Burstow Golf Course, Antlands Lane, Shipley Bridge, RH6 9TF

change of use of land. Extension of Gatwick Footgolf course with associated engineering works

Authority: Tandridge District Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other Major Developments
Inspector: McCreery D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal is inappropriate development in the green belt
The effect on the character and appearance of the surroundings
The effect on ecological interests
Whether harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm resulting from the proposal, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations so as to amount to very special circumstances

What decided it

The proposal is inappropriate development in the green belt which is by definition harmful, and the identified benefits do not amount to very special circumstances that would clearly outweigh this harm and the adverse effects on character and appearance.

Framework references: 139, 147, 148, 150, 174, 219

Plan policies cited: Policy DP10, Policy DP13, Policy DP19, Policy CSP17, Policy CSP18, Policy CSP21

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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