More than 70 green belt locations across Solihull borough have been identified as potential ‘grey belt’ sites, according to the latest green belt assessment.
The Local Democracy Reporting Service has compiled a complete list of the 72 areas earmarked as potential lower-quality, low-value sections of protected green belt land, which could be suitable for future development.
Grey belt refers to parts of the green belt that are considered less valuable in terms of environmental and landscape quality, potentially making them candidates for development projects.
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Solihull Council emphasises that inclusion on the list does not guarantee these sites will be developed. Councillor Andy Mackiewicz, cabinet member for climate change and planning, clarified: “Decisions about whether any sites should be released from the green belt to meet future development needs across the borough will be made through the local plan process.”
To assist residents, the list includes roads that lie on or near the boundaries of each identified land parcel, helping locals determine whether their area may be affected.
For those interested, the full list of potential grey belt sites and the detailed assessment outlining the reasons behind each designation are available on the council’s website at solihull.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/emerging-local-plan.