Green Belt: Greater London
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has had recent discussions with the Mayor of London on the green belt review being undertaken by the Greater London Authority.
Answered by Matthew Pennycook
The Secretary of State meets with the Mayor of London regularly to discuss a range of matters.
The government has awarded the Greater London Authority £770,000 to undertake a Green Belt review in conjunction with 11 London boroughs. A further six London boroughs have also each received £70,000 to undertake Green Belt reviews.
The Green Belt Planning Practice Guidance issued on 27 February 2025 will assist Mayors and local planning authorities considering reviews of their Green Belt.
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