Is there a need for new policies/designations to protect the built and natural environment?
Green Belt: Regeneration objectives can be restricted by Green Belt, preventing growth. Consider that some flexibility to Green Belt is required. Use of green belt for leisure is increasing and new infrastructure and improved links between the communities/settlements within the Green Belt is needed. There was a general consensus that development should be permitted in Green Belt only in exceptional circumstances. Environmental protection and enhancement: Need for more trees, open space and playing fields. The environment needs enhancement to better reflect the character of the countryside within the District. Air Quality is becoming a major issue, especially in town centres, and concentrating development in town centres will make problem worse. Amenity, design and accessibility: Develop access to the countryside which is an important asset of the District. Improve the quality of building and landscape design, particularly employment/mixed use developments close to motorway and transpor
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