Emily Twinch 12 August 2024

Councils to have greater powers to compulsorily buy green belt land

Local authorities will be handed powers to ensure landowners sell green belt land for housebuilding at a reasonable price under the Government's planning reforms.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) confirmed councils will be expected to take a ‘proactive role' in bringing forward land for housing to meet its target of building 1.5 million new homes by 2030.

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