Green Belt status affords considerable development constraint, aimed at maintaining the openness of land encircling selected urban areas.

 

Planning decisions within Green Belts must take account of impacts on openness and conflicts with Green Belt purposes.

 

Nigel has up to date knowledge and experience of undertaking assessments and providing advice in relation to development cases within Green Belts.  This includes harm to the visual aspect of openness and how this relates to stated Green Belt purposes and Grey Belt status or derived development planning considerations.