MPs pro-environment and anti-inappropriate development

 

MPs involved with petitions to protest against development of greenbelt land or housing without appropriate infrastructure.

Clive Betts (Labour Sheffield South East) underlined his opposition to proposals to use land in Eckington Way, near Crystal Peaks, for a travelling showpeople site and industrial uses. ‘I am calling on Sheffield City Council to reject this plan and recognise the profound impact this will have on communities in Sheffield South East, not just around Eckington Way but also with the unfair release of Green Belt land.’

Saqib Bhatti (Conservative, Meriden and Solihull East): Associated with a petition concerning the "grey belt" definition in the National Planning Policy Framework, advocating for better protection of Green Belt land.

Sarah Bool (Conservative, South Northamptonshire.) Has actively opposed large warehouse developments, such as the DHL application, which threaten rural areas and green belt-adjacent land in her constituency.

Stuart Andrew (Conservative, Daventry) has a track record of campaigning against building on green belt land within his constituency, advocating for "Save Our Greenbelt" initiatives. He previously opposed large-scale housing developments proposed by Leeds City

Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat, Harpenden and Berkhamsted).  ‘Local Conservatives failed to get a local plan in St Albans leaving us open to speculative development without building the homes and infrastructure we need.  As regards Labour’s planning proposals, I highlighted the impact of their approach on areas such as ours with green belt. I urged them to ensure policies are community-first with the right protections for nature. This includes building infrastructure first, empowering local authorities to build the truly affordable homes we need and to strengthen protection and enhancement of nature and biodiversity.’

Sir Ed Davey (LibDem, Kingston and Surbiton)  Government housing targets are "forcing councils" in Surrey to allocate green belt land for development, according to the Liberal Democrat leader.  Sir Ed Davey, who is the MP for Kingston and Surbiton, which shares a border with Surrey, said the targets were "eye-watering".

Philip Davies (ex-Conservative MP, Shipley): Previously requested that the Minister of State for Housing and Planning intervene in the Bradford Core Strategy Plan, arguing that brownfield land options should be exhausted before developing Green Belt.

Richard Foord (Liberal Democrat MP for Honiton & Sidmouth)   ‘New housing without the infrastructure puts pressure on existing communities. Local people know their area best, and should have a say’  (Richard Foord MP, Facebook page, 5 March 2026)

Helen Grant  (Conservative, Maidstone & Malling ) I have sent the following statement to the committee members, outlining my strong opposition to the Bradbourne planning application between Hermitage Lane and Kiln Barn Road.

Throughout my time as a Member of Parliament, overdevelopment has been a persistent concern raised by constituents, and I have fought hard to protect our precious green spaces from inappropriate housing developments. While I have no statutory authority over individual planning applications, I will always make representations on behalf of my constituents on controversial housebuilding proposals such as this. (4 March 2026)

Sarah Green (Lib Dem, Chesham and Amersham): Highlighted concerns in Parliament regarding the cumulative impact of housing developments on greenfield land.

Helen Hayes  (Labour, Dulwich and West Norwood): Lobbied against a local development that was intended for 100% affordable housing.

Chris Hinchliff (Labour, North East Hertfordshire): Running a planning petition focused on local development issues.

John McDonnell (Labour, Hayes and Harlington): Expressed strong support for protecting the green belt, stating that it is an "undeniable vote-winner" and acknowledging the "scale of support" for its protection among his constituents.

Alan Mak (Conservative, Havant): Actively opposing the Southleigh housing plan, encouraging constituents to sign a petition against it as of February 2026.

Andrew Mitchell (Conservative, Sutton Coldfield): Launched an emergency petition with local Conservatives against proposals to develop on the green belt in Sutton Coldfield

Wendy Morton (Conservative, Aldridge-Brownhills) said residents are 'under siege' from developers. The MP for  Aldridge-Brownhills has invited the government’s housing minister to attend a protest against green belt homes this weekend.

Matthew Pennycook (Labour, Greenwich and Woolwich - Housing Minister): While focusing on "grey belt" development, he has raised concerns about "piecemeal" approaches to planning in Buckinghamshire.

Mark Pritchard (Conservative, The Wrekin) Mark Pritchard MP with residents protesting about plans to build on greenfield sites at Breton Park in Muxton, Telford.

David Reed (Exmouth & Exeter East)  ‘I will not allow poor planning and headline-grabbing targets to destroy what makes our area so special. We are temporary custodians of this land, and I want it to be protected and enjoyed by future generations. I will continue to fight and push back whenever I see a lack of joined-up thinking or when housing developments are planned without the necessary infrastructure to support them.’ 26 March 2025 https://www.davidreed.uk/news/house-building-and-local-plan

Tim Roca (Labour, Macclesfield): Welcomed the decision to reject a housing application on greenbelt land.

Gary Sambrook (Conservative, Birmingham Northfield) / Local Conservatives: Heavily involved in opposing the redevelopment of green belt in the West Midlands.

Alec Shelbrooke (Conservative, Elmet and Rothwell) & Philip Davies (Con, Shipley): Involved in challenging proposals to develop greenbelt areas in Yorkshire, specifically urging the use of brownfield land first

Blake Stephenson (Conservative, Mid Bedfordshire): Initiated a petition in 2025 to "Stop The Housebuilding Double Whammy," aimed at preventing new town developments from being added on top of existing local authority housing targets.

Alistair Strathern (Labour, Mid-Bedfordshire): During his by-election campaign, he pledged "no new builds without proper infrastructure," reflecting local concerns in a constituency where nearly a third of the land is green belt.

Wes Streeting  (Labour, Ilford North): Supported a 2017 local campaign that successfully stopped a plan by Redbridge Council to build 850 homes on land used for sports pitches.

Graham Stuart (Conservative, Beverley and Holderness)  MP Graham Stuart said ‘site owner Hull Council should not be allowed “to ride roughshod” over the planning process which had designated it greenfield in the Local Plan.’ (2017)

Bradley Thomas (Conservative, Bromsgrove): Launched a, parliamentary petition signed by over 5,900 people to protect the green belt in his district and challenge a "flawed" 85% increase in housing targets. He argues that instead of building on green spaces, the focus should be on 140 hectares of available brownfield land in nearby Birmingham.

Tom Tugendhat (Conservative, Tonbridge): Associated with petitions aimed at altering the "grey belt" definition to ensure proper planning.

Helen Whately (Conservative, Faversham and mid-Kent) has actively petitioned against large-scale housing developments in her constituency, focusing on protecting greenfield sites and advocating for urban regeneration. 

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