Surrey, Warlingham

The original site comprised a small paddock, sports ground, including a pavilion, parking and playing pitches and adjacent agricultural fields which formed part of the open countryside
Situated within the District’s designated Green Belt. The site is very well contained from its wider countryside surroundings by existing mature vegetation and earth bunding along both western and southern boundaries of the site
CALA Homes submitted a planning application for 100 dwellings together with the relocation of the rugby pitch. However due to non-determination within the prescribed period it was taken to appeal. https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/ViewCase.aspx?caseid=3309334
The Council stated that had it been in a position to determine the application, it would have refused planning permission on the basis of the proposal being considered inappropriate development in the Green Belt. However the appeal was allowed and planning permission was granted for construction of 100 dwellings (40% affordable) with associated infrastructure, landscaping and re-provision of sports facilities.