Brownfield land - Revision history

Editor at 13:50, 25 March 2026

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	'Land which has been lawfully developed and is or was occupied by a permanent structure and any fixed surface infrastructure associated with it, including the curtilage of the developed land (although it should not be assumed that the whole of the curtilage should be developed). It also includes land comprising large areas of fixed surface infrastructure such as large areas of hardstanding which have been lawfully developed. Previously developed land excludes: land that is or was last occupied by agricultural or forestry buildings; land that has been developed for minerals extraction or waste disposal by landfill, where provision for restoration has been made through development management procedures; land in built-up areas such as residential gardens, parks, recreation grounds and allotments; and land that was previously developed but where the remains of the permanent structure or fixed surface structure have blended into the landscape.'		'Land which has been lawfully developed and is or was occupied by a permanent structure and any fixed surface infrastructure associated with it, including the curtilage of the developed land (although it should not be assumed that the whole of the curtilage should be developed). It also includes land comprising large areas of fixed surface infrastructure such as large areas of hardstanding which have been lawfully developed. Previously developed land excludes: land that is or was last occupied by agricultural or forestry buildings; land that has been developed for minerals extraction or waste disposal by landfill, where provision for restoration has been made through development management procedures; land in built-up areas such as residential gardens, parks, recreation grounds and allotments; and land that was previously developed but where the remains of the permanent structure or fixed surface structure have blended into the landscape.'

−	In February 2024 the Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities sought views on how they might strengthen national planning policy to support their approach to brownfield development. The consultation entitled '[https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/strengthening-planning-policy-for-brownfield-development/strengthening-planning-policy-for-brownfield-development Strengthening planning policy for brownfield development]' closed on March 26, 2024.	+	In February 2024 the Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities sought views on how they might strengthen national planning policy to support their approach to brownfield development. The consultation entitled '[https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/strengthening-planning-policy-for-brownfield-development/strengthening-planning-policy-for-brownfield-development Strengthening planning policy for brownfield development]' closed on March 26, 2024. See also The grey, the brown and the golden rules of housing.

	= Background =		= Background =
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	* Regeneration.		* Regeneration.
	* Solid and liquid contaminants risk assessments.		* Solid and liquid contaminants risk assessments.
		+	* The grey, the brown and the golden rules of housing.
	* The risk of asbestos on brownfield sites.		* The risk of asbestos on brownfield sites.
	* Types of land.		* Types of land.

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	The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) defines previously developed land (PDL, or brownfield land) as:		The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) defines previously developed land (PDL, or brownfield land) as:

−	'Land which is or was occupied by a permanent structure, including the curtilage of the developed land (although it should not be assumed that the whole of the curtilage should be developed) ~~and any associated~~ fixed surface infrastructure. ~~This~~ excludes: land that is or was last occupied by agricultural or forestry buildings; land that has been developed for minerals extraction or waste disposal by landfill, where provision for restoration has been made through development management procedures; land in built-up areas such as residential gardens, parks, recreation grounds and allotments; and land that was previously developed but where the remains of the permanent structure or fixed surface structure have blended into the landscape.'	+	'Land which has been lawfully developed and is or was occupied by a permanent structure and any fixed surface infrastructure associated with it, including the curtilage of the developed land (although it should not be assumed that the whole of the curtilage should be developed). It also includes land comprising large areas of fixed surface infrastructure such as large areas of hardstanding which have been lawfully developed. Previously developed land excludes: land that is or was last occupied by agricultural or forestry buildings; land that has been developed for minerals extraction or waste disposal by landfill, where provision for restoration has been made through development management procedures; land in built-up areas such as residential gardens, parks, recreation grounds and allotments; and land that was previously developed but where the remains of the permanent structure or fixed surface structure have blended into the landscape.'

