Green Belt Under Threat ; Thousands of New Homes Could Be Built
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THE green belt system came under attack today in a major government report on planning regulations.
Tens of thousands of homes and shops should be built on protected land around cities such as London, according to the radical findings.See the full content of this document
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Green Belt Under Threat ; Thousands of New Homes Could Be Built
The report calls for the biggest shake-up of Britain's planning rules for decades. It warns that current restrictions are harming the economy and slowing house building.
It proposes a series of changes, including:. Allowing councils to approve building o...See the full content of this document