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Right of Refusal of Development on Green Belt Land
P002766 - 07 September 2022
Presentations: 1
Presenters: 1
At a Glance
This petition concerning right of refusal of development on green belt land was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.
Issue Summary
The petition opposes the development of 156 residential properties on green belt land west of Sunniside Farm in South Shields, highlighting concerns about disrupting agricultural use and a historical footpath.
Action Requested
The House of Commons is asked to urge the Government to amend the National Planning Policy Framework to include a clause granting local communities the right to refuse development on green belt land used for arable food production or where there is community opposition.
Key Facts
- 878 South Shields residents have signed the petition.
- The proposed development lies within the green belt and includes an arable field that has been in continuous use for over thirty-five years.
- The site hosts a historical footpath, Bede’s Way, which links two ancient monasteries dedicated to The Venerable Bede.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
07 September 2022
Emma Lewell
Lab
South Shields
I rise to present this petition organised by Jane Mills on behalf of 878 South Shields residents who oppose the development of 156 residential properties on land west of Sunniside farm, a site within the green belt with a food-producing arable field and a heavily used historical footpath linking two ancient monasteries.
The petition states:
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