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Green Belt (Protection) Bill

A Bill to establish a national register of green belt land in England; to restrict the ability of local authorities to de-designate green belt land; to make provision about future development of de-designated green belt land; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Parliament last updated

22 March 2019

In Plain English

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The Green Belt (Protection) Bill would create a national register of Green Belt land in England and restrict local authorities from removing land from the Green Belt. It also sets rules about what can be built on land that has been de-designated and aims to control future development on that land, along with related measures.

Key Points

  • Establishes a national register of Green Belt land in England.
  • Restricts local authorities’ ability to de-designate Green Belt land.
  • Sets rules on future development of de-designated Green Belt land.
  • Addresses related protections and purposes surrounding Green Belt land.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons, with its first reading in 2017 and its second reading in 2019.

Who is affected?

Local authorities in EnglandLandowners and developersResidents in areas with Green Belt landPlanning officers and planning bodiesBusinesses involved in development near Green Belt land

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

5 Sept 2017

2nd readingCommons

15 Mar 2019

Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
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3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Green Belt (Protection)

1 Jan 1970
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 50 2017-19 (as introduced)
BillCommons
21 Nov 2018

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.