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Think tank: Councils stuggling to protect green belt

Housing supply targets are ‘putting significant strain’ on councils’ ability to protect the green belt, a think tank boss has warned.

By MJ Correspondent | 19 December 2013

Housing supply targets and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) are ‘putting significant strain' on councils' ability to protect the green belt, a think tank boss has warned.

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