Policy information sourced from Mole Valley Local Plan

REC13 - WATER-BASED RECREATION

The use of existing water areas, restored areas of exhausted mineral workings or new man-made water areas for informal recreation will normally be permitted provided:

  • the activities are low key and quiet;
  • any associated buildings are small-scale and would not harm the openness of the Green Belt or rural character of the countryside and are compatible with the Plan’s landscape protection policies;
  • the amount of traffic likely to be generated by the proposal would not prejudice highway safety or cause significant harm to the environmental character of country roads;
  • car parking provision is discreetly located and well screened and does not significantly harm the rural character of the countryside;
  • the natural environment and nature conservation interests are safeguarded and enhanced.

For more information please see the Local Plan