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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 21 October 2024 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.

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Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 21 Oct 2024
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 5 May 2026.