A Bill to require local planning authorities to ensure that certain criteria are met before planning permission involving the redevelopment of bowling greens can be granted; to introduce a community right to buy for bowling greens in certain circumstances; and for connected purposes
House of Commons
1 May 2012
The Bill would require local planning authorities to ensure certain criteria are met before granting planning permission to redevelop bowling greens. It would also create a limited community right to buy bowling greens in certain circumstances, and set out related purposes. In short, it aims to protect bowling greens from unsuitable redevelopment where possible.
The Bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and would move on to committee scrutiny if it passes this stage.
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