Waverley Borough Local Plan Part 1: Strategic Policies and Sites February 2018 Foreword Contents

Planning the future of Chapters our borough FOREWORD 1. Introduction and Context 5 by Executive Member for Planning – 2. The Spatial Portrait 11 Councillor Chris Storey 3. Spatial Vision 23 Waverley is a beautiful borough with amazing landscapes and interesting and unique towns and villages. Our citizens and visitors 4. The Local Plan Objectives 27 are passionate about preserving our heritage and environment for 5. Spatial Strategy 31 the benefit of all. Change is inevitable, so it is vital that we manage SP1: Presumption in Favour of Sustainable Development 34 and guide the development of our borough positively, to increase SP2: Spatial Strategy 39 its vibrancy, retain its special qualities and protect and enhance environment. Waverley Borough Council’s Local Plan was adopted 6. The Amount and Location of Housing 41 in February 2018 and is the council’s primary planning document. ALH1: The Amount and Location of Housing 48 It explains how the borough is expected to grow over the next 18 7. Sustainable Transport 49 years and how the council will seek to address important social and ST1: Sustainable Transport 54 environmental aspects that need tackling like infrastructure, education and skills and the economy. The plan will also be used to guide 8. Infrastructure and Community Services 57 and direct future development and in the determination of planning ICS1: Infrastructure and Community Facilities 62 applications. The Local Plan is the result of exhaustive detailed 9. Affordable Housing and Other Housing Needs 63 evidence gathering and public consultation and has had input from AHN1: Affordable Housing on Development Sites 68 local residents, businesses, community groups, councillors, interested AHN2: Rural Exception Sites 70 bodies, and statutory consultees. I would like to take this opportunity to AHN3: Housing Types and Size 75 thank all the residents, community groups, and other contributors to the AHN4: Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople Accommodation 77 development of the plan who all share a desire to ensure a successful future for the borough. 10. Employment and the Economy 79 EE1: New Economic Development 85 EE2: Protecting Existing Employment Sites 87 11. Town Centres and Shopping 89 TCS1: Town Centres 96 TCS2: Local Centres 98 TCS3: Neighbourhood and Village Shops 100 12. Leisure, Recreation and Culture 101 LRC1: Leisure and Recreation Facilities 109

2 3 13. The Rural Environment 111 RE1: Countryside beyond the Green Belt 113 RE2: Green Belt 121 RE3: Landscape Character 127 14. Townscape and Design 129 TD1: Townscape and Design 132 15. Heritage Assets 133 HA1: Protection of Heritage Assets 135 16. The Natural Environment 137 NE1: Biodiversity and Geological Conservation 145 NE2: Green and Blue Infrastructure 146 NE3: Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area 149 17. Climate Change and Flood Risk Management 151 CC1: Climate Change 156 CC2: Sustainable Construction and Design 157 CC3: Renewable Energy Development 158 CC4: Flood Risk Management 161 18. Strategic Sites 163 SS1: Strategic Housing Site at Coxbridge Farm, 166 SS2: Strategic Housing Site at Land West of Green Lane, Farnham 168 SS3: Strategic Mixed Use Site at The Woolmead, Farnham 170 SS4: Strategic Housing Site at Road, 172 SS5: Strategic Housing Site at Land South of Elmbridge Road and the High Street, Cranleigh 175 SS6: Strategic Housing Site at Land opposite Milford Golf Course 177 SS7: New settlement at Aerodrome 182 SS7A: Dunsfold Aerodrome Design Strategy 184 SS8: Strategic Mixed Use Site at Woodside Park, 188 SS9: Strategic Employment Site on Land off Water Lane, Farnham 190 19. Implementation and Monitoring 193 Appendices 195 A. Key Diagram of Waverley Borough 196 B. Updated Schedule of Saved Local Plan Policies 197 C. Housing Trajectory 2013 – 2032 204 D. Explanation of Parish Housing Allocations for Policy ALH1 208 E. Adopted Policies Map: Changes from 2002 Local Plan Chapter 1 Proposals Map 210 F. Monitoring Framework 225 G. Glossary of Planning Terms 238 Introduction H. Reference List 248 and Context Copyright The following copyright applies to all maps contained within this document. © Crown copyright and database right 2018 OS 100025451 You are granted a non-exclusive royalty-free, revocable licence solely to view the Licensed Data for non- commercial purposes for the period during which Waverley Borough Council makes it available. You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute, sell or otherwise make available the Licensed Data to third parties in any form. Third party rights to enforce the terms of this licence shall be reserved to OS.

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Introduction and Context with national planning policy. This 1.6 In addition, there have been a number 1.9 The European Directive on the is currently set out in the National of specific events, including meetings conservation of natural habitats and 1.1 The Local Plan Part 1: Strategic Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), with town and parish councils, of wild fauna and flora (92/43/EEC) Policies and Sites is one of the the Planning Policy for Traveller Sites ongoing discussions with service is transposed into UK law by the documents that will form the new and a range of Government Circulars. and infrastructure providers and Conservation of Habitats and Species Local Plan for the Borough. It sets consultation with the Local Strategic Regulations 2010 (as amended). out the strategic policies relating to How the Local Plan Partnership. Views expressed in all Regulation 102 requires plan-making the development and use of land in Part 1 has been prepared the consultations have been taken authorities to assess the impact of Waverley and development proposals into account. Alongside Part 1, a land use plans (such as Local Plans) Consultation Statement has been on internationally designated nature for the strategic sites identified within 1.4 This Local Plan has been developed it. The Local Plan Part 1 will guide published setting out who has been conservation sites. The impact of the following the gathering of a great invited to comment at the varying plan has been assessed both alone and direct new development in the deal of evidence to support the Borough for the period up to 2032. stages in its preparation; how they were and in combination with other plans identification of the key issues and invited to comment; a summary of the and projects. A Habitats Regulations the assessment of the options to deal main issues raised; and how these Assessment of the Local Plan Part 1.2 The Local Plan Part 1 focuses on with these, as well as supporting the the local issues and priorities that have been addressed. 1 was available alongside the Plan identification of the preferred options. when it was published. matter in Waverley. It covers a range Local Plan Part 1 is a development of of issues, including the Council’s the Core Strategy that was submitted The Key Diagram overall strategy for where development for Examination in January 2013 Policy Context A Key Diagram (Appendix A) has been should be located. It also tackles and subsequently withdrawn from 1.7 produced indicating the broad extent The current planning policy context for issues that are of particular importance Examination in October 2013 on the 1.10 of the key strategic, landscape and Local Plan Part 1 is provided by the locally, such as the Council’s policies recommendation of the Inspector. for delivering affordable housing in other designations relevant to the National Planning Policy Framework Local Plan Part 1. It does not provide (NPPF) issued by the Government and Waverley and the preservation of a 1.5 The Council has consulted the definitive identification of the Policy NRM6: Thames Basin Heaths healthy and attractive environment. extensively on the development of boundaries of designations such SPA in the South East Plan 2009. The It has an important role as a starting what was the Core Strategy and is as the Green Belt. However, where South East Plan was formally revoked point for considering planning now known as Local Plan Part 1. boundaries of existing designations in March 2013, but Policy NRM6 was applications. It is also a delivery There have been the following key are to change, these are shown on saved. Currently the soundness of the strategy to guide the location of new consultations: the supporting maps. Local Plan Part 1 depends, in part, development, along with its supporting • Draft Vision and Objectives and on whether it conforms with national infrastructure. The Local Plan Part Issues and Options Topic Papers: policy and is also in general conformity 1 provides the framework for other February - April 2009 Sustainability Appraisal (SA), with Policy NRM6. Local Plan documents which will • Options for the Location of New Strategic Environmental contain more detailed policies and Housing: January - March 2010 Assessment (SEA) and The NPPF was published in March the identification and allocation of • The Number of New Homes: 1.11 Habitats Regulations 2012. The Local Plan Part 1 has been land for non-strategic development to September - October 2010 prepared in accordance with the NPPF. support the overall vision and strategy • Core Strategy Preferred Options and Assessment (HRA) for the area. Local Plan Part 2, which Draft Policies: January - February As the Local Plan Part 1 has evolved The NPPF includes a presumption is to follow, will contain development 2011 1.8 1.12 it has been subject to ongoing in favour of sustainable development management policies, site allocations • Core Strategy Revised Preferred Sustainability Appraisal (SA) starting and an expectation that local planning and land designations. The scope Options and Draft Policies: with a Sustainability Appraisal Scoping authorities will plan to meet all of Local Plan Part 2 provides the February – April 2012 Report produced in 2007. The SA has objectively assessed development potential to allocate sites of any size. • Pre-Submission Core Strategy: informed the development of the Plan’s needs. It refers to the Duty to Cooperate Part 1 is also important in setting August – October 2012 policies and proposals at each stage and the expectation that, in developing a framework for the development • Housing Scenarios for the Distribution of the process and the final SA Report new local plans, local authorities of neighbourhood plans, under the of Housing and Other Issues for the was available alongside this Local Plan will work together to address cross- provisions of the Localism Act 2011. Local Plan: September – October Part 1 when it was published. boundary issues including development 2014 1.3 Whilst the Local Plan Part 1 focuses needs, infrastructure delivery etc. on local issues, it has to comply

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1.13 Local plans are required by the NPPF the period to 2026. The Minerals Plan Local Partnerships Monitoring to contribute to the achievement identifies areas of search in the vicinity of sustainable development. The of Ewhurst Brickworks and Rudgwick 1.20 Local Economic Partnerships (LEPs) 1.22 Ongoing plan monitoring and review Local Plan Part 1 has been prepared Brickworks (on the county boundary are locally-owned partnerships are essential to delivering the positively for the development and which adjoins an existing working between local authorities and objectives of the Local Plan Part 1 infrastructure required in the area to in West ). These have been business to help determine local and achieving the Council’s Vision. meet the objectives, principles and identified to enable the continuation economic priorities and undertake The ways in which each policy will policies of the NPPF. of brick manufacturing and further activities to lead economic growth be delivered are set out under each development opportunities in these and create jobs. Waverley is part of policy in a delivery box. Chapter Waverley Borough locations are likely to be limited. the Enterprise M3 LEP which takes 19 deals with monitoring and Local Plan Saved Policies Existing mineral sites are included in 14 district authorities across mid implementation and Appendix F sets within the minerals safeguarding areas and north Hampshire and . out the Monitoring Framework. and are identified in the Minerals and The Waverley Borough Local Plan Enterprise M3’s vision is to be one of 1.14 Waste Annual Monitoring Report. 2002 remains part of the development the premier locations in the country plan for the area. In 2007, the for enterprise and economic growth, 1.18 The Surrey Waste Plan was adopted majority of the Local Plan policies with an excellent environment and by in May were saved by virtue of a direction quality of life. Waverley contributes 2008, and consists of the following from the Secretary of State under to the priorities of the LEP by DPDs: Core Strategy, Waste the provisions of the Planning and protecting and improving existing Development; Waste Development Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. employment sites, providing a high Control Policies and the Proposals quality environment for businesses Map. These documents are currently The intention is that, over time, the and promoting opportunities for new 1.15 under review. These documents set Local Plan Parts 1 and 2 will replace businesses. out the planning framework for the these saved policies. Attached as development of waste management Appendix B is a schedule of the 1.21 Local Nature Partnerships (LNPs) are facilities in Surrey. The only site current saved Local Plan policies partnerships of a range of local to be allocated in the plan within identifying which ones will be replaced organisations, businesses and Waverley is the civic amenity site on by Local Plan Part 1 and which ones people who aim to help bring Petworth Road in , to enable will continue to be saved alongside it. about improvements in their local improvements or extensions to be natural environment, by taking a The Surrey Minerals made. Other existing waste sites strategic view of the challenges and which are safeguarded for waste opportunities involved for the benefit and Waste Plans management use are identified in of nature, people and the economy. the Minerals and Waste Annual Establishing LNPs was a commitment 1.16 Surrey County Council is the planning Monitoring Report. of the Natural Environment White authority for minerals and waste Paper of 2011. The NPPF affords matters. It is responsible for preparing 1.19 These DPDs are supplemented by the them a role as a collaborative partner a Minerals and Waste Plan whose site Aggregates Recycling Joint DPD for the to assess existing and potential allocations and safeguarding areas are Minerals and Waste Plans which was components of ecological networks required to be shown on the Borough adopted by Surrey County Council in (para. 165). The Surrey Nature Council’s Adopted Policies Map. February 2013, identifying sites where Partnership covers the borough of development is expected to take place Waverley. 1.17 The Surrey Minerals Plan Core for these purposes across Surrey until Strategy and Primary Aggregates 2026. The plan allocates Alton Road in Development Plan Documents Farnham for aggregates recycling. (DPDs), adopted by Surrey County Council in July 2011, provide strategic policies and site specific proposals for

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Chapter 2 The Spatial Portrait

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2.1 Waverley Borough has a population Farnham is the largest settlement, Sussex and Hampshire. It is and into the evening. The Borough’s of 121,2721 and is located in the having a population of approximately surrounded by wooded hillsides shopping centres retain a good south west corner of Surrey. It is 39,000. It has a historic core, and as well as beautiful, protected percentage of residents’ expenditure. predominantly rural and extends to Nairn and Pevsner referred to the countryside - much of which are around 345 sq km (133 sq miles). quality of both Castle Street and West publicly accessible, including the Population Street as “superb Georgian set-pieces” Devil’s Punchbowl around 2.2 The Borough contains four principal in their book Buildings of : and other National Trust land around Age Structure urban settlements of varying size. Surrey (1962). The centre contains itself. The 2.5 Waverley has an ageing population, Each has a different character and many fine listed buildings including National Park adjoins the parish/ with a relatively high proportion of distinctiveness, a defined town centre Farnham Castle. Farnham contains county boundary to the south of the people above retirement age. In area and one or more conservation several distinctive residential areas, town. Haslemere has two commercial 2011, 19.5% of Waverley’s population areas as well as a large number of some of which are more densely centres, the historic High Street and was over 65, compared with the listed buildings. About 69% of the developed than others. Within these Wey Hill, as well as Beacon Hill, national figure of 16%. A significant population lives within one of the areas are a number of conservation which has a small commercial centre percentage increase is forecast in the four main centres. The Borough is a areas and special character areas of its own. The town has extensive number of people over 65 and over desirable place in which to live, and protected by planning policy. Open Arts and Crafts connections and hosts 85 and could mean that potentially by this is demonstrated by the fact that spaces, such as the water meadows a number of national cultural events. 2032, 27% of Waverley’s population house prices in Waverley are amongst and other more formal green spaces, This small country town has a large will be over 65, and 6% over 85.2 This the highest in South-East England. It give the town a spacious setting. To rural catchment, which extends into is a striking result, but is consistent was ranked as the sixth best place to the south of the town are several adjoining counties, the population with forecast national trends. These live in the Halifax 2015 Quality of Life low density residential areas with a of which use many of its facilities. increases have implications for Survey, which is based on various distinct semi rural character, which This includes the use of the railway maintaining residents’ independence, factors, including residents’ health have been protected since 1974. station, one of the main stations on longer-term care services and and life expectancy, employment, low Functionally, it has links with centres the London to Portsmouth line. community safety. There is expected crime rates, environment, housing outside Waverley including , to be a decline of some 4% in the market and education. In a 2006 Aldershot and Farnborough. Cranleigh has a population of number of people aged between 40 survey of residents, 83% were either approximately 11,000. It has a good to 49 in Waverley by 2032. Waverley satisfied or very satisfied with life in the Godalming has a population of range of services for a settlement has adopted an Ageing Well Strategy Borough, placing Waverley in the top approximately 22,000. The size of its size and location. It is also 2015-2018 to try to address some of 25% of councils in England for and range of services are less influenced by Guildford and, to the issues associated with an ageing this measure. than Farnham and it is significantly a lesser extent, by Horsham. population. influenced by Guildford, which is Cranleigh enjoys an extremely good 2.3 Waverley also has a large number approximately 10km (6 miles) away environmental quality, with a large of villages of varying size and via good road and rail links. The town green common area extending into character, and altogether there are 21 straddles the and is virtually the centre and a shopping area that separate town and parish councils in surrounded by wooded hillsides. The is notable for being attractive and the Borough. Each of the four main Lammas Lands, which is a large open pedestrian friendly. It has a wide settlements has its own distinctive meadow area close to the town centre, range of shops, many of which are character and strong local identity. forms an important backdrop to the independent and contribute to its Most of the villages have historic historic town centre.The town has a village character. cores, conservation areas and many long history and the buildings reflect outstanding listed buildings, as well this. There are five conservation areas 2.4 All four of these larger as being surrounded by accessible in and around Godalming. settlements have a good range of countryside of a high quality. The leisure and cultural facilities and number of shops and the extent of Haslemere, which has a population shops. Each has a historic core and is local services, such as a post office or of approximately 17,000, lies in the covered by one or more conservation health facilities, vary according to the southwest corner of the Borough, areas which draw visitors and size of settlement. close to the boundaries with West residents alike, both during the day

1 Population Density: Census 2011 (Table QS102EW) 2 Surrey County Council

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Waverley’s main settlements and roads Group area (CCG) is statistically 2.10 There are also a large number of significantly lower than the national private schools spread across the area. average.4 In addition, Waverley has a low mortality rate, with a Environmental Profile correspondingly high life expectancy, and inequalities in life expectancy 2.11 The distinctive natural environment relate to income levels. The Borough in Waverley is generally of a is well served geographically for very high quality. Approximately doctors’ surgeries. However, some 92% of the Borough is rural; 61% village residents do need to travel (21,137 hectares) lies within the by car to access their nearest health Metropolitan Green Belt and 31% facility, and there is no accident (10,653 hectares) is designated as and emergency facility at any of the Countryside Beyond the Green Belt. hospitals in the Borough. The Accident 77% of the Borough’s countryside and Emergency facilities at the Royal is also designated as an Area of Surrey County Hospital in Guildford Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the Frimley Park Hospitals and/or Areas of Great Landscape are remote from large parts of the Value (AGLV). Borough. They are only accessible by car and there is a wide use of cross 2.12 The geology of the Borough is varied. border medical outreach provided by The Surrey Landscape Assessment the minor injuries unit at Haslemere 2015: Waverley Borough6 has detailed Hospital, where some Guildford and profiles of the various character Waverley CCG consultations also take areas. Much of the northern and place. Many of the health problems western part of the Borough is made experienced are those associated with Ethnic Groups not score very well either in some up from Cretaceous Hills, an ageing population. 2.6 Some 96% of the Borough is white. parts on access to services such as while the southern part is underlain by The remainder is made up from a supermarkets, secondary schools, the Wealden Clay. mix of other ethnic groups. Between libraries, doctors and banks, again Education the years 2002 and 2015, some because of the rural character of the 2.13 There are also significant ecological 905 Overseas Nationals registered area. The juxtaposition of low-income 2.9 Waverley has some 41 primary assets within and close to the for National Insurance numbers in communities with neighbouring schools across the Borough, Borough, and numerous areas which Waverley. 59% of this group came affluent areas - and the associated particularly in the more urban areas, have one or more local, national from Eastern European countries.3 costs of living in Waverley - mean that and each of the four main settlements or international policies to protect There is a relatively large and the problem of relative disadvantage has at least one secondary school. them. These include Special Areas of long-standing gypsy and traveller remains challenging. Policies relating Historically, there have been capacity Conservation, a Ramsar site, national community in Waverley. to affordable housing can be found in issues at some of these schools and local nature reserves and Sites Chapter 9. and in Farnham there is continuing of Nature Conservation Importance. Deprivation pressure on secondary school Waverley contains all or part of 15 Health places. Several projects have been Sites of Special Scientific Interest commissioned to meet this demand.5 2.7 The 2015 Indices of Multiple (SSSIs). There are also three Special There are opportunities for further Deprivation show that Waverley is 2.8 Waverley is generally a healthy Protection Areas (SPAs) designated education in the sixth form colleges in the fourth least deprived area in the borough. 86% of the population said under the European Birds Directive as Farnham and Godalming. Farnham is whole of Britain. Some rural areas that their health was ‘very good or being of importance for their populations also the location of the University for however, are deprived in terms of good’ in the 2011 Census. of the woodlark, nightjar and Dartford the Creative Arts which has over 2,000 barriers to housing only because of a The death rate for the Guildford and warbler.These are the , students at the Farnham Campus. lack of affordability. The Borough does Waverley Clinical Commissioning Hankley and Frensham Commons

4 Guildford and Waverley CCG Public Health Profile 2015. 6 Surrey Landscape Character Assessment 2015: Waverley Borough – Hankinson 3 Department of Work and Pensions: Summary tables: National Insurance number 5 School Organisation Plan – school places in Surrey 2015/16 – 2024/25 Duckett Associates allocations to adult overseas nationals to June 2015 (December 2015)

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(also known as Phase I of the being restored in parts and its the help of long-standing planning 2.23 In common with much of Surrey, Wealden Heaths SPA), the Hindhead recreational value has increased. policies. A number of the villages, many of Waverley’s main roads are Commons (which form part of Phase as well as Farnham and Haslemere, heavily-trafficked, especially in the II of the Wealden Heaths SPA) and 2.18 Waverley has a rich historic heritage, have produced Design Statements, morning and evening peak periods. a small part of the Thames Basin with 43 Conservation Areas, some carried out by local organisations in The most significant delays and Heaths SPA. Only 80 hectares of the 1800 listed buildings and 590 Buildings partnership with Waverley, and these congestion occur in and around Thames Basin Heaths SPA lies within of Local Merit. In addition, there are seek to identify the principles, design Farnham (including the A31, A325, Waverley, to the north of Farnham, 23 Scheduled Ancient Monuments features and quality standards that A287, A3016, B3001 and the town but its zone of influence extends 5km in the Borough, together with 39 they value. centre), Cranleigh (A281/ B2130/ from its boundary and therefore affects County defined Sites of Archaeological B2127) and Bramley (A281). development in most of Farnham. Importance. There are also 8 Historic 2.20 In common with Surrey as a whole, Gardens, and of those, the Borough also has relatively Rail Services 2.14 Waverley’s landscape has a distinctive is also an Historic Landscape Area. high car ownership, and the impact 2.24 In terms of rail links, Farnham is on wooded character, representing 32% These total some 765 hectares. West of vehicles has contributed to the the London to Alton line; with of its total area. 12% of this woodland Surrey contains a substantial number identification of two Air Quality Farncombe, Godalming, Milford, is classified as Ancient Woodland, and of works from England’s best known Management Areas in Waverley. Witley and Haslemere all on the this constitutes the largest area of this architects. Many such examples are in These affect parts of the centres in London to Portsmouth line. Cranleigh type of woodland in Surrey.7 Waverley, built during the nineteenth Farnham and Godalming. does not have a rail link and there century for wealthy middle class are no direct east-west rail links in 2.15 Rivers flowing through the Borough families seeking country houses. 2.21 Landscape, Heritage, Biodiversity the Borough. Waverley’s railway include the River Wey and These were the clients for whom the and Climate Change are given more lines are heavily used, and there is . The North Wey Gothic Revival and later local Arts detailed consideration in Chapters 13, growing concern from users about (a chalk river until Farnham) flows and Crafts architects, such as Edwin 15, 16 and 17. the current and future capacity of the from Alton to , and joins the Lutyens, and Harold Falkner designed. trains, as well as the limited amount Borough at Wrecclesham. The There are also a number of private Roads and Transport of car parking available at Haslemere South Wey flows from Haslemere gardens designed by Gertude Jekyll, and Farnham stations. The level to Tilford and the combined Wey who worked closely with Lutyens, Roads crossing at Farnham is also a source from Tilford to Godalming. The and lived at Munstead. The value of 2.22 The main road connections in of local road congestion. Cranleigh Waters flow from Cranleigh the vernacular architecture of the area Waverley are north-south, with to Bramley. In addition to the main became apparent at this time and local relatively poor connections east-west. Bus Services watercourses, there are a number materials such as and There are no motorways within 2.25 Bus services are relatively frequent of smaller tributaries, as well as the timber framing contribute much to the the Borough and the only national within the main urban areas, but partially-restored character of Waverley today, parts trunk road is the section of the A3 services are more patchy and that passes through the south-east of of which can be said to be the very between Grayshott and Milford infrequent in rural areas. Services the Borough. epitome of the West Surrey vernacular. which includes the Hindhead Tunnel. generally are reduced at evenings Many of Waverley’s residents work and weekends. Buses across 2.16 Flood risk in Waverley originates 2.19 Many of the residential parts of outside the Borough and use the Waverley are at capacity at school from a number of sources - rivers, Waverley have a distinct semi-rural A3 to gain access to Guildford and travel times. surface water, sewers, groundwater character. Haslemere and Godalming beyond. Much of Waverley’s road and artificial water bodies. Although a have wooded hillsides surrounding network is rural and narrow and 2.26 The limited bus service in Waverley in greater emphasis is placed on flooding them, while in Cranleigh there is a therefore unsuitable for heavy goods rural areas and at off-peak times from rivers, surface water flooding and much more rapid transition from urban vehicles. The safe accommodation has an impact on accessibility for groundwater emergence are the other to rural, with common land extending of heavy goods traffic is on the residents, particularly those without main sources of flood risk. into the heart of the shopping centre. principal through routes namely the access to a car, to jobs, services and The southern entrances to Farnham A31, A281, A283, A286, A287 and facilities such as shops, schools and 2.17 The Wey and Arun Canal is gradually have retained their green aspect with A325 and its impact on communities, colleges, health services and leisure through which these roads pass, and recreational facilities. presents a continuing challenge.

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Housing 9. The quality of the housing stock which extends well beyond the can access Next Generation Access in Waverley is generally good. 75% geographical boundary. (NGA) download speeds of 15mbps 2.27 Waverley is an affluent area, as of properties in Waverley are owner or more. The aim is to increase this to demonstrated by high house prices, occupied, 12% are owned by the 2.32 Waverley’s towns tend to compete 94% by 2018. County-wide access to high incomes, households with more Council or a registered Social Landlord with those outside the Borough rather that download speed is aimed at 97% 12 than two cars and a relatively high and 11% are privately rented. than with each other, due to the by 2018. proportion of children who attend dispersed geography of the Borough private schools. However, there are Economic Profile and the indirect links between the Cross-border Issues identified small pockets of relative towns. Guildford draws custom from deprivation, typically in medium-sized 2.29 Waverley has a buoyant economy, all four towns, but other competitors 2.34 Waverley’s geographical location housing estates on the periphery of with low unemployment. Its business include Aldershot, Farnborough, means that it has common the main settlements. base is dominated by small and Camberley, Basingstoke and Fleet to boundaries with two other Surrey medium enterprises. Approximately the northwest, and Petworth districts, five districts in Hampshire 2.28 Waverley is an area of high demand 91% of Waverley’s businesses are to the south, and Alton and and the South for housing. House prices in the micro businesses employing fewer to the southwest, and Horsham and Downs National Park. The impact on area are higher than the South than 10 people. The Borough has only to the southeast and east Waverley of significant new building East average and almost twice the 15 large enterprises employing 250 or respectively. Each of Waverley’s development in these areas is an national average. The 2015 Strategic more people.9 The largest employment towns has a number of well- important issue to be considered. Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) site is Dunsfold Park where there are established employment areas that It is also necessary to consider the includes Guildford and Woking as around 100 companies. Some 43% of complement the retail and business impact on surrounding areas, such well as Waverley. This study seeks the resident workforce travels outside opportunities in its town centre. as Guildford. Examples of major to identify housing need across this Waverley to their place of work. There Dunsfold Park is the largest employer developments with the potential to housing market area. It shows that the are also many people who work in in Waverley in a rural location. The affect Waverley include Whitehill/ affordability of property in the housing Waverley but live outside the Borough, former aerodrome contains a variety Bordon ‘Green Town’, the Aldershot market area has worsened quite due in part, to the high house prices. of commercial uses and employs over Urban Extension and developments markedly over the past 15 years and Over 26,000 people commute into 700 people. in West Sussex south of Haslemere that affordability pressures have been Waverley to work each day.10 and Cranleigh. consistently more acute in Surrey than 2.33 There are a number of other small in the wider South East. 2.30 A high number of people working within industries located within the more Recreation, Culture The evidence on the relationship Waverley are employed in rural parts of the Borough, and while and Tourism between lower quartile house prices knowledge-driven occupations these may not be considered to be in the best locations, they are historically to lower quartile incomes in the SHMA such as business and finance and 2.35 It is important that communities have well established and provide useful shows that in general the affordability computer/ telecommunications. access to open space close to and valued local employment of housing in Waverley has worsened The Borough has a highly qualified where they live. These spaces and opportunities. In addition, Waverley in the last 15 years. Furthermore, resident population with 40% particularly those in the built- up hosts a broad range of small rural evidence on median house prices and of residents aged 16 and over areas contribute significantly to the businesses which need to adapt median incomes in the SHMA also holding Level 4 qualifications and character and amenity of these areas. suggests that in Waverley this is not above. This is significantly higher continually to changing demand. Broadband access is a key economic just an issue for the lower end of the than both the England (27%) and 2.36 The countryside in Waverley is highly 11 priority for these businesses and market as moving home may be more Surrey (36%) averages. accessible, with large areas of 8 business start-ups. Waverley difficult than first time buying. There common land across the Borough continues to work with the Surrey is therefore a need for more affordable 2.31 Employment growth has been modest and an extensive network of public Economic Partnership, Surrey County housing across the Borough, and since 2001. This trend of slow rights of way. and Council and the Local Enterprise policies to address this and other growth is predicted to continue. the Hindhead Commons, including Partnership to bring broadband to housing needs, including those of Despite performing a relatively local the Devil’s Punchbowl, are visited rural parts of the Borough. Currently Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling employment role, the Borough’s by large numbers of people. Visitor Showpeople can be found in Chapter businesses serve a customer base some 93% of premises in Waverley

8 Chapter 7 paras 7.17 – 7.21: West Surrey SHMA September 2015 10 Waverley Economic Strategy 2015-2020 9 Waverley Economic Strategy 2015 -2020 11 Waverley Economic Strategy 2015-2020 12 Source: Superfastsurrey.org January 2016.

