Written questions

National Landscapes and National Parks

Commons · Question 63999 · Tabled 1 Jul 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 9 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill on National Parks and National Landscapes.

Answer

Answered by Matthew Pennycook, 9 Jul 2025

When it comes to development and the environment, we know we can do better than the status quo, which too often sees both sustainable housebuilding and nature recovery stall. Instead of environmental protections being seen as barriers to growth, we want t...