Breakfast Briefing on Green Belt after the 2026 NPPF: grey belt, golden rules and housing delivery

This session will clarify how the updated Framework approaches grey belt, emphasising that it is not a free‑standing permission in principle, and will set out the definitions, policy routes and decision‑making steps that now govern Green Belt release. The briefing will explore the relationship between Green Belt policy, housing need and station‑led development, alongside the development obligations that may follow. It is designed for planning authorities, promoters, consultants and developers seeking a clear and authoritative explanation of how Green Belt policy now operates in practice. Francis Taylor Building is uniquely placed to provide early insight into what the updated Framework means in practice, drawing on our market‑leading planning expertise and the direct experience of barristers who advised on its development.