GreenBelt
Development in the green belt should respect the rural character of the area. In order to protect its setting, existing landscape features should be protected and the impact of obtrusive ‘suburban clutter’ associated with the development such as roads, lamp posts, pavements, car parks, and boundary features should be minimised. For example, the use of hedging and traditional hard landscaping materials is encouraged. Proposals for the re-use of property in the green belt should be able to be readily served by required infrastructure including water, sewerage and electricity and be able to provide all required parking and access standards. Research around Net Zero Architect remains patchy at times.
Land promotion involves securing allocation and planning permission for a site, usually for residential or commercial development, thereby significantly increasing its value. Once planning permission is achieved