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Land Use (Garden Protection) Bill

Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2007-08

Last updated: 30 October 2008 at 19:05

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Long title

A Bill make provision for the protection of gardens and urbans green spaces; and for connected purposes

Summary

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.

Sponsor

Mrs Caroline Spelman
Conservative
Meriden

Current version of the Bill

Bill as ordered by the House of Commons - html version
12 June 2008
Commons

Bill passage

Bill started in the House of Commons
1st reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Bill in the House of Lords
1st reading
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Final stages
Consideration of amendments
Royal Assent
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