green belt
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Planning is devolved in the UK, and historically development on green belt land has been discouraged.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026
Reed said he expected the government to "just meet" its target once the impact of planning reforms take hold, including new targets and some building on former green belt land.
From BBC ● Dec. 8, 2025
Like Eden Savoian, an 11-year-old Yoshukai green belt whose trophies and breaking boards burned in her dad’s house.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2025
A spokesperson for Sir Sadiq Khan said he was taking "hard decisions" including "exploring development on the green belt" and said he had been backed with "a record £11.7bn government investment".
From BBC ● Nov. 16, 2025
Her thick green belt holds a variety of pouches, pockets, and potions.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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