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Allowed20 November 20243341164

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

Planning appeal 3341164 at Langshot Equestrian Centre, Gracious Pond Road, Chobham, Woking, GU24 8HJ (Surrey Heath Borough Council) was allowed on 20 November 2024 by Inspector Murray D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area including the 'amenity' of the Green Belt and the effect on its openness.

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
Postcode
GU24 8HJ

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DM1CP11CP1DM9
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 155Paragraph 109

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