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Grey belt impact could be marginal in the short term

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
clock • 4 min read
Grey belt impact could be marginal in the short term

Grey belt plans are likely to only have a marginal impact on housebuilding in the short term under the plans from Labour to make it easier to build on green belt land. Under changes introduced by Labour...

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