Waterford House Babylon Lane, Lower Kingswood, Tadworth, KT20 6XA

Planning appeal 3365342 at Waterford House Babylon Lane, Lower Kingswood, Tadworth, KT20 6XA (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 October 2025 by Inspector Heppell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the development would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan policies.

removal of equestrian sand school and change of use of land to residential garden. Erection of garden building and swimming pool

Authority: Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Heppell J
Postcode: KT20 6XA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the development would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan policies
the effect of the proposal on the openness of the Green Belt
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
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 moderate benefits from visual enhancement and ecological improvements do not clearly outweigh the substantial harm to the Green Belt arising from inappropriate development and moderate loss of openness.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS3Policy NHE5Policy DES1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 142Paragraph 154Paragraph 193

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