Green Belt
Protected countryside
Green Belt land is protected from development to prevent urban sprawl and preserve countryside around cities.
What This Means
This property is in Green Belt - England's strongest protection against development. It prevents cities from merging together.
Practical Advice
- New buildings almost never allowed
- Extensions and alterations heavily restricted
- Expect planning refusal for most development proposals
- Often enhances property value due to protected countryside views
- Ensures permanent green space around cities
Key Points
- What it is: Protected land preventing cities from merging together
- Why it matters: Extremely difficult to get planning permission
- New buildings almost never allowed
- Extensions and alterations heavily restricted
- Protects open countryside and prevents sprawl
- Can significantly limit property development potential
- Often enhances property value due to protected views
- Ensures permanent countryside around cities
Additional Information
Green Belt is England's strongest protection against development. Expect planning refusal for most proposals.