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ID sylw: 102669

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Matthew Newson

I cannot fully support Draft Policy Direction 7 as it risks weakening the five purposes of the Green Belt. The policy’s focus on potential Green Belt releases, even under "exceptional circumstances," threatens the protection of rural towns, villages, and the surrounding countryside from over-development. The Green Belt’s role in preventing urban sprawl, preserving the character of historic towns, and safeguarding the countryside must remain paramount. Any development within or adjacent to the Green Belt should prioritise brownfield and "Grey Belt" sites, ensuring rural areas are protected from erosion of their unique character and open landscapes.