Written question asked by Lord Teverson (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Andrews (Labour) on Monday, 16 March 2009.

Planning: Eco-towns

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government following the extension of the consultation period, when they will announce which eco-towns they intend to proceed with.

Answer: The Government expect to announce those locations with potential to be eco-towns later this year following consideration of responses to the consultation and the assessment work that has been undertaken. Individual schemes will then need to submit planning applications, which will be for local authorities to determine on the merits of worked-up proposals. The Government remain committed to the plan-led process and eco-towns should be considered in the same way as any other major development proposal.

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