Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 35
35
Acknowledged
Green infrastructure promotion within the planning system remains insufficient despite NPPF recognition.
Conclusion
We recognise and welcome the recognition of the importance of green infrastructure in the latest revision of the NPPF. However, we heard that more can be done to promote it within the planning system. (Conclusion, Paragraph 126)
Government response summary AI-generated
The government agrees on strengthening early career pathways, expanding graduate schemes, and supporting professionals in planning, including ecology-related roles, to ensure the planning system has the necessary expertise, but does not directly detail new measures to promote green infrastructure within the system.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government · verbatim extract
Acknowledged
The Government recognises the importance of green infrastructure in delivering high-quality, sustainable development. Our consultation on the NPPF published on 16 December 2025 included proposed changes to strengthen policies on green infrastructure to make clear that it is an essential component of sustainable development and should be considered at all stages of the planning process and integrated into local planning policies. Our proposed plan-making policies are clear that development plans should include policies that provide for appropriate green infrastructure, including the provision of accessible green and blue spaces.
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