Comment

Representation ID: 10654

Received: 30/08/2021

Respondent: Mrs Jayne Dwyer

Multiple studies have shown that access to green spaces reduce stress and boost mental and physical health. Green spaces are also associated with better air quality, reduced traffic noise, cooler temperatures, and greater diversity. It is therefore completely understandable that residents and community groups would support focus on 'brownfield sites first' and wish to protect green belt

It's obvious that developers/landowners prefer removal of land from the 'green belt' for development, as expensive costs and longer construction times associated with brownfield sites can eat into profit margins

A dangerous precedent is being set by removal of green belt!