®Planning appeal decision
Allowed17 April 20263374712
Newlyn, Highams Lane, Chobham, Surrey, GU24 8TD
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
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.
Framework references: 153, 154
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