21 August 2008People thinking about buying plots of land in the green belt for housing should be aware that the Council will strongly resist the development of such sites.
Several green belt sites in Sevenoaks District have been purchased by property developers, who then sell them on as individual plots of land to people who think they may be able to get planning permission to build a house or carry out other developments on the site.
Many of the sites are being sold over the internet, but some local estate agents are also selling green belt sites marketing them as having the potential to be developed.
However, all green belt sites across the country are protected under planning law and any green belt site is extremely unlikely to get planning permission for any kind of development.
Anyone thinking about buying a plot of land who would like more information about its status and the possibility of developing it, should call the Council on 01732 227000 and ask for the Development Control section or e-mail planning.comments@sevenoaks.gov.uk.
