Consultation closes: April 25th, 2025
This is a consultation on Land Use in England. The aim is to gather views and lived experiences of farmers, developers and citizens. Currently, there is a plan to shift power from Whitehall to individuals and communities that use the land. The consultation process will determine the role of the Framework within this transition. The Framework does not set out to bind decision makers or impose land uses.
The Land Use Framework will play a pivotal role in delivering domestic and international commitments of England. Such commitments include: Carbon Budgets, National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans, and Nationally Determined Contribution to international action on climate change.
The consultation is split into 4 sections:
- Section 1 of this consultation starts with evidence to underpin decisions on land use change.
- Section 2 sets out draft principles for decision making.
- Section 3 outlines potential policy levers that could be developed as part of a Land Use Framework such as improving access to data and developing targeted land management incentives.
- Section 4 describes the process of co-creation that will inform the Land Use Framework.
Please find the consultation here.
Postal responses are also welcomed and should be sent to:
Land Use Consultation, Third Floor, Mallard House, Kings Pool, 1-2 Peasholme Green, York, YO1 7PX
