ATV Go Karts , Blackstroud Lane East, Lightwater, Surrey, GU18 5XR

the demolition of the 3 existing buildings (Sui Generis), with the erection of two replacement buildings to be used as a flexible Class B8/E use

Authority: Surrey Heath Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: employment-industrial · Change of use
Inspector: Bowden N

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework (the Framework) and relevant development plan policies
whether the location of the site outside an established settlement area and/or Core Employment Area would be suitable having regard to the employment generating characteristics of the proposal and whether this is a sustainable location
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal fell within the paragraph 154 g) exception as redevelopment of previously developed land that would not cause substantial harm to the openness of the Green Belt, so it was not inappropriate development.

Framework references: 142, 154, 56, 57

Plan policies cited: Policy CP1, Policy CP2, Policy CP8, Policy DM1, Policy DM9

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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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