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Dartmoor National Park (Access) Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to publish proposals for a scheme to incentivise owners of land within Dartmoor National Park to allow enhanced access to that land in certain circumstances; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

31 October 2023

In Plain English

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The Bill would require the Secretary of State to publish proposals for a scheme that incentivises landowners inside Dartmoor National Park to allow enhanced public access to their land in certain circumstances. It aims to widen access to the park while setting out the conditions and safeguards for doing so. The measure is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons.

Key Points

  • Requires the Secretary of State to publish proposals for an access‑incentive scheme for landowners within Dartmoor National Park.
  • The scheme would enable enhanced public access to land within the park in certain circumstances.
  • Focuses on Dartmoor National Park and related access arrangements.
  • Originating in the Commons; 1st Reading occurred on 2023-04-19; current stage is 2nd Reading.
  • Contains provisions for connected purposes related to access and land use within the park.

Progress

The bill is at its 2nd Reading in the Commons. It has completed its 1st Reading and is progressing through the early stages of Parliament.

Who is affected?

Owners of land within Dartmoor National ParkMembers of the public who would gain enhanced access to park landSecretary of State and other government officials responsible for implementing the scheme

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

19 Apr 2023

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
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3rd readingLords
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Updates & Documents

News (1)

Dartmoor National Park (Access) Bill

20 Apr 2023

The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.