is the National Housing Federation's estimate for the annual demand for new and improved homes?

The National Housing Federation estimates the annual demand for new and improved homes to be approximately 340,000 per year.

How many new homes were built in 2022 according to the most recent figures mentioned in the script?

The most recent figures estimate that only 170,000 new homes were built in 2022.

What is the projected increase in the number of households in England from 2018 to 2040?

The projections show an increase in the number of households from 23 million in 2018 to 26 million by 2040.

What are the differences in government spending on Housing and Community amenities across different regions of England?

There are significant differences, with London having the highest spend of £203 per head and Southwest England with £77 per head.

What is the current situation regarding the supply of affordable housing in England?

The supply of affordable housing has slightly declined from 2008 to 2020, with the National Housing Federation suggesting that 145,000 affordable homes need to be built.

What is the debate between Brownfield and Greenfield site development, and what are their respective advantages and challenges?

Brownfield sites, which have previously been developed, benefit from existing urban infrastructure but are often expensive to upgrade. Greenfield sites are favored by developers for their cheaper land and attractive locations but contribute to urban sprawl.

What is the Chudley village development project, and what are its key features?

The Chudley village development project is a proposed garden settlement with 2,800 mixed-design houses, integrated leisure and business opportunities, open spaces, sporting facilities, schools, healthcare facilities, and a new village hall. It also includes plans for a new railway station.

What are some of the arguments for and against the Chudley village development project?

Supporting arguments include increased local shops and services, employment opportunities, and new community facilities. Objections include concerns about urban sprawl, loss of ancient woodland, increased traffic, and the lengthy time required to complete the project.

What is the main principle of development examined in figure three of the pre-release booklet?

The main principle of development examined is sustainability, considering the social, economic, and environmental aspects of the Chudley village development project.