HC Deb 19 July 1993 vol 229 c65W
Mr. Bates

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will outline the procedure adopted by his Department in consideration of applications for land to be granted green belt status.

Mr. Curry

Green belts are designated through the development plan process. In drawing up their plans, local planning authorities must have regard to our guidance on the designation of green belts, set out in paragraphs 6 to 11 of planning policy guidance note 2.