Beech Farm Road, Warlingham, CR6 9QJ

change of use of land to a private gypsy and traveller caravan site for 4 pitches, including parking; relocation of vehicular access to improve highway safety

Authority: Tandridge District Council
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Hearing
Development: caravan-gypsy
Postcode: CR6 9QJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the development is inappropriate in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework (the 'Framework') and local policies
the effect on the character and appearance of the area including the Area of Great Landscape Value
whether the development would secure appropriate Biodiversity Net Gain

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and the Area of Great Landscape Value was found to significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of the proposal.

The considerable harm to character and appearance/AGLV and the unauthorised works already undertaken were found to significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of unmet gypsy and traveller need, sustainable location, efficient land use, and personal/family circumstances including the children's best interests.

Framework references: 11, 143, 154, 155

Plan policies cited: CSP 9, DP10, CSP 20, CSP 21, CSP 18, DP7, CSP 17, DP19

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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.
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