Starmer Unveils Plans for 12 New Towns Inspired by King Charles’ Designs

The initiative aims to build 1.5 million homes in England by the next election, prioritizing affordability, sustainability, and community-focused designs.

The UK government plans to construct up to 12 new towns in England, each housing at least 10,000 residents, with construction expected to begin by the next general election in 2029.
Designs for the new towns are inspired by King Charles’ sustainable housing projects, emphasizing quality, variation, and integration of social housing into cohesive communities.
More than 100 proposals from across England are being reviewed, with a focus on areas of high housing demand, particularly in the South East, South West, and East of England.
The initiative includes a commitment to train British construction workers to meet labor demands and aims to minimize reliance on foreign labor.
The government plans to prioritize brownfield sites but has not ruled out building on greenbelt land, aiming to balance housing needs with environmental considerations.