Grove Close, Hampkins Hill Road, Chiddingstone, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7BA

retention of stables with ancillary storage and maneges

Authority: Sevenoaks District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
Inspector: Leonard S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether or not the appeal development constitutes inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework and any relevant development plan policies
The effect of the appeal development on the character and appearance of the area
If the development is inappropriate, whether harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, is clearly outweighed by other considerations, and if so whether this would amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the proposal

What decided it

The substantial harm caused to Green Belt openness and the significant harm to rural character and appearance are not clearly outweighed by the economic, community and animal welfare benefits, such that very special circumstances do not exist to justify inappropriate development in the Green Belt.

Framework references: 154, 155, 12, 13

Plan policies cited: Policy LO1, Policy LO8, Policy LT2, Policy SP1, Policy EN1

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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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