A Bill make provision for the protection of gardens and urbans green spaces; and for connected purposes
The Bill would require planning authorities to have special regard to the desirability of preserving gardens and urban green spaces. Current planning guidance provides some protection for public open space but not for private gardens. The Bill has been drafted in response to concerns that too many private gardens are used to provide for house building.
House of Commons
30 October 2008
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This Bill would require planning authorities to have special regard to preserving gardens and urban green spaces when making planning decisions. It aims to protect private gardens from being used for housing development by strengthening protection beyond existing public space guidance. It does not ban development outright but increases the emphasis on safeguarding green spaces.
The Bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons, having originated there; the first reading was in March 2008.
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18 Mar 2008
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