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 Pennycook
Locally 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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