Hi, I was wondering if anyone could assist me. I've seen very many
examples of authorities removing the wash off a Green Belt settlement
through the Local Plan process as part of a wider programme of Green
Belt release (for example where EC's exist to warrant an alteration to
GB boundaries by virtue of needs vs Green Belt harm etc). But is
anyone aware of any cases where an Authority has proposed to remove a
green belt designation from a village through the Local Plan process
where the only notable reason to do so is that it is no longer NPPF
compliant (e.g. the village does not contribute towards the openness
of the Green Belt)? Can this amount to Exceptional Circumstances in itself?
Any thoughts or examples gratefully received!
