Two replacement dwellings at Ladyland Farm, Meath Green Lane, Horley

“This is a full application seeking permission for the demolition of existing buildings within red line plan and development of two dwellings, retention of existing access arrangements, provision of parking, landscaping and associated infrastructure.”

“The new dwellings are focused on the footprints of the existing buildings and the dwellings permitted under the previous prior approval application. The proposed cow shed dwellings would be a single storey 5 bedroom dwelling…”

“Planning Committee Agenda Item: 8 25 June 2025 24/00383/F 1.2 The application site accommodates a series of agricultural buildings, a former cow shed and attached outbuilding to the north of the site, two large open sided ‘dutch style’ barns in the centre and a workshop building to the south. The buildings to the north and south of the site have been subject to a successful prior approval application for conversion to two residential units under 23/00728/PAP3Q.”

“The site is located within the metropolitan green belt, is identified as a highly suitable habitat for Great Crested Newts. The are two public rights of way (footpaths 406 and 403) that pass through the site from the west and south- west towards the north-east corner of the site. The north-eastern part of the site is identified as being at risk of surface water flooding (area around the existing pond).”

“23/00728/PAP3Q - Conversion of existing cowshed and agricultural workshop into two residential dwellings. See submitted plans for siting and location of buildings. All dwellings will receive adequate natural light in all habitable rooms. As amended on 25/05/2023. Prior Approval Approved 01/06/2023”

“Balancing exercise: As established earlier in the report the proposal is considered to constitute inappropriate development. Paragraph 153 of the NPPF states that ‘When considering any planning application, local planning authorities should ensure that substantial weight is given to any harm to the Green Belt, including harm to its openness55.”

“Matters that weigh in favour of the application 6.46 Green Belt openness: Whilst the scheme is inappropriate development due to it not meeting any of the exceptions and is therefore by definition harmful to the green belt there are two factors which must be considered in the planning balance. Firstly there is a clear fall-back position of the prior approval application which allows for the change of use of the site to two residential…”

“Matters such as housing mix, quality of accommodation, impact on neighbouring amenity, highway, access and parking considerations, impact on protected species and trees, flooding, drainage, archaeology and sustainable construction are all considered acceptable and in accordance with policy subject to the recommended conditions.”

“Surrey County Council Highway Authority (CHA): “The proposed development has been considered by THE COUNTY HIGHWAY AUTHORITY who having assessed the application on safety, capacity and policy grounds, recommends the following: The site is in a location with no footway and street lighting provision and is at least 400 metres walking distance from the nearest bus stop meaning the site is in a location where the only means of transport is the use of the private car contrary to…”

“The Ramblers Association: “In relation to local Public Rights of Way, I have to raise my concern that the public footpath FP403 has not been shown on the proposed layout plan. The official route of this footpath is east-north-east along the entrance track before veering northeast between the garage and Ladyland Farm cottage, a route which is now proposed as a truncated drive and/or parking area for the cottage only.”

“24/00383/F - LADYLAND FARM, MEATH GREEN LANE, HORLEY, SURREY RH6 8JA The Committee considered an application at Ladyland Farm, Meath Green Lane, Horley for the Demolition of existing buildings within red line plan and development of two dwellings, retention of existing access arrangements, provision of parking, landscaping and associated infrastructure. As amended on 19/07/2024,02/10/2024, 03/10/2024, 07/11/24, 23/01/2025 and on 06/05/2025.”

“RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED subject to conditions as per the recommendation.”