January 2, 2017

Garden villages will be part of a new generation of locally led development to meet local housing need, with a focus on creating attractive, well-designed places

https://www.middevonnewscentre.info/land-east-of-cullompton-successfully-gains-garden-village-status/

“Through the awarding of garden village status, the Government seeks to support local areas who want to deliver ambitious and innovative proposals for new homes with an emphasis on high quality and good design.

More information from the Government on garden villages is to be found here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/locally-led-garden-villages-towns-and-cities and https://www.gov.uk/government/news/first-ever-garden-villages-named-with-government-support

Further links:

Here’s an overview from BBC News, listing all the locations.

This Government announcement supports the development of 14 garden villages and towns.