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6:25pm Monday 21st April 2008
PLANS to build two eco-towns in neighbouring counties could have a knock-on affect in Buckinghamshire, a senior councillor has warned.
The schemes for Marston Vale in Bedfordshire and Weston Otmoor in Oxfordshire had implications' for the county said councillor Martin Tett.
The shortlist of 15 eco-towns - aimed at producing more environmentally friendly houses - was announced earlier this month.
Two schemes had been put forward for developers for Buckinghamshire but did not make it onto the shortlist.
These were Wescott and Great Horwood airfield, near Aylesbury.
Ministers say the towns - of up to 20,000 homes - will have a small carbon footprint and strong public transport links.
Cllr Tett, who is responsible for strategic planning at the council, tells members in a report: "Whilst members may be relieved by the news that no eco-towns will be built in Buckinghamshire, the close proximity of the schemes in Bedfordshire and Oxfordshire may well have implications for this county, which we will need to consider in responding to the consultation on the shortlist."
And he said there wider concerns' about how the shortlist will be taking forward as it will not be through the usual formal development plan process'.
Pierre, HW says...
6:50pm Mon 21 Apr 08
TQWood, Hazlemere says...
7:11pm Mon 21 Apr 08
smokey, high wycombe says...
10:39pm Mon 21 Apr 08
Ivor wrote:I am speechless Ivor
Two schemes had been put forward for developers for Buckinghamshire but did not make it onto the shortlist.Hooray! At least we wont have these unnecessary houses built in Bucks let Oxon have then instead!
George - Wycombe, says...
12:59am Tue 22 Apr 08
Amy Collard, HIgh Wycombe says...
9:24pm Tue 22 Apr 08
segedunum, High Wycombe says...
12:09pm Wed 23 Apr 08
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Ivor, says...
6:40pm Mon 21 Apr 08