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numbers to the latter have increased are located in Farnham, Godalming Issues and Challenges protected whilst still allowing the significantly since the rerouting of the and Haslemere. There are several necessary development to take A3 via the Hindhead Tunnel. major attractions in the Borough, 2.42 As demonstrated above, Waverley place. It means protecting what is including Hindhead Common, the is an attractive and prosperous area, most important and ensuring that Recreation Devil’s Punchbowl and Frensham with a generally high quality of life for its where new development does 2.37 Recreation facilities include the Common. Waverley also adjoins residents. However, there are several take place, it is of a high quality of Council’s own sports centres which the northern boundary of the South important issues and challenges facing design that takes account of its local include a swimming pool in each of Downs National Park and Haslemere the Borough - setting. It is also about protecting the four main settlements, sports in particular is a gateway into the the rich biodiversity in Waverley pitches and many public and private National Park from the north. The • Infrastructure and services: It and responding to the challenge schools which hire out their leisure National Park provides a significant is important that the infrastructure of climate change. This includes facilities to community organisations. recreational asset close to Waverley. and services needed to support promoting sustainable development, There are also a number private Other facilities include events such as new development are provided. both in terms of where it is located health and fitness clubs and many the ‘Wings and Wheels’ which takes This includes education provision, and how it is constructed. well-used village and church halls in place at the Dunsfold Aerodrome. transport infrastructure, utilities such both towns and villages. Visitors to the towns and villages play as water and energy and improved • Cross boundary issues: a significant part in the economy of broadband provision. This is in the Understanding and taking account Culture the Borough, and any proposal for of the significance and impact of Cultural and artistic activities context of a Borough where new 2.38 new leisure or tourism development cross boundary issues is important. in Waverley are mainly provided by development often takes place must achieve a balance between These include those developments the voluntary and private sectors at on small sites, so the cumulative the needs of the visitor, residents, planned outside Waverley which venues such as the Cranleigh Arts impact of development needs to local businesses and the quality of will have an impact on the Borough. Centre, the Farnham Maltings, the be considered. It is also about the environment. It also means considering how University for the Creative Arts, the recognising that there is a limit to the the developments planned Borough Hall in Godalming, and extent to which infrastructure can within Waverley might impact the Haslemere Hall. Facilities at Climate Change change even in the medium term. on other areas. these venues include concert halls, For example, there will continue dance studios, exhibition halls, art 2.41 The impact of climate change on the to be poor east-west transport • Population: Waverley has an galleries and a cinema, as well as global environment is recognised as a connections in Waverley. ageing population. It faces the other organised events. A multi- serious threat to all communities. The challenge of meeting the varying screen cinema on the Brightwells Government requires local planning • Housing: Waverley is an attractive needs of older people, whilst development in Farnham has authorities to adopt proactive strategies place to live, which is reflected in ensuring that the Borough remains planning approval. to mitigate and adapt to climate very high house prices. There is a change and reduce the consumption pressing need for more market and attractive and accessible to young people. 2.39 In addition there are four small of natural resources. For example, affordable housing in the Borough. local museums in the Borough the impact of new development on Achieving housing development • The economy: Supporting (Farnham, Godalming, Haslemere climate change can be reduced by that responds to local needs whilst a vibrant local economy and Educational Museum and the Rural locating it where possible in places recognising the environmental responding to the needs of Life Centre in Tilford). where it is not entirely necessary to and other constraints in Waverley rely on having access to a car, by is a major challenge. It is also businesses is another key issue. the design of carbon neutral homes necessary to recognise the specific This means getting the right Tourism balance between the delivery of Waverley has many assets that attract which seek to achieve energy and accommodation and housing 2.40 new housing on brownfield sites visitors, including historic towns, water efficiency through sustainable needs of different groups in the and ensuring there is enough attractive villages and highly construction and by increased use local community. employment land to meet current accessible countryside. However, of renewable energy. According to and future needs. It also means most visits to Waverley are by people government statistics, Waverley’s total • Environment: Waverley has a high recognising and responding to visiting friends and relatives, day per capita CO2 emissions in 2012 were quality environment, both within particular issues in Waverley, such visitors and people on seasonal the second lowest in Surrey and below the towns and villages and in the as the rural economy and the high short breaks. There are some 15 both the county average and England countryside. The challenge is to proportion of small firms. hotels in the Borough, 12 of which as a whole. ensure that this is recognised and

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• Town and village centres: Supporting the main town centres in Waverley, which are all different, all serve a particular purpose and all have particular needs. Issues include how best to maintain the vitality and viability of these centres and how to support local and village shops.

• Social inclusion: Waverley is generally an affluent place, but there are areas within the Borough that are relatively deprived. There are issues about access to services, particularly for those living in the more remote parts of the Borough and those without access to a car.

Chapter 3 Spatial Vision

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3.1 The Local Plan looks forward to an character and available services in and the needs of existing and contribution to the area in which it end date of 2032. each village and to landscape and new businesses in Waverley will is located. The unique and diverse other constraints. have been supported through the character of Waverley’s towns, 3.2 The following is a Vision for Waverley provision of high quality infrastructure villages and countryside will be in 2032. 5. Working in partnership with other and a range of employment cherished and preserved. New service providers, there will be new accommodation, including homes development will have taken account 1. The high quality environment of and improved infrastructure to support that are affordable for key workers. of this diverse character and of the Waverley, its distinctive character and the increased population of Waverley, Important employment assets will different roles and functions of the its economic prosperity will have been and, where needed, to mitigate have been retained and, where settlements in Waverley. maintained, whilst accommodating the impact of major developments necessary, new development will the growth in housing, jobs and other planned outside Waverley. Support have contributed to the diverse 12. The rich biodiversity of Waverley forms of development in the most will also be given, where necessary, stock of employment premises. The will have been preserved and where sustainable way possible. to the retention of existing facilities emphasis will be on sustainable possible enhanced. Particular regard and the provision of new facilities that economic development, of the right will be had to Special Protection 2. New development will have provide for the leisure, recreation, type and in the right place to meet Areas (SPAs) and Special Areas of taken place in a way which takes health and cultural needs of the employment needs both within the Conservation (SACs). Where new account of the wide range of social, community. A new Cultural Strategy towns and in the rural areas. development could potentially have environmental and economic for 2016-2026 has been adopted in had an adverse effect on biodiversity, aspirations of the community and the 2017. 9. The vitality and viability of the main measures will have been taken needs of future generations. Most of centres of Farnham, Godalming, to ensure that the impact is either the new development will be located 6. The location, type and size of new Haslemere and Cranleigh will have avoided or mitigated and where in and around the main settlements housing will have taken account of been safeguarded in a way that takes necessary compensated for. of Farnham, Godalming, Haslemere local needs, demography, the size of account of their distinctive roles. This and Cranleigh which have the best settlements, transport and the level will have been achieved through 13. Waverley will have become more available access to jobs, services, of services available in the towns carefully planned development, which sustainable through measures to housing, community facilities, leisure and villages, taking account of the meets the needs of these centres, combat the effects of climate change and recreation so as to minimise Waverley Settlement Hierarchy. whilst recognising the importance and secure reductions in greenhouse the need to travel and maximise the of preserving and enhancing their gas emissions. This will have been opportunities to travel by means other 7. A range of sizes, types and tenures of historic character. In local and village achieved by locating most new than the car. new housing and accommodation will centres, shops that meet local needs buildings in areas that reduce the have been provided, taking account will have been supported. need to travel and ensuring that 3. Where needed to deliver the planned of the needs across the Borough as through their design and construction, amount of new housing, new identified in the Council’s Strategic 10. The rich heritage of historic buildings, new buildings produce lower carbon development will have taken place Housing Market Assessment (SHMA), features and archaeology in Waverley emissions. on the edge of the main settlements particularly with regard to the will have been conserved and and on brownfield sites where these accommodation needs of the older enhanced. The attractive landscape 14. Measures will have been taken could be delivered in a sustainable population that will have increased of Waverley, which contributes to its to adapt to the effects of climate way. This would include a new significantly. This will include an distinctive character and includes change, which will include steps to settlement of 2,600 homes at the increase in the proportion and the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding minimise the risk of flooding and Dunsfold Aerodrome site. Measures overall stock of subsidised affordable Natural Beauty, will also have been reduce demand for water and support to improve access to public transport, housing, to meet the needs of those protected and where possible the adaptation of buildings to cope and to improve and support access to who would otherwise not be able to enhanced. with extremes of heat and cold in an facilities on foot or by cycle will have afford their own home. energy efficient manner. been supported. 11. New building will have contributed 8. Waverley’s economy will continue to the creation of sustainable 4. An appropriate level of development to have prospered without communities, which are safe, will have taken place within compromising the Borough’s attractive and inclusive and where Waverley’s villages, having had attractive character and high the high quality design of new regard to local needs and to the size, quality of life. The local economy development makes a positive

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Chapter 4 The Local Plan Objectives

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4.1 The aim of the Local Plan is to 6. To support measures that promote 13. To support the delivery of a range of species and their habitats, both on address the identified issues and sustainable transport, including sizes and types of new homes and designated sites such as the Thames deliver the Spatial Vision for Waverley improvements to public transport accommodation, including homes and Basin Heaths and Wealden Heaths by 2032. In order to achieve this, and improved facilities for pedestrians accommodation to meet the needs (Phases 1 and 2) Special Protection a number of key objectives have and cyclists. of specific groups of the population, Areas, and on undesignated sites. been identified. including older people, first time 7. To maintain and protect all those buyers and Gypsies, Travellers and 20. To reduce the emissions that 1. To contribute to the achievement of areas of the Green Belt that fulfil the Travelling Showpeople. contribute to climate change and sustainable development, having purposes of the designation. minimise the risks resulting from the regard to the guiding principles in 14. To safeguard existing employment impact of climate change. securing the future: delivering UK 8. To protect the countryside for its accommodation and support the sustainable development strategy. intrinsic character and beauty and delivery of new and improved 21. To ensure that new development is as a recreational asset, including commercial premises, both within located and designed to manage and 2. To support the delivery of at least its visitor facilities and, where the main settlements and in rural reduce its risk from flooding. 11,210 additional homes in Waverley appropriate, promote its continued areas, in order to meet the needs of in the period 2013 to 2032 (an recreational use. a range of businesses in Waverley; average of 590 homes a year). in particular to accommodate the To contribute to the delivery of 9. To provide appropriate protection to projected growth in B1a/b (Offices/ sustainable communities by directing the hierarchy of national and local Research and Development) uses most new development to the main landscape designations in Waverley, and the specific needs of small to settlements of Farnham, Godalming, including the Surrey Hills Area of medium enterprises (SMEs). Haslemere and Cranleigh, where Outstanding Natural Beauty. there is the best available access to 15. To support the vitality and viability of jobs, services and other facilities. This To deliver a balance of housing the centres of Farnham, Godalming, will include some new development 10. and employment growth that Haslemere and Cranleigh, taking on greenfield land on the edge of takes account of both the need account of the differences between these settlements. for additional housing and the each of the centres and the different need to maintain Waverley’s roles that they play. 3. To support the provision of new economic prosperity. development in and on the edge of 16. To meet the leisure, recreation and villages where it meets identified To ensure that adequate provision cultural needs of the community. local needs or helps to sustain 11. is made for new or improved social, local facilities and to support the physical and green infrastructure 17. To safeguard and enhance the sustainable growth and expansion of to meet the needs of the increased historic heritage and the diverse rural businesses. population and additional demands landscapes and townscapes in arising from employment related Waverley, and to ensure that new 4. To support the development of development. development takes proper account of suitable brownfield land, including the character and distinctiveness of a new settlement at the Dunsfold To deliver an increase in the overall the area in which it is located. Aerodrome site, subject to appropriate 12. stock of affordable housing and to infrastructure and mitigation. ensure that as far as possible the 18. To ensure that the design, form type and tenure of affordable housing and location of new developments 5. To ensure that cross boundary meet the local needs identified in the contribute to the creation of impacts arising from major Strategic Housing Market Assessment sustainable communities that are development or infrastructure where it is viable to do so. attractive, safe and inclusive. provision in Waverley or adjoining local authority areas are considered. 19. To protect and enhance Waverley’s biodiversity, including its wildlife

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Chapter 5 Spatial Strategy

SP1: Presumption in Favour of Sustainable Development SP2: Spatial Strategy

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Introduction development is directed, linked to effects can be avoided without the the roles of the towns and villages need for mitigation measures and 5.1 To deliver the Borough’s vision in Waverley. sets out a number of principles where and objectives, a clear Spatial mitigation is required. More details on Strategy is needed. There will 5.4 The consequences of growth in the Council’s approach to protecting continue to be pressures to build in and around Waverley are driving the the Thames Basin Heaths SPA is Waverley and a positive approach need for new homes. The number of set out in Chapter 16: The Natural is proposed to accommodate the homes planned for and their location Environment. new homes, shops and services, are dealt with in Chapter 6 (The businesses and infrastructure Amount and Location of Housing). National Policy Context required. A balance is needed The Spatial Strategy is about more between responding to the social and than just new housing. Other key 5.7 The National Planning Policy economic needs for development chapters in this Local Plan deal Framework (NPPF) provides the and protecting the environment and with matters such as the delivery of context for decisions about where other assets that make Waverley the affordable housing, new employment new development should go. It is place that it is. Key challenges for development and the approach to underpinned by the presumption in Waverley include the need to deliver development in town centres. favour of sustainable development. sustainable development, to address the issue of climate change, to 5.5 A considerable amount of evidence 5.8 The Government expects that a support the local economy, to deliver has been gathered in preparing this ‘model policy’ be included in local the new homes that are needed in Local Plan and much of this has plans which reiterates national Waverley (including increasing the been relevant to the development guidance. This policy is set out below supply of affordable homes) and to of the overall Spatial Strategy. Key and will be applied taking account of protect the environment. supporting evidence includes the policies contained within this Plan, Green Belt Review, the Settlement the saved policies from the Waverley 5.2 The aspirations, preferences and Hierarchy, the assessments of Borough Local Plan 2002 and policies priorities of the local community have housing, employment and retail that will be contained within Local been considered alongside ensuring needs, the Land Availability Plan Part 2 and any other relevant that the Spatial Strategy is consistent Assessment and the various development plan documents, with national planning policy. The transport assessments. supplementary planning documents Government places an emphasis on or other material considerations. This local people determining the shape South East Plan 2009 will involve assessing development of their area and has abolished proposals in the context of the three the South East Plan along with its 5.6 The South East Plan has been strands of sustainable development: ‘top-down’ targets for new housing. formally revoked except for two economic, social and environmental. The Local Plan has been prepared policies, including Policy NRM6 Proposals that are consistent with the reflecting local people’s aspirations which relates to new residential policies in this Plan will be approved and decisions on issues like climate development close to the Thames without delay unless material change, economic development and Basin Heaths Special Protection considerations indicate otherwise. housing, whilst meeting objectively Area (SPA). This policy seeks assessed needs where it is to ensure that new residential 5.9 The Council will take a positive reasonable to do so and maintaining development which is likely to have approach when determining planning consistency with achieving a significant effect on the ecological applications and will work closely sustainable development. integrity of this SPA has adequate and proactively with developers measures put in place to avoid at pre-application stage to ensure 5.3 The Spatial Strategy provides or mitigate any potential adverse that proposals for sustainable the overall framework for the effects. It states that priority should development have the best prospect quantity of development that should be given to directing development to of being approved. be planned for, and where this those areas where potential adverse

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Policy potential cross-boundary issues arising The Spatial Strategy SP1 Presumption in Favour of Sustainable Development from growth planned in Waverley itself. Also, joint work has been undertaken for Waverley to address the impact of development When considering development proposals, the Council will take a positive on the Thames Basin Heaths SPA. 5.15 National policy on the location of approach that reflects the presumption in favour of sustainable development This has resulted in a consistent development is driven by contained in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). It will always work approach between the affected the principles of sustainable proactively with applicants to find solutions so proposals can be approved authorities to avoidance and mitigation development. In an area like wherever possible, and to secure development that improves the economic, social measures and an agreement to secure Waverley it is simply not possible and environmental conditions in the area. developer contributions towards the to achieve the levels of sustainable strategic access management and living that can be achieved in more Planning applications that accord with the policies in this Local Plan (and, where monitoring of the SPA itself. urban locations, where facilities relevant, with policies in neighbourhood plans) will be approved without delay, are located more closely together unless material considerations indicate otherwise. 5.12 In relation to infrastructure, the and where the public transport Council has sought to put the planned network is more comprehensive. In Where there are no policies relevant to the application, or relevant policies are out growth in Waverley in the context determining the most sustainable of date at the time of making the decision, then the Council will grant permission of other developments planned location for development a number unless material considerations indicate otherwise, taking into account whether: outside Waverley, to understand their of factors have been considered and cumulative impact. The Council has it has been necessary to strike a • any adverse impacts of granting permission would significantly and worked closely with Surrey County balance between economic, social demonstrably outweigh the benefits, when assessed against the policies in the Council to consider potential traffic and environmental considerations. NPPF taken as a whole; or impacts that would arise from different For example, by seeking to • specific policies in that Framework indicate that development should levels and distributions of development, make the best use of previously be restricted. taking account of developments outside developed (brownfield) land whilst of Waverley. The results of this work as far as possible seeking to locate have informed the Spatial Strategy. development where there is good access to services and facilities. ‘Rural Communities with limited More details can be found in Chapter 7: The Waverley Settlement Sustainable Transport. In developing the Spatial Strategy, services’ (including villages like account has been taken of the Hierarchy Alfold (including Alfold Crossways) 5.13 In relation to meeting the needs for Green Belt Review. Further details and Ewhurst), ‘Rural Communities are set out in Chapter 13: The Rural 5.10 The various settlements in Waverley housing and employment with very limited services’ Environment. have differing levels of services (including villages like Hambledon development, the Council has worked and public transport access. This is and ) and ‘Other Rural closely with Guildford and Woking reflected in the Waverley Settlement Borough Councils, as all three 5.16 The first focus for new housing and Communities’ (including the smallest other development will be within Hierarchy, which assists in identifying rural communities like Dockenfield authorities are in the same Housing the most sustainable locations Market Area (HMA) and Functional the four main settlements of and Blackheath). In determining the Farnham, Godalming, Haslemere for development in Waverley. In amount of housing proposed at each Economic Market Area (FEMA). More the settlement hierarchy, there information on these matters is given and Cranleigh. This best meets the settlement, account has been taken of objectives of securing sustainable are five categories of settlement. the Settlement Hierarchy. in Chapters 6 and 10 respectively. The highest order settlements are development and meeting national known as ‘Communities with Key 5.14 The Council will continue to liaise with planning objectives. These Services’. These include Farnham Cross Boundary Issues neighbouring authorities on cross- settlements have the best range of (including ), Godalming, boundary issues, including further jobs, services and other facilities, Haslemere and Cranleigh. Below 5.11 An important part of the Borough’s consultation on planned levels of although each has a distinctive these are ‘Communities with local cross-boundary working has been growth within Waverley, to ensure individual character. However, it is services’. This includes Hindhead to consider the potential impact of that there are no significant adverse recognised that there is a limit to and Beacon Hill, Bramley, Milford, development proposed in surrounding effects or to ensure that arrangements which sites within existing settlements Elstead, Witley and Chiddingfold. The districts and how this might affect will be in place to provide mitigation can meet the Borough’s needs for remaining villages are split between Waverley as well as considering the if needed. development, particularly new homes. Therefore, it will be necessary to

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allow some expansion of settlements 5.19 Settlement boundaries are currently and prematurity. However, much has improvements required of different through the development of suitable identified in the 2002 Local Plan, changed since 2009: scenarios for development, including sites on the edges of settlements. with an associated Policy RD1. It is • The NPPF requires the Council different levels of development at Again, the primary focus for this intended that these village boundaries to positively seek opportunities to Dunsfold Aerodrome. expansion of settlements will be at will be reviewed as part of Local Plan meet the development needs of the the main settlements. The Council’s Part 2 or in Neighbourhood Plans. Borough and to meet objectively 5.24 It is considered that, subject to the strategy also seeks to protect the assessed needs unless any necessary infrastructure being Green Belt within Waverley and to 5.20 Other factors influencing the location adverse impacts of doing so would provided, including highways safeguard the Surrey Hills Area of of development include local significantly and demonstrably improvements and public transport Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). landscape designations, such as outweigh the benefits, when provision in perpetuity, the benefits As a result, the scope for expansion the Area of Great Landscape Value assessed against the policies in the of redeveloping Dunsfold Aerodrome in Godalming and Haslemere is more (AGLV). These are also addressed in NPPF as a whole.2 The full need for for housing and other uses outweigh limited than in Farnham and Cranleigh, Chapter 13. Similarly, the impacts of housing (including an allowance for other concerns, including the relatively because Godalming and Haslemere ecological designations, such as the meeting unmet needs from Woking) isolated location of the site. It is are much more tightly constrained by Special Protection Areas (SPAs) are has been assessed as 590 homes therefore allocated in this Plan as a these important designations. addressed in Chapter 16: The Natural per annum, far above the South strategic site for a new settlement Environment. East Plan target for Waverley at the of 2,600 homes, employment and 5.17 The approach to development within time of the appeal. associated supporting uses. Policy the villages is derived from a 5.21 The countryside outside the Green • The Government has set out as guidance on this site is set out in Policy combination of factors, namely: Belt plays an important role in defining a core principle in the NPPF that ALH1 ‘The Amount and Location of • the Waverley Settlement the character of Waverley, in some brownfield land should be reused, Housing’ in Chapter 6 and in Policies Hierarchy; cases, providing a rural buffer between provided that it is not of high SS7 and SS7A in Chapter 18, which • the landscape and other settlements. The 2002 Local Plan Policy environmental value. Although relate specifically to future development constraints that apply; and C2 seeks to protect these countryside Dunsfold Aerodrome is in a at this site and other strategic sites • the potential availability of sites. areas that are not within the Green relatively isolated location, there (defined as sites capable of delivering Belt. Subject to the release of land are no other large brownfield sites 100 dwellings or more). 5.18 As a result, the strategy allows for required to meet the needs identified in Waverley that could make such moderate levels of development in in this Plan, the Council will continue to a large contribution to meeting the 5.25 There are several other rural and around large villages (Bramley, protect the countryside in accordance assessed needs. brownfield sites within and beyond Chiddingfold, Elstead, Milford and with paragraph 17 of the NPPF, which • The NPPF states that the Green Belt that may be suitable Witley) subject to the Council’s recognises the intrinsic character and development should only for redevelopment. Some of these approach to the Green Belt, which beauty of the countryside. More details be prevented or refused on are or have been in employment currently washes over all of these on the Council’s policy for development transport grounds where the use and are designated as such. villages. Some limited planned in the countryside are set out in Chapter residual cumulative impacts of These sites may potentially continue growth is proposed in/around the 13: The Rural Environment. development are severe. to meet development needs for medium sized villages of Alfold, , • The NPPF also promotes the employment, housing or both. Dunsfold, Ewhurst, Frensham, Tilford, 5.22 There are a number of brownfield sites concept of Garden Cities and However, not all such sites will Shamley Green, and Wonersh. Again, located in the countryside. By far, the Villages and this support has be suitable for redevelopment for the level of development in these most significant of these is Dunsfold been echoed in subsequent housing as the Council needs to villages varies according to the three Aerodrome. In 2009, the Secretary announcements by the retain a stock of good quality, fit for factors identified above. There is of State rejected an appeal relating Government for locally led Garden purpose employment land to meet no planned growth in the smallest to a proposed new settlement at the Villages and Towns of between employment needs. More information villages. It is expected, however, site, comprising about 2,600 homes 1,500 and 10,000 homes. on this issue is given in Chapter that small villages1 will continue to along with shops, business premises, 10. Detailed consideration of these accommodate extremely limited small community and leisure facilities and 5.23 The Council has commissioned sites, including a review of existing scale ‘windfall’ development to meet schools. The appeal was dismissed evidence on the likely traffic designations, will be undertaken as local needs only. on the grounds of transport impacts impacts and necessary highway part of Local Plan Part 2.

1 Defined in the Settlement Hierarchy as Rural Communities with Very Limited Services. 2 NPPF, para 14.

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Policy 5.26 The Spatial Strategy does not SP2 Spatial Strategy distribute development evenly across the Borough. A greater proportion of the development would be located in To maintain Waverley’s character whilst ensuring that development needs are met in the east of Waverley than would be a sustainable manner, the Spatial Strategy to 2032 is to: the case if it were to be distributed in proportion to the current population. 1. avoid major development on land of the highest amenity and landscape value, This is due to the factors set out such as the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and to safeguard the above, in particular the constraints Green Belt;

that apply (such as the Green Belt 3 and AONB) as well as the location 2. focus development at the four main settlements (Farnham, Godalming, of the Dunsfold Aerodrome site in Haslemere and Cranleigh); the east of the Borough close to 3. allow moderate levels of development in larger villages (Bramley, Chiddingfold, Cranleigh. A range of alternative Elstead, Milford and Witley), whilst recognising that the Green Belt Review spatial strategies was tested through recommended that Bramley remains washed over and therefore has more limited the sustainability appraisal process scope for development; and this indicated that options that distribute development more 4. allow limited levels of development in/around other villages (Alfold, Churt, evenly, for example on land that Dunsfold, Ewhurst, Frensham, Tilford, Shamley Green, and Wonersh), whilst is environmentally constrained, recognising that those villages not within Surrey Hills AONB or Green Belt offer would perform poorly in terms of a more scope for growth; number of objectives, for example their impacts on biodiversity and 5. allow only modest growth in all other villages to meet local needs; landscape. More details can be seen in the Sustainability Appraisal Report. 6. maximise opportunities for the redevelopment of suitable brownfield sites for housing, business or mixed use, including at Dunsfold Aerodrome which is identified as a new settlement. More details are given in Policies SS7 and SS7A;

7. allocate other strategic sites (Policies SS1, SS2, SS3, SS4, SS5, SS6, SS8 and SS9). Additional sites will be identified and allocated through Local Plan Part 2 and neighbourhood plans; and

8. ensure that where new infrastructure is needed, it is provided alongside new development, including funding through the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).

Delivery This policy will be delivered by: • Local Plan Part 2: Site Allocations and Development Management Policies. • Neighbourhood Plans. • The decisions made on planning applications and any subsequent policies and guidance that amplify the broad strategy.

3 For the purposes of this policy, the built up area of Farnham includes Badshot Lea and the built up area of Haslemere includes Beacon Hill and Hindhead.

