Unitary Development Plan, First Deposit (2000) - Summary

Strategic Open Space

Strategic Open Space Policies

Over a third of the Borough is open land. Half of this is countryside and is designated as Green Belt and Green Wedges. The rest is contained within the urban area and consists of a number of linked open areas and corridors. The Council will protect and enhance these areas through the following policies:

SO1 GREEN BELT AND GREEN WEDGES. The construction of new buildings will not be permitted except in very special circumstances and sets out criteria for allowing changes of use.

SO2 LINEAR OPEN SPACE. The networks are identified and the intended function described. Development harming this function will be refused.

SO3 ACCESS AND ENHANCEMENT OF GREEN BELT, GREEN WEDGES AND LINEAR OPEN SPACE

SO4 AGRICULTURE. The most fertile land identified on the Proposals Map will be protected.

SO5 HORSE KEEPING must take account of ecology, the landscape and the historic environment.

SO6 PARKS. Historic, Town and Local Parks are identified on the Proposals Map and policies of protection and enhancement are set out including recognition of Community Open Space.

SO7 CORBETT HOSPITAL OPEN SPACE. Special protection is given to this important and attractive area.

These early documents relate to the preparation of the Dudley Unitary Development Plan and chart the stages and position of policy in the Plan at each stage of the review. They are intended for reference only and the content does not necessarily reflect the current state of play.