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Agricultural Land (Planning) Bill

A Bill to prohibit the granting of planning permission in respect of Grade 1 agricultural land; to provide for exemptions from that prohibition in specified circumstances; to place duties on local planning authorities in respect of such land; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe Agricultural Land (Planning) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 21 October 2024 by Helen Whately (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.

Sponsor

• Helen Whately Conservative Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 30 Apr 2026.