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Written question asked by Oliver Dowden (Conservative) on Monday, 9 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 June 2025. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 June 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Housing: Green Belt

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the written statement entitled Building the Homes We Need, of 30 July 2024, HCWS48, what steps she has taken to ensure local authorities are reviewing their green-belt boundaries where they cannot meet their identified housing need.

Answer

The revised National Planning Policy Framework was published on 12 December 2024, following extensive consultation, including with local planning authorities.

I otherwise refer the hon. Members to the answers given to questions UIN 26508 on 5 February 2025, UIN 29375 on 18 February 2025, UIN 40156 on 26 March 2025 and UIN 43157 on 7 April 2025.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
58234
Session
2024-26
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Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
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Link
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