Newlyn, Highams Lane, Chobham, Surrey, GU24 8TD

Planning appeal 3374712 at Newlyn, Highams Lane, Chobham, Surrey, GU24 8TD (Surrey Heath Borough Council) was allowed on 17 April 2026 by Inspector Bennett T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the development is inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan policies.

demolition of existing outbuildings and part of the existing dwelling. Erection of part single, part double storey front, side and rear extensions and alterations to fenestration

Authority: Surrey Heath Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Bennett T
Postcode: GU24 8TD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the development is 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
if it is inappropriate, 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 required to justify the development

What decided it

The fallback position, which would result in substantially greater harm to Green Belt openness through dispersed development across the site, clearly outweighed the harm caused by the appeal proposal.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 153Paragraph 154

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