−	The National Planning Policy Framework was revised in response to the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill: reforms to national planning policy consultation on 19 December 2023 and sets out the government’s planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied. This revised Framework replaces the previous National Planning Policy Framework published in March 2012, 2018, 2019, and 2021 and September 2023, for further details follow this link [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2 National] [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2 Planning Policy Framework updated 2023].	+	In February 2024 the Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities sought views on how they might strengthen national planning policy to support their approach to brownfield development. The consultation entitled '[https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/strengthening-planning-policy-for-brownfield-development/strengthening-planning-policy-for-brownfield-development Strengthening planning policy for brownfield development]' closed on March 26, 2024.
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−	In February 2024 the Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities sought views on how they might strengthen national planning policy to support their approach to brownfield development. The consultation entitled '[https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/strengthening-planning-policy-for-brownfield-development/strengthening-planning-policy-for-brownfield-development Strengthening planning policy for brownfield development]' ~~closes~~ on March 26, 2024.	+

	= Background =		= Background =

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	The National Planning Policy Framework was revised in response to the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill: reforms to national planning policy consultation on 19 December 2023 and sets out the government’s planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied. This revised Framework replaces the previous National Planning Policy Framework published in March 2012, 2018, 2019, and 2021 and September 2023, for further details follow this link [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2 National] [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2 Planning Policy Framework updated 2023].		The National Planning Policy Framework was revised in response to the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill: reforms to national planning policy consultation on 19 December 2023 and sets out the government’s planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied. This revised Framework replaces the previous National Planning Policy Framework published in March 2012, 2018, 2019, and 2021 and September 2023, for further details follow this link [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2 National] [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2 Planning Policy Framework updated 2023].
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		+	In February 2024 the Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities sought views on how they might strengthen national planning policy to support their approach to brownfield development. The consultation entitled '[https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/strengthening-planning-policy-for-brownfield-development/strengthening-planning-policy-for-brownfield-development Strengthening planning policy for brownfield development]' closes on March 26, 2024.

	= Background =		= Background =

Editor at 21:46, 26 February 2024

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	'Land which is or was occupied by a permanent structure, including the curtilage of the developed land (although it should not be assumed that the whole of the curtilage should be developed) and any associated fixed surface infrastructure. This excludes: land that is or was last occupied by agricultural or forestry buildings; land that has been developed for minerals extraction or waste disposal by landfill, where provision for restoration has been made through development management procedures; land in built-up areas such as residential gardens, parks, recreation grounds and allotments; and land that was previously developed but where the remains of the permanent structure or fixed surface structure have blended into the landscape.'		'Land which is or was occupied by a permanent structure, including the curtilage of the developed land (although it should not be assumed that the whole of the curtilage should be developed) and any associated fixed surface infrastructure. This excludes: land that is or was last occupied by agricultural or forestry buildings; land that has been developed for minerals extraction or waste disposal by landfill, where provision for restoration has been made through development management procedures; land in built-up areas such as residential gardens, parks, recreation grounds and allotments; and land that was previously developed but where the remains of the permanent structure or fixed surface structure have blended into the landscape.'

−	The National Planning Policy Framework was revised in response to the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill: reforms to national planning policy consultation on 19 December 2023 and sets out the government’s planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied. This revised Framework replaces the previous National Planning Policy Framework published in March 2012, ~~revised in July~~ 2018, ~~updated in February~~ 2019, ~~revised in July~~ 2021 and ~~updated in~~ September 2023, for further details follow this link [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2 National] [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2 Planning Policy Framework updated 2023].	+	The National Planning Policy Framework was revised in response to the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill: reforms to national planning policy consultation on 19 December 2023 and sets out the government’s planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied. This revised Framework replaces the previous National Planning Policy Framework published in March 2012, 2018, 2019, and 2021 and September 2023, for further details follow this link [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2 National] [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2 Planning Policy Framework updated 2023].

	= Background =		= Background =

Editor at 10:06, 22 February 2024

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	'Land which is or was occupied by a permanent structure, including the curtilage of the developed land (although it should not be assumed that the whole of the curtilage should be developed) and any associated fixed surface infrastructure. This excludes: land that is or was last occupied by agricultural or forestry buildings; land that has been developed for minerals extraction or waste disposal by landfill, where provision for restoration has been made through development management procedures; land in built-up areas such as residential gardens, parks, recreation grounds and allotments; and land that was previously developed but where the remains of the permanent structure or fixed surface structure have blended into the landscape.'		'Land which is or was occupied by a permanent structure, including the curtilage of the developed land (although it should not be assumed that the whole of the curtilage should be developed) and any associated fixed surface infrastructure. This excludes: land that is or was last occupied by agricultural or forestry buildings; land that has been developed for minerals extraction or waste disposal by landfill, where provision for restoration has been made through development management procedures; land in built-up areas such as residential gardens, parks, recreation grounds and allotments; and land that was previously developed but where the remains of the permanent structure or fixed surface structure have blended into the landscape.'
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		+	The National Planning Policy Framework was revised in response to the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill: reforms to national planning policy consultation on 19 December 2023 and sets out the government’s planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied. This revised Framework replaces the previous National Planning Policy Framework published in March 2012, revised in July 2018, updated in February 2019, revised in July 2021 and updated in September 2023, for further details follow this link [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2 National] [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2 Planning Policy Framework updated 2023].