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Chapter 6 The Amount and Location of Housing

ALH1: The Amount and Location of Housing

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Introduction case, has meant considering to meet Woking’s unmet housing of 11,210 homes (590 homes per constraints such as Green Belt; need. Meeting half of this unmet year) will have been delivered. The 6.1 One of the key requirements of landscape designations; biodiversity need results in an additional 83 new trajectory also shows that, at the the Local Plan is to set out the considerations, including the dwellings a year from 2013 to 2032 point when the Local Plan Part 1 is amount of new housing that should various international, national and for Waverley. expected to be adopted (2017), there be provided over the period of the local designations affecting the will be a five year supply of housing Plan, and to provide the planning Borough; and the fact that Waverley 6.7 The assessment of need is only the land that will be maintained into the policy framework to ensure that is a largely rural borough with first stage in developing a local plan. future. The trajectory has taken into new housing is provided in the right limitations on access to services and The next stage is to establish realistic account evidence on the delivery of places. The Local Plan looks forward public transport. assumptions about the availability, housing including relevant information 15 years and sets out the strategy to suitability and viability of land to meet provided by site promoters. To ensure develop at least 11,210 new homes in 6.5 In terms of the need for affordable the identified need, taking account of that it is realistic, a cautious approach the period from 2013 to 2032. housing and the broader demand any constraints that could affect the has been taken on when some of for market housing, key evidence Council’s ability to meet this need in full. the larger sites will be delivered. The The number of new homes includes the West Surrey Strategic projected components of housing Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) 6.8 In terms of land availability, the supply are summarised in the September 2015, which was jointly principal source of evidence is the following table (overleaf): 6.2 The NPPF outlines that Local Plans commissioned by Waverley, Guildford Land Availability Assessment (LAA), should meet the full, objectively and Woking Borough Councils and which the Council updates on a assessed needs for market and local evidence derived from the regular basis. The latest has a base affordable housing in the housing Council’s housing needs register. date of April 2016 and details the market area, as far as is consistent various sources of supply that are with the policies set out in the 6.6 Based on the latest household expected to contribute to the delivery framework, including identifying key projections 2014 and vacancy rates of the required housing. sites which are critical to the delivery from the 2011 Census, the objectively of the housing strategy over the plan assessed housing need for Waverley 6.9 Having taken account of the above period. This includes: is 396 new homes a year from 2013 factors, the spatial strategy seeks to • identifying a 5-year supply of to 2032. However, given the need meet the objectively assessed need deliverable sites (plus a buffer of to tackle affordability, increase the for housing of 507 new dwellings a 5-20%); and provision of affordable homes and year in full and half of Woking’s unmet • identifying a supply of specific to take into account anticipated needs (83 new dwellings a year) developable sites or broad changes to migration from London to despite the constraints set out in locations for growth for years 6-10 Waverley, there is a need to uplift the paragraph 6.4. and, where possible, for years number of homes by an additional 11-15. 111 homes a year. This results in 6.10 The housing target in this plan is to 507 new dwellings needed a year. deliver at least 11,210 new homes 6.3 There is also a requirement to set However, Woking’s adopted Core between 2013 and 2032. out a housing trajectory for the plan Strategy seeks to deliver 292 homes period showing the expected rate of per annum against its objectively 6.11 A housing trajectory has been delivery and a strategy for ensuring that assessed need of 517 homes per produced to illustrate the expected the five-year supply will be maintained. annum. This leaves a shortfall of rate of housing delivery for the 3,150 homes over the period from whole plan period to 2032 (see 6.4 In setting a strategy to deliver new 2013 to the end of Woking’s Core Appendix C). This shows how much housing, regard has been given to the Strategy in 2027. In accordance new housing is anticipated to be need and demand for new homes in with Paragraph 47 of the NPPF as delivered and by when, based on the area, as well as considering what Waverley and Guildford are within the current data. This shows that by land is available and suitable West Surrey Housing Market Area the end of the plan period, the full for housing. Suitability in Waverley’s they are expected, where possible, identified objectively assessed need

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Table 6.1: Potential Housing Land Supply (as at April 2017) The Location of Housing within settlements, as these are the locations where planning permission Component Dwellings Notes 6.13 A number of factors influence the is most likely to be granted. location (and timing) of new housing A) Housing required 2013 - 2032 to meet objectively Sites outside settlements 11,210 590 x 19 years assessed needs such as the differing levels of services and public transport access Greenfield releases B) Homes completed 2013 to 2017 1,048 in the various settlements and the existence of environmental and 6.16 There is not enough suitable land for C) Estimated supply from existing planning permissions housing within existing settlements 3,059 policy constraints (e.g. the Green (at 1 April 2017) Belt, Areas of Outstanding Natural to meet the need for new homes in Waverley. Therefore, the Council’s D) Resolutions to permit 445 Beauty and Special Protection Areas). The Infrastructure Delivery Plan strategy for housing delivery Equivalent to 39 supports the development strategy includes making selected releases of E) Windfall estimate for sites of 1 – 4 dwellings 468 dwellings a year from and identifies the infrastructure greenfield land around settlements. 2020 to 2032 improvements required to support Most of this will be directed to Farnham and Cranleigh. Farnham is Equivalent to 99 additional housing. This has involved the largest of the main settlements F) Windfall estimate for sites of 5 or more dwellings 494 dwellings a year from collaboration with key providers of but is close to the Thames Basin 2027 to 2032 infrastructure and services, and working with neighbouring authorities Heaths Special Protection Area G) New settlement at Dunsfold Aerodrome 2,600 to identify and address cross boundary (SPA). A key element of the Thames issues. Whilst some improvements Basin Heaths Avoidance Strategy is H) Other strategic allocations1 740 to infrastructure will be required, the the provision of Suitable Alternative I) Allocations in the Farnham NDP not accounted for Natural Greenspace (SANG). 175 evidence indicates that there are no in other figures insurmountable issues arising from the Additional SANG capacity has been growth planned in Waverley, such that identified in order to deliver the new J) Housing from suitable LAA sites and allocations in development must be directed away housing planned in the Farnham area. LPP2 and NDPs, to deliver residue of 8,260 homes 2,181 from certain parts of the Borough. This issue is dealt with in Chapter 16. allocated to parishes in Policy ALH1 Further details on infrastructure are given in Chapter 8. 6.17 There are limited opportunities K) Total (B) to (J) 11,210 to expand other main settlements of Godalming and Haslemere through Shortfall 0 6.14 The following sections outline the components of the housing land greenfield development on the edges supply table and how they were owing to the constraints of the Green influenced by the above factors. Belt and the AONB. However, two 6.12 The Council’s strategy for future plan period. This could include, for areas have been identified, one on housing delivery includes an example, additional housing coming Sites within settlements the northern edge of Godalming allowance for small windfall sites forward through the redevelopment or near Binscombe, and another on the (1-4 net increase) within settlements, intensification of existing employment 6.15 It is considered that sites with an western edge of Godalming between based on past trends (excluding sites. It is estimated that about 494 existing unimplemented planning Aaron’s Hill and Halfway Lane, garden land). It is estimated that 468 homes could be delivered from larger permission, sites within settlements where changes to the Green Belt dwellings will come forward on small windfall sites from 2027-32 based on identified in the Land Availability boundary would not compromise the windfall sites from 2020 to 2032. An past trends, but this is likely to be an Assessment and small windfall sites role and purpose of the Green Belt allowance has also been made for underestimation of the supply from will be able to deliver around 4,400 in Waverley. large windfall sites within settlements large sites due to the recent changes new dwellings in the plan period. A in the latter part of the plan period in the planning system that allow significant proportion of these could 6.18 Haslemere is less constrained than (2027 onwards) as the LAA mainly many employment sites to be used for potentially be delivered between Godalming in terms of Green Belt identifies specific sites likely to come housing without the need for express 2017 and 2022. The vast majority but is tightly bounded by the AONB forward in the next ten years of the planning permission. of these dwellings will be located and AGLV, which wrap around

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the settlement. No changes are 6.21 By far the most significant of these 6.24 Strategic sites, which are defined as proposed to the Green Belt around is Dunsfold Aerodrome. The Council sites capable of delivering 100 Haslemere. considers that the site should be dwellings or more, are allocated in allocated as a new settlement in this Plan. Additional housing sites 6.19 The removal of Chiddingfold, Elstead, the Local Plan for 2,600 homes and will be allocated in Part 2 of the Milford and Witley from the Green additional supporting uses. More Local Plan and in neighbourhood Belt with some expansion to their details on the site are given in Chapter plans being produced by town boundaries will provide space for 5: Spatial Strategy and Chapter 18: and parish councils. The Farnham these villages to grow. One site on Strategic Sites. Neighbourhood Plan, which was the eastern edge of Milford, opposite made in July 2017, includes some site Milford Golf Course, is to be removed Meeting the Housing allocations for housing. The additional from the Green Belt in this Plan and Requirement housing required in Farnham, which allocated as a strategic housing is currently identified in Appendix D, site. More details on the proposed will be allocated in Local Plan Part 6.22 Based on the above considerations, changes are given in Chapters 13 2, unless Farnham Town Council the Local Plan allocates each of the and 18. Of these villages, Milford decides to commence an early review parishes with towns or villages in and Witley in particular have greater of the Neighbourhood Plan, such the top three tiers of the settlement potential for expansion, due to that all sites required to deliver this hierarchy with a minimum number of their location close to road and rail housing can be delivered well before homes to deliver over the plan period. corridors. There is also scope for the end of the plan period. These allocations were derived from some limited growth around other an assessment of the components villages (Alfold, Churt, Dunsfold, of the housing land supply outlined Ewhurst, Frensham, Tilford, Shamley above in Table 6.1, including Green, Wonersh), recognising that completions from 2013 to 2017, those villages not within Surrey Hills outstanding planning permissions, AONB or the Green Belt offer more allocations in the Farnham scope for growth – and modest Neighbourhood Plan, sites in the LAA, growth in the smallest villages, i.e. both within and outside settlements to meet local needs. The intention suitable for allocation in Local Plan is that through Local Plan Part Part 2 or neighbourhood plans, 2, working with parish councils windfalls from small unidentified sites where appropriate, the Council will and broad locations for later in the review these settlement boundaries plan period. A table that provides the with the intention of resolving any basis of the parish housing allocation anomalies, including reviewing Green figures is included as Appendix D. Belt boundaries where necessary. Contributions from rural exception 6.23 In some villages (such as Alfold, Milford housing schemes will continue where and Witley), more sites were put a local need has been identified. forward for development and assessed as suitable than the Rural brownfield releases number of homes considered to 6.20 There will also be a contribution be appropriate and sustainable, from suitable rural previously given the level of services and developed (‘brownfield’) sites. There facilities in the settlement, thus are some brownfield sites in Waverley providing a choice of sites in a future that are not adjacent to settlements, neighbourhood plan or in Local Plan but where development for housing Part 2. The allocation for Elstead may be acceptable as an alternative assumes delivery of the Weyburn to existing uses. Works site, which is partially in Peper Harow parish.

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Policy ALH1 The Amount and Location of Housing

The Council will make provision for at least 11,210 net additional homes in the period from 2013 to 2032 (equivalent to at least 590 dwellings a year).

Each parish is allocated the following minimum number of new homes to accommodate (including homes permitted and built since April 2013 and, in the case of the main settlements, anticipated windfall development):

Main settlements Farnham: 2,780 Godalming: 1,520 Haslemere: 990 Cranleigh: 1,700 Dunsfold Aerodrome new settlement: 2,600

Large Villages Bramley: 90 Chiddingfold: 130 Elstead and Weyburn Neighbourhood Plan area: 160 Witley (including Milford): 480

Smaller villages Alfold (not including Dunsfold Aerodrome): 125 Churt: 15 Dunsfold (not including Dunsfold Aerodrome): 100 Ewhurst: 100 Frensham: 20 Tilford: 20 Wonersh and Shamley Green: 30

In addition, 188 dwellings are anticipated to be delivered on windfall sites in the large and smaller villages, based on past trends. 157 dwellings have been built or have an outstanding planning permission in other areas not shown above. Chapter 7 Sustainable Delivery This policy will be delivered by: Transport

• Decisions on planning applications ST1: Sustainable Transport • The detailed application of the Local Plan (Parts 1 and 2) • Neighbourhood Plans.

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Introduction of viable infrastructure necessary to 7.8 In October 2013, the Council will be addressed through the Surrey support sustainable development. published its Parking Guidelines Transport Plan (LTP3) and where 7.1 Sustainable modes of transport in a for residential and non-residential appropriate will be reflected in the rural borough like Waverley are more 7.5 Paragraph 34 of the NPPF states development. The document also Local Plan Part 2: Site Allocations and difficult to achieve due to the number that “Plans and decisions should includes guidance for cycle parking, Development Management Policies. of small settlements and the dispersed ensure developments that generate disabled parking and school parking nature of the population. However, significant movement are located requirements. It is based on the Delivering Sustainable contributions towards re-balancing where the need to travel will be 2012 Surrey County Council Parking Transport the transport system can be made by minimised and the use of sustainable Guidelines, amended to reflect local transport modes can be maximised”. circumstances. Through Part 2 of influencing the location of development, In Waverley, 31% of the population However, it is also recognised the Local Plan (Site Allocations and 7.11 supporting rural transport initiatives, live outside the main built-up areas (para 29) that different policies and Development Management Policies), requiring travel plans and encouraging in rural villages and the countryside.1 measures will be required in different the Council will provide for a level of walking, cycling, car sharing and the With some exceptions, households in communities and opportunities to accessibility that is consistent with the use of public transport. these rural areas have above average maximise sustainable transport solutions overall balance of the local transport levels of car ownership. Indeed, the will vary from urban to rural areas. system, including the availability of 7.2 The Strategic Road Network in car will continue to provide the primary public transport. Waverley consists of the A3, which mode of travel in these areas. The 7.6 National Planning Practice Guidance runs through the centre of the Council will encourage travel choice in (NPPG) highlights the importance 7.9 Improvements in the extent and Borough, linking Guildford, the the rural areas through initiatives such for Local Planning Authorities of quality of pedestrian and cycle M25 and London to the north and as demand responsive bus services, an assessment of the transport routes can contribute to providing Portsmouth to the south. The train although it is accepted that there implications when preparing Local sustainable access to services, lines operating in the Borough are the is unlikely to be a single model for Plans. A robust evidence base facilities and jobs. A number of London Waterloo-Portsmouth Harbour delivering the flexible and responsive should identify the opportunities preferred cycle routes have already line serving Farncombe, Godalming, transport services required to meet for encouraging a shift to more been identified in the Waverley Milford, Witley and Haslemere, and the diverse needs of the rural areas. sustainable transport usage, where Cycling Plan Supplementary Planning the London Waterloo-Alton line The Council will support the provision reasonable to do so and highlight the Document (SPD) which was adopted serving Farnham. of high-speed broadband as a driver infrastructure requirements for inclusion in April 2005 and the proposed list of in reducing the need to travel by in infrastructure spending plans linked routes is being updated. The County 7.3 Between October 2014 and February encouraging working from home. 2015, Surrey County Council undertook to the Community Infrastructure Levy, Council’s Rights of Way Improvements public consultation as part of its review Section 106 planning obligations and Plan was revised in 2014 and forms of local transport services. To make other funding sources. part of the Local Transport Plan. The Transport Assessments the required savings needed from the potential for improvement projects review, a number of changes to local 7.7 The Local Transport Plan (LTP) that could utilise public rights of 7.12 In 2014, Surrey County Council bus services have been proposed, but covering Waverley is the Surrey way (PRoW) within Waverley is undertook a Strategic Transport none affect Waverley. Transport Plan (2011-2026). This considerable. The aim is to encourage Assessment (‘STA’) for Waverley. seeks to help people to meet their as many users onto the PRoW Using its own integrated transport transport and travel needs effectively, network, whether for recreation or model (‘SINTRAM’), the study Policy Context reliably, safely and sustainably within communication purposes. The County analysed the traffic impacts of Surrey; in order to promote economic Council’s Countryside Access team will potential development sites identified 7.4 The National Planning Policy vibrancy, protect and enhance the continue to identify schemes that will in the Spatial Strategy. Framework (NPPF) sets out the environment and improve the quality be of a benefit to the users to reflect principle that Local Plans should of life. The Council will work with the aims laid down in the Rights of Way 7.13 A number of links and junctions within support development which Surrey County Council to ensure that Improvement Plan. the Borough were defined as facilitates, where possible, the use the Borough’s needs are reflected ‘hotspots’ where considerable of sustainable modes of transport. in future LTPs. As part of this work, 7.10 Measures to manage traffic growth, delays were expected to occur and In addition, local authorities are the Council will, where appropriate, tackle local congestion hotspots and which may require mitigation to expected to work with neighbouring require the use of Travel Plans by improve travel options and accessibility reduce the impact of development authorities and key stakeholders to new development and promote their develop strategies for the provision use within other areas. 1 Surrey Rural Strategy 2010-2015 and The Rural South East: An Evidence Base compiled from ONS 2006 and DEFRA 2005

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in the area. The location of such 7.18 Surrey County Council’s 2016 Whilst Highways England (HE) has (March 2016) and proposals by ‘hotspots’ varied according to the Strategic Highway Assessment not identified any particular areas Network Rail for decked car parks development scenario in question, (SHA) was undertaken to support of concern regarding the roads in at Farnham and Haslemere are well although the majority of traffic impacts the preparation of both Waverley Waverley, in its response to the 2014 advanced. were projected to occur on links and Guildford’s Local Plans. Its main consultation on housing scenarios and junctions located close to the objectives were to: it requested further information on 7.24 Where appropriate and justified development sites in that scenario. • calculate the number and the potential impact of development- against the provisions of CIL distribution of vehicle trips based related traffic on that section of the Regulation 122, contributions will 7.14 The areas of the Borough identified in on the quantum and locations A3 through Guildford. This applied continue to be sought from new the study with the most ‘hotspots’ of additional commercial and to development planned in Waverley development to produce improvements (junctions or links) were those residential development in various and within Guildford Borough itself. to the transport network. associated with the A281 (due to the growth scenarios from the data This concern was a key factor in the effect of the proposed development provided by Waverley Borough decision by both Borough Councils to 7.25 The Council will, in conjunction with of Dunsfold Aerodrome) and most Council; commission jointly the 2016 SHA to Surrey County Council, seek to of the major routes in and around • forecast the traffic impacts of facilitate further discussion with HE. improve the existing network Farnham. In order to assess the various development scenarios; of pedestrian and cycle routes impacts on these areas in more • act as a starting point for 7.21 In the Government’s Road Investment through Part 2 of the Local Plan and detail, the Council commissioned identifying the locations that Strategy (RIS) for the period 2015/16 where opportunities arise through independent consultants Mott may require further investigation – 2019/20, one of the schemes development proposals. MacDonald to undertake a Local regarding traffic impacts; and identified as being developed for Transport Assessment (LTA). • report the main traffic issues. the next five-year Road Period is 7.26 New development that generates a Following the identification of the the improvement of that section of high number of trips will be directed LTA’s methodology and a review 7.19 The outcomes and conclusions from the A3 in Guildford from the A320 to towards previously developed land of the documents (Stage 1), three both the LTA and the SHA have the Hog’s Back (A31 junction) with in sustainable locations or will be further stages were undertaken. informed the development of the associated safety improvements. Both required to demonstrate that it can Plan’s Spatial Strategy and policies the Waverley and Guildford Local be made sustainable to reduce the 7.15 Stage 2 assessed the impact of for the scale and distribution of Plans have been progressed on the need to travel and promote travel scenarios for growth on the A281 growth. They have also been understanding that, if the scheme by sustainable modes of transport. corridor, including the impacts of key factors in the identification of is approved with funding agreed, All new development should be different levels of development at the upgraded or new transport construction is unlikely to start until appropriately located in relation to Dunsfold Aerodrome. infrastructure needed to support the 2024 at the earliest, with completion public transport and the highway levels of growth set out in the Plan. by 2027. network. 7.16 Stage 3 used the Farnham Traffic To date, and subject to mitigation, Model developed by Surrey County the studies have not identified any 7.22 Travel planning can play an important 7.27 The Council will support and promote Council (SCC). The impact of insurmountable constraints on the role in promoting sustainable measures to reduce reliance on additional housing for Farnham was capacity of the highway network to transport alternatives. Surrey County travel by car both in providing for considered for two development accommodate the proposed level Council has published good practice new development and in supporting scenarios (from the 2014 SCC STA), of growth. However, it is recognised guidance on the thresholds for and measures promoted through the based on predicted increases in traffic that further work will be required on preparation of Travel Plans. Surrey Local Transport Plan (LTP3). A demand from the traffic model. The identifying appropriate and deliverable list of adopted and proposed schemes work then also considered potential mitigation measures. This will include 7.23 Car parks at the main railway stations to support the Local Plan is included mitigation measures to address the addressing matters of road safety and in Waverley are well used and in the Infrastructure Delivery Plan. predicted future congestion issues air quality as well as traffic congestion proposals to increase their capacity and assessed their impact. and delays. in conjunction with improvements to access by bus, cycle and walking 7.17 Stage 4 assessed the wider transport 7.20 Another transport issue that has will be encouraged. In that respect, sustainability of alternative scenarios informed the preparation of the a scheme for greater accessibility, for the distribution of new homes Plan is the A3 trunk road and the including passenger lifts, at across the Borough. future plans for its improvement. Godalming is under construction

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Policy 7.28 In respect of criterion 5, a Transport ST1 Sustainable Transport Assessment will be required to Delivery demonstrate: This policy will be delivered through: • safe and suitable access can be The Council will work in partnership with Surrey County Council, neighbouring achieved for all people; • The Local Transport Plan (LTP3) authorities, transport providers and other key stakeholders to ensure that • opportunities for sustainable which will identify the transport development schemes: transport modes have been taken initiatives to be implemented to up; and achieve the visions and objectives 1. are located where opportunities for sustainable transport modes can be • the highway/transport of the LTP and Local Plan. maximised, reflecting the amount of movement generated, the nature and infrastructure improvements • Working with partners to deliver location of the site and recognising that solutions and measures will vary from required to mitigate significant the targets relating to transport urban to rural locations; impacts of the development. and congestion within the Surrey Sustainable Community Strategy 2. make the necessary contributions to the improvement of existing, and provision 7.29 With regard to criterion 7, the as part of the Council’s overall of new, transport schemes that lead to improvements in accessibility and give Council’s Air Quality Action Plan is objective of reducing congestion. priority to the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, users of public transport, car produced as part of its duty under • Planning permissions. sharers and users of low and ultra low emission vehicles; the Environment Act 1995. It outlines the work that the Council and a 3. include measures to encourage non-car use such as on-site cycle parking; range of partners are undertaking to reduce the air quality problems 4. ensure development proposals are consistent with, and contribute to the identified in the designated Air Quality implementation of the Surrey Local Transport Plan; Management Areas (AQMAs) and to meet the Government objective

5. require the submission of Transport Assessments and Travel Plans and other for NO2. The major cause of the

appropriate measures in new developments that generate significant traffic elevated NO2 levels is road traffic volumes or have significant impact on the Strategic Road Network; emissions and the actions in the plan concentrate on tackling emissions 6. contribute to transport infrastructure improvements, where appropriate from this source. and viable; 7.30 Two AQMAs are currently 7. are consistent with the objectives and actions within the Air Quality Action Plan; monitored at The Borough, Farnham and at Ockford Road/Flambard Way, Godalming. The findings 8. encourage the provision of new and improved footpaths, bridleways and are submitted to the Government cycleways, provided there would be no significant effect on SPAs and other (DEFRA) as annual updates to the areas of importance for nature conservation (Policies NE1 and NE3); and Action Plan and are available on the Council’s website.2 9. make appropriate provision for car parking, having regard to the type of development and its location, in accordance with local standards.

2 Air Quality Review and Assessment: Updating and Screening Assessment 2015: Waverley Borough Council (May 2015)

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Chapter 8 Infrastructure and Community Services

ICS1: Infrastructure and Community Facilities

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8.1 The development proposals of services (police, fire, ambulance), 8.5 Since April 2015, under the proportion of the CIL charge would the Local Plan, and in particular places of worship, prisons, drug Community Infrastructure Levy need to be set aside (‘top-sliced’) to that part of the strategy that delivers treatment centres (CIL) Regulations, the need for provide Suitable Alternative Natural the housing target, will increase the • Utility services: gas supply, infrastructure improvements arising Greenspace (SANG) to mitigate pressure on existing infrastructure electricity supply, heat supply, from proposed developments are the impact of new development on and services. Where development water supply, waste water currently assessed on a case-by- the Thames Basin Heaths Special is proposed, and especially where treatment, telecommunications case basis in consultation with the Protection Area (SPA) and (where services are already under pressure, infrastructure respective infrastructure providers. In appropriate) the Wealden Heaths SPA the Plan needs to demonstrate • Water supply, sewage and water that respect, the planning obligation to as they relate to Waverley (see also how the social, economic and quality deliver that infrastructure must be: Chapter 16). environmental infrastructure to meet • Flood risk management • necessary to make the Borough-wide and local needs will • Suitable Alternative Natural development acceptable in Infrastructure Delivery Plan be provided. Greenspace (SANG) in planning terms; accordance with the Thames • directly related to the 8.9 In order to understand levels of 8.2 Sustainable development aims Basin Heaths Special Protection development; and existing infrastructure, the Council to support strong, vibrant and healthy Area Avoidance Strategy • fairly and reasonably related has consulted and liaised with communities with accessible local • Green infrastructure: parks in scale and kind to the infrastructure providers who have services that reflect the community’s and gardens, natural and semi- development.4 assessed the impact of the scale and needs and support its well-being.1 natural urban greenspaces, distribution of new housing on the To achieve this, the right community green corridors, outdoor sports 8.6 Under CIL Regulation 123, the delivery of their services, in terms of facilities and other local services facilities, amenity greenspace, Council cannot pool more than five both existing service capacity and the must be planned to enhance the provision for children and young S106 obligations together (dating need for upgraded facilities to meet sustainability of communities and people, allotments, cemeteries back to April 2010) to pay for a identified future needs. meet local needs.2 and churchyards, accessible single infrastructure project or type of countryside in urban fringe areas, infrastructure.This method of securing 8.10 The Local Plan is supported by an 8.3 For the purposes of this document, river and canal corridors, green infrastructure improvements will Infrastructure Delivery Plan (‘IDP’) infrastructure comprises: roofs and walls. remain in operation until the Council which identifies the physical, social • Transport: road network, bus, adopts its CIL Charging Schedule and green infrastructure needed to cycling and walking infrastructure, 8.4 It is important for the Council to work which is currently in preparation. The enable the amount of development rail, parking in partnership with infrastructure Charging Schedule is expected to be proposed for the area. This also • Education: primary and and service providers to deliver adopted in 2018. identifies gaps, cross boundary secondary education, further and new development that is supported issues, existing commitments and the higher education, nursery schools by the necessary infrastructure. 8.7 The Charging Schedule will be need for new provision. It identifies and other early years provision Whilst this applies particularly to accompanied by a list of infrastructure who will provide the key infrastructure • Health: acute care and general larger scale proposals, small scale projects that the Council intends to projects, when and how they will be hospitals, health centres/primary developments can have a cumulative fund via the CIL (the “Regulation funded. care trusts, ambulance services effect on infrastructure that is not 123 list”). This will enable the and social care always matched by improvements Council to direct CIL funds to meet 8.11 The IDP is a living document which • Social and community: in local infrastructure services. In the cumulative or in-combination is continually reviewed and updated supported accommodation, social order to address this issue, the infrastructure needs of approved to take account of changes in project and community facilities,3 sports Council negotiates with developers developments. Where appropriate, phasing and funding throughout the centres, open spaces, parks and on the specific infrastructure needs such funds could assist in providing plan period. Where development play space of individual sites through ‘Section ‘up front’ infrastructure prior to the depends upon key infrastructure • Public services: waste 106’ and ‘Section 278’ planning commencement of the development. projects, its delivery will need to be management and disposal, obligations. phased to coincide with the increase libraries, cemeteries, emergency 8.8 Given the Council’s legal obligations in infrastructure capacity. The IDP under European Directive, a specified and its schedule include a number

1 NPPF para 7 3 In line with the NPPF para 70, Community facilities include services such 2 NPPF para 70 as local shops, meeting places, sports venues, cultural buildings, public houses and places of worship 4 CIL regulation 122(2)

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of infrastructure projects that are projects around the Borough. These evidence on these issues as part of considered critical to the delivery of are principally concentrated in its Infrastructure Delivery Plan and to a ‘sound’ Local Plan, and in particular Farnham, Godalming, Haslemere decide relevant planning applications. to providing a five year supply of and Cranleigh. housing in the early part of the 8.17 The provision of adequate plan period. 8.15 Along with physical and social infrastructure is essential to investment infrastructure, Green Infrastructure and sustained economic growth in 8.12 Chapter 18 of the Plan contains (GI) plays a key part in place- the Borough. However, the lack of, policies for strategic housing and shaping. GI is a conceptual network or identified current deficiencies employment sites which include of multi functional open spaces, in, infrastructure is not, in itself, a specific infrastructure requirements for designed and managed to best meet constraint to development. Providers each site. These include the proposed society’s demands of its environment, such as utility companies (water, development of 2,600 homes and underpinning quality of life issues gas, and electricity) have a statutory other uses at Dunsfold Aerodrome. but also supporting biodiversity. It duty to serve new development. In Policy SS7 requires the development will also be central in climate change that respect, they are committed to to provide a range of infrastructure adaptation by helping to reduce the ensuring the appropriate infrastructure services including a district/local likelihood and severity of flooding, is provided in the right place at centre incorporating education, health reduce heat levels in urban areas the right time in collaboration with and community facilities, open space, and create wildlife corridors for the developers and the Local Planning leisure facilities, public art, highway migration of species. The provision Authority. The Local Plan informs improvements, sustainable transport of improved recreational facilities their investment planning that, in turn, measures and the reinforcement/ supports the drive for healthier provides the assurances that proposed upgrading of utility infrastructure. lifestyles and benefits the quality development can be delivered. of life for many people. As well as 8.13 In most cases, the provision of protecting existing assets, the Plan 8.18 New and improved infrastructure will infrastructure services in Waverley will need to provide for new GI, both be provided in parallel with does not align with the Borough’s within and via new developments, development, facilitated by planning administrative boundary. Under the and, where appropriate, across policies and planning conditions Duty to Co-operate5 in its consultation Borough boundaries, e.g. in the that co-ordinate the timing of and liaison work with adjoining South Downs National Park. development with the provision of authorities and infrastructure infrastructure. Where there is a need providers, the Council has assessed 8.16 With regard to water resources, for specific infrastructure to make cross-boundary issues. water quality and flood risk, the a development acceptable, this will Particularly important in that respect Environment Agency has published be secured through a dedicated are the impacts of the proposed Water Cycle Study (WCS) guidance. S106 planning obligation (see also ‘Green Town’ at Whitehill-Bordon and Such studies can be used to ensure 8.4 above). Where infrastructure the Aldershot Urban Extension on that the proposed growth can be improvements considered essential Waverley’s transport infrastructure delivered within environmental limits to the delivery of the Plan’s strategy in the Farnham area. Contributions and that the required infrastructure cannot be delivered within their towards some junction improvements can be delivered in a timely manner. planned timescales, the Council will have been identified. It has also been The Council has produced a high- consider what remedial actions may necessary to assess the impact of level Water Cycle Study and a be required (see para 19.3). planned growth within Waverley on separate Water Quality Assessment, infrastructure and other services which confirm that housing growth is outside the Borough. not the limiting factor that will prevent achievement of Water Framework 8.14 The IDP also contains a wide range Directive obligations. The Council of smaller-scale infrastructure will continue to gather and assess

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Policy ICS1 Infrastructure and Community Facilities

1. Infrastructure considered necessary to support new development must be provided either on- or off-site either as a requirement of planning conditions or by the payment of financial contributions through planning obligations, and/or the Community Infrastructure Levy.

