Merrow Lawn Tennis Club, Epsom Road, GUILDFORD, GU4 7AA

the conversion of one outdoor grass tennis court to one outdoor porous asphalt tennis courts with the installation of LED floodlighting and associated works

Authority: Guildford Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Grierson E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearances of the surrounding area, including the Area of Great Landscape Value (AGLV) in which it is located
the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring dwellings with regard to noise and light spill

What decided it

The proposed development would not harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area or the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, and would constitute appropriate facilities for outdoor sport that preserve Green Belt openness.

Framework references: 138, 149

Plan policies cited: Policy P1, Policy D1, Policy R6, Policy G1(8), Policy G1(3)

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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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