Barn Hill, Shere Road, Ewhurst, Cranleigh, GU6 7PJ

for the demolition/removal of existing No 4 buildings to be replaced by forestry building

Authority: Waverley Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: agricultural · Other minor developments
Inspector: Jolly J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the development represents inappropriate development in the Green Belt and if inappropriate development, the effect on openness of the Green Belt, and whether any harm is clearly outweighed by other considerations so as to amount to very special circumstances
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the Surrey Hills National Landscape and the surrounding Area of Great Landscape Value
Whether the proposed development would secure Biodiversity Net Gain

What decided it

The bulky forestry building would be highly prominent in mid and long-range views across the National Landscape and Area of Great Landscape Value, causing substantial harm to scenic beauty and character that was not outweighed by other considerations.

Framework references: 143, 154, 155, 187, 189

Plan policies cited: Policy RE2, Policy TD1, Policy RE3, Policy DM4, Policy NE1

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