Greenbelt Planning

'Greenbelt' is a term used for land around certain built-up areas, which aims to keep this land permanently open or largely undeveloped. The purposes of the green belt is to:

- check the unrestricted sprawl of large built up areas and prevent the merging of neighbouring towns

- safeguard the countryside from over-development

- preserve the setting and character of historic towns

- assist urban regeneration by encouraging the recycling of derelict and other urban land

Green belts are defined in each local planning authority's development plan and to confuse the issue, there are other similar terms such as 'greenfield' site and 'green corridors' which may also affect your proposal. We can assist in helping you understand the specific requirements of how your development may be affected by all regulations.

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