planning blight

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

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.

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

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

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The think tank also said significant environmental and social costs were not included in the assessment of the economic case, with several areas likely to be affected by planning blight.

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