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Green Belt Study | February 2017 Epsom and Ewell Green Belt Study | February 2017 Epsom and Ewell Green Belt Study Assessment Report Epsom and Ewell Borough Council February 2017 1 Epsom and Ewell Green Belt Study | February 2017 2 Epsom and Ewell Green Belt Study | February 2017 1. Introduction 1.1 Atkins Limited was commissioned by Epsom and future growth in the borough. Furthermore, Ewell Borough Council (EEBC) to carry out a Green the Study will perform a wider role in informing Belt Study to assess the performance of land the Surrey LSS by providing an up to date view designated as Metropolitan Green Belt in Epsom and of how the Metropolitan Green Belt within EEBC is Ewell as part of the evidence base for the partial performing, whilst also contributing to the aim review of ‘The Core Strategy 2007’ (hereafter referred of achieving a comprehensive review of the to as the Core Strategy), which forms part of the Metropolitan Green Belt as a whole. adopted Epsom and Ewell Local Plan. This Green Belt Study will be used to inform decisions relating to Scope the long-term growth aspirations for the borough 1.6 The core purpose of this Study is to assess the extent and discussions with neighbouring authorities under to which land designated as Metropolitan Green Belt the Duty to Co-operate relating to the accommodation within the borough performs against the five of wider growth pressures from both within and purposes as set out in Paragraphs 79 and 80 of the beyond Surrey. NPPF. Requirement for 79. The Government attaches great importance to the Study Green Belts. The fundamental aim of Green Belt policy is to prevent urban sprawl by keeping land 1.2 The key driver for this Green Belt Study (hereafter permanently open; the essential characteristics of referred to as the Study) is EEBC’s need to adopt Green Belts are their openness and their permanence. a partial review of its Core Strategy taking account of the requirements of the National 80. Green Belt serves five purposes Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and up to date Planning Practice Guidance (PPG). • to check the unrestricted sprawl of large built-up areas; 1.3 A key requirement of the Core Strategy partial • to prevent neighbouring towns merging into one review is for it to be informed by a robust and another; updated evidence base. Part of this evidence base includes the Strategic Housing Market • to assist in safeguarding the countryside from Assessment for Epsom and Ewell and the adjoining encroachment; authorities of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon • to preserve the setting and special character of Thames, Elmbridge Borough Council and Mole Valley historic towns; and District Council. Increasing development pressure from both within and beyond the borough boundary • to assist in urban regeneration, by encouraging the means that EEBC, and its adjoining authorities, must recycling of derelict and other urban land. engage in ongoing work under the Duty to Co- operate to ensure the adequate provision of land for The scope and basis of this Study is set out in the housing. table below and has been carried out adopting a ‘policy off’ approach. Therefore, consideration of 1.4 Part of EEBC’s ongoing commitment to fulfilling other constraints, policies, strategies or the the requirement of the Duty to Co-operate and development potential of any designated ensuring the adequate consideration of wider Metropolitan Green Belt land to which the Study growth pressures has been the signing of the relates, has not been included within its scope. This Surrey Local Strategic Statement (Surrey LSS) approach is entirely consistent with the requirements within which EEBC made a commitment to of a strategic Green Belt study at this stage of the undertake an assessment of the Metropolitan Core Strategy partial review process. Once complete, Green Belt within its boundaries. this Study will provide a platform for EEBC to make decisions relating to the accommodation of future 1.5 This Study will form an essential cornerstone growth in the borough. in the provision of a sound and up to date evidence base to support the development of policies relating to the accommodation of 3 Epsom and Ewell Green Belt Study | February 2017 This Study: This Study DOES NOT: • Assesses the extent to which land designated as • Assess the development potential of land designated as Metropolitan Green Belt in Epsom and Ewell performs Metropolitan Green Belt; against the five purposes of Green Belt as set out in • Make recommendations as to the extent or basis of Paragraph 80 of the NPPF; further and more detailed assessments; • Provides up to date evidence in relation to how the • Make recommendations for amendments to the existing Metropolitan Green Belt within the borough is performing; Metropolitan Green Belt boundary; and • Determine whether or not land should be removed from • Assesses discrete parcels of land immediately beyond