Green belt Planning loopholes

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I have been searching for knowledge regarding Green Belt Consultants for a long time now and have compiled what I have delved into in the text of this post.

Some architects specialise in Green Belt and rural development, and have a good rapport with Local Planning Authorities. Applications are usually accompanied by Design and Access Statements, and they act for other Planning Consultants to provide Design and Access Statements. Development opportunities in the largely undeveloped parts of the UK are increasingly scarce and the ever increasing emphasis that the Government places on sustainable development allied with the protection of the countryside and landscape has the potential to result in the stagnation and ultimate decline of their rural communities. Many local councils are planning the sort of development that simply allows private developers to build thousands of completely unaffordable, unsustainable, ‘executive homes’ which will do nothing to solve the housing crisis in London and the South East – a crisis which is above all about affordability. Green belt architects design new buildings and the spaces around them, and work on the restoration and conservation of existing buildings in green belt areas. Paragraph 79 legislation means that extraordinary homes do get built but the bar set for getting planning permission is incredibly high. If you have limits on time or money, Paragraph 79 is not a game you should be getting into. But if you have patience, resources and an inspired architect and super-knowledgeable planning advisers, the results can be spectacular. Natural England recommends that everyone should have a variety of greenspace, including routes and trails, near to where they live and evidence shows that those with a good range of greenspace close to home, particularly children, are less likely to suffer from obesity and related health issues.



The approach of green belt architects is holistic, working to nurture innovation and enabling every project to meet the highest possible performance standards. They an optimism about architecture's potential to enrich our society. It is local councils and not central government that determines where green belt boundaries go, and these are not set in stone. With increasing pressure on a finite supply of developable land that has been generated by a growing population and increasing housing needs, councils are at liberty to remove areas of green belt and make them available up for development as part of the process of reviewing the local plan for an area, which is done every few years. Councils are committed to preserving the openness of the Green Belt and will only support development where it is compatible with national policies for protecting the Green Belt and policies in this plan. Inappropriate development in the Green Belt will not be approved unless the applicant can demonstrate the existence of ‘very special circumstances’ that clearly outweigh harm to the Green Belt and any other harm. When considering planning applications, the Council will give substantial weight to any harm which may be caused to the Green Belt. To prevent proliferation of development in the Green Belt and associated impact on landscape and the countryside, ancillary buildings should only be constructed with the curtilage of the dwelling or other building, unless otherwise justified as an exception. This is particularly the case with ancillary residential accommodation where a functional relationship with the main dwellinghouse would be expected. Taking account of New Forest National Park Planning helps immensely when developing a green belt project’s unique design.
 

Green Belt Architects

In our experience, many of the changes people tend to want to make to their homes, such as extensions, external changes or even knocking down and replacing a building are exceptions to the anti-development bent of Green Belt policy, and are often acceptable to local councils. The process of obtaining planning on Green belt is time consuming, and highly political with a relatively low chance of success, especially considering the competition that exists between other housebuilders and stakeholders. Misguided calls to build on Green Belt result in millions of people losing valuable access to countryside without doing anything to tackle the housing shortage. The extension of existing dwellings in the Green Belt will usually be permitted, provided that the floorspace of the resultant dwelling is no more than 50% larger than that of the habitable floorspace of the original dwelling, and subject also to the enlarged dwelling not having a harmful visual impact on its surroundings. As the realities of climate change become increasingly apparent, more people are looking to improve the sustainability of their homes and work places. A solid understanding of Net Zero Architect makes any related process simple and hassle free.

The philosophy for an enthusiastic and dedicated team of green belt architects is to communicate, engage and collaborate throughout the design process with Clients, Stakeholders and end users. They believe a pro-active methodology and inclusive decision-making process enables imaginative, creative and positive design. Green Belts can be implemented through planning controls, legal instruments or land purchase. Land purchase is the most effective, but is likely to be prohibitively expensive unless land can be secured at agricul- tural prices. Green Belt land can include some existing developed land and uses, the somewhat tatty uses, often found in areas of ‘urban fringe’ such as ‘horsiculture’ and in some cases, landscape which is of marginal or poor quality. The green belt has significant benefits for conservation and air quality, as well as maintaining the traditional image – and global identity – of the classic English countryside, with its rolling hills and green fields, without being threatened by the encroachment of cities. One example of a green belt application revolved around development within the green belt, discussions with the local authority over what is considered to be within the residential curtilage, avoiding a nearby root protection area and delivering a sizeable extension which accorded with local policy. My thoughts on Green Belt Land differ on a daily basis.
 

Green Belt Architectural Expertise

Green building choices minimize negative impacts on the environment, create homes that work smarter and more efficiently, and make the most of natural and sustainable resources. Some commentators take the view that Green Belts promote ‘leap-frogging’ of development from the large cities they surround to more dispersed locations, thereby increasing commuting times to major cities and exacerbating problems such as increased greenhouse gas emissions. There is scope for Green Belt land to be used more creatively to meet the goals of the planning system. To do this, there needs to be a greater emphasis beyond local strategic reviews of land use across city regions, and clear mechanisms for capturing some of the value arising from development for use in improving natural environments and access to green space. A green belt architects' up-to-date knowledge of planning policy and case law is instrumental in their approach to seek to identify a route of opportunity (where one exists). The debate about whether or not to retain Green Belt designation as a planning policy persists. In recent years a number of organisations have issued a mixture of polemic and research on Green Belt. The strengths and weaknesses of this long standing planning mechanism have been rehearsed in well publicised debate which has been driven by pressures to find sufficient land to satisfy housing targets, particularly in the south east of England. Can Architect London solve the problems that are inherent in this situation?

Green belt architects specialise in devising a development that meets and, where possible, exceeds their clients' briefs and expectations. They provide design-led solutions, together with substantive planning justification, to maximise development potential and success. Getting planning permission to build on the Green Belt may be tricky - but it’s certainly not impossible. Last year alone, planning applications to build an additional 35,000 homes on UK Green Belts were submitted and in the past nine years, more than 24,000 homes were constructed on UK Green Belts. By paying close attention to certain key areas of the area, green belt developers are able to plan more effectively and build better performing homes that are both comfortable and look after you and your family. When submitting a planning application an understanding of the various local policies, requirements and opportunities are critical. This is to ensure that building projects can be approved in a timely and cost-effective manner, enabling high-quality developments and maximising the potential of their clients' sites. Some forms of green belt development can threaten biodiversity but development can also contribute positively towards the protection and enhancement of biodiversity. Opportunities can vary from retaining existing vegetation to providing new planting of native trees and shrubs; ensuring that watercourses are protected and taking measures to protect individual species. Formulating opinions on matters such as Green Belt Planning Loopholes can be a time consuming process.
 

Planning Practice Guidance

Even where land is in an existing lawful use for sport or recreation or as a cemetery, the treatment of new buildings as an exception to Green Belt policy depends on them being appropriate in relation to that use, whilst not compromising the fundamental aim of preserving openness and not undermining the purposes of including land in it. It is important therefore that policy establishes a range of criteria against which proposals can be assessed. Architects are challenged not only in crafting a design that excels in form and function, but also in being able to come up with integrated solutions that take into account environmental factors. Green belts were designed to attempt to recognise each region's specificities and needs and forced development to be more considered. There's a huge amount to be said about Green Belt policy – but green belt architects want to make it accessible and relevant to their clients. Get supplementary particulars on the topic of Green Belt Consultants in this House of Commons Library entry.
 

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