Bill · started in the Commons

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.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Green Belt (Protection) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 20 June 2022 by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 20 Jun 2022
  2. 2nd reading Commons 20 Oct 2023

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 1 Nov 2023.