Policy information sourced from Runnymede Local Plan

EE15: Re-use of Buildings in the Green Belt

The re-use of buildings in the Green Belt is not inappropriate provided the buildings are lawful and of permanent and substantial construction, the proposal preserves the openness of the Green Belt and does not conflict with the Green Belt purposes. When assessing proposals for re-use, the following considerations will be taken into account:

  • The permanence and condition of the building. It must be capable of conversion without major or complete reconstruction;
  • The relationship with surrounding land uses and implications for future uses;
  • Extent of ancillary works or features such as external storage, hardstanding, car parking, boundary walling or fencing;
  • Whether the proposal would restore/retain a building of architectural or historic interest.

For more information please see the Local Plan