Planning Policy Guidance Note PPG 2 (rev) Green belts
Publication Year
1995
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
States the general intention of Green Belt policy; reaffirms the specific purposes of including land in green belts; gives policy a more positive thrust by specifying for the first time objectives for the use of land in green belts; confirms that green belts must be protected, advises on defining boundaries and on safeguarding land for longer-term development needs and; maintains the presumption against inappropriate development within green belts.
Document History
Superseded by National planning policy framework (DCLG, 2012).
ISBN
9780117530379
Publisher Information
Department of the Environment
The Department of the Environment merged with the Department of Transport to form the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions. This organisation has since combined with others to form the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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