A number of local residents have strongly opposed the new town plans
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Proposals for a controversial new town in Warwickshire have been discussed at a planning inquiry considering housing targets in the West Midlands. The planned Middle Quinton development near Stratford-upon-Avon was discussed at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton. Experts considered how the 6,000-home development would impact on the area. The project has been strongly opposed by some residents as well as celebrities including author Jilly Cooper and actor Dame Judi Dench. Under the West Midlands scheme, up to 500,000 new homes could be built across the region over the next 20 years. Protesters are worried about the impact of the new homes and claim there has not been sufficient consultation. However, the developers say the site will help create affordable homes and new jobs. The new town plans are expected to be decided by the government early next year.
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