Why Detached New Builds Are Almost Touching Each Other

Why are modern detached new-builds sometimes separated by little more than a narrow passage? This video looks at what “detached” actually means, why side gaps keep shrinking, how planning rules treat privacy, and whether buyers are really paying for extra space — or just the absence of a shared wall. Chapters 00:00 What “detached” really means 01:36 Why modern plots are getting tighter 03:01 The economics of fitting more homes on a site 03:58 Why privacy rules allow tiny side gaps 06:52 Why developers still prefer detached homes 08:22 1930s plots vs modern layouts 09:41 What buyers should actually check #BritishHomes #NewBuildHomes #UKHousing #DetachedHouse #UKProperty #HomeDesign #NewBuilds