The next location of the Government’s controversial garden city proposal is not believed to be in South Bucks.
It was announced earlier this week that Bicester could be next to receive 13,000 homes and this is despite national media reports earlier this year suggesting Gerrards Cross was in line to see an influx of development.
However, the Government have now earmarked Bicester for the development with a new railway also mooted.
As speculation mounted, Bucks County Council leader Martin Tett urged the Government to clearly dispel all rumours of new cities being imposed on Buckinghamshire.
He said: “Gerrards Cross is in the Green Belt and county council policy clearly opposes inappropriate development in the Green Belt.
“We would therefore strongly resist any attempt to impose such a scheme, which would irreparably damage the character of the village and its surroundings.”
Ebbsfleet in Kent has already been announced by the Government to become the first garden city.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel