{"id":16389,"date":"2017-03-21T10:27:31","date_gmt":"2017-03-21T10:27:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.propertysurveying.co.uk\/newsletter\/?page_id=16389"},"modified":"2017-03-21T10:27:31","modified_gmt":"2017-03-21T10:27:31","slug":"could-roof-terraces-be-the-new-back-garden","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.propertysurveying.co.uk\/newsletter\/?page_id=16389","title":{"rendered":"Could roof terraces be the new back garden?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Government has recently warned that the density of housing development in the urban areas of England must increase and land should be used \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcmore efficiently\u00e2\u20ac\u2122. However, it is difficult to see how changes can be incorporated when many homeowners desire plenty of outdoor space, as well as somewhere for the kids to play.<\/p>\n

With space at a premium, and not just in cities, where would this green space come from?\u00c2\u00a0 Perhaps it is time to re-think the concept of \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcoutdoor space\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 and consider moving the traditional garden space to the roof, with the added benefit of all-day sunshine and a view.\u00c2\u00a0 The addition of artificial grass and timber decking would reduce the maintenance of a traditional garden space, although some might be concerned about the safety of playing children.<\/p>\n

The housing minister, Gavin Barwell, has brought the new development of Kidbrooke Village in Greenwich, London to the attention of MPs. The homes are described by builders, Berkeley Homes, as \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcUrban Houses\u00e2\u20ac\u2122, and they are considered to be suitable for first time homebuyers and families as well as those considering downsizing.\u00c2\u00a0 While each of the homes has its own roof terrace, the price tag of \u00c2\u00a3880,000 might be beyond the reach of many first time homebuyers.<\/p>\n

Kidbrooke\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Urban Houses are modelled on the traditional \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcback to back\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 terraced houses, many of which are long since demolished, being considered slums.\u00c2\u00a0 The design has enabled the housebuilder to build twice the homes it would otherwise be able to build on the site.<\/p>\n

The housebuilder has made assurances that the roof terraces are perfectly safe for children to play on, although with glass balustrades and fencing it might not be a good idea to erect football goalposts or a trampoline. Weight restrictions might also constrain the planting scheme.<\/p>\n

While all this might put some buyers off, nearly all of the houses are occupied and more are now being built.<\/p>\n

For advice and property information on buying in Greenwich or elsewhere in London contact www.propertysurveying.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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