Greenfield Site

What is a greenfield site?

• An area of land that has never been developed

• An area of land that has been previously developed

• An area of land used for industrial purposes

• An area of land used for agricultural purposes

Answer explanation

A greenfield site is an area of land that has never been developed, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Which of the following is a drawback of greenfield sites?

• They are more expensive to develop

• They can harm local wildlife

• They have existing infrastructure

• They are located in urban areas

Answer explanation

The correct choice is that greenfield sites can harm local wildlife, which is a drawback associated with developing on such sites.

What should be considered to avoid harm or mitigate the effects of construction?

• Ignoring environmental regulations

• Using more land than necessary

• Following sustainable practices

• Increasing construction noise

Answer explanation

Following sustainable practices should be considered to avoid harm or mitigate the effects of construction.

Where can approved documents related to building regulations be found?

• Local library

• Government website

• Construction company office

• Environmental agency

Answer explanation

Approved documents related to building regulations can be found on the government website, making it the correct choice.

What is one benefit of starting from scratch on a Greenfield site?

• Increased cost and time for infrastructure works

• New building can meet future needs and flexibility in the design

• Increased pollution and traffic congestion

• Local community may not approve of planning

Answer explanation

Starting from scratch on a Greenfield site allows for a new building that can meet future needs and provides flexibility in the design.

Why is land in rural areas considered cheaper to develop?

• Increased cost and time for infrastructure works

• Legal and planning constraints are low

• Increased pollution and traffic congestion

• Local community may not approve of planning

Answer explanation

Legal and planning constraints are low

What is a consequence of building on Greenfield land?

• Increased pollution and traffic congestion

• More pleasant environment and less congestion

• New building can meet future needs and flexibility in the design

• Land in rural areas tend to be cheaper to develop

Answer explanation

Increased pollution and traffic congestion are consequences of building on Greenfield land.

What is one way to avoid harming or disturbing protected species during development?

• Increase the size of the development

• Reduce the size of the development

• Ignore the site's habitat features

• Carry out construction work at any time

Answer explanation

To avoid harming or disturbing protected species during development, one way is to reduce the size of the development. This helps minimize the impact on the habitat of these species.

What is one example of a mitigation measure for protecting wildlife during development?

• Moving protected species out of the development site

• Increasing the development area

• Ignoring the presence of wildlife

• Building during the breeding season

Answer explanation

One example of a mitigation measure for protecting wildlife during development is moving protected species out of the development site. This helps to ensure the safety and preservation of the wildlife population.

What is one of the proposals to avoid harming protected species?

• Plan for construction work to be carried out at any time

• Plan for construction work to be carried out at specific times

• Increase the development size

• Ignore the site's habitat features

Answer explanation

One of the proposals to avoid harming protected species is to plan for construction work to be carried out at specific times.