580 acres of Sandwell green belt reclassified as grey belt

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 4 Oct, 02:37 · Archive

Around 580 acres of Sandwell's green belt would be reclassified as 'grey belt' under law changes. This represents just under a third of the borough's existing green belt.

Despite the reclassification, most of the affected land cannot be used for homes. The distinction between green belt and grey belt therefore appears to have limited practical impact on development possibilities for the majority of the affected area.

How it is being reported

• 580 acres of Sandwell's green belt classed as ‘grey’ – but most can’t be used for homesBirmingham World · 4 Oct, 02:05
• 580 acres of Sandwell's green belt classed as ‘grey’ – but most can’t be used for homesExpress & Star · 4 Oct, 02:05
• 580 acres of West Midlands green belt classed as new ‘grey’ belt - but most 'can’t be built on'BirminghamLive · 3 Oct, 07:30

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