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Green Belt

Asked by Wendy MortonConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 14 March 2025UIN 37173

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to National Planning Policy Framework, published in December 2024, what role will local communities play in the assessment of land designated as grey belt.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

I refer the right hon. Member to the answers to Question UIN 26011 on 31 January 2025; UIN 26507 on 5 February 2025; and UIN 36395 on 12 March 2025. It is for individual local authorities to plan and make decisions regarding the location and potential impacts of new development in their areas.

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