How do I find my green belt area?
How do I find my green belt area?
You should contact your local planning authority to find out if your land is in a green belt area, and any policies or restrictions that may apply as a result.
Where are the green belts in the UK?
England
| Green belt (MHCLG) | Green belt (CPRE) | Urban core |
|---|---|---|
| Blackpool | North West Green Belt | Blackpool |
| Birmingham | West Midlands Green Belt | West Midlands, Birmingham, Coventry |
| Bournemouth | South West Hampshire/South East Dorset Green Belt | Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole |
| Bristol and Bath | Avon Green Belt | Bristol and Bath |
Can I build on green belt land?
Regulations for Building on Green Belt Land Building of any kind is generally banned unless it is for exceptional circumstances. Local Planning Authorities may authorise building work if it is for: Agricultural buildings. Outdoor sport or recreation facilities.
How many green belts are there in the UK?
Where is it? There are 14 separate green belts in England, varying in size from 486,000 hectares around London to just 700 hectares at Burton-on-Trent.
Where is the green belt in West Kent?
A new map of the London Green Belt, which covers a large part of west Kent, has been launched. The Green Belt covers 93% of Sevenoaks, 77% of Gravesham, 71% of Tonbridge and Malling, 56% of Dartford and 22% of Tunbridge Wells.
How big is the green belt in London?
The green belt covers 93% of Sevenoaks, 77% of Gravesham, 71% of Tonbridge and Malling, 56% of Dartford and 22% of Tunbridge Wells. This is the first full and detailed account of the London Green Belt, and it is hoped the map will highlight the green belt’s importance to residents, at a time when it is under considerable threat from development.
Is there an interactive map of the Green Belt?
We’ve created an interactive map of the full extent of the Green Belt in England which allows you to compare the Green Belt in 2011 and 2017. We’ve used open data provided by Ordnance Survey and MHCLG.
Are there any green belt sites in Gravesham?
Campaigners are urging people to help fight plans which could see thousands of new homes built on green belt land. Last month Gravesham council put forward a list of potential sites for housing, after assessing more than 100 green belt sites for their development potential under the Gravesham Local Plan.