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Legislation governing Green belt development

• The site is in the Green belt. Planning Policy Guidance Note 2 (PPG2) Green Belts will be relevant. This is the prime piece of government guidance on which all local policies must be based.

 
• PPG2 basically states a presumption against 'inappropriate development'. Inappropriate development is basically anything that is not connected with the open space function or character of the Green belt. It acknowledges that buildings are needed in the green belt to support its function and therefore allows agricultural buildings, modest sports pavilions etc that are all clearly associated with the green belt function.

 
• Housing development is, by definition “inappropriate”. A special case has to be made for its inclusion.

 
• Conversely the conversion of the Science Block to a sports pavilion is appropriate. Firstly, because it already exists and secondly because it supports the open space function.

 
• The other significant relevant guidance is Planning Policy Guidance Note 17 (PPG 17) Planning for Open Space, Sport and Recreation. Clause 15 of this document imposes strict rules on development on playing fields. They have not been followed in this case and no mention of this note is included in the Statement.