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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Green Belt

Monday 15 June 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Theresa Villiers questioned the government on the protection of the green belt and the rejection of inappropriate high-rise developments.
  • The minister acknowledged the importance of the green belt and its protections under the national planning policy framework.
  • The minister indicated that applications should be considered according to the development plan and noted the Secretary of State's request to the Mayor of London.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Theresa Villiers Con Chipping Barnet
Environment
Context

Concern over development proposals threatening suburban areas, particularly non-green-belt sites like Victoria Quarter in New Barnet.

Question

Asks if protecting the suburban environment includes safeguarding the green belt and rejecting inappropriate high-rise developments on non-green-belt sites such as those at High Barnet and Cockfosters tube stations.

Answer from Christopher Pincher

Acknowledges the importance of the green belt and its strong protections through the national planning policy framework; cannot comment on individual cases but suggests applications should be considered according to the development plan; mentions that Secretary of State asked Mayor of London to pay regard to place in siting tall buildings.

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