	= Background =		= Background =

Designing Buildings at 07:54, 12 August 2022

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	The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) defines previously developed land (PDL, or brownfield land) as:		The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) defines previously developed land (PDL, or brownfield land) as:

−	'Land which is or was occupied by a permanent structure, including the curtilage of the developed land (although it should not be assumed that the whole of the curtilage should be developed) and any associated fixed surface infrastructure.	+	'Land which is or was occupied by a permanent structure, including the curtilage of the developed land (although it should not be assumed that the whole of the curtilage should be developed) and any associated fixed surface infrastructure. This excludes: land that is or was last occupied by agricultural or forestry buildings; land that has been developed for minerals extraction or waste disposal by landfill, where provision for restoration has been made through development management procedures; land in built-up areas such as residential gardens, parks, recreation grounds and allotments; and land that was previously developed but where the remains of the permanent structure or fixed surface structure have blended into the landscape.'
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−	'This excludes: land that is or ~~has been~~ occupied by agricultural or forestry buildings; land that has been developed for minerals extraction or waste disposal by landfill ~~purposes~~ where provision for restoration has been made through development ~~control~~ procedures; land in built-up areas such as ~~private~~ residential gardens, parks, recreation grounds and allotments; and land that was previously-developed but where the remains of the permanent structure or fixed surface structure have blended into the landscape ~~in the process of time~~.'	+

	= Background =		= Background =
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	* Building on fill.		* Building on fill.
	* Common land.		* Common land.
−	* Conceptual site model.
−	* Concrete in aggressive ground (SD 1).
	* Contaminated land.		* Contaminated land.
	* Cover systems for land regeneration - thickness of cover systems for contaminated land (BR465).		* Cover systems for land regeneration - thickness of cover systems for contaminated land (BR465).
−	* Flood mapping key to future development in Wales.
	* Greenfield land.		* Greenfield land.
−	* Habitation: Reinventing housing for the urban age.
−	* Housing Secretary plans to get Britain building.
−	* Local development orders.
	* Land banking.		* Land banking.
−	* Landfill tax.
	* Methane and other gasses from the ground.		* Methane and other gasses from the ground.
	* Pink zones.		* Pink zones.
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	* The risk of asbestos on brownfield sites.		* The risk of asbestos on brownfield sites.
	* Types of land.		* Types of land.
−	* Urban decay.
−	* Windfall site.

	= External references =		= External references =

Editor at 11:31, 29 October 2021

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	* Contaminated land.		* Contaminated land.
	* Cover systems for land regeneration - thickness of cover systems for contaminated land (BR465).		* Cover systems for land regeneration - thickness of cover systems for contaminated land (BR465).
		+	* Flood mapping key to future development in Wales.
	* Greenfield land.		* Greenfield land.
	* Habitation: Reinventing housing for the urban age.		* Habitation: Reinventing housing for the urban age.

Editor at 13:19, 12 October 2021

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	See Contaminated land for more information.		See Contaminated land for more information.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Amberfield land.		* Amberfield land.
		+	* Brownfield Land Release Fund BLRF.
	* Brownfield registers.		* Brownfield registers.
	* Building on fill.		* Building on fill.

Editor at 13:14, 25 August 2020

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	* Scottish Natural Heritage: The importance of wildlife in cities. October 2013.		* Scottish Natural Heritage: The importance of wildlife in cities. October 2013.

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Editor at 13:46, 14 August 2020

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	* Cover systems for land regeneration - thickness of cover systems for contaminated land (BR465).		* Cover systems for land regeneration - thickness of cover systems for contaminated land (BR465).
	* Greenfield land.		* Greenfield land.
		+	* Habitation: Reinventing housing for the urban age.
	* Housing Secretary plans to get Britain building.		* Housing Secretary plans to get Britain building.
	* Local development orders.		* Local development orders.