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Written question asked by Abena Oppong-Asare (Labour) on Thursday, 19 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 March 2026 (named day). It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Housing and Economic Growth: Thamesmead

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential opportunities for housing and economic growth of Thamesmead Waterfront.

Answer

On Monday 23 March, the government launched a public consultation on its proposed New Towns Programme and its environmental implications. That consultation can be found on gov.uk here.

Through the Programme, we are proposing to take forward seven locations, including a site at Thamesmead.

The consultation builds on the findings of the New Towns Taskforce’s final report. It invites views on how the new towns programme will operate, how new towns will be delivered and planned, and the proposed approach to design, placemaking and planning policy.

Final locations will be confirmed later this year after the consultation, the Strategic Environmental Assessment and any further required environmental assessment have concluded.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
122270
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Housing Economic growth Thamesmead
Link
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