®Planning appeal decision
Barwell Court Stables (AKA Kingston Riding Centre), Barwell Lane, CHESSINGTON, KT9 2LZ
the erection of a hay/straw barn to serve the existing equestrian use
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Jones R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the developments would amount to inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework and relevant development plan policies
- the effect on the openness and purposes of the Green Belt
- if the developments are inappropriate, whether any harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations, so as to amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the developments
What decided it
The very significant weight attached to the community and recreational benefits of the established equestrian facility, particularly its provision of free riding for those with learning disabilities for over 35 years and teaching to disadvantaged children, combined with significant economic benefits through employment and rural business support, clearly outweighed the harm to Green Belt openness and other identified harms.
Framework references: 85, 87, 88, 110, 115, 143, 151, 153, 154, 155
Plan policies cited: London Plan Policy G2, CS1 Policy DM5, CS Policy CS3, CS Policy DM4, Policy SB1
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