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Allowed27 November 20243339369

Hemsted Forest Equestrian Centre, Golford Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4AJ

Planning appeal 3339369 at Hemsted Forest Equestrian Centre, Golford Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4AJ (Tunbridge Wells Borough Council) was allowed on 27 November 2024 by Inspector De Freitas Terceiro P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to whether it would conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the High Weald AONB.

the installation of 8 flood lights to the outdoor sand school and their use between 4pm and 7.30pm, October to April, during time term only

Authority
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector
De Freitas Terceiro P
Postcode
TN17 4AJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to whether it would conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the High Weald AONB
  • protected species, with particular regard to bats

What decided it

The proposal's design, siting and restricted hours of operation would minimise light pollution and conserve the AONB's dark skies, while the ecological evidence demonstrated negligible impact on protected species, particularly bats.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EN8Policy BD5Policy LBD1Policy EN1Policy EN25Core Policy 4Core Policy 5Core Policy 14Policy LE1Policy BE6

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