Thousands of homes in England are constructed without adequate community infrastructure, impacting families' access to playgrounds, schools, shops, and healthcare. In Essex, the Paddocks development shows an unfinished playground, despite being occupied for three years. Councillors in Surrey halted housing construction to ensure local amenities were built, as promised, which were missing even after excessive housing developments. Campaign groups highlight the failure to provide public transport and local services, stressing the challenges for families and particularly teenagers in these areas.
Councillors and campaigners report that thousands of homes across England are being constructed without essential community infrastructure like playgrounds, schools, and shops, leaving families without necessary services.
Families living in developments like The Paddocks in Essex face the reality of an unfinished playground and lack of local amenities, even after moving in three years ago.
A council in Surrey halted construction on thousands of homes to ensure that community amenities like play areas and shops were available, highlighting inadequate local services amid housing growth.
Transport for New Homes emphasizes the challenge of building homes in areas with poor public transport access, contributing to a lack of independence for teenagers and essential local amenities.
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