National Planning Policy Framework Debate

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Sarah Wollaston

Main Page: Sarah Wollaston (Liberal Democrat - Totnes)

National Planning Policy Framework

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Tuesday 27th March 2012

(12 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Greg Clark Portrait Greg Clark
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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.

Sarah Wollaston Portrait Dr Sarah Wollaston (Totnes) (Con)
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Residents in Churston are desperately trying to protect one of Torbay’s last and most beautiful green spaces. It is home to the rare and lovely cirl bunting. Will sustainable development sustain the lovely cirl bunting?

Greg Clark Portrait Greg Clark
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My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State is a twitcher of some renown and will be better placed than I to advise on whether this is a bird that enjoys protection and therefore whether the sites in which it nests enjoy the rigorous protections available.