Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 60484
Planning
Tabled: 17 June 2025
Answered: 2 July 2025
Question
Kevin Hollinrake
Conservative — Thirsk and Malton
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what status local designations have under the National Planning Policy Framework.
Answer
Matthew PennycookLocally designated sites have no special status within the National Planning Policy Framework. However, under the Framework local plans are expected to identify, map and safeguard locally designated sites of importance for biodiversity, including Local Wi...
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