Petition

Say no to build houses on green belt Burnham Save our farming community

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Keep the farming community going keep producing local ice cream from
The farm
Stop houses been
Build on there are other locations building houses
Building houses on green belt land can harm the environment and disrupt local farming communities. Protecting these areas helps maintain natural habitats and supports agricultural activities.

Why it was rejected

It was about a matter for a local council or devolved government, not the UK Government or Parliament.

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Timeline

26 Nov 2025 Petition opened for signatures
5 Jan 2026 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 5 Jan 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.