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The Land Use Framework for England

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Series: Command Paper ; 1545Publication details: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, 18 March 2026ISBN:
  • 9781528663311
Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: This DEFRA Command Paper sets out the Government's framework for the effective use of land in England. Based on feedback from a 2025 consultation it includes a set of principles to inform how decisions are made about land, and actions which will be taken to support land use change. It covers: unlocking development and accelerating growth by streamlining spatial planning and aligning local and national priorities; supporting farmers and food security by maintaining overall food production in England, safeguarding food production on the most productive farmland,
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CP 1545

This DEFRA Command Paper sets out the Government's framework for the effective use of land in England. Based on feedback from a 2025 consultation it includes a set of principles to inform how decisions are made about land, and actions which will be taken to support land use change. It covers: unlocking development and accelerating growth by streamlining spatial planning and aligning local and national priorities; supporting farmers and food security by maintaining overall food production in England, safeguarding food production on the most productive farmland,