'Eco-town' plans: Site-by-site

Here is the shortlist of 15 locations in England to be "eco-towns", along with the government's outline of plans for each site:

BORDON, HAMPSHIRE

Between 5,000 and 8,000 homes on a location owned by the Ministry of Defence. A significant number of ex-MoD homes are already on the site, west of Whitehill-Bordon. The proposal could include 2,000 affordable houses in an area of very high affordability pressure.

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COLTISHALL, NORFOLK

Five thousand homes on a former RAF airfield, eight miles north of Norwich. The scheme could include 2,000 affordable homes in an area of very high affordability pressure.

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CURBOROUGH, STAFFORDSHIRE

Five thousand homes on the brownfield site of the former Fradley airfield, 10 miles from Burton. The proposal could include 2,000 affordable houses in an area of very high affordability pressure.

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ELSENHAM, ESSEX

A minimum of 5,000 homes north-east of the existing Elsenham village. Close to the M11 and the London-to-Cambridge rail line. The scheme could include 1,800 affordable homes in an area of extreme affordability pressure.

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FORD, WEST SUSSEX

Five thousand homes on a site which includes brownfield land and the former Ford airfield. Close to the rail line linking London and the Sussex coast. The scheme could include 1,500 affordable homes, in an area of very high affordability pressure.

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HANLEY GRANGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE

On land adjacent to the A11, 8,000 homes would be built, to improve the severe lack of housing in and around Cambridge. The scheme could include 3,000 affordable homes in an area of extreme affordability pressure.

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IMERYS, CORNWALL

A development of about 5,000 homes on former china clay workings, industrial land and disused mining pits no longer needed by owner Imerys. It is close to St Austell and could include 1,500 affordable homes, in an area of extreme affordability pressure.

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LEEDS CITY REGION, WEST YORKSHIRE

Several eco-town proposals were submitted for locations within this area, principally between Leeds and Selby. The Leeds City Region Partnership has indicated support in principle for an eco-town within the sub-region. The partnership has proposed a further study to compare the best locations. The government has agreed to support this approach, on the basis that it will allow a further announcement to be made shortly of one or more sites for consultation.

County makes eco-town shortlist

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MANBY, LINCOLNSHIRE

Put forward by East Lindsey District Council, there would be 5,000 homes on two sites with large elements of brownfield land, including a former RAF base. The proposal complements the strategic plan for the phased relocation of communities on the Lincolnshire coast because of the high flood risk, and could include 1,500 affordable homes in an area of very high affordability pressure.

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MARSTON VALE AND NEW MARSTON, BEDFORDSHIRE

Up to 15,400 homes on a series of sites, including former industrial sites, along the east-west rail line to Stewartby and Millbrook. The scheme could include 2,000 affordable homes in an area of high affordability pressure.

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MIDDLE QUINTON, WARWICKSHIRE

Six thousand homes on a former Royal Engineers depot which has a rail link to the Worcester-London rail line. The site is six miles south-west of Stratford-upon-Avon. The proposal could include 2,000 affordable houses in an area of very high affordability pressure.

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PENNBURY, LEICESTERSHIRE

Between 12,000 and 15,000 homes on a development incorporating brownfield, greenfield and surplus public sector land. Four miles south-east of Leicester. This proposal could include 4,000 new affordable houses in an area of high affordability pressure.

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ROSSINGTON, SOUTH YORKSHIRE

Up to 15,000 homes regenerating the former colliery village of Rossington, three miles south of Doncaster. The scheme could include 1,500 affordable homes, in an area of moderate affordability pressure.

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RUSHCLIFFE, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

An eco-town proposal was submitted for Kingston-on-Soar, to the south of Nottingham. In response to representations from Rushcliffe Borough Council, this site is not to be pursued. However, the Government is proposing to carry out a further review in partnership with the council to consider whether there is a suitable alternative location with the potential to be viable within the Rushcliffe local authority area.

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WESTON OTMOOR, OXFORDSHIRE

Between 10,000 and 15,000 homes on asite adjoining the M40 and the Oxford-Bicester railway. Three miles south-west of Bicester, the site includes a current airstrip. The scheme could include between 3,000 and 5,000 affordable homes, in an area of extreme affordability pressure.

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