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Planning (Quarries) Bill

A Bill to introduce a presumption in planning decision-making against approving quarry development in close proximity to settlements; to require the risks of proposed quarrying sites to the environment and to public health to be assessed as part of the planning process; to provide that the decision on a planning application for quarry development may only be made by the Secretary of State; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 1st reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Planning (Quarries) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 14 March 2023 by Paul Holmes (Conservative). It is now at first reading in the House of Commons. First reading is the formal introduction, with no debate; the substantive debate comes at second reading.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 14 Mar 2023

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 2 Nov 2023.