They have already been endorsed by the South East England Regional Assembly (Seera), and Mr Prescott is thought unlikely to overrule it.

BBC: Hastings bypass plan 'flawed'

Oxfordshire County Council, along with others in the region, must consult residents on the plans and report back to Seera in December.

BBC: NEWS | UK | England | Oxfordshire | Public asked on new homes options

The South East England Regional Assembly (Seera) has agreed in principle to a total of 578, 000 new homes for Oxfordshire, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Hampshire in the next 20 years.

BBC: NEWS | UK | England | Oxfordshire | Public asked on new homes options