Decision details

The making of an Article 4 Direction be authorised in relation to land between Cudham Lane North and Snag Lane to remove permitted development rights for the following classes of the development:-

(i)  erection or construction of gates, fences, walls or other means of enclosure (Class A of Part 2);

(ii)  formation, laying out and construction of means of access (Class B of Part 2);

(iii)  provision of temporary buildings, etc. (Class A of Part 4);

(iv)  temporary uses of land for any purpose for not more than 28 days per year (class B of Part 4);

(v)  use of land as a caravan site (Class A of Part 5).

The strategic objectives of the UDP, adopted in July 2006, include: “To protect, promote, enhance and actively manage the natural environment, landscape and biodiversity of the Borough.  Also: “To protect the Green Belt from inappropriate development”.  The making of an Article 4(1) Direction is consistent with those objectives.