Notes This commentary on Green Belt issues is publlshed regularly. You can view the latest editions in pdf format Notes 157 (July 2010) Changes to Regional Planning, Natural England/CPRE report, various planning decisions includuing dismissed appeal against refusal of the Strategic Rail Freight Interchange between Radlett and St Alban's. Notes 156 (February 2010) Regional Government: too much power given to Regional Development Authorities - Natural England informed about the fundamental irrelevance of the scenic quality of green belt land - reaffirming PPG 2 Notes 155 (October 2009) Planning Act 2008, and Major Infrastructure Planning Notes 154 (May 2009) How secure is Green Belt policy? - CPRE survey - Amalgamating planning documents Notes 153 (November 2008) The South East Plan - Green Belt and Japan - How green is wind? - Ups and Downs for the RTPI Notes 152 (June 2008) Natural England and Green Belt - Planning Bill - New PPS 12: Local Spatial Planning Notes 151 (March 2008) Planning for travelling showpeople - Delegating planning powers to Regional Development Agencies - Keeping planners fit for purpose? Notes 150 (November 2007) Is Green Belt policy tired? - Gift from Croydon Society Notes 148 (June 2007) Response to Barker Report Future publications If you wish to be receive email notification about future publications, please inform the secretary using our contact page.