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UK Government, the Law and Your Role

What is the Green Belt?

AA prestigious environmental award presented annually to the UK's cleanest cities
BA zone around cities where development is restricted to protect countryside
CA government organisation responsible for managing and maintaining national parks
DA designated cycle route that runs around the outer areas of major UK cities

Explanation

The Green Belt is a zone around many British cities where planning permission for development is heavily restricted, preserving open countryside and preventing urban sprawl.

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