These sites represent a significant opportunity for accelerating the housing market. The New Homes Accelerator is a government initiative aimed at boosting the construction of new homes. It is designed to streamline the planning process and remove bureaucratic hurdles for developers. This initiative is expected to deliver 100,000 new homes within the first year of its operation.

* A new development is planned in Colchester, Essex. * The development will include a mix of housing types, including affordable and luxury homes. * Campaigners are concerned about the impact of the development on the housing crisis in Colchester.

The council is confident in its local plan, stating that it has enough sites allocated to meet existing targets. However, the council acknowledges that the key challenge lies in the actual delivery of these sites. They are confident in their ability to overcome this challenge.