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Green Belt

Asked by Sir Oliver DowdenConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 19 June 2025UIN 58609

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to paragraph 143 of the National Planning Policy Framework, if she will ensure that grey belt land is assessed against the five green belt purposes.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 39471 on 26 March 2025.

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