Tamar, Hurst Lane, Egham, TW20 8QJ

the material change of use of the land to a residential caravan site to provide 8 pitches, each comprising a static caravan, touring caravan, parking for 2 vehicles, cycle and bin stores, laying of associated hardstanding and infrastructure, landscaping, to provide accommodation for Gypsies and Travellers

Authority: Runnymede Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Hearing
Development: caravan-gypsy
Postcode: TW20 8QJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal upon the integrity of the Thames Basin Heaths SPA
Whether the proposal is inappropriate development in the Green Belt, with specific regard to whether the development would be in a sustainable location

What decided it

The site was found to be grey belt land meeting all applicable NPPF paragraph 155 criteria, including being in a sustainable location, so the development was not inappropriate in the Green Belt.

Framework references: 110, 115, 116, 143, 154, 155

Plan policies cited: Policy EE10, saved Policy NRM6, LP Policy SD3

Judgments cited: Smith v SSLUHC & Ors [2022] EWCA Civ 1391

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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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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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