Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 4851
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Mrs Helen Gabell
It is always best to develop brownfield sites, but it is necessary to look at the origin of the site. Some brownfield is former greenbelt, but had its status reduced by becoming a golf course, rather than true brownfield like a former building. They should not be developed but retained as greenbelt, as they are still part of the boundary which prevents urban sprawl. Landowners should not be allowed to profit from selling greenbelt, as it is there to protect residents from sprawl not line their pockets.
It is always best to develop brownfield sites, but it is necessary to look at the origin of the site. Some brownfield is former greenbelt, but had its status reduced by becoming a golf course, rather than true brownfield like a former building. They should not be developed but retained as greenbelt, as they are still part of the boundary which prevents urban sprawl. Landowners should not be allowed to profit from selling greenbelt, as it is there to protect residents from sprawl not line their pockets.