Field between 84 and 90 Rook Lane, Chaldon, CR3 5BP

infill residential development of 2-3 dwellings

Authority: Tandridge District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Lawrence R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the site is suitable for residential development, having regard to its location, proposed land use and the amount of development, in relation to: whether the proposal would constitute inappropriate development in the Green Belt, the effect of the proposal on the openness of the Green Belt, and 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 proposal

What decided it

The proposal accords with the grey belt land exception in paragraph 155 of the Framework and therefore does not constitute inappropriate development in the Green Belt, notwithstanding conflict with the local plan policies.

Framework references: 78, 143, 154, 155, 156

Plan policies cited: Policy DP10, Policy DP12, Policy DP13

Judgments cited: Julian Wood v SSCLG, Gravesham Borough Council [2015] EWCA Civ 195

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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