2. On adoption of the Community Infrastructure Levy, the provision of SANG will be prioritised as items of essential Green Infrastructure to avoid the adverse impacts of development on the Thames Basin Heaths SPA and, where appropriate, the Wealden Heaths SPA. If funding of these measures is not secured, development will be refused.

3. The Council will resist the loss of key services and facilities unless an appropriate alternative is provided or, evidence presented demonstrating that the facility is no longer required and that suitable alternative uses have been considered. A developer must provide evidence that they have consulted with an appropriate range of service providers and the community, where relevant.

4. The Council will support the development of new services and facilities where required and may safeguard land for infrastructure if identified through the Infrastructure Delivery Plan. Where appropriate, proposals for new infrastructure should maximise the dual use of facilities, e.g. the extended use of school sites for wider community benefit.

5. The Council will work with its partners to ensure the facilities and infrastructure set out in the Infrastructure Delivery Plan are provided in a timely and sustainable manner to support the development identified in the Local Plan. Where the delivery of development depends upon key infrastructure provision such as improvements to the road network, development will be phased to ensure the timely delivery of the infrastructure necessary to serve it. Chapter 9 Affordable Delivery This policy will be delivered by: Housing • The Infrastructure Delivery Plan, reviewed and updated as necessary. • Working with partners to identify issues and co-ordinate the delivery of infrastructure, and Other including cross-boundary services, to ensure that there is sufficient infrastructure to support the anticipated level of development. Housing Needs • Identifying any site-specific infrastructure requirements as part of the allocation of land in Part 2 of the Local Plan: Site Allocations and Development Management Policies AHN1: Affordable Housing on • Securing the necessary provision of infrastructure from contributions considered Development Sites necessary to mitigate the impact of new development. AHN2: Rural Exception Sites • The Council’s ‘Regulation 123’ list of infrastructure projects associated with the AHN3: Housing Types and Size adoption of the Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule. AHN4: Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople Accommodation

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Affordable Housing Need in homes, including Starter Homes.4 contains some of the least affordable delivery of affordable homes and They have also consulted on a areas in the country and the lack the Council remains committed Waverley proposal that on all sites of over ten of affordable housing means that to increasing opportunities for all units (or 0.5 ha), 20% of all homes people increasingly commute into Waverley residents to have access Introduction should be starter homes.5 Therefore, the area which causes congestion to housing that they can afford. if these changes are implemented, on the area’s roads. One of the However, the Council considers that they will need to be reflected in the key objectives in the Council’s it is not appropriate to set a local 9.1 Waverley is an expensive and Local Plan. Economic Strategy 2015 – 20209 is plan target for new housing to ensure sought after place to live. The to provide affordable housing for key that the 314 new affordable homes average price of a house is £481,135, 9.3 The NPPF supports the provision workers. This is because Waverley’s needed a year are delivered. There which is significantly higher than of affordable housing to help deliver prosperity relies on the delivery of are a number of reasons for this the regional average of £309,916.1 a wide choice of high quality homes, high quality key services such as which are set out in the West Surrey Waverley has a significant need for the widening of opportunities for health, education, care and security. SHMA. more affordable housing. There are home ownership and the creation However the pay that is offered in currently over 1,500 households on of sustainable, inclusive and mixed these services is not enough to be 9.7 The West Surrey SHMA calculates the Council’s Housing Needs Register communities. This need should be able to afford to live in the Borough that if Waverley were to theoretically in housing need.2 Of these, about met on site, unless off-site provision because house prices are so high. meet a figure of 314 new affordable 1,200 households are considered or a financial contribution of broadly This has resulted in a high proportion dwellings a year, then overall 897 to be in housing need with a local equivalent value can be robustly of workers commuting from outside new homes a year would be required connection (i.e. the households in justified and the agreed approach of the Borough to do these jobs. The in Waverley (based on a theoretical the highest priority bands A to C contributes to the objective of creating Surrey Rural Strategy 2015-2020 has policy requirement of 35% of new in accordance with the Council’s mixed and balanced communities.6 a vision for affordable rural housing homes on all housing developments allocation scheme). Of these, 300 are However, plans should be deliverable. in Surrey’s rural communities that to be affordable). This would not be already in social housing but seeking To ensure viability, the cost of any enables people to live near to family realistic as it would result in delivery to move to different accommodation. requirement or local standards and rural employment opportunities.10 rates higher than anywhere across such as affordable housing when England (over a sustained period) Policy Context taking into account the normal cost 9.5 The West Surrey SHMA 2015 over the last 15 years, or over the of development and mitigation, demonstrates that there is a pre-recession decade. 9.2 Delivering more affordable homes must provide competitive returns need for 314 affordable homes a has been identified as a key factor to a willing landowner and willing year in Waverley between 2013 9.8 There are also other ways of supporting community wellbeing, developer to enable the development to 2033 using the Basic Needs delivering new affordable housing which is one of the priorities in the to be deliverable. The cumulative Assessment Model in accordance besides through new build Waverley Borough Council Corporate impact of local standards and policies with DCLG Practice Guidance. This development on market led schemes. Plan 2016-2019 and an objective for should not put implementation of the is approximately 64% of the overall This highlights that affordable housing this Local Plan. Affordable Housing is Plan at risk.7 housing needed each year for the need can be influenced by changes defined in the NPPF as social rented, Borough to meet the demographic in the ownership of housing stock. affordable rented and intermediate 9.4 The Enterprise M3 Local Economic projection. In addition to updating planning housing provided to eligible Partnership (EM3 LEP) Growth policies, the Council is working to households whose needs are not met 8 3 Deal sets out the LEP’s aim to deliver a programme of new build by the market. The Government is accelerate the delivery of housing The amount of housing affordable housing on council-owned introducing a requirement for Starter to support economic growth due to land11 which includes exploring Homes in the Housing and Planning the importance of housing to support required to meet affordable the redevelopment of low-demand Act and has consulted on changes labour mobility and recruitment. housing needs Council stock and schemes that are to the definition of affordable housing It recognises that the EM3 area no longer fit-for-purpose. The Council to include a wider range of low cost is also working with public sector 9.6 The evidence on housing need therefore supports maximising the partners to release public land for affordable housing. Encouragement 1 Mean house prices from West Surrey SHMA 2015 - analysis of Land 5 Starter Homes Regulations Technical Consultation, DCLG, March 2016 Registry Price paid data 6 NPPF para 50 2 Waverley Housing Needs Register (as at 1 April 2016). 7 NPPF paras 173 and 174 3 As defined in Annex 2 of the National Planning Policy Framework, 2012. 8 EM3 LEP -Working for a Smarter Future – The Growth Deal 9 Waverley Economic Strategy 2015 - 2020 11 Waverley Affordable Housing Delivery Plan 2012-17 4 Consultation on proposed changes to national planning policy, DCLG, for the Enterprise M3 Area March 2014 December 2015 10 Surrey Rural Strategy 2015-2020, Surrey County Council

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is being given to the reuse of empty unsuitable housing; and those who establish what levels of affordable homes. The Council will continue to cannot afford to remain in their current housing could be required without work with rural communities to deliver home. Therefore, in considering the affecting housing delivery on sites affordable housing for local people on overall need for housing, only those taking into account other local plan rural exception sites. who are concealed or homeless would standards and requirements for potentially need additional housing. development. The major issue for the 9.9 The SHMA also points out that one The SHMA estimates the overall viability of housing development in cannot strictly compare the figure need from concealed and homeless Waverley is that the level of affordable of affordable housing need with the households in Waverley at 14 new housing required on sites must be demographic need figure because they dwellings a year. Therefore, there balanced with the level of Community are calculated in different ways. First, is justification in considering an Infrastructure Levy (CIL) that the the SHMA points out that the Basic adjustment to the overall amount of Council wishes to charge to help Needs Assessment (BNA) model housing needed to address the needs fund new and improved infrastructure includes supply-side factors. The net of these households. that is needed to support housing need figures derived are influenced by development. It concludes that the the current stock of affordable housing higher the level of affordable housing and turnover of this, together with Affordable housing on that is required the less the rate pipeline supply. Funding mechanisms development sites of CIL that can be charged if that for affordable housing have influenced development is to be viable. past delivery, which in turn influence 9.11 In addition to the evidence on current need. This is why the figures affordable housing need in the SHMA, 9.14 Furthermore, the Council needs in the Basic Needs Assessment there are several matters that the to consider the advice set out in Model are relatively substantive. The Council must take into account in the NPPF regarding the creation of projected supply of affordable housing sustainable, inclusive and mixed determining the level of affordable 14 would be greater (and the identified homes required on market-led communities. affordable housing need would be housing sites. lower) if greater public resources had 9.15 The Council considers that a been devoted to delivering affordable 12 provision of 30% affordable housing 9.12 First, Government policy is that housing and more had been built over affordable housing should not be on market led housing developments the last decade, or no properties had sought on schemes of 10 dwellings that meet the Government’s been lost through right-to-buy sales. or fewer and which have a maximum thresholds for providing affordable combined gross floorspace of homes, is appropriate. The Council 9.10 Secondly, and more critically, the 1,000 sq m or less. For rural areas considers that this is the right balance SHMA states that the BNA model (designated as such under Section between meeting the affordable includes needs arising from both new 157 of the Housing Act 1985 and homes assessed as being needed in households and existing households. which include Areas of Outstanding the West Surrey SHMA; ensuring that These figures therefore include needs Natural Beauty), local planning development is viable and therefore arising from households who will authorities may choose to apply a deliverable having taken into require a different form of homes, lower threshold of five units or fewer. account an appropriate level of CIL but who, by moving to another and other policy requirements; and property, would release an existing helping to create inclusive and mixed 9.13 Secondly, as mentioned above, property for another household and the NPPF requires that all policies communities. therefore do not generate a need must be assessed to ensure for more dwellings overall. These that development is deliverable. households include those who are Therefore, the Waverley Viability overcrowded; those coming to an Study13 has been carried out to end of a tenancy; those living in

12 Ministerial Statement 28th November 2014 and the NPPG 14 NPPF Para 50 13 Waverley Viability Study 2017, Three Dragons and Troy Planning and Design

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Policy 9.19 Affordable housing may be AHN1 Affordable Housing on Development Sites funded by a combination of private Delivery subsidy (in the form of nil cost land) The policy will be delivered by working and public subsidy (grant funding). with developers and landowners, The Council will require a minimum provision of 30% affordable housing on all The Homes and Communities Agency applicants and Registered Providers housing developments where at least one of the following applies: (HCA) funding prospectus states that, through S106 obligations. “If grant is requested for affordable • In designated rural areas15 developments providing a net increase of 6 dwellings homes provided under a S106 or more. agreement, on a larger site developed • In non designated rural areas developments providing a net increase of 11 as market housing, these homes will dwellings or more. need to be additional to those that Rural Exception Sites • Developments that have a maximum combined gross floorspace of more than would be delivered under the S106 1000 sq m. agreement alone, without grant.”17 Policy Context Negotiations with landowners should On developments in rural areas where the net number of dwellings is fewer than therefore start on the assumption 9.21 The NPPF states that in rural 11 units, the contribution may be in the form of a payment equivalent to the cost of that grant funding from the HCA for areas, local planning authorities should providing 30% on-site provision, commuted until after the completion of the units affordable homes will not be available. within the development. In all other cases, on-site provision of affordable housing be responsive to local circumstances and plan housing development to will be required and only in exceptional circumstances will an alternative to on-site The Council recognises that there 9.20 reflect local requirements, particularly provision be considered. may be exceptional situations where for affordable housing, including the specific circumstances of the through rural exception sites where In all cases where on-site provision is being made, the mix of dwelling types, sizes site, or other matters, could mean appropriate. Local Planning Authorities and tenure split should reflect the type of housing identified as being required in that achieving the required level of are also expected to consider whether the most up-to-date evidence of housing needs and the Strategic Housing Market affordable housing would compromise allowing some market housing would Assessment, having regard also to the form and type of development appropriate development viability. Where a facilitate the provision of significant for the site. prospective developer considers this additional affordable housing. to be the case, the onus will be on the developer to provide appropriate 9.22 In the past, the Council has 9.16 Policy AHN1 will apply to single use 9.18 On sites providing 11 or more (net) financial evidence with any planning successfully applied a rural exception or mixed-use schemes, and to all new dwellings, the presumption is that application. If the Council is satisfied site policy, which allows for small scale types of residential development affordable housing will be provided on- that the financial appraisal confirms developments of affordable housing including private retirement homes, site in line with the NPPF. The onus will that affordable housing cannot be within or adjoining rural settlements sheltered accommodation, extra care be on the developer to demonstrate provided in accordance with the where there is a clear need. This policy schemes and other housing for older what on-site management or other policy, then negotiations will take has helped to facilitate the development people where these fall within Use issues regarding on-site provision place to secure an appropriate level 16 of a number of such schemes in Class C3. would compromise development of provision. If the Council needs Waverley. Evidence suggests an on- viability. Only in cases where it can be to seek independent scrutiny of the going need to provide for affordable 9.17 The policy will apply to development robustly justified, off-site provision or a viability of the scheme, payment for housing to meet identified local needs. sites that exceed the thresholds set payment in lieu (of broadly equivalent such advice will usually be funded The West Surrey SHMA 201518 out in the policy. Where such sites value of providing the affordable by the developer. Ultimately, the final shows a need for affordable housing are sub-divided, the Council will housing on site) may be accepted, as decision as to whether to accept a in all locations across the Borough. normally expect each sub-division or long as it will contribute to meeting commuted sum will be the Council’s. smaller development to contribute local housing need and the objective This includes a net need of 83 new proportionally towards achieving the of creating mixed and balanced affordable homes per annum from amount of affordable housing which communities. 2013 to 2033 for locations outside the would have been appropriate on the four main settlements of Cranleigh, whole or larger site. Farnham, Godalming and Haslemere.

15 Rural areas described under Section 157 of the Housing Act 1985 17 Homes and Communities Agency - Shared Ownership and Affordable 18 The West Surrey SHMA – Waverley sub area Addendum November 2015 16 Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) Homes Programme 2016 to 2021 Prospectus

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Affordable Housing on 9.24 Proposals for rural exception sites will need to be accompanied by Delivery Rural Exception Sites evidence that clearly identifies and The Policy will be delivered by working quantifies the need for affordable with developers and landowners, 9.23 The identification and development housing in that settlement. Any planning applicants and Registered of these sites is usually driven by development proposals must be small Providers through Section 106 obligations. the identification of local need and in scale, having regard to the size of potential sites, following the carrying the settlement itself. The Council will out of a local housing needs survey. need to be satisfied that: Recommendations from the survey • there is local support for the 9.27 More detail on the application will propose the number, type, tenure scheme, including adequate of Policy AHN1 and Policy AHN2 will and mix of affordable homes in line consultation with the appropriate be developed through supplementary with local need. Parish Council; and planning documents which will include • the scheme meets a demonstrated details on: housing need identified in a Parish • the approach to calculating Policy Council Needs survey. financial contributions; •  AHN2 Rural Exception Sites up-to-date information on the type 9.25 Depending on the circumstances and size of affordable housing and the proposed site, it will be required; Where there is a genuine local need for affordable housing which cannot be met in necessary to demonstrate why the • the cascade mechanism to be some other way, small scale developments of affordable housing may be permitted site has been selected and why other applied to cases where viability is on land that is within, adjoins or is closely related to the existing rural settlement, sites have been discounted. Any an issue; and provided that: planning permission that is granted • other matters of detailed must be subject to an appropriate interpretation/application of the (i) the development is small in scale, taking account of the size of the village legal agreement to ensure that new policies. and respects the setting, form and character of the village and surrounding dwellings remain affordable housing landscape; and in perpetuity. Mix of Housing Types and Size to meet different needs (ii) management arrangements exist to ensure that all of the affordable dwellings 9.26 It is expected that the land provided remain available on this basis to local people in perpetuity for affordable housing will be provided at low or nil cost. However, if it can Introduction Where it can be clearly demonstrated that it is required to ensure the viability of be demonstrated that it is necessary the scheme, the Council will consider a limited element of open market housing, to create additional funds over and 9.28 The NPPF states that Local Planning provided that: above those available from free and Authorities should plan for a mix of low-cost land, to overcome specific housing based on current and future • the requirements set out under (i) and (ii) of this policy can be satisfactorily met; constraints, or that the provision of low demographic trends and the needs • the new development physically integrates the open market and affordable cost dwellings for local needs is not of different groups in the community. housing and makes best use of the land; and realistic or practicable without extra It also says that they should identify • the number of open market dwellings included in the scheme is the minimum subsidy, an element of open market the size, type, tenure and range of required to provide the necessary number of affordable dwellings. housing may be permitted within an housing that are required in particular overall scheme. This will be in the locations reflecting local demand.19 form of carefully prescribed cross- subsidy schemes, in order to meet the Policy Context objective of developing rural affordable housing to meet local needs. The 9.29 The NPPF identifies that Local Council will need to be satisfied that Planning Authorities should plan for a the number of open market dwellings mix of housing which takes account is the minimum necessary to ensure of different groups in the community. delivery of the scheme.

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The NPPG identifies a number of Families with children Waverley being slightly higher at homes (both private and social rented groups which may have housing 21.3% although this is still lower than accommodation) and which lies outside needs which differ from those of the 9.31 The 2011 Census found that the regional and national figures. the scope of the Plan. However, it is wider population. Based on projected approximately 30% of households The proportion is likely to be linked to also an issue of affordability which has demographic changes and the within Waverley are a family (defined the age profile of the area, analysis been taken into account by the SHMA evidence in the SHMA, the following as any household which contains shows that those in the oldest age in assessing the number of new homes groups in Waverley are considered to at least one dependent child). Core groups are more likely to have a needed overall and also the number have particular housing needs: demographic projections suggest LTHPD. It is therefore estimated that of homes needed to meet affordable • Older people that the number of children in the the number of people with a LTHPD housing needs. • Families with children West Surrey housing market area will increase by about 17,800 (38%) by • People with disabilities is expected to increase by 8% from 2033. The vast majority of this increase The Mix of Housing Types • Other groups 2013 to 2033. (92%) is expected to be in age groups of 65 and over. and Sizes The housing needs of older people 9.32 Within the housing market area there The West Surrey SHMA assesses are considerable differences in the 9.35 Analysis shows that that people 9.38 9.30 The NPPG recognises the need to current tenure of family households. with a LTHPD have a higher than demographic projections, considering provide housing for older people, Lone parents have a very high average representation of people how the population and households those aged 65 and over, as part of proportion living in the social rented living in social rented housing and are expected to change based on achieving a good mix of housing. A and private rented sector. Only outright owners. As the lowest past trends. It sets out the range of key driver of change in the housing 40% of lone parent households are incomes are found in these sectors factors which influence housing need market over the next 20 to 25 years owner occupiers compared with 80% this suggests that households with and demand for different sizes of is expected to be the growth in the of married couples with children. a disability are likely to be relatively market and affordable homes. population of older persons. Households with children are four disadvantaged when compared to the The West Surrey SHMA 2015 reports more times likely to be overcrowded rest of the population. 9.39 Table 9.1 (overleaf) shows the mix that the population of older persons than other groups with the highest of housing recommended across the within Waverley is expected to grow overcrowding being lone parents Other Groups whole housing market area in the by nearly 49% (a growth of 31,200 and “other” households. The census SHMA. The figure in the brackets The West Surrey SHMA looks at persons). Although many older data therefore points to lone parents 9.36 shows the figure for Waverley the specific needs for other groups that households will remain in the homes and “other” households being more specifically. includes custom build and self build which they have lived for many disadvantaged. Given the vulnerability homes and recognises that there will years, some may wish to downsize. of households with children, the 9.40 This shows only a slight variation to be demand to supply them. The SHMA Furthermore, some older households SHMA suggests that this point to that needed across the whole housing the need to ensure that there is a states that the need for these properties market area with a higher level of need will require specialist housing or will be met as part of the general supply support, or need adaptations to reasonable quality of housing in the for one bedroom affordable stock. private rented sector. of housing and not as an addition to it. their homes. The increase in the However, the Council holds a Self Build 9.41 However, it is considered that the older population may result in an Register for individuals and groups who 9.33 The analysis of the types of homes policy for a mix of homes should increase in dementia by 1,800 and are interested in meeting their housing an increase of 3,500 with mobility needed leads to the SHMA concluding be able to react to changing that the provision of market housing needs through a self build project. problems between 2013 and 2033. circumstances and ensure that should be more explicitly focused on The register will enable the Council The SHMA identifies a need for over it contributes to the mix of both delivering smaller family housing for to gather evidence to see if there is a 1,700 additional specialist housing the wider area as well as the younger households. demand for this type of development solutions including sheltered and extra within the Borough. development site itself. Therefore, the policy for a mix of homes should not care homes in the same period within People with disabilities Waverley. The projected increase in 9.37 The evidence in the West Surrey SHMA prescribe the size of homes. the number of Waverley residents over 9.34 Approximately 20.7% of the demonstrates that new homes in The SHMA recognises the variation of 65 years has implications in relation to households in the West Surrey the Borough should be built to meet 9.42 the type of housing available and other Housing Market Area contain the needs of specific groups of the affordable housing need across the considerations such as health and someone with a long term health population. In some cases, this is HMA and over time this means that access to services. problem or disability (LTHPD), with an issue regarding the quality of the mix on specific development

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Table 9.1: Need for different size homes in the West Surrey HMA Policy and Waverley AHN3 Housing Types and Size

1 bed 2 bed 3 bed 4+ bed The Council will require proposals for new housing to make provision for an appropriate range of different types and sizes of housing to meet the needs of the Market 10% (9.3%) 30% (32.1%) 40% (38.2%) 20% (20.4%) community, reflecting the most up to date evidence in the West Surrey Strategic Affordable 40% (47.3%) 30% (29.2%) 25% (21.9%) 5% (1.7%) Housing Market Assessment (SHMA).

All dwellings 20% 30% 35% 15% The Council will support the provision of new housing and related accommodation to meet the needs of specific groups that have been identified in the SHMA. schemes should be considered in the to this increase in older persons is Currently, this indicates specific needs for, light of details of households currently a projected increase in households on the Housing Register and the stock where someone has a LTHPD. It • older people (aged 65 and over) and turnover of existing properties. is therefore important that the Plan • families with children The SHMA has also quantified this on makes provision for new homes to • people with disabilities. the basis of market modelling and an be built that either have access and The Council will require the provision of new developments to meet Building understanding of the current housing facilities to meet the needs of older Regulations M4 (2) Category 2 standard: “Accessible and adaptable dwellings” to market policy requirements should people of those with LTHPD or homes meet the needs of older people and those with disabilities. The Council will also not be prescriptive and the market will that can be readily adapted. encourage the development of specialist housing and appropriate types of older judge the most appropriate profile of persons’ housing on suitable sites. homes to deliver at any point of time. This approach is reflected in Policy AHN3 below. Delivery 9.43 Using information on incomes, the This policy will be delivered through the implementation of planning permissions. proportion of households who are likely to be able to afford intermediate housing and the number for whom Gypsies, Travellers and 9.46 Within Waverley, there are currently only social or affordable rented sixteen authorised sites and two housing will be affordable is Travelling Showpeople unauthorised site for Gypsies and estimated. The SHMA recognises that Travellers. There are also two this analysis is not straightforward. Introduction and authorised and two unauthorised This is because incomes do not Policy Context sites for Travelling Showpeople21. All necessarily tell us what sort of except The Willows site in Runfold are housing households might be able to privately owned and managed. All are 9.45 Gypsies and Travellers, and Travelling afford or occupy and that distinctions in countryside locations. between social and affordable rented Showpeople are two other important groups with specific accommodation housing are complex. However, the 9.47 A Traveller Accommodation needs. The Government’s Planning West Surrey SHMA 2015 indicates a Assessment (TAA) was published in Policy for Traveller Sites (PPTS)20 mix of 32% for intermediate and 68% June 2017. The TAA identifies a need requires councils to set pitch targets for social/affordable rent in Waverley. for 27 additional pitches for Gypsies for Gypsies and Travellers and plot and Travellers and two Travelling targets for Travelling Showpeople 9.44 The evidence in the SHMA points to a Showpeople plots between 2017 and which address the likely permanent significant increase in the number 2032. Part 2 of the Local Plan will and transit site accommodation needs of older people in the Borough and identify and allocate sites required to of travellers in their area. It also their need for specialist housing or meet these needs. houses that have been adapted to requires councils to identify a five meet their requirements. Connected year supply of sites.

20 Planning Policy for Traveller Sites DCLG August 2015 21 Waverley Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment June 2017

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Accommodation for Travellers Policy and Travelling Showpeople AHN4 Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople Accommodation 9.48 The 2017 TAA study provides an assessment of current and Provision shall be made for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople in future need for Gypsy, Traveller accordance with the Waverley Traveller Accommodation Assessment. and Travelling Showpeople accommodation in Waverley. As Specific sites to meet the identified need within the Borough will be allocated within well as providing an update to Part 2 of the Local Plan: Site Allocations and Development Management Policies. previous TAAs, another key reason for completing the study was the A sequential approach will be taken to identifying sites for Travellers and Travelling publication of a revised version Showpeople within Part 2 of the Local Plan: Site Allocations and Development of the PPTS in August 2015. This Management Policies in the following order: included a change to the definition of • providing additional pitches within available existing authorised sites; Travellers for planning purposes. The • suitable extensions to available existing sites; key change that was made was the • use of available land within settlements or other available and suitable brownfield removal of the term “persons…who land outside settlements; and have ceased to travel permanently”, • other available and suitable land that does not fall within the above three meaning that those who have ceased categories. to travel permanently will not now fall under the planning definition Traveller sites in the Green Belt will not be supported, except in very special of a Traveller for the purposes of circumstances. assessing accommodation need in a TAA. Rural Exception Sites solely for affordable Gypsy, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople sites will be considered in accordance with Policy D of the Planning 9.49 Policy AHN4 sets out the framework Policy for Traveller Sites. for identifying and allocating Traveller and Travelling Showpeople sites Allocations or proposals for permanent and transit sites for Gypsies, Travellers and including rural exception sites for Travelling Showpeople will only be permitted if: Part 2 of the Local Plan and for • safe and convenient vehicular and pedestrian access to the site can be provided; determining planning applications. • there is easy and safe access to the strategic road network and the site does not In accordance with the PPTS, the generate traffic of an amount or type inappropriate for the roads in the area; sequential approach in the Policy • the site is able to accommodate on site facilities for the parking and manoeuvring seeks to ensure that accommodation of vehicles and storage, play and residential amenity space; needed for travellers and travelling • the site is located within a reasonable distance of local facilities and services showpeople is provided in the most including schools and health facilities; suitable locations with the least • the site does not have an unacceptable impact on the physical and visual impact on the environment. character of the area or on the amenities of neighbouring land uses; • the site is capable of being provided with essential services; and 9.50 Although it is recognised that Travelling • it accords with other policies in the Plan. Showpeople sites require greater storage and maintenance space for Existing authorised Traveller and Travelling Showpeople sites will be safeguarded associated equipment, the same criteria unless no longer required to meet identified need. will need to be met by both groups regarding accommodation provision.

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Delivery This policy will be delivered by: • Working in partnership with the travelling community and the Council’s Housing and Environmental Health Services • Allocating sites in Local Plan Part 2: Site Allocations and Development Management Policies. • Progressing applications through the development management process. • Exploring available Government grants to assist the delivery of public sites.

