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Government Review of the National Planning Policy Framework
P003178 - 24 March 2026
Presentations: 1
Presenters: 1
At a Glance
This petition concerning government review of the national planning policy framework was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.
Issue Summary
The petition highlights residents' concerns about the detrimental impact of large-scale development proposals in Redbourn, driven by national planning laws that push development onto green and grey-belt lands, eroding the village’s character and environment.
Action Requested
The petitioners request that the House of Commons urges the Government to schedule a debate on reviewing the National Planning Policy Framework to protect villages like Redbourn from over-development and to empower local communities in planning decisions and infrastructure provision.
Key Facts
- 1,427 residents signed the petition.
- Proposed development could increase the village by 70%.
- Development is pushing onto green and grey-belt land.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
24 March 2026
Victoria Collins
Lib Dem
Harpenden and Berkhamsted
The people of Redbourn have spoken loud and clear. This petition, which has been signed by 1,427 residents, rejects the top-down, developer-led planning approach by this Government, which could see the village of Redbourn increased by 70%. Residents are not opposed to housing, but they are rightly alarmed by the burden placed on their community, including on infrastructure, and they are deeply frustrated by the lack of meaningful voice in shaping the proposals that will define their village for generations to come. From top-down targets to grey-belt policy, community voices have been diminished.
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