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Eco-towns flouting planning system and unaffordable says SEERA

12 June 2008
Eco-towns: unloved
Eco-towns: unloved

 

The South East England Regional Assembly has attacked the Government's eco-town proposals, saying they are over-riding the planning system and require transport and other infrastructure that is unlikely to be affordable. SEERA's director of development Martin Tugwell told this week's executive committee meeting that, "contrary to the assurances given by ministers, it is clear that the principle of eco-towns is being taken forward outside of the planning system". He warned that the...

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