All new towns articles
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NewsThree new town schemes to begin this parliament, promises housing secretary
Steve Reed’s commitment comes as the government’s taskforce reveals its 12 recommendations for new town locations
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NewsNew towns programme needs dedicated minister and infrastructure-first approach, say Lords
Built Environment Committee publishes preliminary findings of inquiry
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CommentHere’s how we can deliver the right homes in the right places
As the government sets out plans for 12 new towns, recent visits to Nansledan highlight the importance of high-quality design, placemaking, and long-term stewardship. Hugh Petter argues that the best outcomes will come from a legacy development model—where landowners retain an active role—rather than speculative land sales. To deliver genuinely ...
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NewsWork on first new towns to ‘start within four years’ says Pennycook as 100 proposals submitted
Matthew Pennycook says new towns to contribute to government’s 1.5 million-homes housing target