PPG2 Green Belts

This PPG outlines the history and extent of Green Belts and explains their purposes. It describes how Green Belts are designated and their land safeguarded. Green Belt land-use objectives are outlined and the presumption against inappropriate development is set out.

Visual amenity factors are described and policies regarding new building and re-use of old buildings are summarised. Attention is drawn to the use of park-and-ride facilities in Green Belt areas. (Original release date January 1995)

View 'Planning Policy Guidance 2: Green belts' here