National Planning Policy Framework
Debate between Nigel Adams and Greg Clark
Greg Clark
The protections for the green belt in the NPPF make it absolutely clear that development on green belt should be refused other than in very tight circumstances similar to those that exist at the moment.
Nigel Adams (Selby and Ainsty) (Con)
In Selby district, planning permission is being sought for Traveller sites on green belt. In fact, one site has already been given temporary permission in the historic village of Towton. What action does the framework permit to be taken to protect green belt and open countryside from inappropriate Traveller site development?
Greg Clark
The written statement that my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State made on Friday made it clear that the protection of the green belt applies to Traveller sites as it does to other developments.
Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between Nigel Adams and Greg Clark
Nigel Adams (Selby and Ainsty) (Con)
21. What guidance his Department has issued to the Planning Inspectorate on planning appeals concerning onshore wind farms.
The Minister of State, Department for Communities and Local Government (Greg Clark)
The Planning Inspectorate has received the same advice as local authorities: the Government’s commitment to abolish the regional spatial strategies, including the targets for renewable energy, can be taken into account as a material consideration in planning decisions.
Nigel Adams
Has the Planning Inspectorate been instructed to take into account the views of local residents, campaign groups and communities during the appeal process?