The government has today (18 October) released the local authority Green Belt statistics for England: 2018 to 2019.

Reacting to the statistics, Tom Fyans, Deputy Chief Executive of CPRE, said:

‘The Government’s latest Green Belt statistics for England don’t show the whole picture of Green Belt development.

'The findings of our recent report Space to Breathe, A State of the Green Belt Report show that we must enhance and protect this valuable asset for our own health and well-being, and to address the climate emergency. At the same time the current and future threat is unprecedented and proposals will not provide the affordable homes needed to address the housing crisis.'