England's Green Belt

England’s Green Belt refers to designated areas of open land surrounding cities and towns, protected to prevent urban sprawl and maintain the countryside’s character. These zones are intended to control development, ensuring that urban expansion happens thoughtfully, preserving natural landscapes, farmland, and recreational spaces for public benefit. The Green Belt is not entirely off-limits to development; limited, well-planned projects are sometimes permitted to meet housing or infrastructure needs, but overall, its primary goal is to sustain the environment and quality of life around urban areas.