§ Mr. Chapmanaaked the Secretary of State for the Environment what are the implications of circular 15/84 on land for housing for the provisions, recommendations and policy of circular 14/84 on green belts.
§ Mr. TraceyThese two circulars were issued together on 4 July 1984. Circular 15/84 on land for housing makes clear in paragraph 3 that the policies in it should be implemented in ways which are compatible with the policies set out in circular 14/84. In particular it says,
Circular 14/84 reaffirms the Government's commitment to Green Belt policy and there must continue to be a general presumption against any inappropriate development within them … The best means of protecting valuable amenity land is to ensure an acceptable choice of available sites. The aim is to accommodate necessary development in ways that protect amenity and ensure economy and efficiency in the use of land. The Secretary of State does not consider that these objectives are irreconcilable.