Planning policies require that supporting infrastructure for the Garden Community is phased alongside development to ensure capacity keeps up with demand.  Some larger facilities such as secondary schools require larger catchment areas to warrant opening.  In these instances, the local authorities will work with infrastructure providers such as the County Council to ensure expansion of adjacent existing facilities as required prior to demand for a new facility reaching critical mass.  Education and health providers have a statutory requirement to meet needs and are continually exploring new delivery methods to address this demand such as increased use of digital communication and shared multi-purpose community facilities.