Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government

Review the NPPF to strengthen protections for Green Belt and National Landscapes

Open for signatures 28 signatures

What the petition asks

Review and amend the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) to introduce clear national standards for protecting Green Belt, Grey Belt and National Landscapes. Require brownfield land, urban densification, infrastructure and Green Infrastructure to be assessed before protected land is allocated.
We support the Government's ambition to build needed homes and believe the NPPF should set clear national standards before Green Belt, Grey Belt or National Landscapes are considered for development. Planning decisions should be transparent and evidence-based. Brownfield land, regeneration, densification, infrastructure and Green Infrastructure should be assessed before protected land is released. This would improve public confidence, support sustainable housing and protect England's landscapes.

Timeline

6 Aug 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 28
Status Open for signatures
Department Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened 6 Aug 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 7 Aug 2026.