Chapter 10 Employment and the Economy

EE1: New Economic Development EE2: Protecting Existing Employment Sites

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Introduction 10.5 This means ensuring that the Local of the EM3 LEP’s jobs (Basingstoke, 10.11 Most of the Borough’s employment Plan positively encourages economic Guildford, Farnborough and Woking) development is concentrated within 10.1 A successful economy is essential to growth through criteria based policies and on Step-up Towns which are Waverley’s four main settlements, achieving a balanced, prosperous and or identifying strategic sites. However, areas that have latent economic with the highest number in Farnham, healthy community. It is important that it is recognised that employment sites potential (such as Camberley, followed by Godalming, Cranleigh 4 the Local Plan promotes economic can be used for alternative uses if Aldershot, Andover, Whitehill/Bordon and then Haslemere. This distribution growth and helps to deliver jobs, there is no reasonable prospect of and Staines-upon-Thames). Waverley reflects the Waverley Settlement goods and services that meet local a site being used for that purpose, is not identified as a strategic location Hierarchy which has identified these needs and contributes to the economy having regard to market signals and for employment, nor is any of its four settlements as communities with of the sub region, the region and the relative need for different land settlements identified as Growth key services. the nation in partnership with Local uses to support sustainable local Towns or Step-up Towns. Enterprise Partnerships. However, this communities. The Council is mindful of 10.12 However, there are a significant growth needs to be balanced against the need to deliver new housing and 10.9 National Planning Policy Guidance number of premises or land a need to protect the unique character that it also contributes to economic recommends that economic needs in employment in the smaller and environment of Waverley and growth. Employment land that is should be assessed by working with settlements and throughout the rural respond to climate change. no longer required or suitable for other local authorities within the same area. The total amount of employment continued employment use is therefore functional economic market area. land in the rural settlements and 10.2 This chapter concentrates on the a potential source of housing land. Evidence has been gathered relating areas is second to Farnham. employment elements of the economy to the coverage of the EM3 LEP, the This figure however, excludes the defined under the B Classes of 10.6 Waverley lies within the Enterprise identification of a housing market area, amount of employment land at the Use Classes Order 1987 M3 Local Enterprise Partnership (EM3 travel to work relationships and the Dunsfold Aerodrome. The former (as amended), but also includes LEP) Area, a partnership between existence of a commercial property aerodrome has approximately 17.5 references to the importance of local authorities and businesses market area. This evidence points ha of commercial land that contains tourism and visitors to the economy of to help determine local economic to Waverley, Guildford and Woking a variety of different commercial the Borough. Other economic sectors priorities and undertake activities to Borough Councils comprising the West uses and employs over 700 people. such as agriculture, shopping and lead economic growth and create jobs. Surrey Functional Economic Market The site currently has approximately leisure also make a vital contribution area. Although it is acknowledged that 41,500 sq m of employment 5 to the Borough’s economy. However, 10.7 The EM3 LEP’s objective is to achieve each of the Councils will also have floorspace (B Classes). 1 where appropriate, these are dealt with this vision through a number of strong economic relationships with in other sections of the Local Plan. interventions that support interlinked other Boroughs and Districts outside 10.13 Waverley’s Economic Strategy 2015 elements of the local economy. of West Surrey and make different - 20206 was approved by the Council Policy Context These comprise: contributions within the local economy. in April 2015. It sets out the Borough’s • enterprise development and Each Council has undertaken economic characteristics, including: competitiveness employment needs assessments for • a higher than average economic 10.3 The National Planning Policy • the generation and their own Borough given the different activity rate with 75% of the Framework (NPPF) seeks to help build commercialisation of innovation timetables for preparing their Local population aged 16 -64 being a strong, responsive and competitive • the growth of high value industries Plans. economically active economy by ensuring that there is • the development of skills needed • 12% level of self employment enough land of the right type available by employers. 10.10 Surrey’s Local Economic Assessment compared to 10% across England to allow economic growth. shows that Waverley is the 22nd most • 0.6% of the population claimed 10.8 EM3 LEP’s Strategic Economic competitive borough in the country.2 unemployment benefit which is 10.4 The Government is committed to Plan recognises the significance of In 2007 there were 67 business three times lower than the national ensuring that the planning system the EM3 LEP area to the growth of registrations per 10,000 adults in average does everything it can to support SciTech and the importance of small Waverley, the second highest in • being one of the least deprived sustainable economic growth and to medium enterprises (SMEs) and Surrey. Waverley had a business in England ranking 320th of 326 that local planning authorities plan the role of rural economy. However, density of 72 businesses per 1,000 local authorities proactively to meet the development the focus for intervention is on Growth adults, the highest in the county.3 • having one of the highest business needs of business and support the Towns which deliver a high proportion economy, including within rural areas. 2 UK competitiveness Index 2010 5 Based on the information submitted with planning application 3 Dept. for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR). WA/2015/2395 1 Working for a Smarter Future, EM3 Strategic Economic Plan 2014 – 2020 4 Waverley Borough Council Employment Land Review 2009 6 Waverley Economic Strategy 2015 -2020, February 2015

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densities in Surrey with over 7,000 restaurants. Given their dominance, limited in its ability to fully reflect VAT registered businesses the accommodation needs of small local economic characteristics, as • a business base dominated to medium enterprises (SMEs) are they may not be the same as their by small and medium sized an important issue and the approach regions or sub regions. The trend enterprises with approximately seeks to provide for their needs scenario projects significant decline 91% of Waverley’s businesses for expansion and improvement. across all the B Class uses which employing fewer than 10 people Furthermore, many businesses need is also unrealistic and contrary to and only 15 large enterprises high quality office space and the market signals and the views of employing more than 250 or more approach set out in the Local Plan local stakeholders. people is flexible enough to ensure that the • only experiencing modest levels of quality of premises meets their needs. 10.18 Table 10.1 summarises the evidence employment growth since 2001 in the ELR on how much employment • high levels of out commuting with floorspace is needed in the Borough approximately 43% of residents The Waverley Employment by 2033, based on the growth in employment working outside Land Review 2016 forecast in the Economic Strategy Waverley. Aligned scenario. It also shows the balance of demand and supply 10.16 The Council’s Employment Land The Waverley Economic Strategy following an assessment of the 10.14 Review (ELR)7 assesses the Borough’s sets out a vision to continue current Borough’s 150 major employment employment floorspace and land economic prosperity and diversity, sites to establish if there is any requirements based on three scenarios: while safeguarding and enhancing the land in existing employment use • Experian – based on the outputs of attractive character and high quality of that could potentially be suitable for Experian’s employment forecasting life within the Borough. This approach redevelopment or intensification in model means continuing with supporting the short term, medium term and • Trend – based on Waverley’s modest levels of employment growth, long term. This includes potential historical job levels between 1997 at appropriate locations to maintain for additional employment land on and 2013 Waverley’s attractive character and Dunsfold Aerodrome which amounts • Economic Strategy Aligned - uses high quality of life. A Strategy objective to a net increase of approximately the trend based scenario as its is to make the best use of Waverley’s 26,000 sqm.8 starting point but makes a number existing supply of employment land, of assumptions to better align it with to accommodate small levels of the Waverley Economic Strategy employment growth in key growth 2015 to 2020. sectors, so that there is a balance Table 10.1: Balance of Need/Supply for Employment Floorspace in 20339 between population and employment 10.17 The ELR considers that the Economic growth. At the same time it explores Potential supply from Strategy Aligned scenario is the most Projected Need/supply opportunities for higher levels of Use Class existing employment realistic projection of future employment Need (sq m) balance (sq m) mixed use development and growth, sites (sq m) levels and land requirements for the in appropriate locations, that would B1a/b (Offices/Research Shortfall of Borough as it takes into account both 11,141 Shortfall of 4,659 not adversely affect the character and past trends and future aspirations. The and Development) 15,800 vitality of its towns or rural areas. Experian scenario is not considered B1c/B2 (Light industrial/ Surplus of 17,774 Surplus of 29,374 realistic as it suggests significant General Industrial) 11,600 Policies also seek to meet the 10.15 Use Class B8 land (Storage and diverse accommodation needs of B8 (Storage and Surplus of Distribution), whereas Waverley is 38,202 Surplus of 57,102 businesses and tourism that support Distribution) 18,900 not considered to be an appropriate economic growth, particularly those Surplus of location for growth in that use due Totals 67,117* Surplus of 81,817 in growing economic sectors e.g. 14,700 to the limited availability of sites. banking, finance and insurance, Furthermore, the Experian is a * Includes potential 26,067 sq m at Dunsfold Aerodrome distribution and hotels and regional forecasting model that is

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The need for additional provides a continuing supply of land hotel company interest, for the suitable for B2 and B8 Use Classes creation of luxury, boutique and employment land as well as premises meeting the budget hotels in Waverley, with business needs of all sizes in order to Farnham and Godalming being the 10.19 As Table 10.1 demonstrates, the maintain a healthy mix of businesses. main areas of interest. This could surplus in B1c/B2 and B8 up to 2033 Furthermore, it considers that the be achieved through expansion is forecast to be more than enough to Council works with landowners and of existing hotels as well as the meet the shortfall in B1a/b forecast in developers to bring forward new development of new ones, should the same period. However, the ELR employment land provision. sites be available. states that, while in quantitative terms the identified potential supply should 10.22 The economic context, the supporting be sufficient, qualitative factors such evidence and feedback from the Policy as the location quality, type, size and business community therefore EE1 New Economic Development accessibility of sites do not mean that demonstrate that the Local Plan needs all surplus B1c/B2 (Light/General to ensure that there is sufficient suitable Industrial) and B8 (Storage and employment land to meet short and The provision of development for economic growth to meet the needs of the Distribution) sites will be suitable for longer term requirements from a variety economy, including at least 16,000 sq m of new Use Classes B1a/b (Offices/ meeting future need for B1a/b (Offices/ of sources. Research and Development) floorspace, will be delivered through: Research & Development). Tourism a) The allocation of sites for additional employment floorspace: 10.20 Furthermore, although the economic • On Land off Water Lane, Farnham in accordance with Policy SS9 of this Local strategy aligned scenario forecasts 10.23 Tourism in Waverley supports over Plan. a decline in B2 and B8 use to 2033, 2,600 jobs. Its main assets are the • On Land at Dunsfold Aerodrome in accordance with Policy SS7 and SS7A of the stakeholder consultation and the quality of its environment, its historic this Plan. market analysis undertaken for the ELR towns and villages, and the surrounding • In accordance with relevant saved policies of the Waverley Borough Local suggests that the Waverley’s market countryside. Local and international Plan 2002 and in Local Plan Part 2: Site Allocations and Development is currently constrained by a lack of visitors are also attracted to venues Management Policies. flexible industrial premises that can such as the Rural Life Museum at accommodate SMEs. The Borough has Tilford, to take part in organized events. b) Permitting new employment development within defined settlements that meets also lost all or part of, 90 employment Dunsfold Aerodrome currently hosts a the criteria set out in relevant saved policies of the Waverley Borough Local premises under use class B1a to number of events such as the annual Plan 2002, or set out in Local Plan Part 2: Site Allocations and Development housing since the amendment to the ‘Wings and Wheels’ show. Management Policies. permitted development rights10 has allowed this change of use without the 10.24 Visit Surrey is the official tourism need for express planning permission. c) Permitting the sustainable redevelopment, intensification and/or expansion organisation for the County. It operates This will continue to reduce the existing of sites presently used for employment uses that meets the criteria set out in as an independent Community Interest relevant saved policies of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002, or set out in supply of employment sites in the Company that works with, and is Local Plan Part 2: Site Allocations and Development Management Policies. plan period. supported by Surrey County Council and seven of the County’s District and The limited supply of employment land d) Promoting a strong rural economy through the re-use and conversion of 10.21 Borough Councils including Waverley. and premises and the limited pipeline existing buildings and well-designed buildings for economic development and It looks beyond its natural boundary of future development are likely to promoting the development and diversification of agricultural and other land to the wider Enterprise M3 Local constrain business growth and the based rural businesses. Enterprise Partnership. ability to attract new investment in the Borough. The ELR therefore e) Making provision for accommodation for visitors to the Borough, both in terms 10.25 The Surrey Hotel Futures Study recommends that in addition to of business trips and tourism related visits. (2015) identified opportunities, providing additional B1a/b floorspace accompanied by some developer/ it is also important that the Borough

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10.26 The Council’s Land Availability other businesses are strongest. economic growth also includes other Assessment (LAA) 2016 has Employment development will measures, such as changing working identified one new site off Water Lane support their vitality and viability practices to encourage and support in Farnham that is suitable solely for as communities with key services, live/home working and developing employment use. Although it lies ensure premises are supported by ICT such as improving accessibility within the Countryside beyond the a local source of labour and are to high speed and next generation Green Belt and an Area of Strategic accessible, which will help reduce broadband to all areas to ensure that Visual Importance, it is currently commuting by avoiding the need all businesses can compete in the used as part of the Thames Water to travel to higher order centres for economy from the same level. Sewage Treatment Works. Therefore, work. However, given the important its development between the B3208 contribution of rural areas to Protecting Existing road and the remainder of the Waverley’s economy and the need Thames Water site would not have a to protect and enhance the vitality Employment Land detrimental impact on the character of and viability of rural settlements the the countryside in this location. It also Local Plan supports new employment 10.32 In order to meet the demands lies adjacent to the existing trading development within rural settlements. of the economy and businesses estate in Farnham and therefore its flexibly, the ELR recommends that the use as an employment site would not 10.29 Outside Waverley’s settlements, the Council safeguards its existing sites be harmful to neighbouring properties appropriate expansion and growth for B1a/b and explore opportunities to and existing infrastructure and would of existing business premises and provide additional B1a/b floorspace be able to take advantage of the the conversion of rural buildings from B1c, B2 and B8 uses. However, existing links to the commercial uses for economic development is it also recommends that the Council in this part of Farnham. Given that also supported where there is no safeguards good quality, fit for the ELR recommends considering detrimental impact on Waverley’s purpose B1c, B2 and B8 sites to additional employment sites, the character, sensitive environment and maintain a diverse business base Local Plan allocates this site for this the Green Belt. The redevelopment and to respond to any unforeseen use under Policy SS9. of Dunsfold Aerodrome also presents future opportunities. an opportunity for employment 10.27 Employment development has development outside settlements with Policy also been promoted as part of mixed a projected increase of approximately EE2 Protecting Existing Employment Sites use development on a number of 26,000 sq m. other sites that have been promoted through the Council’s Land Availability 10.30 There may also be circumstances The Council will permit the change of use of existing employment sites to Assessment that have been assessed where uses outside the Use Class B residential and other alternative uses where it can be clearly demonstrated that as having potential for housing. land may be appropriate for the reuse there is no reasonable prospect of the site being used for employment use. Existing employment sites include sites specifically identified by saved Waverley The actual amount of employment of existing employment premises or Borough Local Plan 2002 Policies IC2 and IC3, sites identified in Local Plan Part 2: floorspace from these sites cannot for the reuse of rural buildings. Site Allocations and Development Management Policies, as well as other existing currently be quantified. However, employment sites within the B Use Classes. the development of these sites 10.31 In addition to providing new would make a small contribution to employment land there is also merit the overall need for employment in encouraging SMART economic Where there is an identified need for new homes, the Council will normally approve floorspace in the Borough. growth. This uses land more applications for a change to residential use and any associated development from employment use subject to there being no strong economic reasons why such a efficiently through the intensification development would be inappropriate. 10.28 New employment development will of existing employment premises. be mainly focused on the main The ELR has identified a number settlements of Cranleigh, Farnham, of existing employment sites that In considering proposals that are not consistent with this policy, the Council will Godalming and Haslemere where provides the opportunity to do this take into account the extent to which the proposed new use will contribute to the access to public transport, labour, both in the short term on vacant economy or meet other specific economic needs and the provisions of Policy WD2 services, facilities and links to land and in the longer term. 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10.33 For the purposes of this policy, where a proposal involves the loss of Delivery an existing employment use, this This policy will be delivered by: must be supported by evidence that demonstrates that there is no • Working in partnership with planning reasonable prospect of the site or applicants and delivered through buildings being used or reused for the development management and these purposes. This should include, building control processes. where appropriate: • Working with the EM3 LEP. • the length of time the property has been unused for use classes B1 to • Working with infrastructure providers. B8 purposes, • the length of time during which it • The detailed application of policies has been actively marketed for use and allocations through Part 2 of classes B1 to B8 purposes which the Local Plan: Site Allocations and should include the possibility of Development Management Policies. redevelopment and should provide evidence of the marketing. This evidence should show where the property has been marketed including publications and a wide circulation such as property journals, • the prices at which the land and buildings have been marketed during this period which should reflect that obtained for similar property in the locality, • a list of all expressions of interest during this period, • an evaluation of why it is considered that the property has failed to attract interest from potential occupiers or for redevelopment for use classes B1 to B8 use, • why the site or buildings are physically unsuitable for use Chapter 11 classes B1 to B8 use even after adaptation (including sub division Town Centres into smaller units) refurbishment or redevelopment, in terms of siting, design, access, layout and Shopping and relationship to neighbouring buildings and uses. TCS1: Town Centres TCS2: Local Centres TCS3: Neighbourhood and Village Shops

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National Policy 11.4 For out of centre developments, an the smaller settlements and these the challenge of the continued growth impact assessment will be required have been identified in Farncombe, of internet shopping. 11.1 The Government’s objective is to if the development is over a Bramley and Milford. The remaining achieve sustainable economic growth, proportionate, locally set floorspace retail facilities are very local in nature 11.11 Like the rest of the UK, retailing and an important contribution to this threshold which, by default, is 2,500 and consist of neighbourhood and is going through a structural change is promoting the vitality and viability sq m, unless specifically adjusted by individual village shops serving with an increasing profile of internet of town and other centres. New the Council. immediate local needs. To reflect this, and virtual shopping and `click and economic growth is to be focused the following hierarchy of centres has collect` and ‘brick and click’ purchase in existing centres, where there are 11.5 These detailed issues will be been defined: options. Where retailers have adopted a wide range of high quality and addressed in Part 2 of the Local Plan: • Town Centres: Farnham, features like click and collect, sales accessible services. Site Allocations and Development Godalming, Haslemere High and profitability have improved. This Management Policies, Planning Briefs Street and Wey Hill and Cranleigh may lead over time, to changes in 11.2 To achieve this, national policy looks and any neighbourhood plans. village centre. town centres through for example, a to town centres to provide a range of • Local Centres: Bramley, reduction in the amount of physical suitable sites to meet the scale and 11.6 Leisure, recreation and culture, Farncombe, and Milford. retail space on offer. The general type of retail, leisure, commercial, both in and out of town centres are • Neighbourhood and village shops trend of shoppers visiting high streets office, tourism, cultural, community examined in more detail in Chapter • In addition to the existing centres, is in decline, although, physical services and residential development. 12: Leisure, Recreation and Culture, a new local centre will be provided shopping still remains important. Identified retail and leisure needs while tourism and business uses as part of any new settlement For this reason, maintaining the are expected to be met in full and an are included within Chapter 10: permitted at the Dunsfold attractiveness of the town centres expansion of town centres may be Employment and the Economy. Aerodrome site. remains a key objective. needed to ensure a sufficient supply of suitable sites. The Waverley Retail Hierarchy Waverley’s Town Centres 11.12 There is an increasing demand for other town centre uses such as 11.3 A diverse range of complementary 11.7 Town and local centres are key places 11.9 Waverley has three market towns, leisure, restaurants, residential and evening and night-time uses are where people shop, socialise and Farnham, Godalming, Haslemere and community facilities. These are the encouraged but town centres are access a range of services and the large village of Cranleigh. All four type of uses that encourage people the first locations to be considered facilities. Many in Waverley have settlements contain a range of shops, to visit and stay in town centres and for new retail development and historic environments which should businesses and leisure facilities, as increase expenditure in physical other town centre uses. Planning be carefully protected and enhanced well as a range of cultural, social and shopping. This aspect of town centre applications for town centre uses will where appropriate. They are also entertainment facilities for both day and use cannot be replicated or competed 1 be considered using the sequential rapidly changing through the rise of evening use to serve the people living with by virtual sales. approach. This will focus main town internet shopping and are subject to in the surrounding area. Each centre centre uses firstly within or where significant competition from nearby has a unique, attractive character 11.13 The amount and type of floorspace appropriate on the edge of existing centres outside the Borough. Given and a Conservation Area around its needed to ensure the continued town centres, and only then will the rural nature of much of Waverley, historic core and these characteristics vitality of Farnham, Godalming, consideration be given to out of the town centres are relatively small encourage residents and visitors alike Haslemere and Cranleigh were centre locations. Flexibility in format and few in number. Each centre to use the variety of services on offer. considered in a 2013 update to may be required to take account of performs different functions in They all compete with nearby centres the Town Centre Retail Study. This the limitations within town centres meeting the needs of the Borough. including Guildford and out of town identified deficiencies in convenience due to designated Conservation facilities at Farnborough Gate and the and comparison floorspace for each Areas and historic buildings. Potential 11.8 Town centre areas have been Meadows at Blackwater Valley. town, but recognised that growth is sites should be assessed for their defined in Farnham, Godalming, limited to reusing existing sites and/or availability, suitability and viability Haslemere and Cranleigh. These are 11.10 Retail is a key sector of Waverley’s identified ‘Key Sites’. The Council will and for their ability to meet the full the centres in the Borough where economy and important to the give consideration to allocating other extent of assessed quantitative and retail activity is concentrated, along continued vibrancy of its town sites within Part 2 of the Local Plan qualitative needs. with leisure, business, and other centres. Waverley’s high streets face in order to meet the scale and type typical town centre uses. 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of retail, leisure, commercial, office, despite this, the quality of Farnham’s of multiples and independent traders being developed. There are some tourism, cultural, community and shopping environment draws custom as well as a full complement of banks other sites which could be considered residential development needed for from larger centres such as Aldershot and building societies. Vacancy rates but the study indicates that the each centre. and Farnborough. in 2015 were at 4%, substantially viability of these sites is questionable. lower than the national average. 11.14 Each of the main centres has an 11.17 The Town Centre Retail Study 11.23 The last Godalming Healthcheck was existing Town Centre policy boundary Update concludes that Farnham 11.21 Godalming’s convenience and service carried out in 2009 and identified a area and a designated Central is performing ‘extremely well’, with goods offer is excellent, but its community desire for more events in Shopping Area within it, which excellent convenience store provision comparison goods offer is more the town centre and improved parking. encompasses its primary frontages. and, although limited, the most limited and other nearby centres There was concern from many about The Town Centre Retail Study Update extensive comparison goods offered and retail parks take some of this the number of charity shops in the recommends extending the Central in Waverley. This would be further expenditure. While the town would town. Local retailers continue to show Shopping Area in Farnham to include enhanced by a new scheme permitted benefit from an expanded comparison enthusiasm for providing more tourist the East Street Area of Opportunity. at Brightwells which would satisfy goods offer, the retail update study and visitor information in order to Further work will be carried out need for the majority of demand over concludes that the town is still vital increase the footfall in the shopping to define primary and secondary the Local Plan period. The East Street and viable without this. streets. Godalming Town Council frontages in Local Plan Part 2. end of the town centre is recognised The environmental quality of the is preparing a Neighbourhood Plan as being the weakest in terms of retail town is assessed to be ‘outstanding’ which may contain additional policies Farnham Town Centre offer and environment. Further retail in places, particularly around the for its town centre. Godalming does development here has the potential to Pepperpot and Church Street, and as not have a Design Statement. 11.15 Farnham is the largest retailing centre enhance the vitality of the eastern end such shoppers are encouraged to visit in Waverley. It has an attractive, of the town. Godalming for more than the retail Haslemere High Street and Wey Hill historic town centre with a good range and service offer alone. There are of shops, including a high proportion 11.18 The Town Centre Retail Study many restaurants and several public 11.24 Haslemere has two closely related of independent and specialist traders. Update identified a potential need for houses and bars in the town, which shopping centres. The main centre It also offers a good range of cafés, 1,517 sq m of convenience floorspace boost the evening economy. of Haslemere is located around restaurants and leisure facilities which (net) in Farnham, and 10,665 sq m the High Street and West Street, help the evening economy of the of comparison floorspace (net) up 11.22 The updated study identified that extending along Petworth Road and town. Vacancy rates in 2015 stood to 2028. These figures address the there is a potential need for some Lower Street. The other is Wey Hill at 8%, compared with the national overtrading in the town as well as 946 sq m convenience floorspace to the west, which extends as far as average of 14%. providing for potential future floorspace. (net) in Godalming and 2,128 sq m Lion Green. Between the High Street comparison floorspace (net) up to and Wey Hill are employment sites, 11.16 It currently has major anchor stores 11.19 The Farnham Design Statement 2028. Since the study was updated, residential development and Haslemere at either end of the shopping area, was adopted by the Borough Council the Sainsbury edge of centre store railway station. The High Street is namely Waitrose and Sainsbury and in July 2010 and contains guidelines has built an extension which has characterised by its centrally located the footfall between these two areas for any new developments within increased the net sales area of the Town Hall, a range of historic buildings supports the smaller units in between the town centre area. Farnham store by some 2,000 sq m, and as and the Conservation Area, all set along West Street and The Borough. Town Council has an adopted such, the requirement for some against a backdrop of wooded hillsides. There are areas of good environmental Neighbourhood Plan which contains convenience and comparison goods quality in the town, particularly the policies for its town centre. space has been met. The study points 11.25 Haslemere’s shopping centres provide Lion and Lamb Yard. However, the out that Godalming lacks sufficient for their surrounding area’s pedestrian enjoyment of the rest of Godalming Town Centre town centre sites to accommodate convenience and service needs. Most the town centre is diminished by the further retail development, due comparison expenditure is attracted constant flow of traffic. Areas of The 11.20 Godalming is an attractive, historic in part to the restrictive nature of to larger neighbouring towns, but Borough, South Street, East Street, market town. The Town Centre Retail designations around the area, and the town has a good number of West Street and the Woolmead have Study Update finds it a successful partly due to the compact nature of small independent shops providing been designated as the Farnham Air town centre benefitting from a high the centre. The Godalming Key Site comparison goods. It has no significant Quality Management Area, and this is quality environment and quality (the former Godalming Police Station edge or out-of-centre floorspace to regularly monitored. The Town Centre retailers. The core retailing area and its surrounding area) is currently compete with the town centre. Vacancy Retail Study Update identifies that along the High Street has a variety rates were low at 7% in 2015.

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11.26 The Retail Study Update identified significant edge or out- of- centre A Vision for Waverley’s Town specific aspects that there is a potential need for retailing. While demand from major Town Centres some 945 sq m of convenience retailers has been limited, reflecting Farnham floorspace (net) in Haslemere’s two the modest size of the centre, the The focus for each town centre • Continue to support Farnham’s role as shopping centres, and 1,342 sq m nature of the type of store looking to 11.32 (including Cranleigh) is to ensure each a centre providing an extensive range of of comparison floorspace (net) up to locate there indicates that Cranleigh is a vibrant, economically healthy and convenience and comparison shopping. 2028. It concluded that Wey Hill has is viewed as a viable retailing attractive centre, which provides a • Recognise the important role that the more significant convenience destination, and new branches of range of facilities and services for living, Farnham has, not only to serve local goods provision, with Tesco and the some High Street multiples have working and recreation appropriate to its needs but also the link between its retail Co-op (replaced in 2016 by M&S recently located in the village. In 2015 scale, to meet the needs of its residents, offer and those of neighbouring centres in Simply Food). The provision of a the vacancy rate in Cranleigh was surrounding communities and visitors. the Blackwater Valley and beyond. Waitrose store in West Street in very low at just 2%. • Support measures to improve air quality 2009 has gone some way towards 11.33 The Council’s strategy for delivering and the environment for pedestrians. redressing the balance between Wey 11.30 The study identified that there is this vision includes: Hill and Haslemere. a potential need for some 696 sq. • Continuing to maintain and Godalming m of convenience floorspace (net) enhance the towns as vital and • Continue to support Godalming’s role as 11.27 The High Street centre is stronger in Cranleigh, and 1,353 sq. m of viable centres. a convenience and service centre which for services than Wey Hill. A double comparison floorspace (net) to • Supporting a diverse range of uses meets local needs. centre such as this is unusual and 2028. However, the environmental which appeal to a wide range of • Provide for future floorspace needs will require careful monitoring of the quality of the centre makes it difficult age and social groups throughout through appropriate redevelopment/ relative strengths of each part of the to identify new sites. Cranleigh the centre. extension of existing stores. town in order to ensure that one part Common stretches into the village • Supporting proposals for the does not impact on the vitality and centre, and much of the centre is provision of retail floorspace for Haslemere viability of the other part. They have within the Conservation Area which comparison and/or convenience • Continue to support Haslemere’s role as equal status in policy. extends along both sides of the goods which are in keeping with the a convenience and service centre which High Street. The fact that it is also scale, character and appearance of meets local needs. 11.28 The Haslemere Design Statement bordered by residential areas, Areas the centre. • Continue to ensure that a balance is was adopted in 2012 as a material of Strategic Visual Importance and • Ensuring that the amount of retail maintained between Wey Hill and the planning consideration and contains other established uses means that floorspace are maintained at a level High Street, to ensure that one part does guidelines for new developments expansion of the retail offer or other which sustains the status of the not impact on the vitality and viability of in both the High Street town centre town centre uses is therefore likely centre’s core shopping area. the other. and Wey Hill. The Haslemere Vision to come from re-development or • Strengthening the retail and leisure is working with the Town Council to extension to existing sites. offer to contribute to the centres’ Cranleigh prepare a Neighbourhood Plan which quality of life offer and also to provide • Continue to support Cranleigh’s role as may contain additional policies for its 11.31 The Cranleigh Design Statement an important source of local jobs. a convenience and service centre which town centre. was adopted by the Borough Council • Retaining a mix of units in terms meets local needs. in July 2008 and contains guidelines of size and use to ensure that the • Provide for future floorspace needs Cranleigh Village Centre for any new development within the unique quality and vibrancy of the through appropriate redevelopment/ parish. Cranleigh Parish Council character of the centre is retained extension of existing stores. 11.29 The Retail Study Update states that is in the process of preparing a Cranleigh has ‘exceptional’ and enhanced. Neighbourhood Plan which may 11.34 Overall, the principal focus of new convenience and service provision for • Giving support to local initiatives contain additional policies for its retail development will be directed a centre of its size. There are three contained in the various health village centre. towards the four main centres. supermarkets (Sainsbury’s, Co-op checks and future Neighbourhood The Council will seek to ensure and M & S Simply Food), but visitors Plan policies designed to promote that the nature and amount of new are also attracted to its good range of the centres and to improve the development in each centre is small independent shops and unique footfall in the shopping areas, such appropriate to its scale and character department store which provide as enhanced signage and the and role in the hierarchy. comparison goods. It does not have improvement of tourist and visitor information.

