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Notice upheld10 March 20223274752

Berry Farm, Blanks Lane, Newdigate, Surrey, RH5 5ED

Planning appeal 3274752 at Berry Farm, Blanks Lane, Newdigate, Surrey, RH5 5ED (Mole Valley District Council) was dismissed on 10 March 2022 by Inspector Shields T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the structure is inappropriate development within the Green Belt.

Erection of timber decking and posts (112m2 raised deck structure) for commercial cultivation of blueberries

Authority
Mole Valley District Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
agricultural · Householder developments
Inspector
Shields T
Postcode
RH5 5ED

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the structure is inappropriate development within the Green Belt
  • the effect of the structure on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The design of the structure, particularly its bulk and height, is not reasonably required for the stated agricultural purpose and causes significant harm to the character and appearance of the rural area that cannot be adequately mitigated.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy RUD14Policy ENV22Policy CS13
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 149Paragraph 84

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