Langshot Equestrian Centre, Gracious Pond Road, Chobham, WOKING, GU24 8HJ

the temporary change of use of existing building (former indoor equestrian school) to storage or distribution (Class B8) for a period of up to 2 years

Authority: Surrey Heath Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: employment-industrial · Change of use
Inspector: Murray D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect on the character and appearance of the area including the 'amenity' of the Green Belt and the effect on its openness
The accessibility of the site
The effect on the living conditions of nearby residential properties
The effect on users of public footpaths 54 and 97

What decided it

The reuse of previously developed land in the form of an existing permanent building for low-key storage purposes, which would preserve Green Belt openness and not generate material harm to residential amenity or footpath users, justified granting permission for a limited two-year period.

Framework references: 155, 109

Plan policies cited: DM1, CP11, CP1, DM9

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