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20 stories · discussed at 12 council meetings · 12 councils

Councils are currently debating the impact of the draft London Plan on Green Belt protections and making specific planning decisions affecting Green Belt land.

Harrow Council unanimously opposed the draft London Plan in October 2026, citing concerns that it would weaken Green Belt protections and significantly increase housing targets, potentially leading to development on greenfield sites. Separately, Havering Council's Planning Committee approved a retrospective application for a front porch in Romford in October 2026, concluding it did not harm the Green Belt.

Discussions continue regarding the balance between housing needs and Green Belt preservation. Enfield Council's new Leader announced in May 2026 the withdrawal from the Newtown process and halted Tottenham Hotspur's development plans for Whitewebs Park, aiming to protect the Green Belt. Bromley Council refused a traveller site in Biggin Hill in May 2026, citing harm to the Green Belt.

The concept of 'Grey Belt' is being considered, with Ealing Council reviewing areas for potential development to meet housing targets, as reported in November 2025. This follows a government-funded Green Belt review supported by Haringey Council in July 2025. No upcoming meetings specifically listing Green Belt on their agenda have been supplied.

Key facts

  1. Havering Council's Planning Committee approved a retrospective application for a front porch in Romford on October 15, 2026. Source
  2. Harrow Council unanimously voted to oppose the draft London Plan on October 1, 2026. Source 1 Source 2
  3. Harrow Council stated the draft London Plan would increase its housing target by nearly 50% for the next decade. Source
  4. Enfield Council's new Leader announced the withdrawal from the Newtown process and halted Tottenham Hotspur's development plans for Whitewebs Park on May 27, 2026. Source 1 Source 2
  5. Bromley Council's Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 refused a traveller site in Biggin Hill on May 21, 2026, citing harm to the Green Belt. 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 19 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 2

  1. Traveller Site Refused Due to Green Belt Harm in Biggin Hill Bromley Council's Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 has refused permission for a traveller site at Meadow View, Salt Box Hill, Biggin Hill, citing harm to the Green Belt as the primary... Bromley 25 May 2026
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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