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UKGBC responds to DEFRA consultation on strategic Land Use Framework

Published on: 28 April 2025
Published by LNB News

LNB News 28/04/2025

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Issue Date: 28 April 2025

Published Date: 28 April 2025

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has submitted its response to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) consultation on the Land Use Framework, which aims to establish England's first strategic approach to land use. The response advocates for mandatory urban greening targets in local plans, including the implementation of a 3:30:300 goal for urban green spaces, integration of blue-green infrastructure, and expansion of urban food growing spaces. UKGBC cites Natural England data showing parks and greenspaces deliver £6.6bn in annual benefits across health, climate and environmental outcomes.

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