7 Thames Camping and Boating Association, Wheatleys Eyot, Sunbury On Thames, Surrey, TW16 6DA

Planning appeal 3355193 at 7 Thames Camping and Boating Association, Wheatleys Eyot, Sunbury On Thames, Surrey, TW16 6DA (Elmbridge Borough Council) was allowed on 6 May 2025 by Inspector Knight A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework and any relevant development plan policies.

Detached single-storey camping hut following demolition of existing hut; replacement timber hut 4300mm wide x 6700mm long x 3949mm high, raised 1130mm above ground level on brick piers, for non-residential family holiday cabin use

Authority: Elmbridge Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Knight A
Postcode: TW16 6DA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework and any relevant development plan policies
the effect of the development on flood risk

What decided it

The proposal constitutes acceptable redevelopment of previously developed land in the Green Belt that would not cause substantial harm to openness, and would not increase flood risk given the site context and the raised floor level design.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM18Policy CS26
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 154Paragraph 176Paragraph 181

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