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Eco-towns living a greener future, progress report [electronic resource]

By: Language: English Publication details: London DCLG 2008ISBN:
  • 9781409803454
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 333.72 $2 18
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Partial contents:
Introduction and summary: Why do we need eco-towns? -- What are eco-towns? -- How do eco-towns fit into wider government strategy? -- Why new settlements? -- What has happened so far?
Standards for eco-towns: Standards: Community and governance -- Zero carbon -- Transport -- Homes -- Employment -- Local services -- Water -- Green infrastructure and biodiversity -- Waste
The planning process: Regional and local plans -- Determining planning applications
What happens next?: Consultation and engagement -- Assessment of schemes and locations
Locations currently undergoing assessment: East Midlands - Pennbury (Stoughton) -- West Midlands - Middle Quinton -- South East - Bordon Whitehill -- South East - Weston Otmoor -- South East - Ford -- South West - St Austell (China Clay Community) -- Yorks and Humberside - Rossington -- East of England - Hanley Grange -- East of England - Marston Vale -- East of England - North East Elsenham
Frequently Asked Questions: What is the role of Government in relation to these proposed eco-towns? -- Is there really such a need for housing, given we are in an economic slowdown? -- Is local authority support necessary for taking the schemes forward? -- Will communities be given a proper say in these proposals? -- Some of the proposals have changed since your consultation document. Does that undermine the process? -- I'm worried that additional housing in my area will put greater stress on our transport and infrastructure; it's under pressure as it is. -- How will you ensure that pledges made by developers (eg on sustainability, or transport provision) are adhered to?
Summary: This update follows the end of the first stage of the eco-towns consultation (see also L143062) and sets out the proposed criteria and planning process for eco-towns (announced by Government on 22 July 2008) and provides an updated list of locations and where to find out more about the proposals. It also sets out how the second stage of consultation will work and describes the work underway to assess the proposals across Government and with local authorities and other stakeholders.
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Introduction and summary: Why do we need eco-towns? -- What are eco-towns? -- How do eco-towns fit into wider government strategy? -- Why new settlements? -- What has happened so far?

Standards for eco-towns: Standards: Community and governance -- Zero carbon -- Transport -- Homes -- Employment -- Local services -- Water -- Green infrastructure and biodiversity -- Waste

The planning process: Regional and local plans -- Determining planning applications

What happens next?: Consultation and engagement -- Assessment of schemes and locations

Locations currently undergoing assessment: East Midlands - Pennbury (Stoughton) -- West Midlands - Middle Quinton -- South East - Bordon Whitehill -- South East - Weston Otmoor -- South East - Ford -- South West - St Austell (China Clay Community) -- Yorks and Humberside - Rossington -- East of England - Hanley Grange -- East of England - Marston Vale -- East of England - North East Elsenham

Frequently Asked Questions: What is the role of Government in relation to these proposed eco-towns? -- Is there really such a need for housing, given we are in an economic slowdown? -- Is local authority support necessary for taking the schemes forward? -- Will communities be given a proper say in these proposals? -- Some of the proposals have changed since your consultation document. Does that undermine the process? -- I'm worried that additional housing in my area will put greater stress on our transport and infrastructure; it's under pressure as it is. -- How will you ensure that pledges made by developers (eg on sustainability, or transport provision) are adhered to?

This update follows the end of the first stage of the eco-towns consultation (see also L143062) and sets out the proposed criteria and planning process for eco-towns (announced by Government on 22 July 2008) and provides an updated list of locations and where to find out more about the proposals. It also sets out how the second stage of consultation will work and describes the work underway to assess the proposals across Government and with local authorities and other stakeholders.