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UK Government Plans 1.5 Million Homes Across Seven New Towns

3/23/2026

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UK Government Announces Towns

The UK government has selected seven sites for new towns to deliver 1.5 million homes by the next general election.
Tempsford, Bedfordshire, will host about 40,000 homes, with 40% affordable housing.
Brabazon, South Gloucestershire, will deliver about 40,000 homes, with 40% affordable housing.
Leeds South Bank, Crews Hill, Chase Park, Manchester Victoria North, and Thamesmead are among the sites.
Six additional proposals have been deprioritized but may be revisited.

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UK Government Announces Towns

The UK government has selected seven sites for new towns to deliver 1.5 million homes by the next general election.
Tempsford, Bedfordshire, will host about 40,000 homes, with 40% affordable housing.
Brabazon, South Gloucestershire, will deliver about 40,000 homes, with 40% affordable housing.
Leeds South Bank, Crews Hill, Chase Park, Manchester Victoria North, and Thamesmead are among the sites.
Six additional proposals have been deprioritized but may be revisited.

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