Analysis

outcome: The decision was approved and the housing development will go ahead.

summary: The council has decided to build a new housing development on greenbelt land.

topline: The council has decided to build a new housing development on greenbelt land.

reason_contentious: This issue is contentious as it involves building on protected greenbelt land, which is a sensitive environmental issue.

affected_stakeholders: ["Local residents", "Environmental groups", "Developers"]

contentiousness_score: 8

political_party_relevance: There are implications of political influence as the decision was split along party lines.