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Can we really accommodate a city the size of Birmingham on our doorstep? That’s the question being posed by countryside campaigners in response to proposals for the so-called “Forest City” development between Haverhill and Newmarket.

While the plans at present have no formal…

CPRE has submitted evidence to the House of Lords Built Environment Committee as part of its ongoing inquiry into the delivery and impact of new towns. We called for a clear definition of genuinely affordable housing, a brownfield-first approach, strong environmental protections, meaningful public engagement, and high-quality, plan-led design for any new towns or urban extensions.  To read more,…