New towns inquiry launched by Lords Built Environment Committee

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 10:51

The House of Lords Built Environment Committee has today launched a modular inquiry into new towns and expanded settlements. Over a number of short, targeted modules, the Committee aims to discover whether new towns and expanded settlements are an effective means of delivering housing and, if so, how to ensure they are successful. The Government aims to have up to 12 new towns under construction by the next election. More than 100 potential locations in England have...Request free trial