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  • Housing Figures

    • Reference: 2004/0210-1
    • Question by: Noel Lynch
    • Meeting date: 17 March 2004
    What is the official figure for new housing expected in the London Thames Gateway - 60,000 (ODPM), 91,000 (London partners) or 120,000 (referred to by Mayor at launch of London Plan)? How much development is dependent on infrastructure (transport, utilities, health, education and social facilities) for which no funding is committed? .

  • Sustainable Communities Standard

    • Reference: 2004/0211-1
    • Question by: Noel Lynch
    • Meeting date: 17 March 2004
    What consideration has been given to a 'Sustainable Communities Standard' for London Thames Gateway, which would set standards for access to education, health care, shops and services, transport, leisure and open spaces? .

  • Quality of Housing

    • Reference: 2004/0212-1
    • Question by: Noel Lynch
    • Meeting date: 17 March 2004
    The current lack of transparent standards for new housing in Thames Gateway has given rise to fears that "high density mixed use housing" will degenerate into "sink estates". How can you prevent these fears being realised? What standards (from the plethora of governmental and non-governmental advice) will be adopted? .