Land At Heathrow North Service Station, Shepiston Lane, Hayes, UB3 1LL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• Whether or not the proposed development would be inappropriate development within the Green Belt, having regard to the Framework and any relevant development plan policies
• Whether or not the proposed development would preserve the openness of the Green Belt or conflict with the purposes of including land within it
• The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
• If inappropriate, would the harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, be clearly outweighed by other considerations so as to amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the proposal

What decided it

The substantial weight given to Green Belt harm from inappropriate development and loss of openness was not clearly outweighed by the benefits of improved EV charging provision and renewable energy, failing to establish the very special circumstances required by Framework paragraph 143.

The significant benefits of improved EV charging provision and renewable energy were outweighed by the substantial harm to Green Belt openness and the inappropriateness of the development, failing to establish very special circumstances.