Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 90261
New Towns: Green Belt
Tabled: 12 November 2025
Answered: 21 November 2025
Question
Sir Oliver Dowden
Conservative — Hertsmere
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.
Answer
Matthew PennycookGreen Belt policy is set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The NPPF is a material consideration in planning decisions.