The planning inspectorate has rejected proposals to build the Middle Quinton eco-town in Stratford-upon-Avon

The report, published after an examination in public into the West Midlands鈥� regional spatial strategy, found that the 6,000-home settlement, which is backed by property companies St Modwen and Bird Group, would be of 鈥渧ery doubtful sustainability鈥�, as it was located more than than nine kilometres from Stratford-upon-Avon and would therefore rely on private transport.

A spokesperson for the communities department said that no final decision on Middle Quinton鈥檚 future had been taken and that assessments were continuing.

She said: 鈥淲e have always said any proposals for eco-towns will need to go through the local planning process and this continues to be the case.鈥�

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