Seven new towns named to close homes delivery gap | Construction Enquirer News
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Plan lines up 200,000 homes in biggest build push for 50 years
Each location is expected to deliver at least 10,000 homes, with several schemes scaling up to 40,000 as part of a new generation of large-scale, infrastructure-led communities. The seven sites span London and key regional growth corridors, with a strong focus on transport links to unlock development and support jobs. Seven preferred new towns Tempsford, Bedfordshire — up to 40,000 homes centred on a new East West Rail station linking Oxford, Cambridge, Milton Keynes and London Crews Hill and Chase Park, Enfield — up to 21,000 homes aimed at easing London’s housing pressure Leeds South Bank — up to 20,000 homes tied to £2.1bn transport investment Manchester Victoria North — at least 15,000 homes with new Metrolink connections Thamesmead, Greenwich — up to 15,000 homes supported by the proposed DLR extension Brabazon and West Innovation Arc, South Gloucestershire — up to 40,000 homes linked to advanced engineering and research hubs Milton Keynes expansion — around 40,000 homes as part of a “renewed town” growth strategy The programme marks a return to state-backed new town delivery, with ministers planning whole communities from the ground up including homes, jobs, schools and green space. To speed up delivery, the Government is reviving development corporations and has appointed a team of senior advisers including former London Legacy Development Corporation boss Lyn Garner and Ebbsfleet chief Ian Piper. Alongside the land and planning push, ministers are also bringing for...
