Grey belt

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These are the questions we answer during the Screen stage.

Answering them wil help us learn more about the Grey belt consideration, determine if a data standard is required and whether we know enough to move on to the next stage.

  • What is the 'Grey belt' consideration?

    For the purposes of plan-making and decision-making, ‘grey belt’ is defined as land in the Green Belt comprising previously developed land and/or any other land that, in either case, does not strongly contribute to any of purposes (a), (b), or (d) in paragraph 143. ‘Grey belt’ excludes land where the application of the policies relating to the areas or assets in footnote 7 (other than Green Belt) would provide a strong reason for refusing or restricting development.

  • Is there legislation that defines 'Grey belt'?

    No

  • Who, in law, is responsible for the planning consideration or makes decisions about 'Grey belt'?

    The Local Planning Authority - during plan making. It is included in the NPPF.

  • Which organisations do we think should publish the data?

  • Is the Grey belt a trigger?

    Yes

    • What needs to be done because Grey belt has acted as the trigger?

      Developer and LPAs will be required to provide evidence that the sites meet the requirements/principles of the grey belt.

  • Is the Grey belt something to consult during plan making?

    Yes

    • Provide information about when Grey belt is used during plan making

      Grey belt is a land designation given to specific sites during the local plan, based on certain criteria. Therefore, it will be used during the Greenbelt Assessment process, which feeds into a the Local Plan. If a site is designated as Grey Belt during the local plan process, it will be easier for developers to gain planning permission on those sites.

  • Is there any Grey belt data already available?

  • Do we think the data should come from a single source?

  • Will a data standard be required?