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Green Belt (Protection) Bill

20 October 2023

Proposing MP
Christopher Chope Con
Christchurch
Type
Bill Debate

At a Glance

Issue Summary

Christopher Chope is moving a Bill to protect the green belt from being eroded by development. Christopher Chope is addressing concerns about the erosion of green-belt protection through local authority de-listing and proposing deterrent measures.

Action Requested

Chope proposes amending legislation to ensure no local authority in England can de-designate any land as part of the green belt unless it replaces it with another designated piece of green-belt land. This would remove incentives for local authorities to grant planning permission on green-belt land without providing alternative protection.

Key Facts

  • The Bill is called the Green Belt (Protection) Bill.
  • It aims to prevent ribbon development across the country by protecting green belt areas from being de-designated.
  • Clause 2 of the bill states that local authorities must ensure replacement green-belt land before de-designating existing green belt.
  • Local authorities are already encouraged by the government to de-list green-belt land.
  • People with green-belt land use strategies such as allowing antisocial activities to pressure local authorities into de-designating it.
  • The Bill is scheduled to be read a Second time on Friday 27 October.
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