Bill · started in the Commons
Land Use (Gardens Protection Etc) Bill
A Bill to make provision for the protection of gardens and urban green spaces; and for connected purposes
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Land Use (Gardens Protection Etc) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 26 January 2009 by Mr Andrew Dismore (Labour). 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.
What the bill does
The Bill would require planning authorities to have special regard to the desirability of preserving gardens and urban green spaces. Current planning guidance provides some protection for public open space but not for private gardens. The Bill has been drafted in response to concerns that too many private gardens are used to provide for house building.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 26 Jan 2009
- 2nd reading Commons 8 May 2009
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 9 Nov 2009.