Policy information sourced from Mole Valley Local Plan

ENV3 - DEVELOPMENT IN THE COUNTRYSIDE BEYOND THE GREEN BELT

In the rural areas not covered by the Green Belt, and outside the area of Ockley defined in accordance with Policy RUD3, the countryside will be protected for its own sake, and development adversely affecting its open character will not be permitted.

Development within the countryside beyond the Green Belt will only be acceptable for the reasonable needs of agriculture, and forestry or comprises essential facilities for outdoor sport and outdoor recreation, mineral extraction and waste disposal. Small scale development to diversify the rural economy may be permitted under Policies RUD17 and RUD19. Other development in the countryside beyond the Green Belt including the extension and replacement of dwellings, the extension and redevelopment of industrial and commercial premises and other development appropriate to the countryside may be acceptable provided the relevant policies in the Plan are satisfied. All development must be appropriate in scale, form, impact and siting.

For more information please see the Local Plan