Recreation Spaces
Commons · Question 3110 · Tabled 30 Aug 2024 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 9 Sep 2024
Question
Asked by Munira Wilson
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to her Department’s open consultation entitled proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system, published on 2
Answer
Answered by Matthew Pennycook, 9 Sep 2024
Local authorities have powers under the Local Government Act 1972, Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and Education Act 1996 to compulsory purchase land for parks and playing fields providing there is a compelling case in the public interest. Compensation...