WMDC interactive map (with green belt details, etc,), [url=http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/Planning/SpatialPolicy/pub_LDF/LDFPortal/LDFMaps.htm?dpdid=project_16&theme=Environment_And_Open_Land&zoom=2000&easting=436676&northing=424573&EastingClick=436676&NorthingClick=424573¤tEasting=436676¤tNorthing=424573&fieldvalue=task_495_ID_388&layerName=Wakefield%20Nature%20Area&viewSize=large&fieldname=Limehouse_ID&zoomtosearch=false&inforequest=true&InfoMode=xmlHERE[/url
Also, from [url=http://www.eais.net/greenbelt/THIS[/url website...
Quote Greenbelt Land
The media and press often talk about Greenbelt and Greenfield sites in the same breath. These terms, however, are not interchangeable as now commonly believed and a Greenbelt and Greenfield site are not the same thing.
[iWhat is the difference between Greenfield and Greenbelt?[/i
A Greenfield site is simply one that has not previously developed, so this covers farmland, agricultural land, parks etc. Greenbelt is a specifically defined area of land around and existing developed area (usually a town or city), with a specific purpose. It is always identified in a Council's Structure plan and its precise boundaries will be defined in their local plan.'"
It's also interesting to note:
Quote There are five purposes of including land in Green Belts:
- to check the unrestricted sprawl of large built-up areas
- to prevent neighbouring towns from merging into one another
- to assist in safeguarding the countryside from encroachment
- to preserve the setting and special character of historic towns
- =redto assist in urban regeneration, by encouraging the recycling of derelict and other urban land.'"
I guess the highlighted bit would be relevant for an old colliery site in the green belt, so while there may be an extra hoop or two to jump through I wouldn't worry too much at this stage.
oh yes.
