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<p>It is our National Planning Policy Framework, not regulation, that defines brownfield.
This states clearly that, if a site is brownfield, it should not be assumed that the
whole curtilage should be developed. Whilst this Government is keen to ensure the
re-use of brownfield sites that are not of high environmental value, especially for
new homes, it would be for the local authority to decide whether an airfield should
be retained for general aviation; whether a site, or part of a site, is suitable for
redevelopment; and whether former airfield land should be retained for uses such as
nature conservation, recreation or agriculture.</p><p>The local authority should have
regard to all relevant policies in the National Planning Policy Framework including,
where relevant, the policy for airports and airfields (that are not subject to a separate
national policy statement) which expects local planning authorities to take account
of their growth and role in serving business, leisure, training and emergency needs.</p><p>
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