Written question asked by Lord Swire (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 July 2004. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Monday, 5 July 2004 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what discussions he has had with (a) developers and (b) local authorities about landscaping new developments.

Answer: Mr. Swire: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what discussions he has had with (a) developers and (b) local authorities about landscaping new developments. [182054] Keith Hill: None. However, the Government recognise the important role of proper landscaping in the delivery of well-designed, high-quality and sustainable developments. Government planning policies have for some time emphasised the importance of good design; and in "By Design" and "Better Places to Live" we have issued good practice guidance on achieving good design, which includes advice on landscaping issues. And through establishing CABE Space we are ensuring that good design, management and maintenance of the whole built environment is increasingly built into the communities we create.

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