Lack of clarity over grey belt definition will lead to ‘confusion’ and legal challenges, Lords told

By Daniel Gayne2024-10-23T11:51:00

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Policy criticised as committee opens short inquiry into policy

The government’s plans to recategorise ‘poor quality’ green belt land as ‘grey belt’ is likely to result in confusion among planners and a surge in legal challenges, a parliamentary committee has been told.

The House of Lords built environment launched its short inquiry into the grey belt last week (15 October), hearing from the leaders of two bodies representing the planning sector.

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