Issue

Green belt

19 stories · discussed at 10 council meetings · 11 councils

Harrow Council recently opposed the draft London Plan over Green Belt concerns, while Enfield Council halted a major development to protect Green Belt land.

Harrow Council unanimously opposed the draft London Plan in October 2026, citing concerns that it would weaken protections for the borough's Green Belt and increase housing targets. Councillor Marilyn Ashton moved the motion. In May 2026, Enfield Council's new leader, Councillor Alessandro Georgiou, halted Tottenham Hotspur's development plans for Whitewebs Park, stating a commitment to protect the Green Belt.

The concept of 'Grey Belt' land, which allows for development under specific circumstances, is also under discussion. Havering Council debated proposals for residential development on Green Belt land in Hornchurch in March 2026, considering its classification as 'Grey Belt'. Ealing Council also considered developing 'grey belt' areas in November 2025 to meet housing targets.

Enfield's Conservation and Heritage Advisory Board is scheduled to meet on 15 October 2026, where Green Belt matters are on the agenda. Other councils have also acted to protect Green Belt land; Bromley Council refused a traveller site in Biggin Hill in May 2026 due to harm to the Green Belt, and Barnet Council rejected a stadium plan in July 2025.

Key facts

  1. Harrow Council unanimously opposed the draft London Plan in October 2026 due to Green Belt concerns. Source 1 Source 2
  2. Enfield Council leader Councillor Alessandro Georgiou halted Tottenham Hotspur's Whitewebs Park development in May 2026. Source 1 Source 2
  3. Bromley Council refused a traveller site in Biggin Hill in May 2026, citing harm to the Green Belt. Source
  4. Havering Council debated residential development on Green Belt land in Hornchurch in March 2026. Source
  5. Ealing Council considered developing 'grey belt' areas in November 2025 to meet housing targets. Source
About this summary

This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 15 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

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