I appreciate the need to protect our Green Belt, but, honestly, Policy DS1 seems excessive and inflexible. There are areas of the Green Belt that are scarcely used and, rather than strictly adhering to protection, we should be able to consider alternative uses that still respect the environment. The world is changing, and so are the needs of our community. If we ignore these transformations for the sake of policy rigidity, we risk isolating ourselves from progress. A more open-minded perspective could lead to community enrichment and environmental enhancement working hand-in-hand.