Land at Steeple Farm, Church Road, Burstow, Surrey, RH6 9RG

extension of stables to provide area for storage of a trotting cart

Authority: Tandridge District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: agricultural · Other minor developments
Inspector: Butcher C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would constitute inappropriate development in the Green Belt, including its effect on the openness of the Green Belt
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the site and rural landscape
whether there would be adequate provision of land to provide for the proper care of horses
if the proposal is 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 necessary to justify the development

What decided it

The proposal satisfies the Green Belt exception for extensions as it does not result in disproportionate additions over and above the size of the original building, and the site provides adequate land for proper horse care.

Framework references: 145, 134, 118

Plan policies cited: Policy DP10, Policy DP13, Policy CSP18, Policy DP7, Policy CSP21, Policy DP17

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