Thousands of New Homes Planned Across England's Green Belt Amid Housing Demand

Several new housing developments are planned across England, many involving the use of green belt land due to increased government housebuilding targets and local planning decisions. North Somerset Council plans to build around 4,000 homes in the green belt near Bristol as part of its expansion, despite concerns from local communities about pressure on infrastructure. Near Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, proposals for a 'garden community' include up to 2,800 homes along with schools and shops, aiming to integrate shared infrastructure and transport improvements. In South Yorkshire, approval is recommended for 186 new homes on land removed from the green belt, including a significant portion of affordable housing. West Sussex sees a shift from educational to residential use on land in Broadbridge Heath, where 89 new homes are proposed, 36% of which would be affordable. Additionally, in South London, developer Poppymill has proposed up to 2,000 homes with half designated as affordable, alongside public parks and community amenities, aiming to transform neglected green belt land into a family-friendly neighborhood.