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Dismissed22 November 20223282652

Isaacs Farm Livery, Franks Hollow Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0UB

Planning appeal 3282652 at Isaacs Farm Livery, Franks Hollow Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0UB (Tunbridge Wells Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 November 2022 by Inspector Jackson R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the development represents inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan policies.

construction of equestrian track and associated works

Authority
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
agricultural · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Jackson R
Postcode
TN3 0UB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the development represents inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan policies
  • the effect of the development on the openness of the Green Belt
  • the effect on the character, appearance and scenic beauty of the area being within the AONB
  • the effect on ecology
  • whether any harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, is clearly outweighed by other considerations, so as to amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the development

What decided it

The substantial weight given to harm to the Green Belt from inappropriate development and the great weight given to harm to the AONB landscape character are not outweighed by the moderate benefits to horse management and health.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Core Policy 2Core Policy 4Core Policy 14Policy MGB1Policy EN1Policy EN13
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 138Paragraph 147Paragraph 148Paragraph 150Paragraph 174Paragraph 176Paragraph 219

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