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Written question asked by Lord Brady of Altrincham (Conservative) on Thursday, 4 July 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 July 2019. It was answered by Baroness Coffey (Conservative) on Friday, 12 July 2019 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Peat

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 3 July 2019 to Question 268974, if his Department will impose a moratorium on development on peatlands pending the publication of his Department's England Peat Strategy.

Answer

Development affecting peat is controlled through the Town and Country Planning system. The National Planning Policy Framework contains strong protections for habitats of environmental importance which planning authorities are expected to regard in their decision making.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
273328
Session
2017-19
Related items
Peat
Monday, 1 July 2019
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Conservation Property development Peat
Link
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