Agricultural Land (Planning) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to prohibit the granting of planning permission in respect of Grade 1 agricultural land; to provide for exemptions from that prohibition in specified circumstances; to place duties on local planning authorities in respect of such land; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at second reading of a bill

Questions about the Agricultural Land (Planning) Bill

What stage is the Agricultural Land (Planning) Bill at?

The Agricultural Land (Planning) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Agricultural Land (Planning) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Agricultural Land (Planning) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Agricultural Land (Planning) Bill?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the Agricultural Land (Planning) Bill?

The Agricultural Land (Planning) Bill was sponsored by Helen Whately.

When was the Agricultural Land (Planning) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 21 October 2024, at first reading.

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