Oakwood Chertsey Road, WINDLESHAM, GU20 6HY

the ‘use of land for sitting of 2 tents for camping (for use by occupants of Oakwood) associated area of decking with pedestrian access from neighbouring Oakwood

Authority: Surrey Heath Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Simpson V

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would be 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 character and appearance of the area, including with regard to trees
the effect of the development on biodiversity
if the proposal is found to be inappropriate development, whether the 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 proposal reduces Green Belt openness and conflicts with the purpose of safeguarding countryside from encroachment, constituting inappropriate development for which no very special circumstances exist to justify approval.

Framework references: 138, 147, 149, 174, 180

Plan policies cited: Policy CP1, Policy DM9, Policy CP14A

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