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All newly developed communities –
All newly developed communities – such as the Thames Gateway
Development – will be built to high environmental standards on issues
such as energy efficiency and water use, and we will develop a clear
plan to minimise the impact of new communities on the environment.
From April 2006, all new homes receiving government funding will
meet the new Code for Sustainable Buildings and we will encourage
local authorities to apply similar standards to private homes.