®Planning appeal decision
Blackmoor House, Roodlands Lane, Four Elms , Kent, TN8 6PG
the extension of existing riding ménage, erection of proposed stables, angle of existing access from Roodlands Lane to be widened and proposed associated muck heap and parking for horse lorry. (Resubmission of 22/01670/FUL)
- Authority
- Sevenoaks District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Naylor R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed stables would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework and any relevant development plan policies and the effect on openness
- Whether any harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, is clearly outweighed by other considerations so as to amount to the very special circumstances to justify it
What decided it
The proposed stables would result in a 98% increase in built footprint, adversely affecting the spatial dimension of Green Belt openness, and the benefits to the appellant did not clearly outweigh this harm to justify very special circumstances.
Framework references: 153, 154, 155
Plan policies cited: Policy LT2, Section 9 of the Sevenoaks District Council Development in the Green Belt Supplementary Planning Document
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