FIFTEEN sites have been identified for the potential development of nearly 10,000 new homes and business space. Since then, the council has been working on details of the new document, including carrying out a public consultation on its ‘issues and scope’ document and seeking views on potential sites for development. New Milton could have around 1,200 new homes (picture: NFDC)Now a report outlining the council’s “emerging spatial strategy and policy direction” is set to be discussed by NFDC’s cabinet next Wednesday. Everton has two potential sites (picture: NFDC)It adds: “At this stage, these are simply options for consideration, not proposed site allocations. This includes sites in Marchwood, Hythe and Dibden, Blackfield, Lymington, Pennington, Everton, Milford, New Milton, Bransgore and Sandleheath.