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21st century new towns

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; 67(1) January-February 2008, 28-34(5)Publication details: 2008Subject(s): Summary: Reports on plans for new eco-towns, as announced by the Prime Minister in May 2007. Provides a brief history of the idea and explains the rationale for government targets. Details Northstowe, the first such town to be submitted as an outline planning application. Examines the effect the housing market will have on such developments and the need for strategic plans including funding commitments. Examines the obstacles posed by the local planning system. Outlines a political viewpoint from each of the three major parties.

Reports on plans for new eco-towns, as announced by the Prime Minister in May 2007. Provides a brief history of the idea and explains the rationale for government targets. Details Northstowe, the first such town to be submitted as an outline planning application. Examines the effect the housing market will have on such developments and the need for strategic plans including funding commitments. Examines the obstacles posed by the local planning system. Outlines a political viewpoint from each of the three major parties.