I'm not convinced that residential zoning should even exist. (UK planning permission seems crazy) Seeing some of the new housing estates pop up near me with zer

I'm not convinced that residential zoning should even exist. (UK planning permission seems crazy) Seeing some of the new housing estates pop up near me with zero amenities is shocking. No shops, no chippy, no pubs, no hair dressers etc. Meaning you have to drive to do absolutely anything, this is a far cry from the older village I live in with a first school, nursery, two pubs, shops, bus stops, a chippy, local mechanic and barbers all within easy walking distance. These business add a lot to the property value (Especially the school) and are a positive to the residents, it's crazy how we've adopted a more American approach to planning... (We need to do the opposite)