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Policy Local Centres Vision for the Local Centres TCS1 Town Centres 11.37 These are the local centres that 11.35 The local centres are those which cater for the day-to-day needs of 1. New development will be located in accordance with a sequential assessment. include a range of small shops the local community. The Council’s Applications for main town centre uses should be located in the town centres of a local nature, serving a small strategy for delivering this Vision of Farnham, Godalming, Haslemere and Cranleigh. Edge of centre sites may catchment. Typically they might includes: be then be considered, and only then if suitable sites are not available, will the include amongst other shops, a small • Maintaining the vitality and viability development of out of centre sites be given consideration. supermarket, newsagent, sub-post of the centre, office and pharmacy. In some rural • Supporting shops, services 2. In assessing edge of centre or out of centre sites, preference will be given to areas, some of the larger villages and other small economic uses those that are most accessible and well connected to the town centre, preferably perform the role of a local centre. (including post offices, petrol within walking distance. Potential sites should be assessed for their availability, Local centres provide an essential stations, village halls and public suitability and viability and for their ability to meet the full extent of assessed service to local communities, houses), quantitative and qualitative needs. particularly for those who prefer to • Safeguarding the existing shop locally or who are dependent provision of shopping floorspace, 3. Development likely to lead to significant adverse impacts on existing centres will on the services or facilities they offer • Making provision for an increase in be refused. perhaps because they do not have a convenience shopping floorspace car or experience mobility problems. that is appropriate to the scale, 4. The Primary Shopping Areas will be the main focus, particularly at ground level, These centres also provide a limited nature and function of the centre for A1 retail uses. Where planning permission is required, these will be protected range of community and leisure and complements its existing unless it can be determined that a change of use would not have significant facilities including public houses, provision. harmful effects on the frontage and the vitality and viability of the town centre or churches and other services, as result in an over-concentration of non-retail uses. well as employment opportunities and can help reduce the need to 5. Outside of the Primary Shopping Area but within the wider town centres, a variety travel. They can offer a sustainable of town centre uses will be encouraged, including food and drink, leisure, and alternative to supermarket shopping cultural uses that add to the liveliness, attractiveness, and vitality and viability of the centre. in the main towns in the Borough as well as a facility for topping up weekly 6. The Primary and Secondary frontages in the town centres will be defined in Local shopping trips that are undertaken in Plan Part 2: Site Allocations and Development Management Policies. Pending larger stores elsewhere. They also this, the Central Shopping Areas defined in the saved policies of the Waverley provide a chance to purchase locally Borough Local Plan 2002 will be regarded as the primary frontages in each produced goods. town centre. 11.36 In rural areas such as Waverley, 7. Measures to improve the town centres and Cranleigh village centre, including some of the larger villages perform appropriate development, will be encouraged provided that this helps them to the role of a local centre. Within adapt and reinforce their role in meeting needs, act as the focus for a range of the Borough’s retail hierarchy, activities, including retailing, leisure, cultural, business and residential uses, Farncombe, Bramley and Milford are and do not cause unacceptable levels of disturbance to the local community considered to be within this definition. or damage the townscape character. At the time of survey, they all had more than one convenience shop, a 8. The Council will encourage the promotion of town centre sites by promoting range of other comparison shops and them through Part 2 of the Local Plan and by producing planning briefs when a sub post office. appropriate to give further encouragement to the development of particular sites and give additional guidance on the appropriate form development should take.

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Policy ICS1 seeks to resist the loss of key TCS2 Local Centres services and community facilities, while the policies in this chapter refer more specifically to the retention, The retail role and function of the local centres of Farncombe, Bramley and Milford protection and provision of local, will be safeguarded and consolidated. Where planning permission is required, neighbourhood and village shops. proposals which would harm or undermine the retail function of the centre by reducing its ability to meet its daily needs and/or detracting from its vitality and 11.41 The decline in village shops is part viability will not be permitted. of a national trend and may well continue as economic and lifestyle Proposals for the provision of new small scale facilities will be supported, patterns change. The Council cannot provided that they would support the vitality and viability of these centres and are prevent the closure of rural facilities, appropriate to the role and function of the centre in the hierarchy. but it can discourage inappropriate alternative uses. It will resist the loss of valued services and facilities Neighbourhood been threatened with closure and unless there is robust evidence that and Village Shops have been bought and successfully the shop cannot continue as a viable run by the community. Some of the retail business. villages also have farm shops, which 11.38 Neighbourhood and village shops meet the demand for fresh local Vision for Neighbourhood and Village Shops are vitally important within Waverley. produce, while also contributing to the Outside the town centres, Farnham, local economy. 11.42 These provide facilities and Godalming and Haslemere each services to meet the day-to-day have one or more local parades of 11.40 Some of the largest villages such as needs of neighbourhood and village shops within their parish area, some Witley, Elstead and Chiddingfold communities. The Council’s strategy of which include a post office and have a small number of shops but for delivering the Vision includes: convenience store, and are important these are not all located together. • Taking into account the importance in serving the needs of local people Alfold, Churt, Dunsfold, Ewhurst, of shops and services to the local who want to avoid going into the Frensham, Hambledon, Rushmoor, community in assessing proposals towns or using a car. Shamley Green, Tilford, Wonersh and that would result in their loss or Wormley all have one convenience change of use. Waverley also has many rural 11.39 store, and some include a sub-post • Supporting proposals that would villages, some of which have only office. Blackheath, Bowlhead Green, improve the viability, accessibility one village shop and/or post office. Brook, , Dockenfield, or community value of existing These shops are often a focus for Ellen’s Green, Grafham, Grayswood, services and facilities that play an community life for residents who , , Palmers Cross, important role in sustaining village need or want to shop locally and also Peperharow, Rushett Common, communities. help maintain villages as sustainable Sandhills, Thorncombe Street and communities. Village, local shops, Thursley have no convenience public houses and particularly post shops and residents need to travel offices are increasingly coming under to neighbouring villages or towns pressure to change from retail uses, for day-to-day shopping. Most of and while the Council cannot prevent Waverley’s villages have at least the closure of uneconomic premises, one public house, as well as other it is necessary to make sure that all community and leisure facilities reasonable efforts are made to retain including schools, village halls, a valued retail use in the villages churches and recreation grounds. in order to help support the rural Several have small office complexes economy. In Waverley, several rural which have been converted from farm village shops and a public house have or other redundant buildings. Policy

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Policy TCS3 Neighbourhood and Village Shops

The Council will support the provision of small-scale local facilities to meet local needs. Where planning permission or prior approval is required, the Council will resist the loss of shops and services which are deemed to be important to the community. Proposals for the loss of shops will need to demonstrate that continuing in this use is unviable. The Council will respond positively to proposals for alterations to or the extension of shops which are designed to improve their viability but do not result in their loss or change of use.

Delivery The policies will be delivered by: • Decisions made on relevant planning applications. • Local Plan Part 2: Site Allocations and Development Management Policies. • Partnership working with retail and business membership organisations such as the Waverley Business Forum and any Town Centre Initiatives and Chambers of Commerce, infrastructure providers. • The development management process. Applications will be assessed against criteria based policies in the Local Plan Part 2 which will focus on maintaining the appropriate mix and range of uses.

Chapter 12 Leisure, Recreation and Culture

LRC1: Leisure and Recreation Facilities

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Context needed to offset the additional rural communities. A careful balance Countryside, Parks and Green Space demands arising from new housing is needed, however, to respect 12.9 61% of Waverley is within the Green 12.1 Open spaces, sport, recreation and development. the character of the countryside Belt, and around 78% is designated cultural facilities underpin people’s in Waverley. as an Area of Outstanding Natural quality of life. These facilities play a 12.4 The provision of new or improved Beauty and/or Area of Great part in increasing the health of the recreation facilities can have wider Provision in Waverley Landscape Value. Around 1,000 nation, a key Government objective. benefits, such as supporting healthier ha of countryside are managed by Sport England has set a target of 70% lifestyles and to reduce obesity. Sports and Recreation the Borough Council, ranging from participation in sport and physical These facilities may be formal (sports small areas of woodland and village activity by 2020 and policies in this pitches or indoor sports facilities) or 12.7 Leisure centres in the district are greens, to extensive areas such as Plan will contribute to achieving this. informal, including measures aimed located in Farnham, Haslemere at promoting walking or cycling, (The Herons and the Edge), Farnham Park, Frensham Common and National Trust land, which include 12.2 Leisure and cultural activities are including the provision of new and Godalming and Cranleigh. Farnham the Devil’s Punchbowl at Hindhead. important to residents of all ages in improved footpaths, bridleways and and Cranleigh centres underwent Waverley also has a number of the Borough. In particular, Surrey’s cycleways. This is supported by the refurbishment in 2009/10, and a designated national and local nature ‘Ageing Well Strategy’ pledges include Council’s Infrastructure Delivery new leisure centre was constructed 2 reserves. There is a high proportion of the need to encourage older people to Plan (IDP) which identifies potential for Godalming in 2012. Haslemere woodland, much of which is publicly be active, and be informed about how opportunities for enhancing the Leisure Centre has seen extensive accessible. The amount of natural and to stay healthier both physically and Borough’s Green Infrastructure by refurbishment, completed in semi-natural greenspace is therefore mentally and Waverley’s own Strategy linking routes to others outside the January 2015. The Council is the a key feature of the Borough and for Ageing Well1 contains a five year Borough boundaries. main provider of outdoor sports pitches in the Borough and these residents rate it as the most important action plan. 3 12.5 National Planning Policy protects are mainly located on sports and type of open space in Waverley. 12.3 The Local Plan has a role in existing open space, sports and recreation grounds. Other facilities 12.10 There are hundreds of formal public supporting the delivery of new and recreational buildings and land, are provided and maintained by the open space sites across the Borough improved facilities that may be including playing fields. The Council Town and Parish Councils, the private including ornamental parks and required to meet local needs and in has carried out an audit of all kinds sector, charitable organisations and gardens, recreation grounds and helping to safeguard important existing of accessible open spaces and voluntary groups. Many schools children’s playgrounds. Both Farnham amenities. This support may take a recreation land supplemented by have shared community sports and Park and Broadwater Park, in number of forms including: the Playing Pitch Strategy 2012 leisure facilities, including all-weather Godalming were awarded Green Flag • the provision of new or improved and Play Area Strategy 2015. Both pitches, halls and leisure centres. status in 2015. In addition, there is an facilities where there is an identified documents identify needs and extensive network of public footpaths deficit in provision. For example, deficits in these types of spaces 12.8 The Borough has a large number and bridleways. The through the: which should be taken into account of village and church halls, many Way, a national long distance footpath, • Waverley Cultural Strategy, 2016 - in development proposals. Losses in of which provide space for local commences at Farnham, while of 2026 these facilities will not be permitted sporting and social clubs. These regional importance is The , • Open Space, Sport, Leisure unless it is proven they are surplus to and associated recreation grounds a bridleway route based on the former and Recreation Study, 2012 requirements or they are replaced by and sports pitches, make a valuable Guildford to Horsham railway and • Playing Pitch Strategy, equivalent or better provision in terms contribution to the health and the commencing at 2012 - 2028 of quality and quantity in a suitable well being of communities. This Haslemere Educational Museum. • Play Area Strategy, 2015 - location. particularly applies in the more rural 2024 parts of the Borough, where access 12.11 Rivers include the River Wey and • policies to safeguard existing 12.6 Sustainable rural tourism and leisure to the larger leisure centres can be Cranleigh Waters. Frensham Great amenities; developments benefit businesses limited due to accessibility issues, Pond and Frensham Little Pond are • securing provision of new/improved in rural areas, help sustain local including a lack of public transport at significant water bodies and there is facilities, or financial contributions communities and contribute to the certain times of day and evening. an extensive network of lakes, used toward their provision, where economic prosperity of the Borough’s

1 Strategy for Ageing Well in Waverley 2015 -2018, November 2015 2 Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP): Waverley Borough Council 2016 3 Open Space, Leisure and Recreation Study 2012

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for sailing and fishing. Part of the 12.15 The FIT standards were reviewed 12.18 The standard set out in the Play Area Wey and Arun Canal runs through the in 2015,7 but the standards for Strategy is to achieve 0.8ha of eastern part of the Borough, and is provision of space and walking equipped or informal play space being restored. Some stretches are guidelines remain as reported in for every 1000 people. This target, accessible for walking with further the Waverley Play Strategy. This incorporated in this Local Plan, aims opportunities being explored. The differentiates play areas designed to balance the large quantity of South Downs National Park adjoining to meet the needs of children of all accessible open space in the Borough the south of Haslemere and at Alice ages, and sets out a recommended with the need for equipped play areas. Holt to the west of Farnham provides application of quantity benchmark further leisure opportunities. guidelines. These are recommended Playing Pitches to relate to residential and mixed use 12.19 The Playing Pitch Strategy (2013) 12.12 Guidance to assist in designating developments involving non-specialist provided a quantified assessment of Local Green Spaces through local residential use (i.e. the standards current and future need for pitches, and Neighbourhood Plans will be should be reviewed for developments together with local standards for provided in Local Plan Part 2. such as student housing or sheltered provision and quality. It confirms a accommodation) using average relatively high level of satisfaction with Play Areas household sizes in Waverley. pitches and a ‘reasonably good’ level

12.13 There are currently 73 equipped 8 of local facility supply. 12.16 The guidelines shown in Table Borough- and Parish/Town Council- 1 should be provided on site in owned play areas in Waverley. These The Strategy identified a deficiency in accordance with the minimum sizes 12.20 include skate parks and a small the Borough–wide provision of youth shown. A financial contribution towards number of hard surface ball courts. football pitches in 2013, but a surplus improvement of an existing equipped/ A deficiency in provision for children in other types of sports. This should designated play space may be sought and young people overall, has not automatically be interpreted as from developers in lieu of on-site been identified in Waverley4 and signifying that the ‘surplus’ could provision for larger scale play spaces, redressing this is one of the Council’s be disposed of, since the standards or where existing, adequate play corporate priorities.5 The Council against which the surplus were space lies within the walking distance incorporates Surrey County Council assessed are the minimum that guidelines (also shown in Table 1). standards supporting safer routes are required to meet current local It should be noted that these are to play spaces to be integrated into needs. Also, a ‘surplus’ in one form provided as minimum guidelines and the design and improvement to of provision (for example adult should be adjusted if necessary, to proposed schemes. football pitches) may compensate for take account of local circumstances. shortfalls in other types of provision 12.14 National guidance encourages local locally (for example, youth football 12.17 The Play Area Strategy 2015 - 2024 standards to be developed for play pitches).9 identifies seven wards that fall below space and sports provision. Fields the Waverley average for both in Trust (FIT) standards in ‘Planning equipped play provision and the and Design for Outdoor Sport and Fields in Trust standard for informal Play’ (2008) identified a shortfall in play space: Cranleigh East, Farnham Waverley of designated (or equipped) Bourne, Farnham Moor Park, play space of 0.19ha/1000 people Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone, (or 23.17 hectares), with a surplus of Godalming Binscombe, Godalming informal play space of 0.18ha/1000 Charterhouse, and Milford. Other people. On average there is 0.06ha wards have significantly less than of equipped play space for every average equipped play provision, but 1000 people.6 more informal play space.

4 Waverley Play Areas Strategy 2015 -2024 7 & 8 Guidance for Outdoor Sport and Play ‘Beyond the Six Acre Standard’ 5 Waverley Borough Corporate Plan 2012 - 2015 - December 2015 6 Waverley Play Areas Strategy 2015 - 2024 9 Waverley Playing Pitch Strategy 2013 – paragraph 62

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Table 1: FIT Benchmark guidelines – formal outdoor space 12.21 In many of the more densely 12.22 New development in Waverley should populated urban parts of the meet the following standards for Walking Standard Borough, the potential to meet provision of playing pitches, which guidelines Scale of Type of space (per 1000 Minimum Size Buffer zones identified deficiencies in playing are based on Sport England’s from development population) pitches are limited by the absence of Playing Pitch Model (PPM). The PPM dwellings opportunities in such built-up areas. compares peak supply and demand However, the opportunities presented and builds in other considerations Informal play 0.55 ha NA NA by new developments may offer the such as pitch carrying capacity, to space flexibility to achieve enhanced levels produce an estimate of surpluses 5m minimum of pitch and greenspace provision, or deficiencies. This was then used Accompanied separation 0.01ha recognising that the current standards to establish the adequacy of current Local Areas for walking 5 or more between activity 10 0.25 ha (10 x 10m) represent an assessment of the and future provision as shown. The Play (LAPs) distance dwellings zone and the minimum amounts that are needed. Playing Pitch Strategy provides a high 100m boundary of level of detail as to what is needed dwellings and the justification for the standard. 20m minimum separation between Table 2: Local Standards of Provision Local Equipped 0.04ha 10 or more the activity Areas for Play 0.25 ha 400m (20 x 20m) dwellings zone and the Pitch Standard (LEAPs) habitable room • One pitch (1.2 ha) per 5,000 people. façade of dwellings Adult football • All aspects of pitches and ancillary facilities should rate ‘average’ or better. • The whole population within 15 minutes’ walk or drive of the nearest pitch. 201 – 500 dwellings: 30m minimum • One pitch (0.75 ha) per 3,200 people. separation Neighbourhood contribution 0.1 ha Youth football • All aspects of pitches and ancillary facilities should rate ‘average’ or better. between activity Equipped Area 0.25 ha 1,000m (31.6 x 31.6m)* 501+ zone and the • The whole population within 15 minutes’ walk or drive of the nearest pitch. for Play (NEAP) dwellings: boundary of • One pitch (0.2 ha) per 5,000 people. provision of dwellings NEAP Mini-soccer • All aspects of pitches and ancillary facilities should rate ‘average’ or better. • The whole population within 15 minutes’ walk or drive of the nearest pitch. 10 - 200 30m minimum • One pitch (1.2 ha) per 2,800 people. Multi Use dwellings: separation Cricket • All aspects of pitches and ancillary facilities should rate ‘average’ or better. Games Area contribution 0.1 ha between activity (MUGA) and 0.30 ha 700m (40 x 20m) • The whole population within 15 minutes’ walk or drive of the nearest pitch. 201+ zone and the skateboard dwellings: boundary of parks • One pitch (1.25 ha) per 6,000 people. provision of dwellings MUGA Rugby • All aspects of pitches and ancillary facilities should rate ‘average’ or better. • The whole population within 20 minutes’ walk or drive of the nearest pitch.

* Minimum activity zone of 1,000 sq m comprising an area for play equipment and structures and a hard surfaced area of at least 465 sq.m • One pitch per 12,000 people. (the minimum needed to play five a side football) Synthetic turf • All aspects of pitches and ancillary facilities should rate ‘average’ or better. The quality guidelines for these types of spaces can be found in Table 1 of Guidance for Sport • The whole population within 20 minutes’ walk or drive of the nearest pitch. and Play: Beyond the Six Acre Standard.

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The Arts, Galleries, Museums Policy and Entertainment LRC1 Leisure and Recreation Facilities 12.23 Waverley has a rich and diverse cultural offer which includes a 1. Existing open space, outdoor leisure and recreation facilities university dedicated to the creative The Council will seek to retain, enhance and increase the quantity and quality arts and a thriving arts centre. of open space, leisure and recreation facilities and to improve access to them. The Council actively supports Development involving the loss of open space, leisure and recreation facilities, the arts through its own efforts or their change of use, will be granted permission if evidence demonstrates that: and in partnership with others. It is recognised that fostering arts a) the existing use is no longer required; activities supports economic activity. b) no other leisure or recreation provision is required or appropriate in that area; Waverley benefits from two multi-arts c) alternative provision of a suitable scale and type and in a suitable location facilities in the Borough; the Farnham can be made; or Maltings, a nationally significant d) the development is for alternative sports and recreation provision, the needs organisation; and the Cranleigh Arts for which clearly outweigh the loss, and it can be demonstrated that there are Centre. Godalming Borough Hall and no reasonable alternative sites available. Haslemere Hall also offer a range of events and activities, including theatre 2. New open space, outdoor leisure and recreation facilities in new developments and cinema, music and dance. These The Council will encourage the provision of new open space, sports, leisure, and other smaller venues such as and recreation facilities and the promotion of outdoor recreation and access to galleries and schools and community the countryside, taking account of the most up to date assessments. halls with their seasonal events, play an important role in the cultural life of ProposalsProposals for for new new residential residential development development will will be beexpected expected to tomake make provision provision for for the Borough and attract visitors from playplay space space having having regard regard to toFields Fields in Trustin Trust standards standards as asset set out out in Tablein Table 1. 1. outside the area. TheThe Council Council will will also also seek seek to tosecure secure the the provision provision of ofnew new pitches pitches or orcontributions contributions 12.24 There are four museums in Waverley: towardstowards improvements improvements to toexisting existing pitches pitches taking taking account account of ofthe the current current Farnham, Godalming, Haslemere locallocal standards standards set set out out in Tablein Table 2, or2, orin accordancein accordance with with the the most most up up to todate date Educational Museum and the Tilford assessment/strategyassessment/strategy to toensure ensure that that there there is adequateis adequate provision provision made made in thein the Rural Life Centre. Borough.Borough. Extensions, Extensions, new new buildings buildings or orfacilities facilities to tocomplement complement the the use use of ofopen open spacespace or orother other existing existing facilities facilities will will be besupported, supported, provided provided that that they they comply comply with with 12.25 A Borough-wide audit of cultural otherother policies policies in thein the Local Local Plan. Plan. assets has taken place as part of the new Waverley Cultural Strategy. WhereWhere a need a need arises arises for for new new or orimproved improved facilities facilities as asa direct a direct result result of of This included mapping the facilities, developmentdevelopment then then appropriate appropriate contributions contributions of ofon-site on-site provision provision will will be besought sought in in identifying deficiencies and was accordanceaccordance with with Policy Policy ICS1. ICS1. adopted in July 2016. TheThe Council Council will will support support positive positive measures measures and and co-operative co-operative action action to tosecure secure appropriateappropriate public public access access for for water-based water-based and and waterside waterside recreation, recreation, provided provided it it doesdoes not not conflict conflict with with nature nature conservation conservation interests. interests.

3. Existing indoor sports, leisure, recreation and cultural facilities Development involving the loss of indoor leisure, recreation and cultural facilities, or their change of use, will be granted permission if evidence demonstrates that: a) the existing use is no longer required; b) no other leisure, recreation or cultural provision is required or appropriate in that area;

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c) alternative provision of a suitable scale and type and in a suitable location can be made; or d) the development is for alternative leisure, recreation or cultural provision, the needs for which clearly outweigh the loss, and it can be demonstrated that there are no reasonable alternative sites available.

4. New indoor sports and cultural facilities and new developments The Council will encourage the provision of new indoor sports, and cultural facilities taking account of the most up to date assessments to ensure that there is adequate provision made in the Borough.

WhereWhere a need a need arises arises for for new new facilities facilities as asa direct a direct result result of ofdevelopment development then then appropriateappropriate contributions contributions of ofon-site on-site provision provision will will be be sought sought in inaccordance accordance with Policywith ICS1.Policy ICS1.

Delivery This policy will be delivered by: • Working in partnership with Waverley’s Community Services, other sport and leisure providers and the Community Development Officer for Arts. • The greening of the environment, improvements in accessing the natural environment and to existing green infrastructure, incorporating various biodiversity enhancements to be undertaken in partnership with various organisations such as the Waverley Countryside Service, the Surrey Nature Partnership, Wey Landscape Partnership, Action for Wildlife, Blackwater Valley Countryside Partnership and the Surrey Heathland Project. • The granting of planning permissions for leisure, recreational and cultural facilities.

Chapter 13 The Rural Environment

RE1: Countryside beyond the Green Belt RE2: Green Belt RE3: Landscape Character

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Introduction Policy Context Policy RE1 Countryside beyond the Green Belt 13.1 Waverley has some of the most 13.4 Agriculture and forestry play a vital attractive and unspoilt countryside in role in shaping the rural environment, Surrey. This high quality environment both visually and socially, and as Within areas shown as Countryside beyond the Green Belt on the Adopted Policies Map, the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside will be recognised and is one of the Borough’s greatest such, reference should be made to safeguarded in accordance with the NPPF. assets and makes a significant the saved policies of the Waverley contribution to giving Waverley its Borough Local Plan (2002) aimed at distinctive character, formed over supporting appropriate development in many hundreds of years through these areas. The Council is supportive • several villages which could be in- the activity of individuals and of the continued use of, for agricultural Metropolitan Green Belt set (thereby amending their current communities living and working in purposes, land that is being farmed. development envelope); and the countryside. Land classifications have been taken 13.7 Some 21,000 hectares of Waverley • several areas which could be into account in the Spatial Strategy is within the Metropolitan Green Belt, added to the Green Belt. 13.2 One of the main objectives of the and the allocation of strategic sites. and this amounts to some 61% of

Local Plan is to safeguard the When considering additional site the Borough. The Council considers that exceptional attractive and diverse landscape allocations in Part 2 of the Local Plan, 13.11 circumstances exist to justify the of Waverley. Approximately 92% the Council will have regard to the 13.8 The Government attaches great amendment of Green Belt boundary of the area is rural, which is made reference in the NPPF to agricultural importance to Green Belts. The NPPF in some areas in order to facilitate up of land within the Metropolitan land classifications and taking account says that local planning authorities the development that is needed Green Belt (MGB) (61%) and land of the economic and other benefits of with Green Belts in their area should and promote sustainable patterns that is currently designated as the best and most versatile agricultural establish Green Belt boundaries of development. The Council has Countryside beyond the Green Belt land (Grades 1, 2 and 3a). in their Local Plans and when considered the recommendations of (31%). Waverley is also distinctive drawing up or reviewing Green Belt the Green Belt Review. It is broadly because of the significant amount 13.5 Waverley is rich in ancient woodland, boundaries, should take into account in support of what is suggested in of the countryside that is wooded. an irreplaceable, wildlife-rich the need to promote sustainable terms of land to be removed from the Approximately 32% of the area is habitat, which supports an important patterns of development. Green Belt, and proposes to make the wooded, which is almost the highest archaeological resource and accounts following changes to the Green Belt. coverage of any district in the country. for 12% of land coverage in Waverley. Green Belt Review Areas of ancient woodland, particularly 13.3 The rural landscape in Waverley is under two hectares and not afforded 13.9 National planning policy requires that Removal of land south east diverse, including the following statutory protection by designations Green Belt boundaries are only of Binscombe, Godalming landscape character areas: Greensand such as SSSIs, have been identified amended in exceptional circumstances Hills, Greensand Plateau, Greensand as part of a wider survey to inform and that this must be undertaken as 13.12 This piece of land is predominantly in Valley and Wooded . Within the revision of the Ancient Woodland part of the Local Plan process. agricultural use. It helps to define these character areas are large areas Inventory (AWI) for Surrey (June 2011). the western edge of Godalming, but of lowland heaths, river corridors and The AWI has a number of objectives, 13.10 A review of the Green Belt boundary does not contain it. The removal of canals, all of which make an important all of which are aimed at promoting the in Waverley was undertaken in 2014.1 this piece of land from the Green contribution to the rural landscape. conservation of these woodlands. The purpose of the Review was to Belt would effectively round-off the The Wey & Arun Canal alone assess the performance of the Green settlement and not affect the openness presents a number of opportunities for Countryside beyond the Belt designation against NPPF criteria of the countryside in this area. This preserving and enhancing the local and to then consider specific areas area is to be removed from the Green landscape heritage. Green Belt of search for boundary adjustments. Belt as shown on Plan 1, in Local Plan The study made a number of Part 1. The land being removed from 13.6 Areas of the Borough beyond the recommendations and identified: the Green Belt will now form part of the Metropolitan Green Belt will continue • land that could be removed from settlement area of Godalming and will to be defined as countryside. Policy the Green Belt; no longer be within the Area of Great RE1 sets out the approach to such Landscape Value. land, in accordance with the NPPF. 1 Waverley Borough Council Green Belt Review Parts 1 and 2: August 2014

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Plan 1. Removal of land south east of Binscombe, Godalming Plan 2. Removal of land between Aaron’s Hill and Halfway Lane, Godalming

Removal of Land between be within the settlement area of Godalming and is also removed from Villages to be inset and Witley which are currently ‘washed Aaron’s Hill and Halfway the Area of Great Landscape Value. over’ by the Green Belt, as having Lane, Godalming removed from the Green Belt potential for removal from it without significant damage to its strategic 13.13 This area of land directly adjoins the 13.16 A number of many of Waverley’s function. These villages already boundary with Guildford Borough. villages are washed over by the Green have Rural Settlement boundaries There is no physical boundary to Belt designation. However, national which were designated in saved show this on the ground. planning policy states that only Policy RD1. Each village also has those villages whose open character other designations. Chiddingfold and 13.14 This piece of land is open, arable makes an important contribution Elstead are both within the Surrey landscape with extensive views to the to the openness of the Green Belt Hills Areas of Outstanding Natural north-west. There is the opportunity should be included in the Green Belt. Beauty (AONB) and Great Landscape to re-define the urban edge using Those that do not should be inset Value (AGLV). Milford and Witley are Halfway Lane/ Westbrook Lane to the or removed and other development covered by these designations to the north without significant intrusion into management policies used to restrict west of the settlement areas. open countryside. any inappropriate development. 13.18 The Council broadly accepts the 13.15 The land shown on Plan 2 below 13.17 The Waverley Green Belt Review recommendations of the Green Belt is removed from the Green Belt in identified the large villages of Review relating to the large villages. Local Plan Part 1. This land will now Chiddingfold, Elstead, Milford and However, the detailed boundary

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changes will be made in Part 2 of area is removed from the Green Belt Plan 3. Removal of land within Chiddingfold from Green Belt the Local Plan. This will involve as shown on Plan 3. Plan 3 also consultation with local communities shows the broad areas for removal and will also sit side by side with the from the Green Belt, with the detailed work being carried out on the relevant changes to the extended Green Belt Neighbourhood Plans. The exception settlement boundary being made in is land opposite Milford Golf Course, Local Plan Part 2. which is removed from the Green Belt in Local Plan Part 1 and is allocated for housing. Chiddingfold

13.19 The Green Belt Review recommended two areas for inclusion into the village boundary, and as such, removal from the Green Belt. One comprises an area to the north of Woodside Road, where a Green Belt boundary could be set using woodland edges and hedgerows, with local topography limiting the visual exposure of the land.

