National planning policies on green belts are set out in Planning Policy Guidance note 2. Strict planning controls on green belt land are in place and there is a general presumption against inappropriate development within green belts. Decisions on individual planning applications for development in the green belt are a matter for the local planning authority.
The designation and review of green belt boundaries in Oxfordshire, within the national policy framework set out in Planning Policy Guidance note 2, is the responsibility of planning authorities, through the development plan process.
Each case is considered on its merits.