Planning, building and the environment

Draft Planning Policy Statement: Eco-towns - Consultation

Published	4 November 2008
Closing date	30 April 2009
Type(s)	Consultation documents, Legislation and policy
Site	Planning, building and the environment
Product code	08SC905602
ISBN	9781409806861
Price	Free

Summary

The draft Planning Policy Statement (PPS) on eco-towns precisely defines:

what constitutes an eco-town
what environmental, social, and economic standards these developments should achieve and
how eco-towns relate to the planning system

Eco-towns will be developments of a minimum of 5,000 homes - well linked to, but distinct from, existing settlements - that achieve the highest standards of environmental sustainability, including:

employing renewable energy technologies
exceptionally high quality of environmental building design and
excellent public transport

Eco-towns will be significant considerations on a regional scale and one of a range of options local planning authorities should consider when determining how to meet their housing targets.

We are seeking your views directly on the draft PPS via a set of consultation questions in the Eco Towns Consultation. Should you prefer to respond by email or by post please see the details below.

Please note: The deadline for responses has been extended to 30 April 2009.

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