®Planning appeal decision
Barwell Court Stables (Aka Kingston Riding Centre), Barwell Lane, Chessington, KT9 2LZ
Planning appeal 3342804 at Barwell Court Stables (Aka Kingston Riding Centre), Barwell Lane, Chessington, KT9 2LZ (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was allowed on 10 September 2025 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the developments would amount to inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework and relevant development plan policies.
the erection of a hay/straw barn to serve the existing equestrian use
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Jones R
- Postcode
- KT9 2LZ
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy G2CS1 Policy DM5CS Policy CS3CS Policy DM4Policy SB1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 85Paragraph 87Paragraph 88Paragraph 110Paragraph 115Paragraph 143Paragraph 151Paragraph 153Paragraph 154Paragraph 155
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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