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Newcastle-under-Lyme Green Belt
P003196 - 28 April 2026
Presentations: 1
Presenters: 1
At a Glance
This petition concerning newcastle-under-lyme green belt was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.
Issue Summary
The petitioners from Audley in Newcastle-under-Lyme oppose t[1D[K
the release of land south-east of Junction 16 of the M6 from its green belt[4D[K
belt status for development, arguing it would have significant detrimental [K
impacts on local residents and the environment.
Action Requested
The House of Commons is asked to urge the Government to e[1D[K
encourage Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council not to permit the land south[5D[K
southeast of Junction 16 to be considered for release from its green belt s[1D[K
status for development.
Key Facts
- The petition pertains to land south-east of Junction 16 on the M6.
- The proposed change would negatively impact air quality, noise levels, li[2D[K
- litter, habitat loss, and illumination.
- It is claimed that only 6% of the Parish of Audley’s green belt area woul[4D[K
- would be lost initially but could lead to further losses for housing needs.[6D[K
- needs.
- There are concerns about increased traffic pressure on village infr[4D[K
- infrastructure and rural lanes.
- The development might not benefit local employment significantly due to i[1D[K
- its accessibility from outside the borough.
- Business rates income from any development would go to Newcastle Borough [K
- Council, not directly benefiting Audley Parish residents or wildlife.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
28 April 2026
Adam Jogee
Lab
Newcastle-under-Lyme
The people of Audley in Newcastle-under-Lyme are proud of their green spaces, and in this week of Staffordshire Day, they want to say no to the release of the land south-east of the M6 from its green belt status for development. The petition
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