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Written question asked by Kelly Tolhurst (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 March 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 March 2017. It was answered by Lord Barwell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 March 2017 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.

Public Sector: Land

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what plans he has to exempt publicly-owned special protection and conservation areas from any future public land disposal.

Answer

The National Planning Policy Framework seeks to promote sustainable development. The Government encourages and supports innovative ways to deliver the homes this country needs, while protecting and enhancing the natural environment through legislation and policy. We have no plans to exempt publicly-owned special protection and conservation areas from any future public land disposal.

We announced in the Housing White Paper, published on 7 February, a new and strategic approach to the habitat management of the great crested newt. This will not only protect a rare species and its habitat, but will safeguard development from delays, costs and uncertainty. We also announced our proposal to clarify national planning policy on ancient woodland and aged or veteran trees. This reflects the need to protect these irreplaceable habitats from harmful development.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
66074
Session
2016-17
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Conservation areas Land Public sector Sales
Link
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