planning blight

British

noun

the harmful effects of uncertainty about likely restrictions on the types and extent of future development in a particular area on the quality of life of its inhabitants and the normal growth of its business and community enterprises

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According to local historian and secretary at The Brixton Society, Alan Piper, "planning blight" after the war and the closure of the Bon Marche department store significantly impacted the market's reputation.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2023

At the same time, there were areas of planning blight as owners deliberately left properties empty until their development value increased.

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2019

His "moratorium" put a two-year planning blight on necessary change.

From The Guardian • Jun. 28, 2012

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