Stone Hall Park Lane, Brook, Godalming, GU8 5LA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• Whether the proposal is inappropriate development in the Green Belt for the purposes of development plan policy and the National Planning Policy Framework
• The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupants of neighbouring dwellings, with regard to noise and disturbance
• The effect on the character and appearance of the area, including whether the proposal would conserve and enhance landscape and scenic beauty in the Surrey Hills National Landscape
• If it is inappropriate, whether the harm to the Green Belt by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations so as to amount to the very special circumstances necessary to justify the development

What decided it

The proposal would harm the living conditions of occupants of neighbouring dwellings through noise and disturbance that would be intrusively noticeable and disrupt their peaceful enjoyment of their properties, particularly when used at weekends, evenings and summer months when residents are likely to be in their gardens.