Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 58358

National Landscapes

Tabled: 9 June 2025
Answered: 12 June 2025

Question

Blake Stephenson

Conservative — Mid Bedfordshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of National Landscape status on (a) planning and (b) development of that land.

Answer

Mary Creagh
Natural England has the statutory responsibility for identifying areas for new or extended National Landscape designations. As part of this, they undertake evidence-based assessments to consider the potential impact of any proposed changes. As set out in ...
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