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Land Use Consultation, January 2025

03 February 2025

Proposing MP
Steve Reed Lab Co-op
Streatham and Croydon North
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

Last week, the UK government launched a consultation on land use in England to support economic growth, food security, and deliver on its Plan for Change.

Action Requested

The consultation will run for 12 weeks, including workshops and roundtables with experts, industry groups, and stakeholders. It aims to inform the development of a Land Use Framework later this year, which will provide principles and tools for decision makers to protect agricultural land, boost food security, and support nature recovery.

Key Facts

  • Government launched a consultation on land use in England last week.
  • The consultation runs for 12 weeks.
  • The consultation aims to inform the development of a Land Use Framework later this year.
  • The framework will provide principles and tools for decision makers to protect agricultural land, boost food security, and support nature recovery.
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