Metropolitan Open Land

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"Metropolitan Open Land" or "MOL" is a term or designation used only within London. [1] Land designated MOL is afforded the same level of protection as the Metropolitan Green Belt. Designation is intended to protect areas of landscape, recreation, nature conservation and scientific interest which are strategically important. Any alterations to the boundary of MOL should be undertaken by boroughs through the Local Development Framework (LDF), in consultation with the Mayor of London and adjoining authorities. [2]

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Detailed criteria for designation

In more detail, land designated as MOL should satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

Role of Mayor of London

The Mayor of London has formally stated that he will, and believes boroughs should, maintain the protection of Metropolitan Open Land from inappropriate development. Any alterations to the boundary of MOL should be undertaken by boroughs through the DPD ("Development Plan Document") process, in consultation with the mayor and adjoining authorities. [3]

References

  1. "Question No. PQ0059-08". London Borough of Croydon. p. 6. Archived from the original on 3 September 2012. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
  2. "London Plan" (PDF). Mayor of London. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 March 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
  3. "Local Plans". Planning Portal. Planning Inspectorate. 7 December 2023.