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Written question asked by Lord Grayling (Conservative) on Monday, 15 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 January 2024 (named day). It was answered by Lee Rowley (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 January 2024 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.


Local Plans: Green Belt

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, with reference to the National Planning Policy Framework, published on 20 December 2023, what steps he is taking to help planning inspectors ensure existing green belt boundaries when considering draft local plans.

Answer

The National Planning Policy Framework now makes clear that there is no requirement to alter Green Belt boundaries to provide housing land.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9442
Session
2023-24
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Inspections Green belt Planning permission Local plans
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk