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Written question asked by Mark Eastwood (Conservative) on Friday, 2 September 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 September 2022. It was answered by Andrew Selous (Conservative) on Friday, 16 September 2022 on behalf of the Church Commissioners.


Church of England: Kirklees

Question

To ask the Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church has taken to ensure that an (a) Agricultural Land Classification and (b) Soil Assessment is undertaken prior to any applications being submitted to Kirklees Council relating to land at Heybeck, Batley and Chidswell, Dewsbury.

Answer

The Agricultural Land Classification was reviewed as per the Agricultural Land Classification Map for Yorkshire and the Humber region (ref 10-111c). The site is identified as grade 3 agricultural land and referenced within the Planning Statement. The Environmental Impact Assessment submitted with the application looks at the impact of the development on soil.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
45060
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Agriculture Church of England Land Soil Kirklees
Link
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