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03/04/2008
Top 15 'Eco-Town' Sites Unveiled
The shortlist of sites for a series of 'eco-towns' has been unveiled by the Government.
The top 15 proposals for the new low-carbon, environmentally friendly developments were announced by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG).
Coltishall, Curborough, Bordon, Elsenham, Ford in West Sussex, Hanley Grange, Imerys, Leeds, Manby, Marston Vale, New Marston in Bedfordshire, Middle Quinton, Pennbury, Rossington, Rushcliffe and Weston Otmoor are the top 15 sites.
Over the next six months the shortlist will be whittled down to up to 10 successful bids - which will then have to go through a full planning process, the department said.
Affordable homes will make up between 30% and 50% of the houses built.
Housing Minister Caroline Flint said: "Eco-towns give us a unique opportunity to tackle two of the greatest challenges facing the country in tandem - the pressing need to confront climate change and deliver more affordable housing."
She will tell potential developers who have made it on to the shortlist that she wants to see proposals improved even further, and that they must provide green technology, affordable housing and key infrastructure, safeguard wildlife and promote green spaces.
(CD/JM)
The top 15 proposals for the new low-carbon, environmentally friendly developments were announced by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG).
Coltishall, Curborough, Bordon, Elsenham, Ford in West Sussex, Hanley Grange, Imerys, Leeds, Manby, Marston Vale, New Marston in Bedfordshire, Middle Quinton, Pennbury, Rossington, Rushcliffe and Weston Otmoor are the top 15 sites.
Over the next six months the shortlist will be whittled down to up to 10 successful bids - which will then have to go through a full planning process, the department said.
Affordable homes will make up between 30% and 50% of the houses built.
Housing Minister Caroline Flint said: "Eco-towns give us a unique opportunity to tackle two of the greatest challenges facing the country in tandem - the pressing need to confront climate change and deliver more affordable housing."
She will tell potential developers who have made it on to the shortlist that she wants to see proposals improved even further, and that they must provide green technology, affordable housing and key infrastructure, safeguard wildlife and promote green spaces.
(CD/JM)
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