13.20 The other area suggested is to the west of Coxcombe Lane towards Ballsdown and beyond to the surgery and Field View Close. This area is not one which is currently subject to pressure from development, but Elstead which also has a role in containing the southern edge of Chiddingfold. 13.22 The Local Plan insets Elstead from the Green Belt, based on the 13.21 The two areas recommended for current settlement boundary defined removal from the Green Belt are in the 2002 Local Plan. There are much larger than would be required to some sites considered suitable for meet Chiddingfold’s overall allocation meeting future housing needs that of 100 dwellings made in this Plan. would require adjustment to the The recommendations of the Green existing settlement boundary. These Belt Review and an assessment are indicated on Plan 4.In addition, of sites promoted for development there may be other potentially through the Land Availability suitable sites that will emerge through Assessment (LAA) indicate that the Neighbourhood Plan process. the overall allocation is achievable. The precise definition of the new However, the Council is mindful that settlement boundary will be identified Chiddingfold is in the process of in Local Plan Part 2. producing a Neighbourhood Plan which is considering a number of alternative locations. Therefore, at this stage, the existing settlement

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Plan 4. Removal of land within Elstead from Green Belt minor adjustments to the settlement boundary, be undertaken in Local Plan Part 2. However, one of the areas opposite Milford Golf Course is capable of making a significant contribution to meeting the Council’s housing needs. This has been identified as a Strategic Housing site in Chapter 18. Therefore the area to be removed from the Green Belt in Local Plan Part 1 is shown on Plan 5.

Milford and Witley 13.25 In Witley, the area proposed for exclusion is west of Petworth 13.23 There are separate established Rural Road, which is surrounded by Settlement Boundaries for Milford and development in Wheeler Lane and Witley. Two areas are recommended several residential developments in in the Green Belt Review for Milford Cramhurst Lane and Green. and one for Witley for inclusion into the village boundaries and removal 13.26 The Council supports changes to from the Green Belt. the settlement boundaries and the removal of some land from the Green 13.24 The Review recommended the Belt within these broad areas, as removal of an area of land to the north- indicated on Plan 5. However, in west of Milford around Lower Mousehill order to meet anticipated needs within Lane and north of Manor Fields, these villages, it is not considered Amberley Road and the A3. The other that the whole of the areas shown area recommended for removal forms broadly within the Green Belt Review part of Milford Golf Course, to the rear shall be removed from the Green of Church Road and Busdens Way and Belt. It is intended, therefore that east of Station Lane. the precise boundaries for change in these areas, along with any other

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Plan 5. Removal of land within Milford and Witley from Other Villages Green Belt 13.27 The Green Belt Review examined all villages in the Green Belt in Waverley, and suggested that Bramley, Wonersh and Churt should remain washed over by the Green Belt, with some minor changes proposed to the rural settlement boundaries to allow for selected infill to take place. The Council accepts these recommendations, and these changes will be considered in more detail in Part 2 of the Local Plan.

Policy RE2 Green Belt

The Metropolitan Green Belt as shown on the Adopted Policies Map will continue to be protected against inappropriate development in accordance with the NPPF. In accordance with national planning policy, new development will be considered to be inappropriate and will not be permitted unless very special circumstances can be demonstrated.

Certain forms of development are considered to be appropriate in the Green Belt. Proposals will be permitted where they do not conflict with the exceptions listed in national planning policy.

The following changes to the Green Belt are made in this Plan: • Removal of land south east of Binscombe, Godalming • Removal of land between Aaron’s Hill and Halfway Lane, Godalming • Removal of Chiddingfold, Elstead, Milford and Witley (within the current Rural Settlement boundaries) • Removal of land opposite Milford Golf Course

The following changes to the Green Belt will be made in Local Plan Part 2, with the boundaries to be defined following consultation with local communities: • Detailed adjustments to the Green Belt boundaries (and Rural Settlement boundaries) around Chiddingfold, Elstead, Milford and Witley.

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Landscape Character 13.31 In 1958 and 1971 the County Council recommending 38 candidate areas Local Landscape Designations designated parts of Surrey as an for inclusion in the AONB, Natural The Surrey Hills Area of Area of Great Landscape Value England decided to include the 13.37 The NPPF states that in preparing (AGLV) for its own intrinsic value. boundary review in its corporate plans to meet development Outstanding Natural Beauty Additional areas in Waverley were plan to 2018. requirements, the planning system and Great Landscape Value designated in 1984. The AGLV is should contribute to and enhance a local landscape designation that 13.35 Therefore until the AONB Review the natural and local environment complements the AONB. It affects six is completed, the AGLV will be retained 13.28 The NPPF states that Local Planning by protecting and enhancing valued of the Surrey districts. For much of in the Local Plan. This approach Authorities should set criteria based landscapes, and that criteria based the area in Waverley, the AONB and recognises the landscape quality of policies against which proposals policies should be set against which AGLV designations are contiguous. the AGLV, the role it plays as a buffer for any development on or affecting proposals for any development on However, there are significant areas to the AONB and that parts have landscape areas will be judged. It goes or affecting landscape areas will be around Farnham and Godalming, been recommended in the above on to say that great weight should be judged. There is strong support for the and in the south eastern part of the assessment for inclusion in the AONB. given to conserving landscape and retention of these local designations Borough where the AGLV designation However, as a local designation, the scenic beauty in National Parks and among Waverley residents. extends beyond the AONB and AGLV holds less weight than the AONB Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, therefore under the NPPF does not in policy terms. Once the AONB review which have the highest status of 13.38 In addition to the AGLV, there are have the same status of protection. is completed any remaining parts of protection in relation to landscape and currently several other local landscape the AGLV not included in the AONB scenic beauty.2 designations in Waverley. The Local 13.32 A countywide review of the AGLV was will have less status. However, the Landscape Designation Review was undertaken in 2007 to consider the landscape character of the countryside 3 13.29 A substantial part of the rural area carried out in 2014 , and it reviewed qualities of the landscape within it. As outside the AONB will be protected is within the Surrey Hills Area of these areas as part of a high level a result, the areas within the AGLV though criteria based policies and local Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) strategic review of the non statutory were placed within three categories: designations in Part 2 of the Local and/or the area designated as Area landscape designations in Waverley. • parts that shared identical Plan: Site Allocations and Development of Great Landscape Value (AGLV). characteristics with the AONB; Management Policies, where evidence The AONB was designated in • parts sharing some characteristics demonstrates that this would be The Farnham/Aldershot 1958. It is a national designation, with the AONB; and appropriate. which recognises its high quality Strategic Gap • parts sharing few or no landscape. The Surrey Hills AONB characteristics with the AONB. 13.36 It is important that there is a Management Plan 2014-2019 13.39 The Farnham/Aldershot Strategic Gap consistent approach to the AONB prepared by the Surrey Hills AONB is a local policy designation which 13.33 The assessment recommended an and AGLV across the local authorities in collaboration with is constituent identifies an area between Farnham, urgent review of the AONB boundary that are affected by the existing planning authorities, including Badshot Lea and Aldershot. It and that no areas should be removed AGLV designation. Three of these Waverley, sets out the vision, aims, is vulnerable to pressure for from AGLV designation until the case (Tandridge, and Banstead objectives, policies and plans for development, but has played an for an amended AONB boundary and ) have adopted the management of the AONB. The important role in preventing the has been considered. With the Core Strategies containing policies Plan has been formally adopted coalescence of Farnham and introduction of the NPPF in 2012 the applying the same principles to by the Council and is a material Aldershot. The current saved Local need for the review has become even protecting the AGLV as the AONB, consideration in the determination of Plan Policy C4 seeks to protect the greater as those areas that are only pending a review of the AONB planning applications. Strategic Gap from inappropriate AGLV can not be afforded the same boundary. Guildford also proposes development through the application protection as the AONB. this approach in its submission Local of the normal countryside policy 13.30 Applications for major development Plan: Strategy and Sites (June 2016). in the AONB will be refused unless (Local Plan Policy C2) as well as 13.34 In 2013, Natural England agreed Those plans also support government where exceptional circumstances are promoting enhancement of the for there to be a Landscape Character policy to protect the setting of AONBs demonstrated and the development landscape and conservation of wildlife Assessment and Evaluation of natural from development outside their is proven to be in the public interest. sites; and promoting improved public beauty of neighbouring areas to the boundaries which impact upon views Proposals will be assessed against the footpaths and bridleways. AONB. Following this assessment from and into the AONB. criteria set out in NPPF paragraph 116.

3 Waverley Borough Council Local LandscapeDesignation Review: August 2014 2 NPPF paras 113 and 115 (AMEC Environment & Infrastructure UK Limited)

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13.40 In the light of the recommendations Plan 6. The Farnham/Aldershot Strategic Gap of the Review of the Local Landscape Designations it is recommended that a much more focused policy be developed to safeguard the strategically important land separating Farnham from Aldershot. The detailed designation for this new Gap will be set out in Local Plan Part 2. However, the broad location of the proposed Gap is identified on Plan 6. Pending this review, through Local Plan Part 2, the existing defined area and accompanying saved Local Plan Policy C4 will be retained.

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Area of Historic 13.45 The Local Landscape Designation encircling woodland gives the town Review concludes that the majority of centre a special distinctive character. Landscape Value the ASVIs do make a contribution to This area was originally designated the purposes of their designation, but in 1984. 13.41 The historic landscape in Waverley that some make a more significant also contributes to the distinctive contribution than others. 13.49 The Local Landscape Designation character of the Borough. These Review supports this designation and extensive areas encompass whole 13.46 The Review concludes that there are confirms that the wooded hillsides landscape types and play an sound reasons for the ASVI help to give a unique landscape important part in maintaining the designation in these areas. It character around the town. overall historic character of the recognises the importance that this area. Examples of distinct historic land continues to play in defining the 13.50 The Council agrees that the landscapes include prehistoric character of the main settlements. designation should be retained Bronze Age barrow sites; medieval However, a more detailed review although its precise boundaries will droveways; and eighteenth century of the precise boundaries of the be reviewed in Local Plan Part 2 to designed landscapes. remaining ASVI areas will take place reflect any new developments that in Local Plan Part 2 to address any have taken place. 13.42 There are two extensive areas of land anomalies that have arisen since the in Waverley that are designated as original designation. Historic Landscapes. These include South Downs National Park Farnham Park and Frensham 13.47 Only one of the designated areas, Common. They are currently 13.51 Parts of the Borough are adjacent to that to the south of Holy Cross Hospital the South Downs National Park and protected by saved Policy HE12 of in Haslemere, is considered by the the 2002 Local Plan. therefore it is necessary to ensure Review to make a limited contribution that development does not have an due to the already developed nature adverse impact on its setting. 13.43 The Local Landscape Designation of this area. Notwithstanding this, Review confirms that both areas the ASVI is part of a wider area continue to make a strong which has been identified as a Policy contribution to the purpose of the Special Green Area in the Haslemere RE3 Landscape Character designation. The Council supports Design Statement, which has been this and will retain them. adopted by the Council as a material consideration. The Haslemere New development must respect and where appropriate, enhance the distinctive Area of Strategic Visual Neighbourhood Plan is also being character of the landscape in which it is located. Importance (ASVI) prepared, and in order to allow some time for the final determination of the i. Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty The protection and enhancement of the character and qualities of the Surrey Hills 13.44 The Area of Strategic Visual environmental value of the land and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) that is of national importance will be Importance (ASVI) designation its boundaries, the area at Holy Cross a priority and will include the application of national planning policies together affects certain areas of land around should be treated in the same way with the Surrey Hills AONB Management Plan. The setting of the AONB will be Farnham, Godalming, Haslemere and as the other ASVI areas and retained until Local Plan Part 2, when it can protected where development outside its boundaries harm public views from or Cranleigh. The areas are designated into the AONB. because they are considered to also be reviewed. play an important role in preventing ii. The Area of Great Landscape Value the coalescence of settlements or Godalming Hillsides The same principles for protecting the AONB will apply in the Area of Great because they are areas of open land Landscape Value (AGLV), which will be retained for its own sake and as a buffer that stretch into the urban area. They 13.48 Godalming’s historic core lies in the to the AONB, until there is a review of the Surrey Hills AONB boundary, whilst are considered to be ‘strategic’ because Wey Valley and it is surrounded by recognising that the protection of the AGLV is commensurate with its status as of the role they play in maintaining steep wooded hillsides. All the long a local landscape designation. the urban character of Farnham, views from the town centre feature Godalming, Haslemere and Cranleigh. attractive wooded slopes and the

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iii.The Farnham/Aldershot Strategic Gap Pending a more focused review in Local Plan Part 2, the Farnham/Aldershot Strategic Gap will continue to be protected by resisting inappropriate development in accordance with Policy RE1: Countryside beyond the Green Belt. Within the Strategic Gap the Council will promote: • measures to enhance the landscape and the conservation of wildlife sites; and • improved public footpaths and bridleways for informal recreation.

iv. The Area of Strategic Visual Importance Pending a review of the detailed boundaries in Local Plan Part 2, the Areas of Strategic Visual Importance will be retained. The appearance of the ASVI will be maintained and enhanced. Proposals for new development within the ASVI will be required to demonstrate that the development would not be inconsistent with this objective.

v. Godalming Hillsides The Godalming Hillside designation will be retained, with its detailed boundary to be reviewed in Local Plan Part 2. Development will not be acceptable on the Godalming Hillsides, as shown on the Policies Map, unless the Council is satisfied that the development would not diminish the wooded appearance of the hillside and result in a loss of tree cover to the detriment of the area and the character and setting of the town.

vi. Historic Landscape The Council will seek to conserve the distinctive historic landscape character and archaeological features of the Areas of Special Historic Landscape Value, through continued application of Policy HE12 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan (2002).

vii. South Downs National Park Where development affects the setting of the South Downs National Park great weight will be given to conserving the landscape and scenic beauty.

Delivery Chapter 14 This policy will be delivered by: • Decisions on planning applications Townscape • Local Plan Part 2 • The Council working with the Surrey Hills AONB Board, partner local authorities, and Design landowners and developers. TD1: Townscape and Design

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Introduction 14.4 There are already parts of the built-up 14.6 It is envisaged that local issues 14.9 In relation to density and character, areas that have been designated will continue to be addressed both there is a limit to what can reasonably 14.1 The character, distinctiveness and in the 2002 Local Plan as having through further town or village design be included in a high level policy in viability of successful places often lie a distinctive character that merits statements and Neighbourhood Plans. a Local Plan Part 1. However, Policy in the quality of the built environment particular protection. As a result, there TD1 sets out the Council’s overall and public realm. Well-designed are specific saved policies giving 14.7 Good design facilitates and contributes approach on these matters and buildings, places and spaces help to added protection to the hillsides in to local distinctiveness, a sense of indicates what future work is needed create attractive environments that set Godalming and Haslemere, (Policies place, and civic pride. It improves and through more detailed documents a positive context for the development BE2, BE4 and BE5). There are also enhances the existing environment such as Local Plan Part 2 and/or of successful places and sustainable, large parts of south Farnham that are and helps to attract people, Supplementary Planning Documents, healthy communities. Design is not within the developed area, but that businesses and investment. The as well as locally produced town just about how development looks, have a distinctive semi-rural character quality of architecture and design or village design statements and but also how it works and how well and Farnham Neighbourhood Plan are both relevant to the impact neighbourhood plans. it meets the needs of users. The Policy FNP8 is in place to protect that development will have on the Council is committed to achieving their character. There is also saved character of the area. High quality 14.10 The Local Plan policy on townscape high quality buildings and places that Policy BE6 that seeks to protect development is designed so as and design is not unduly prescriptive, respond to the distinctive character of some particular areas throughout to understand the context within but ensures that proper regard the Borough. the Borough where the established which it is located. It is critical, both is given to local character and low density layout gives the area a environmentally and economically, distinctiveness. This overarching 14.2 The environment of the built-up areas distinctive character which is worthy that Waverley continues to enhance policy leaves scope to produce more and villages in Waverley is attractive of protection. the distinctive character of the towns specific local design guidelines based and varied and is valued by the and villages and ensures that new on assessments of local character, community. The character ranges 14.5 A number of the towns and villages development positively responds to if necessary. This is the approach from the historic centres of the have produced village or town design the environment rather than detracts that is already being taken in areas main settlements to the distinctive statements which the Council has from it. where there are locally produced but varied character of the villages. adopted as material considerations assessments of character through the There exists a strong link between when considering planning Policy Context town and village design statements the historic landscape and settlement applications in these areas. As at that the Council has adopted as and this relationship has had a clear December 2015, the following town 14.8 In relation to design, the National material considerations. impact on shaping the character and village design statements had Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) of all the settlements throughout been produced: attaches great importance to the 14.11 Existing ‘character areas’ and their the Borough. Topography and tree • Elstead Village Design Statement design of the built environment. It associated saved policies in the 2002 cover also play an important role (1995) states that good design is indivisible Local Plan will be retained until such in contributing to the distinctive • Dunsfold Village Design Statement from good planning and should time as they are reviewed through character of different parts of the (2001) contribute positively to making places Local Plan Part 2. Borough, both within settlements and • Blackheath, Shamley Green and better for people. It also states that in the wider countryside. Wonersh Village Design Statement Local Plans, including Neighbourhood (2007) Plans, should develop robust and 14.3 Within the main built up areas there • Frensham Village Design comprehensive policies that set out is a wide variety of densities and Statement (2008) the quality of development that will areas of different character. Some • Cranleigh Design Statement be expected for the area. It adds of the residential areas are of quite (2008) that such policies should be based a high density, whilst the towns also • Thursley Village Design Statement on stated objectives for the future have extensive areas of low density (2009) of the area and an understanding residential development. • Farnham Design Statement (2010) and evaluation of its defining • Churt Village Design Statement characteristics. (2010) • Haslemere Design Statement (2012)

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Policy TD1 Townscape and Design

The Council will ensure that the character and amenity of the Borough are protected by: 1. Requiring new development to be of a high quality and inclusive design that responds to the distinctive local character of the area in which it is located. Account will be taken of design guidance adopted by the Council including design and development briefs, Conservation Area Appraisals and associated Management Plans, town and village design statements and other design policies and guidance produced within subsequent Development Plan Documents, Supplementary Planning Documents and Neighbourhood Plans. 2. Ensuring that new development is designed so that it creates safe and attractive environments that meet the needs of users and incorporate the principles of sustainable development. 3. Encouraging and supporting the preparation and adoption of local town and village design statements and Neighbourhood Plans. 4. Promoting a high quality public realm including landscaping, works to streets and public spaces. 5. Maximising opportunities to improve the quality of life and health and well-being of current and future residents, for example the provision of: • private, communal and public amenity space; • appropriate internal space standards for new dwellings; • on site playspace provision (for all ages); • appropriate facilities for the storage of waste (including general refuse, garden, food and recycling); • private clothes drying facilities.

Delivery This policy will be delivered by: • The determination of planning applications, ensuring that new development meets an appropriate standard for approval. Chapter 15 • Requiring sufficient detail to be included in Design and Access Statements. • A more detailed design and townscape policy in Local Plan Part 2, including the Heritage Assets review of existing designated character areas. • Supporting town and village design statements and, where appropriate, adopting them HA1: Protection of Heritage Assets as material planning considerations. • Neighbourhood Plans. • The adoption of relevant Supplementary Planning Documents. • Promoting outstanding design through the Waverley Design Awards. • Delivery of ongoing design training within Planning Services.

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Introduction heritage assets so that they are able conservation and enjoyment of the to be understood and enjoyed by historic environment. In developing 15.1 Waverley has a rich historic residents and visitors now and in the a strategy, local planning authorities environment with over 1700 listed future. The heritage assets within should take into account: structures, 43 Conservation Areas, Waverley help to define and illustrate • the desirability of sustaining and a locally produced list detailing the Borough’s character and their enhancing the significance of Buildings of Local Merit (BLMs), continued protection through informed heritage assets and putting them which were previously known as management is important. to viable uses consistent with ‘locally listed buildings’). There are their conservation; also thirty Scheduled Monuments 15.4 As of 19th July 2016, Conservation • the wider social, cultural, within the Borough including Farnham Area Appraisals have been undertaken economic and environmental Castle and several prehistoric and adopted for the following areas: benefits that conservation of the barrows, nine Registered Parks • Alfold historic environment can bring; and Gardens and a large number of • Bramley • the desirability of new recorded archaeological sites. There • Chiddingfold development making a positive are also hundreds of smaller heritage • Cranleigh contribution to local character and assets, such as milestones and old • Crownpits, Godalming distinctiveness; and signposts, which have been identified • Farnham • opportunities to draw on the as ‘Heritage Features’. These • Godalming Town Centre contribution made by the historic designated and non-designated • Haslemere environment to the character of heritage assets are important in their • Milford a place. own right, add to the distinctiveness • Ockford Road, Godalming of the Borough and are valued • Wheelerstreet, Witley by residents and visitors alike. As • Witley Policy well as the historic structures and • Wrecclesham HA1 Protection of Heritage Assets archaeological features within the Borough, the landscape is also a 15.5 The programme to review and adopt The Council will ensure that the significance of the heritage assets within the record of previous human activity further Conservation Area Appraisals Borough are conserved or enhanced to ensure the continued protection and from the commons of Witley and is ongoing. The appraisal programme enjoyment of the historic environment by: Thursley to the ponds at Frensham. identifies what makes the Conservation Area special and worthy of conservation and enhancement. It will 1. Safeguarding and managing Waverley’s rich and diverse heritage. This includes 15.2 Heritage assets include buildings, all heritage assets, archaeological sites and historic landscapes, designated monuments, sites, places, areas also identify opportunities and threats, thus informing a Management Plan to and non-designated assets, and their setting in accordance with legislation and or landscapes identified as having national policy. a degree of significance meriting guide change. In addition, the Council will continue to support the community consideration in planning decisions, 2. Understanding and respecting the significance of the assets. because of their heritage interest. in reviewing and identifying Buildings of Local Merit. Heritage assets include designated 3. Undertaking further Conservation Area Appraisals and producing and assets, and assets identified by the implementing related Management Plans. local planning authority, including 15.6 Waverley’s historic landscapes are dealt with in Chapter 13: The Buildings of Local Merit (previously 4. Facilitating and supporting the identification and review of heritage assets of Rural Environment. the ‘Local List’). local historic, architectural and archaeological significance in accordance with the Council’s agreed procedures. 15.3 The Council has a good record of a Policy Context proactive approach to the 5. Supporting appropriate interpretation and promotion of the heritage assets management of the heritage assets 15.7 In relation to the historic environment, throughout the Borough. within the Borough. The strategy the NPPF states that local planning is to continue this approach by: authorities should set out in their 6. Targeting for improvements, those heritage assets identified at risk or protecting, enhancing and promoting local plans a positive strategy for the vulnerable to risk.

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Delivery • This policy will be delivered by: • The determination of planning applications, ensuring that new development meets an appropriate standard for approval. • Requiring sufficient detail to be included within Heritage Statements submitted to support relevant planning applications. • Continuing a programme of review of the Conservation Areas and undertaking Conservation Area Appraisals and Conservation Area Management Plans. • Reviewing the Buildings of Local Merit list (former ‘Local List’), heritage assets and historic gardens of significance. • Neighbourhood Plans. • Keeping and reviewing a local register of heritage assets at risk or vulnerable to risk. • Supporting the collation of information in the County Historic Environment Record.