the Metropolitan Green Belt; the currently adopted Metropolitan Green Belt boundary • Consider the role of Metropolitan Green Belt land in which may be suitable for inclusion with the Green Belt. wider strategies, policies or programmes; • Take account of other constraints such as flood risk or other statutory designations; or • Consider the land’s performance in the context of other land-use policies. Approach draft report was prepared at Stage Seven. A list of the stakeholders who attended the workshop in 1.7. This Study has been undertaken in seven key stages: December 2016 is included in Appendix F. Stage One: Establishing the scope of the Assessment; Stage Two: Establishing the methodology; Structure of the Assessment Report 1.9 This report outlines the findings of the assessment Stage Three: Identification of assessment parcels; undertaken as part of the Study, and is divided Stage Four: Detailed assessment of parcels; into five sections. Following this introduction Stage Five: Scoring and draft reporting; (Section 1), a detailed description of the strategic and planning context to the Metropolitan Green Belt Stage Six: Stakeholder workshop; and within Epsom and Ewell is provided in Section 2. Stage Seven: Final reporting. Section 3 outlines the methodology used, whilst Section 4 sets out the detailed assessment findings. 1.8 Stage One of the Study process included a review of Section 5 provides a summary of overall performance background information which provided the of the Metropolitan Green Belt in Epsom and Ewell. opportunity to establish the scope of the Study and Detailed maps relating to the assessment of the to understand the local context within which it individual land parcels are included within the was to be undertaken. The assessment methodology Appendices at the back of this Report. assessment was drafted and consulted upon before being finalised at Stage wo.T This consultation was Study Context carried out with neighbouring authorities, with the aim of reflecting a cohesive approach to the 1.10. A review of available relevant background assessment of Metropolitan Green Belt, whilst information relating to Epsom and Ewell was demonstrating EEBC’s commitment to the Surrey LSS undertaken in order to establish the local context and the wider Duty to Co-operate. A list of for the Study and to inform the assessment of stakeholders who were consulted at this stage is the discrete parcels. This review helped to inform included in Appendix F. The Metropolitan Green Belt the preparation of an objective and locally sensitive land within EEBC was divided into discrete parcels at methodology which supports a robust and thorough Stage Three, taking account of the Green Belt land assessment of how land designated as Metropolitan adjoining or straddling the borough boundary. These Green Belt within EEBC performs. discrete parcels were subject to detailed assessment at Stage Four in line with the finalised methodology, Local Context with the findings informing the scoring and draft 1.11. Epsom and Ewell is a borough authority located reporting at Stage Five. A key stakeholder workshop within the north east of the county of Surrey, was held at Stage Six in December 2016 to discuss adjacent to the London Borough of Sutton (to the the initial findings of the assessment before the final north east) and the Royal Borough of Kingston upon 4 Epsom and Ewell Green Belt Study | February 2017 Thames (to the north west). The administrative area reviewed. The components which will be included in of Reigate and Banstead Borough Council adjoins the partial review of the Core Strategy are a review of EEBC to the south east, with the boundary of Mole the borough’s housing targets, affordable housing Valley District Council adjoining to the south west. policy, housing supply strategy, policy approach to the provision of Gypsy and Traveller accommodation and 1.12. A large proportion of the borough is designated as designated Green Belt land, alongside the provision Green Belt (42%) land forming part of the much of new policies relating to the borough’s heritage wider Metropolitan Green Belt. The Metropolitan assets. Green Belt within EEBC forms a horseshoe shape wrapping around the central urban areas in the 1.15. To date, no strategic review of the Metropolitan centre and north of the borough. The Metropolitan Green Belt within Epsom and Ewell carried has been Green Belt stretches beyond the borough boundary, out. However, the Epsom and Ewell Green merging with Green Belt land within the Royal Infrastructure Study (2013) provided a detailed Borough of Kingston upon Thames to the west, overview of the Metropolitan Green Belt, the need Mole Valley District Council to the south west, for safeguarding and its role in the distinctive and Reigate and Banstead Borough Council to the south varied character of the borough. east and a smaller area of Green Belt land in the London Borough of Sutton to the east.
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