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New Towns: Green Belt

Asked by Sir Oliver DowdenConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 21 November 2025UIN 90261

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that Green Belt protection is factored in when making decisions on new towns.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

Green Belt policy is set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The NPPF is a material consideration in planning decisions.

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