When your council tells you that roadblocks are the best way to improve your local roads, tell them to look at the official data.
I’m a fan of gentle density; mid-rise development which is beautiful, human scale, and relatively dense. Reminiscent of Paris, Florence, or sought-after London quarters such as Belgravia and Pimlico.
The point is not to force development upon people, but to give people control if they wish to have it.