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Councils across the country are set to benefit from a slice of nearly \u00a32m to crack down on illegal developments on the nation\u2019s green belt, housing minister\u00a0Esther McVey<\/a>\u00a0has announced<\/h2>\n

Local authorities will be able to use the money to hire enforcement officers, use new technology, and help meet the legal costs of bringing rogue developers to task for their illegal developments<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the annual RESI Convention<\/a> in Newport, the housing minister announced that 37 councils would be receiving a total of up to \u00a350,000 each to help with the clampdown.<\/p>\n

McVey said: \u201cOnce the green belt is built on it\u2019s often gone for good that\u2019s why we are determined to protect it. The public have told us loud and clear they want it kept for future generations to enjoy.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe funding announced today will help councils clamp down on rogue developers, giving the areas with the highest levels of green belt the funds needed to punish those who build illegally.\u201d<\/p>\n

Reforms to the national planning rulebook last year maintained the strong protections on the green belt, which protect an area\u2019s character and prevent urban sprawl. Only in exceptional circumstances can land in the green belt be built on.<\/p>\n

Alongside the cash boost for councils, the ministry of housing, communities and local government is teaming up with the Royal Town Planning Institute<\/a> to overhaul the national enforcement handbook.<\/p>\n

The updated handbook will provide the latest best practice and expertise on shutting down an illegal building and preventing it from happening, whilst ensuring.<\/p>\n

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