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Dismissed18 August 20233309585

Berry's Farm Blanks Lane, Newdigate Charlwood, RH6 0ES

Planning appeal 3309585 at Berry's Farm Blanks Lane, Newdigate Charlwood, RH6 0ES (Mole Valley District Council) was dismissed on 18 August 2023 by Inspector Glassar S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

Installation of one 20 ft. container for storage of seeds, soil, bulk and machines. Container to be clad in wood with 6 No. solar panels (1m x 2 m each). Erection of small water butts for rainwater collection. Erection of one cabin (2.50 x 3.00 m) for prepping area for fresh and drying herbs and spices, vegetables, and for making essential oils. Foundation contains uncontaminated hardcore. Retaining steps made out of railway sleepers

Authority
Mole Valley District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
agricultural · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
Inspector
Glassar S
Postcode
RH6 0ES

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • vehicular access, parking and turning
  • drainage

What decided it

The proposal would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the countryside and would not adequately address access, parking, turning and drainage arrangements, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to indicate otherwise.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS13Policy CS14Policy ENV22Policy RUD14Policy MOV2Policy ENV65

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