 Thousands of homes are planned for Kent, Sussex and Surrey |
A 12-week consultation period in which people in the South East can give their views on plans for the future of the region comes to an end on Friday. The South East Plan sets out plans for major housebuilding projects across the region over the next two decades.
The current proposals would see homes built in Ashford, around Gatwick, in the Thames Gateway, in parts of Surrey and along the Sussex coast.
The scheme is drawn up by the South East England Regional Assembly (Seera).
Finished plans
As well as the numbers of new homes which would be built, the plan details necessary changes to infrastructure such as roads, schools and hospitals which would be needed as a result of the houses being built.
It also looks at the possible development of industry in the South East.
People have been given 12 weeks to voice their opinions, with officials promising to take views on board before finalising proposals to be submitted to the government.
Seera currently intends to submit its finished plan in October.
The South East England Development Agency has said the current housing proposals are insufficient and has backed the highest proposed rate of building.
But environmental group The South East Forum for Sustainability has said the plans would cause "unacceptable environmental damage".
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