Land North of Rushett Lane, , Malden Rushett, , Chessington, KT9 2NG

Planning appeal 3354873 at Land North of Rushett Lane, , Malden Rushett, , Chessington, KT9 2NG (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was allowed on 3 April 2025 by Inspector Willis S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the openness and purposes of the Green Belt.

installation of a battery energy storage system with associated infrastructure and works

Authority: Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: utilities-energy · Major general industry/storage/warehousing
Inspector: Willis S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the openness and purposes of the Green Belt
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposed development on biodiversity
whether the harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, is clearly outweighed by other considerations, so as to amount to the very special circumstances necessary to justify the development

What decided it

The substantial weight given to the scheme's contribution to energy security, low carbon energy transition, and climate change mitigation clearly outweighed the moderate harms to Green Belt openness and character and appearance, establishing very special circumstances.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS3Policy DM5Policy D3Policy CS8Policy DM10Policy G6Policy DM6Policy G2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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