[Margaret Pilkington]

Neil, with the greatest respect, because they do not suit your family needs does not mean that they are unsuitable for families.
Some families will not require off road parking as they may not possess a vehicle.
Gardens are a luxury, some families need the basics rather than the luxuries. This does not mean that they will not aspire to such things, but these homes may provide something in the short term.
I would certainly rather have one of these than some of the houses which are up for rental.
I am pretty sure they will be snapped up by people who are willing to compromise so that they get a roof over their head.
There are plenty of green spaces locally where children can play, supervised by parents of course.