New stables

Planning permission granted for new stables and hay barn in the Green Belt, near Thorpe, Surrey. The Council had raised concerns relating to the 'need' for the stables, in terms of Green Belt policy, with adverse comments from their agricultural advisor. Their fears were shown to be unfounded, and reassurance given that the stables were necessary for the land.

Another nursing home

Another long-running case resolved. And another nursing home, this time in Woking, Surrey.

The nursing home had a number of outbuildings in its rear service yard. The Council took enforcement action against these, and unfortunately this meant they had to go - along with all the facilities they contained which were essential to the well-being of residents, many of which have acute nursing needs. A new permanent extension to the home was designed, but the Council refused permission for that, and also decided to prosecute the home through the Courts. We took it to appeal and permission was granted, and court action stopped. A good result for the home and for the residents.