Policy information sourced from the Elmbridge Development Management Plan
DM20 - Open Space and views - Open Space
Local Green Space will be protected from inappropriate development unless there are very special circumstances that would clearly outweigh the potential harm. Uses and development that are deemed to be appropriate under Green Belt policy will be permitted provided that the character of the area is protected and there is no conflict with the purposes of designating that specific land as Local Green Space and the function it serves.
Other areas of existing open space, sports and recreational buildings and land, including playing fields, should not be built on unless:
- An assessment has been undertaken which has clearly shown the open space, buildings or land to be surplus to requirements,
- The loss resulting from the proposed development would be replaced by equivalent or better provision in terms of quantity and quality in a suitable location, or
- The development is for alternative sports and recreation provision, the needs for which clearly outweigh the loss.
Development within Strategic Views or affecting Key Landmarks (as identified in the Policies Map and detailed in Appendix 3) will be permitted provided that it has been well designed to take account of the setting, character and amenity value of the view or landmark. Proposals should not obscure or adversely affect these views and landmarks and those that create new views or reinstate obscured views will be supported.
For more information please see the Elmbridge Development Management Plan