Timetable
Eco-towns consultation, ends June 30th 2008
The Department for Communities and Local Government is seeking your views on
- how the idea of an eco-town can be developed and what its benefits might be
- how particular features of an eco-town, such as transport, can be best developed
- views on the locations shortlisted for further assessment
The document Eco-towns: Living a Greener Future explains this.
Eco-towns Challenge, ends July 2008
A panel of experts have been engaged by the government to advise developers on improving their bids. Their advice will be published. You can read more here
Twelve experts sign up for eco-towns challenge
July to Autumn: publication of and consultation on the following
draft Planning Policy Statement on Eco-towns
This will be a possibly refined list of locations and the core principles and criteria for eco-towns. This policy statement will be material to any planning decision and any appeal to a planning inspector.
Sustainability Appraisal
This will study environmental sustainability. Issues such as the impact of transport, waste, pollution and maintaining bio-diversity.
Autumn
Planning Policy Statement on Eco-towns
This will be the final policy statement taking into account the views of consultees and will list the sites going forward to planning approval.