National Landscapes
2026-06-14 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · 9760 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that planning policies in National Landscapes support (a) the viability of family farms, (b) agricultural diversification and (c) th
Answer
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) makes clear that planning policies and decisions should support the development and diversification of agricultural businesses, whilst also being clear that development should conserve and enhance the landscap...