There could be an increase in the number of town planning jobs available in Norwich if its eco-development plans are accepted.
Plans to develop environmentally-friendly town of Rackheath on the outskirts of Norwich were given a boost earlier this week after new housing minister Grant Shapps expressed his views on the development, the Norwich Evening News reported.
In a letter written to Broadland District Council, he said: "[I want to make sure] that there is real support for major new developments and that the community has helped to shape them."
If the community gets behind the proposals - which include building greener homes, renewable on-site energy production facilities, environmentally-friendly public transport systems and a network of green space - this could come as good news to town planning officers.
The Labour government originally awarded £9.55 million for the eco-town.
With the backing of Mr Shapps, the council hopes that the coalition government will show the same support and provide enough money to allow it to complete the project.
Posted by Lucy Hallows
