further information
Read answers to Frequently Asked Questions about eco-towns.
See our glossary for explanations of common terms.
The consultation on the eco-towns draft Planning Policy Statement (PPS) closed on 30 April 2009. The final policy statement and shortlist of potential eco-towns locations was announced on 16 July 2009
If you want more information on eco-towns you can visit www.direct.gov.uk/ecotowns or follow the links below:
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An introduction and background information on eco-towns
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How eco-towns will help in the provision of quality, affordable housing
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How eco-towns will help make living greener lives a reality
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Information on what has happened so far
Further sources of information about eco-towns and eco-developments
- Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment
- Town and Country Planning Association
- Shelter
- The Landscape Institute
- The Environment Agency
- Friends of the Earth
- CPRE
- DEFRA
- Natural England
- Commission for Rural Communities
- Design for Homes
- Greenpeace
- National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
- BREEAM
