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.

Stories, page 2

  1. Harrow Council Adopts Local Plan 2021-2041 Amidst Debate on Housing Targets and Site Allocations Harrow Council has officially adopted its Local Plan for 2021-2041, a comprehensive document guiding future development across the borough. The decision was made during a... Harrow 26 March 2026
  2. Harrow Council Adopts Local Plan Amidst Housing Target Debate Harrow Council has officially adopted the Harrow Local Plan 2021-2041, a comprehensive document outlining planning policies for the borough. The plan was approved by a vote of... Harrow 26 March 2026
  3. Green Belt development debated for Hornchurch site Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee has debated proposals for residential development on land north of Benets Road in Hornchurch, a site currently designated as... Havering 1 March 2026
  4. Hillingdon Council Approves Revised Local Development Scheme Timetable Hillingdon Council's Cabinet has endorsed a revised timetable for its Local Development Scheme (LDS), which will guide the borough's development over the next 15 years. The... Hillingdon 19 January 2026
  5. Harrow Council to Oppose Mayor's Planning Power Grab Harrow Council has formally declared its opposition to what it describes as a planning power grab by the Mayor of London, raising concerns about potential impacts on local... Harrow 1 December 2025
  6. Ealing Council Considers Developing 'Grey Belt' to Meet Housing Targets Ealing Council is considering developing areas currently designated as 'grey belt' to meet increasing housing targets driven by the new London Plan. Ealing 30 November 2025
  7. Enfield Council Debates Green Belt Protection Amid New Town Plans Enfield Council has debated a motion to protect the borough's Green Belt amid concerns about government plans to build a new town. The motion, proposed by Councillor Alessandro... Enfield 16 November 2025
  8. Croydon Council Rejects Mayor Khan's Green Belt Review Plans Croydon Council convened on 16 July 2025, to address a range of local issues, including concerns about the Green Belt and Mayor Sadiq Khan's plans to review it, potentially... Croydon 20 July 2025