PROTECTION OF GARDEN LAND

Early day motion 747, tabled 28 January 2010 by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 43 members.

That this House believes that garden land should be designated as greenfield land and afforded greater protection in national planning guidance; notes that garden land provides vital habitats for wildlife and essential amenities for householders; and calls on the Government to amend planning guidance to protect garden land from predatory developers.

Signatures by party: Labour 21, Liberal Democrat 13, Conservative 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, DUP 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.