What is urban sprawl and what are the problems that it causes?

urban sprawl is the unplanned, uncontrolled spreading of urban development into areas adjoining the edge of the city.

problems:

1. sprawl invades the countryside and leads to the cutting of hedges, and a reduction in wild life.

2.sprawl leads to long daily commuter journeys to the CBD.

3.sprawl causes the spread of the concrete jungle over a large area.