Policy information sourced from Enfield Development Managament Document (DMD)
DMD 83 Development Adjacent to the Green Belt
Proposed development located next to, or within close proximity to, the Green Belt will only be permitted if all of the following criteria are met:
- There is no increase in the visual dominance and intrusiveness of the built form by way of height, scale and massing on the Green Belt;
- There is a clear distinction between the Green Belt and urban area;
- Views and vistas from the Green Belt into urban areas and vice versa, especially at important access points, are maintained.
Proposals should maximise opportunities to incorporate measures to improve the character of land adjacent to the Green Belt through environmental improvements such as planting and earth moulding, and the removal or replacement of visually intrusive elements such as buildings, structures, hard standings, walls, fences or advertisements.
Development must not restrict future public access/ rights of way from being provided. Where possible proposed development should increase opportunities for public access.
This policy should be read in conjunction with Core Strategy policies 31 and 33.
For more information please see the Development Managament Document (DMD)