Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 21471

Housing and Infrastructure: Environment Protection

Tabled: 19 December 2024

Answered: 21 January 2025

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to protect areas of natural beauty from (a) new infrastructure and (b) housing projects.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook

The government is committed to ensuring that our most important and cherished landscapes are appropriately protected so they can be enjoyed by future generations.Planning policy is clear that planning policies and decisions should recognise the character ...

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