Controls to constrain the area of urban development existed in London as early as the 16th century. In the middle of the 20th century the countryside abutting the London conurbation was protected by the Metropolitan Green Belt. Further green belts were then created around other urban areas in the United Kingdom.
Controls to constrain the area of urban development existed in London as early as the 16th century In the middle of the 20th century the countryside abutting the London conurbation was protected by the Metropolitan Green Belt Further green belts were then created around other urban areas in the United Kingdom