Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 65413

Planning: Outdoor Recreation

Tabled: 7 July 2025
Answered: 14 July 2025

Question

Mr Peter Bedford

ConservativeMid Leicestershire

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has considered including child development in the planning process to encourage outdoor activities.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) recognises that access to a network of high-quality open spaces and opportunities for sport and physical activity is important for the health and well-being of communities, including children. The Framework is...

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