Chapter 16 The Natural Environment

NE1: Biodiversity and Geological Conservation NE2: Green and Blue Infrastructure NE3: Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area

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Introduction Influence’ around the SPA within 16.6 Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) Local Designations which measures are required to avoid are protected areas requiring 16.1 The term biodiversity is used to adverse impacts on its conservation designation under the European 16.10 Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) describe the variety of life on Earth interests. The Thames Basin Heaths Union’s Habitats Directive. They are locally designated sites 2 and includes all species of plants Avoidance Strategy sets out the provide increased protection to considered to be of importance and animals, along with the complex Council’s approach in seeking to a variety of wild animals, plants for wildlife, geology, education or ecosystems in which they live. It avoid the recreational impacts on and habitats and are a vital part of public enjoyment. This is a statutory ranges from species and habitats the SPA from any net increase global efforts to conserve the world’s designation made principally by which are considered commonplace in population from new housing biodiversity. These sites, along local authorities in consultation with to those that are critically endangered. developments, and how it proposes to with SPAs, are part of a network of Natural England. Waverley contains a wealth of discharge its legal obligations under protected wildlife areas across the nationally and internationally protected the Conservation of Habitats and European Union, known as 16.11 Sites of Nature Conservation habitats which contribute to the local Species Regulations 2010. Natura 2000. Importance (SNCIs) are Surrey’s biodiversity of the Borough. local sites of nature conservation 16.5 There are two other SPAs in 16.7 ‘Ramsar’ sites are wetlands of importance, elsewhere known as International Designations Waverley, Wealden Heaths Phase international importance designated Local Wildlife Sites. These are I (Thursley, Hankley and Frensham by the UK as signatories to the recommended for protection within SSSI) and Wealden Heaths Phase Convention on Wetlands of 16.2 Special Protection Areas (SPAs) the planning system by an appointed II (Devil’s Punch Bowl SSSI), both International Importance, especially are sites of international importance panel of biodiversity experts and then selected for similar conservation as Waterfowl Habitat (the Ramsar for the breeding, feeding, wintering adopted in local development plans. reasons as the Thames Basin Convention), an international or migration of rare and vulnerable Heaths SPA. Following the opening agreement which provides for species of birds found within European 16.12 Local Geological Sites (previously of the Hindhead Tunnel in 2011, it the conservation and sustainable Union countries. Their designation is known as Regionally Important was recognised that this scheme management of wetlands. required by the ‘Birds Directive’.1 Geological or Geomorphological Sites was likely to result in proposals for (RIGS)) are selected by voluntary development in central Hindhead, 16.3 European and national legislation National Designations geo-conservation groups, such as close to the Wealden Heaths Phase requires that ‘any plan or project’ RIGS Groups and Geology Trusts, II Special Protection Area. In order should not give rise to any likely 16.8 Sites of Special Scientific Interest which are generally formed by county to address the potential impact of significant effect upon these areas. (SSSIs) are the country’s very best or unitary authority areas in England. development on the SPA, the Council In order to avoid any likely significant wildlife and geological sites and adopted the Hindhead Avoidance effect, proposals for development are include some of the most spectacular 16.13 Ancient Woodlands are areas which Strategy. This secures contributions required to demonstrate that they can and beautiful habitats. They are have been continuously wooded towards measures to avoid additional avoid or mitigate any such effect. designated under the Wildlife and since before 1600AD in England. recreational pressure on the SPA. The Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) This includes areas of ancient semi- Council’s approach to dealing with the 16.4 The Thames Basin Heaths SPA covers by Natural England. Large proportions natural woodland (ASNW), which potential impact of other development an area of 8,275 ha across Hampshire, of these sites are also internationally retains a native tree and shrub on the Wealden Heaths SPAs has (the former county of) Berkshire important for wildlife, and are also cover that has not been planted, evolved through collaboration with and Surrey. It is part of a complex designated as SACs, SPAs or although it may have been managed Natural England and, in relation of heathlands in southern England Ramsar sites. by coppicing or felling and allowed to Wealden Heaths Phase II, East that together support a significant to regenerate naturally. They also Hampshire District Council, which proportion of the global breeding National Nature Reserves (NNRs) include ‘Plantation on Ancient is also affected by this SPA. Within 16.9 populations of three vulnerable and constitute many of the finest sites Woodland Sites’ (PAWS) where the this chapter, Policy NE1(i) refers to uncommon birds, the Dartford Warbler, for wildlife and geology and are a original tree cover has been felled the impacts of development on the Nightjar and Woodlark. Only a small selection of the very best SSSIs. Many and replaced by planting, often with Wealden Heaths Phase I & II SPAs part of the SPA (about 80 ha) lies of these sites are also designated conifers, and usually over the last and Policy NE3 deals specifically with within Waverley, north of Farnham. under European designations, such as century. Areas of ancient woodland, the Thames Basin Heaths SPA. There is, however, a ‘Zone of the Thursley NNR which forms part of particularly those under 2 hectares the Wealden Heaths Phase I SPA. and not afforded statutory protection by designations such as SSSIs,

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have been identified as part of a Ancient woodlands are of prime 16.14 In addition to sites designated across the Borough. The River wider survey to inform a revision of ecological importance; more rare and for nature conservation, it is important Wey and its tributaries, the Wey the Ancient Woodland Inventory for threatened species are associated to recognise the potential impact of & Arun Canal, the River Wey and Surrey, published in June 2011. This with ancient woodland than any other promoting development on previously Godalming Navigations, and the showed that Waverley contains nearly habitat. They are also important for developed land and sites within urban River Blackwater are all integral to 4,000 hectares of ancient woodland their biodiversity, as intrinsic wildlife areas. These sites are not devoid of the valued landscape, as well as - 12% of the area of the Borough. habitats and as part of interconnected biodiversity and valuable features providers of a multifunctional role in “green corridors”. should be retained and enhanced. recreation, leisure and biodiversity Features may include hedgerows, conservation. These river corridors watercourses and trees. National and canals contribute to the quality Table 16.1: Designated Sites within Waverley policy3 encourages the reuse of of the environment and quality of previously developed land, provided life for residents throughout the Designation Sites it is not of high environmental value, Borough. The River Wey flows and outlines that opportunities to through Farnham and Godalming • Thames Basin Heaths* incorporate biodiversity in and around and makes an important contribution • Wealden Heaths Phase I (Thursley, Hankley and Frensham) Special Protection Area developments should be encouraged. to the character of these towns. • Wealden Heaths Phase II (Devil’s Punch Bowl)* Development in urban areas can In addition, the wider network of *covers a wider area than Waverley provide opportunities to contribute smaller watercourses and tributaries to a range of habitats across the needs to be acknowledged as Thursley, Ash, and Chobham Borough, for example through the providing valuable environments Special Area of Conservation (covers wider area than Waverley) enhancement of connections to and connections between sites of existing green infrastructure. biodiversity importance. The Wey and Ramsar site Thursley and Bogs Arun Canal extends from Bramley to Site of Special Scientific 16.15 Green infrastructure is a network of Dunsfold, and although only a small 15 SSSIs covering an area of 2,824 ha. Interest multi-functional open space which amount of the canal within Waverley National Nature Reserve Thursley should be managed and designed to is navigable at present, the Wey and enhance biodiversity and wider quality Arun Canal Trust aspire to restore the • of life. The Council will encourage direct water link between the south • The Flashes contribution toward, or provide, coast and London. Key restoration • Rowhill Copse opportunities to enhance the existing areas have been identified north of Local Nature Reserve • Rodborough Common provision of green infrastructure, Bramley and around Dunsfold/Alfold. • Sayers Croft including designated sites, and • Farnham Park improve the connection of existing 16.17 Waverley’s landscape has a • Weybourne open spaces. Green Infrastructure distinctive wooded character, with Site of Nature Conservation is included under the definition of over 10,000 hectares of woodland; 170 designated sites Importance infrastructure (see Chapter 8 para 32% of the Borough. Hedgerows 8.3). The designation of the South and woodlands provide valuable Ancient Woodland 835 parcels covering an area of approx. 4,000 ha Downs National Park, which abuts environments and connections for • Allden’s Hill, Thorncombe Street the southern part of the Borough, wildlife between sites of biodiversity • Dippenhall Quarry provides a prime opportunity to importance. Ancient and veteran trees • Holloway Hill, Godalming improve and enhance cross-boundary are a hugely valuable resource for • Rutton Hill connections between open space and biodiversity, as cultural connections Local Geological Site • Tuesley Corner designated sites. to the past and as significant markers (previously known as ‘RIGS’) • Devil’s Punch Bowl of our landscape heritage. Ancient • Snoxall Railway Cutting 16.16 Canals and rivers are examples and veteran trees outside areas of • The Devil’s Jumps of valuable ‘wildlife corridors’ ancient woodland, wood pasture and • Milford Cemetery Pit providing connections within and parkland require special protection between a network of habitats and management.

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Policy Context at a landscape scale rather than just • Thursley, Hankley & Frensham protects and enhances the biodiversity protected areas. Heaths (including Wealden Heath that underpins the county’s “natural 16.18 Since October 2006, Section 40 of the SPA Phase I) capital”. The following priority habitats Natural Environment and Rural 16.20 Locally designated sites identified • Devil’s Punch Bowl & Hindhead are relevant to Waverley: Communities Act has imposed a in the 2002 Local Plan will be Heaths (including Wealden Heaths • Lowland meadows duty on all public authorities to have reviewed and updated in the SPA Phase II) • Lowland calcareous grassland regard to the purpose of conserving preparation of Part 2 of the Local Plan • Hascombe, Winkworth and • Mixed deciduous woodland biodiversity in the proper exercise (Site Allocations and Development Hydon’s Heath and Woodland • Beech and Yew woodland of their functions. The NPPF4 Management Policies). The Council • Blackheath, Chilworth and Farley • Wet woodland requires planning policy to minimise will work with the Surrey Nature Heaths • Wood-pasture and parkland the impacts of development on Partnership to map and identify • Winterfold and the Hurtwood • Lowland fen biodiversity and geodiversity. It refers Waverley’s local ecological network • Reedbeds to the need to plan for biodiversity at a and in doing so will consider the • Floodplain grazing marsh landscape-scale across local authority potential for preservation, restoration 16.23 Prior to 2012, the Surrey Biodiversity • Rivers boundaries, identifying elements of and re-creation of habitats. Partnership implemented the Surrey • Standing open water-bodies any existing local ecological networks Biodiversity Action Plan. This plan has • Ponds and to promote the preservation, 16.21 The South East Plan was formally now been withdrawn and the partnership • Hedgerows restoration and re-creation of Priority abolished in March 2013 and all but now operates as the Biodiversity • Arable field margins habitats, ecological networks and two of its policies were revoked. One Working Group of the Surrey Nature • Traditional orchards the recovery of Priority species of these is Policy NRM6 which relates Partnership (Surrey’s government- • Inland rock outcrop and scree populations, linked to national and to new residential development close mandated Local Nature Partnership). habitats local targets. Sites of international and to the Thames Basin Heaths Special The Biodiversity Working Group’s • Open mosaic habitats on previously national importance, such as SPAs Protection Area (Policy NE3 below). current agenda is to focus action developed land 6 and SACs, are afforded statutory for Priority habitats, in terms of protection through international 16.22 Work undertaken by the Surrey their restoration and creation, within 16.24 The Council works in partnership conventions and European Directives. Biodiversity Information Centre, and the context of the Biodiversity with other conservation projects, Along with local designations, these co-ordinated by Natural England, has Opportunity Areas (BOAs), through such as the Amphibian and Reptile 7 are listed in Table 16.1. identified a network of Biodiversity which action for Priority species Conservation Group, the Surrey Opportunity Areas (BOAs) across the recovery would also be delivered in Heathland Project and the Blackwater 16.19 Locally designated sites provide an county that feature, at their cores, parallel. BOAs (see 16.22 above) are Valley Countryside Partnership important contribution to the high concentrations of important priority areas for targeting biodiversity and aims to conserve and enhance wider biodiversity of the Borough. wildlife habitats formerly selected enhancements and are the basis for valuable habitats in Waverley. Protecting and enhancing local as significant sites for nature achieving a ‘coherent and resilient 5 sites, for example, Sites of Nature conservation. Where appropriate, ecological network’ in Surrey. A key 16.25 The Council’s strategy is to protect Conservation Importance and Local Surrey’s BOAs link with those document ‘Biodiversity Opportunity and enhance biodiversity and areas Nature Reserves reduce the pressures identified in neighbouring counties to Areas: the basis for realising Surrey’s of geological importance. Much of on nationally and internationally form a South East regional network. ecological network’ presents aims, this can be achieved through the designated sites. They provide an The following BOAs have been objectives and targets for each BOA recognition of international and national opportunity to develop a network identified within Waverley: that collectively align with those of designations and the implementation of 8 of sites, providing corridors for the • Chiddingfold and West Weald the national Biodiversity Strategy. national policy and guidance. The Local natural dispersal and migration of Woodlands The Surrey Nature Partnership has Plan will focus policy on the impact species. This is identified as being • Cranleigh Woods produced a ‘Biodiversity Planning in of development on sites on or near of increasing importance due to the • Wallis Wood Surrey’ document (2014) which offers designations and the consideration effect of climate change on habitats, • North Downs Scarp (Hog’s Back) advice to ensure that development of the overall network of sites of ensuring there are routes available • Blackwater River biodiversity importance. to alternative suitable habitats. There • River Wey (plus tributaries) is also a recognition that biodiversity • Puttenham and Crooksbury • Farnham Heaths 6 Listed under Section 41 of the Natural Environment & Rural Communities 7 Listed under Section 41 of the Natural Environment & Rural Communities needs to be protected and managed Act 2006 as ‘Habitats & Species of principal importance for the conservation of Act 2006 as ‘Habitats & Species of principal importance for the conservation of biological diversity in England’, for which all public bodies must have regard in the biological diversity in England’, for which all public bodies must have a regard in the proper exercise of their functions under Section 40 (see 16.18). proper exercise of their functions under Section 40 (see 16.18). 4 NPPF Para 109 5 Biodiversity Opportunity Areas; the basis for realising Surrey’s ecological network (Surrey Nature Partnership 2015) 8 Biodiversity 2020: A strategy for England’s wildlife and ecosystems services

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16.26 The Local Plan Habitats Regulations Policy Assessment (HRA) concludes that NE1 Biodiversity and Geological Conservation provided any new housing located within 400 metres of the Wealden Heaths SPA (Phases I and II) is The Council will seek to conserve and enhance biodiversity within Waverley. subject to a project level HRA as part Development will be permitted provided that it: of the planning application process, there will be no adverse effects on a. Retains, protects and enhances features of biodiversity and geological interest either part of the SPA. The Council has and ensures appropriate management of those features. subsequently produced an advice note for developers submitting planning b. Ensures any adverse impacts are avoided, or if unavoidable, are appropriately applications close to the SPA.9 mitigated.

16.27 The HRA also identifies that a Particular regard will be had to the following hierarchy of important sites and framework to undertake air quality habitats within the Borough - monitoring would need to be set up (i) Special Protection Areas (SPAs), Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) and with other relevant local authorities. Ramsar Sites (international designations) The Council will work with partners to consider the best way to monitor Development within the Hindhead Concept Statement Area will be required to changes in air quality across the make appropriate contributions in accordance with the Hindhead Avoidance Borough, and on European sites likely Strategy (2011) unless it can be demonstrated that the proposal will not have a to be affected by new development in likely significant adverse effect on the ecological integrity of the Wealden Heaths the Borough. This would include long Phase II SPA. term monitoring of the main roads that fall within 200m of the Thames Basin Where new development is proposed that would result in a net increase in Heaths, Wealden Heaths Phase I residential accommodation within 400m of the boundary of Thursley, Hankley and and Wealden Heaths Phase II SPAs Frensham Commons (Wealden Heaths Phase I) SPA and Wealden Heaths Phase II and the introduction of any mitigation SPA, the Council will need to be satisfied that there will be no significant adverse measures. If air quality was found effects on the ecological integrity of the SPA through a project level Habitats not to improve then further protective Regulations Assessment (HRA). measures would need to be devised. (ii) Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and National Nature Reserves (national designations)

(iii) Sites of Nature Conservation Importance (SNCIs), Local Nature Reserves (LNRs), Local Geological Sites and other Ancient Woodland, Ancient and Veteran Trees; or any other Priority habitats not identified within (ii) above (local designations)

Within locally designated sites, development will not be permitted unless it is necessary for appropriate on site management measures or can demonstrate no adverse impact to the integrity of the nature conservation interest. Development adjacent to locally designated sites will not be permitted where it has an adverse impact on the integrity of the nature conservation interest.

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to achieve ‘good’ status through a Thames Basin Heaths Special Outside of these areas, and especially within and adjacent to the Biodiversity catchment-based (system of River Opportunity Areas (BOAs), new development will, where appropriate, be required Basin Management Plans (RBMPs). Protection Area (SPA) to contribute to the protection, management and enhancement of biodiversity. This Waverley is divided across two may include the restoration and creation of Priority habitats and the recovery of river basin districts; the Thames 16.30 The formal revocation of the South Priority species populations. Within BOAs, enhancements should relate directly River Basin in much of the west East Plan in 2013 retained only two to their specific objectives and targets. New development should make a positive and north, and the South East River policies, one of which was Policy contribution to biodiversity in the Borough, through provisions mentioned above. Basin in the far south. In preparing NRM6: the Thames Basin Heaths The Council will seek to retain and encourage the enhancement of significant the Local Plan, the Council has SPA. The Thames Basin Heaths features of nature conservation value on development sites. consulted the appropriate water SPA Delivery Framework (2009) was companies on the scale and location produced by the TBH Joint Strategic of potential development sites to Partnership Board (JSPB) on behalf Policy ensure that these can be delivered of the member local authorities and NE2 Green and Blue Infrastructure within environmental limits and that other stakeholders. It was prepared the required infrastructure can be as a non-statutory document within delivered in a timely manner. The the context of the South East Plan The Council will seek to protect and enhance benefits to the existing river corridor Council continues to gather and and has an important bearing on and canal network, including landscaping, water quality or habitat creation. assess evidence on water resources, the way in which the Council deals This will be partially achieved, on development sites, by retaining or creating water quality and flood risk, for with applications that may have a undeveloped buffer zones to all watercourses of 8 metres for main rivers and example through its Water Cycle significant effect on the SPA. It gives 10 5 metres for ordinary watercourses. In accordance with the Water Framework Study13, and will consider whether guidance to all the affected authorities 11 Directive, development will not be permitted which will have a detrimental impact further information is required, on how to deal with development on the visual quality, water quality or ecological value of existing river corridors particularly in deciding relevant proposals within the Zone of and canals. planning applications. Influence. Its aim, objectives and key principles are to recommend – In addition to the measures mentioned in NE1 above, new development should • a consistent approach to the make a positive contribution to biodiversity by creating or reinforcing habitat Delivery protection of the SPA from the linkages between designated sites, in order to achieve a connected local and significant effect of residential regional ecological network of wildlife corridors and green infrastructure. The policies will be delivered by: development; • Decisions on planning applications. • the type and extent of residential The Council will seek, where appropriate, to maintain and enhance existing trees, development that may have woodland and hedgerows within the Borough. • Improvements to existing green a significant effect alone or in infrastructure, incorporating various combination on the SPA; and biodiversity enhancements to be • key criteria for the delivery of undertaken in partnership with 16.28 In addition, if a housing proposal acceptable and the total number avoidance measures. is capable of affecting the Wealden of dwellings permitted in this zone various organisations such as the Waverley Countryside Service, the Heaths Phase I and II SPAs beyond overall will be closely monitored. 16.31 The Council’s Thames Basin Heaths Surrey Nature Partnership, Wey 400 metres from the site, it will be Further advice should be sought from SPA Avoidance Strategy Review (2016) Landscape Partnership, Action considered on a case-by-case basis and agreed with Natural England. provides guidance to developers on the for Wildlife, Blackwater Valley as to whether a project-specific level of avoidance measures that the Habitats Regulations Assessment 16.29 The Water Framework Directive12 Countryside Partnership, and the Surrey Heathland Project. Council expects to see incorporated (HRA) is required (this should be established a legal framework for within planning applications. assessed at the HRA Screening the protection and promotion of • The Hindhead Avoidance Strategy. In this instance, ‘avoidance measures’ Assessment stage). The requirement sustainable water management of • Monitoring of housing delivered means providing or contributing is likely to vary depending on the size surface waters (including coastal around the Wealden Heaths SPA. towards Suitable Alternative Natural of site, the ‘in-combination’ effects waters out to one nautical mile) Greenspace (SANG), and contributing and its distance from the SPA. Larger and groundwater. The Directive towards a programme of strategic developments will not normally be requires all inland and coastal waters

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access management and monitoring 16.34 In terms of finding new SANG, Policy (SAMM) of the SPA. This Review was the Council has adopted a three- NE3 Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area based on new information on visitor pronged approach– capacity which identified enhanced (i) continue to review the potential SANG capacity at Farnham Park capacity of Farnham Park; New residential development which is likely to have a significant adverse effect on sufficient to provide mitigation for at (ii) identify opportunities for new SANG; and the ecological integrity of Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area (SPA) will be required to demonstrate that adequate measures are put in place to avoid or mitigate least 75% of the Farnham area’s net (iii) investigate proposals for ‘bespoke’ any potential adverse effects. Such measures must be agreed with Natural England. housing requirement. SANG associated with developers’ promoted housing sites. 16.32 Waverley’s only current SANG Within the 400m ‘exclusion zone’ of the SPA boundary, no net new residential resource is the Council-owned facility development will be permitted, as mitigation measures are unlikely to be capable of at Farnham Park. The capacity of protecting the integrity of the SPA. the Farnham Park SANG (number of dwellings) is calculated using the New residential development which the Council considers that either alone or in SPA Delivery Framework formula 8 combination is likely to have a significant adverse effect on the SPA beyond 400m and ha of SANG per 1000 new residents. within 5 km of the SPA boundary (in a straight line) must provide: This operates as a ‘strategic’ resource • Appropriate contributions towards the provision of Suitable Alternative Natural that is available to mitigate approved Greenspace (SANG) identified by the Council; or housing developments (including prior • A bespoke solution to provide adequate mitigation measures to avoid any potential adverse effects; and notifications) within 5km of the SPA. • A financial contribution towards wider Strategic Access Management and The park’s SANG capacity is a finite Monitoring (SAMM) resource in terms of the numbers of new dwellings it can support. The Proposals for large scale development (50 dwellings or more) between 5 km and 7 km remaining (unallocated) capacity is from the edge of the SPA should be assessed on an individual basis. Where appropriate monitored continually and the latest a full appropriate assessment may be required to ascertain whether the proposal could position is available on our website. have an adverse effect on the SPA.

16.33 As at 19th October 2017, the All mitigation measures shall be agreed with Natural England and be provided prior to remaining SANG capacity was occupation of the development and in perpetuity. sufficient to accommodate a further 1069 dwellings. The local plan strategy Where mitigation is provided in the form of SANG, the following standards and allocates 2,780 new homes for the arrangements will apply: Farnham area. Taking account of sites • A minimum of 8 hectares of SANG land (after discounting to account for current that already have planning permission access and capacity) should be provided per 1,000 new occupants. (as at 1st April 2017), are allocated • Developments of fewer than 10 dwellings should not be required to be within a in the Farnham Neighbourhood Plan specified distance of SANG land provided it is ensured that a sufficient quantity and/or lie outside the SPA’s 5 km of SANG land is in place to cater for the consequent increase in residents prior to ‘Zone of Influence’, a further 1,366 occupation of the dwellings. dwellings are expected to be provided between 2017 and 2032. The impact The mechanism for this policy is set out in the TBH Delivery Framework by the TBH of this ‘net’ housing figure on the Joint Strategic Partnership Board. SPA will need the requisite amount of SANG to be identified according to the TBH Delivery Framework formula (see 16.32 above). Depending on Delivery the average occupancy rates of new This policy will be delivered by: dwellings this would be between 4.75 • Decisions on planning applications. ha and 9.14 ha of new SANG. • The Thames Basin Heaths SPA Avoidance Strategy.

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Introduction Mitigation - Energy Efficiency emissions by 2020 increasing to 25% the degree of testing necessary for & Water Minimisation reduction by 2035 on 2007 levels. Waverley to consider its adoption. 17.1 The Local Plan’s development The Council is working in partnership Nevertheless, as of December strategy needs to be adaptable in with Surrey County Council to 2015, home builders can register 17.4 The Government has set a target under reduce the need to travel, encourage developments with the Council under how it deals with the causes and the Climate Change Act 2008 to impacts of climate change and how to alternative forms of transport to the the Mark. reduce CO2 emissions by 80% by car and reduce emissions. This links reduce vulnerability to issues such as 2050, with an interim target of 34% by flood risk, water shortages and rising to the need to tackle air pollution. 17.10 Energy efficiency improvements 2020, both against a 1990 baseline. equivalent to the Code for global temperatures. Where possible The Act was supported by the UK development should be directed to 17.7 Following a fundamental review of Sustainable Homes energy Low Carbon Transition Plan (LCTP) technical housing standards, the standards have been introduced the most sustainable locations that (2009) which set out the Government’s are easily accessible without the Government withdrew the Code through stepped changes to the strategy for climate and energy, and for Sustainable Homes in March Building Regulations. In 2010, the use of the car and also promote proposes measures to reduce carbon a safe, healthy and sustainable 2015. It was replaced by a new set Government introduced a 25% emissions across all sectors. The Act of streamlined national technical energy efficiency improvement lifestyle. The strategy also seeks introduced a system of ‘carbon budgets’ to promote sustainable design and standards. The Home Quality Mark, requirement compared to the which provide legally binding limits on based on similar principles as the 2006 Part L Building Regulations construction, including measures emissions that could be produced in to achieve energy efficiency, water Code, provides impartial information (Conservation of fuel and power). successive five-year periods. The first on a new home’s quality and Further amendments to meet the efficiency and increased use of five budgets were: renewable energy. The Council performance. It indicates the overall 2013 target came into force in 2014. • 2008-2012: 23% reduction below expected costs, health and wellbeing Notwithstanding the cancellation of will also promote investment in 1990 levels supporting infrastructure. benefits and environmental footprint the Code for Sustainable Homes, • 2013-2017: 29% reduction below associated with living in the home. the Council has published its own 1990 levels design standards and specification Policy Context • 2018-2022: 35% reduction below 17.8 Based on a rating scale of up to 5 for new Council homes (based on 1990 levels by 2020 stars, the Mark will give a the relevant Code level) and is 17.2 The National Planning Policy • 2023-2027: 50% reduction below householder a clear picture of the successfully implementing energy Framework (NPPF) sets a 1990 levels by 2025 home’s quality. It has three sections, efficiency standards well above the presumption in favour of sustainable • 2028-2032: 57% reduction below each allowing for a degree of pre- Part L minimum. development and states that Local 1990 levels by 2030 approval to maximise the cost Planning Authorities should adopt effectiveness of the assessment 17.11 Energy efficiency measures should proactive strategies to mitigate and 17.5 The first carbon budget has been process whilst taking account of also be promoted to existing adapt to climate change. It also met as UK emissions were 35% below issues that are site specific in the final buildings. This can include a change supports local authorities in having 1990 levels in 2014. According to the assessment of the development. in human behaviour such as lowering a positive strategy to promote Committee on Climate Change, the UK thermostat temperatures and using energy from renewable and low is currently on track to outperform the Knowledge Our My Home less energy by purchasing energy carbon sources, design policies second and third carbon budgets, but Sharing Surroundings and water efficient appliances or to maximise renewable and low not on track to meet the fourth, which • Concept • Site Context • Home retrofitting with renewable energy carbon energy development while covers the period 2023-27. Meeting and Detailed • Movement & Comfort technology. ensuring that adverse impacts are future carbon budgets and the UK’s Design, Connectivity • Predicted In addressed satisfactorily. Community- 80% target for 2050 will require Construction • Safety & use energy 17.12 The Environment Agency’s led initiatives for renewable and low reducing domestic emissions by at • Handover Resilience • Materials classification of water stressed

carbon energy are supported. least 3% a year. This will require and close • Outdoors • Water areas (2013 update) confirmed out • Space existing progress to be supplemented that all three water companies1 17.3 The Council’s Residential Extensions by more challenging measures. that serve Waverley have serious SPD (2010) recommends that 17.9 It should be noted, however, water stress issues. Combined with sustainable construction and 17.6 The Climate Change Strategy of the that the Mark is still a new concept higher than average levels of water renewable energy measures should Surrey Transport Plan (2011-2026) and has not yet been subject to consumption in the Borough, this be considered in all extensions. sets a target of 10% reduction in CO 2

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emphasises the local importance Government’s 2020 ambition of 12% of applications for larger wind farm 17.22 New development offers an important of water minimisation. The status heating from renewable resources. developments. It is reasonable to opportunity to build resilience to of water resources within Waverley assume, therefore, that the wind climate impacts and limit expensive is classified within the Environment 17.16 A Review of Renewable and energy industry does not consider retrofitting measures. Emphasis Agency’s Wey Catchment Abstraction Decentralised Energy Potential in Waverley to be potentially suitable is placed on water conservation, Licensing Strategy (2012). This by TV Energy for wind farms. In that respect, it drainage, flood risk and ventilation. shows that, at low flow levels, part of and Land Use Consultants in 2010 has not been considered necessary the catchments have either restricted concluded that the key opportunities for the Local Plan to investigate 17.23 The availability and efficient use of or no water availability for abstraction. for Surrey were commercial scale wind or identify areas suitable for wind water should be a central energy, biogas, energy from waste and energy development. In the event consideration for both new and 17.13 Average water usage in Waverley in heat pumps. of any future applications (involving existing building, ensuring that their 2008-09 was estimated to be 160- one or more turbines), the Council potential to store rainwater (water 170 litres per person per day across 17.17 A report by TV Energy and RPS will have regard to the Secretary of butts), and reuse water (grey water three different water companies. indicates that there is low potential for State for Communities and Local recycling) is maximised. Changes to the Building Regulations Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and Government’s Written Statement in April 2010 required a whole building distributed heat systems in Waverley whereby permission would only be 17.24 Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) standard of 125 litres per person following a heat mapping exercise of granted if, following consultation, are designed to control surface water per day. National Planning Practice the region. An adequate base heat it can be demonstrated that the run off close to where it falls and mimic Guidance (Para 014; revised March demand is required to maximise the impacts identified by affected natural drainage as closely as possible. 2015) states that, where there is clear efficiency of CHP and other forms local communities have been fully They provide opportunities to: local need, Local Plan policies can of community heat network. What addressed and the proposals • reduce the causes and impacts require new dwellings to meet the potential there may be is more likely therefore have their support. of flooding; tighter Building Regulations option of to occur in the larger settlements of • remove pollutants from urban run- 110 litres per person per day. Sources the Borough or larger high density 17.20 Photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal off at source; and of evidence of local need include developments, industrial parks or energies are considered to have • combine water management with the Environment Agency’s Water leisure centres. good potential in Waverley due to green space with benefits for Stressed Areas classification. the favourable insulation levels in the amenity, recreation and wildlife. 17.18 Waverley is probably the most south east of England. PV provides a Mitigation - Renewable wooded Borough in the most wooded good complementary energy source 17.25 The Government has strengthened County in the UK. With over 31% to CHP and, along with wind energy, planning policy on the provision of Energy and Low Carbon of Waverley’s land under woodland provides a higher level of carbon sustainable drainage. As of April 2015, Technologies (10,874 ha), there is an opportunity to emissions reduction than heat-based all ‘major’ developments should ensure utilise woodfuel from the existing woods. renewable energy sources. that, wherever appropriate, SuDS for 17.14 The EU Renewables Directive sets The Forestry Commission estimates the management of run-off are put in a target for the UK of generating 15% that if only half of the annual growth Adaptation place. Surrey County Council is now of all its energy from renewable energy were to be harvested through sensitive the Lead Local Flood Authority and, sources by 2020. The Government’s management and used for woodfuel 17.21 The latest scientific evidence working in partnership with the Local strategy for how to achieve this is set this would embody an energy value of suggests that extreme weather events Planning Authorities in Surrey, has out in its National Renewable Energy 50,000,000 kW hours per year, enough and other impacts, including a warmer prepared an advice note to support Action Plan. to heat more than 3,000 homes. climate and increased risk of water planning authorities and developers in shortages, are likely to become more meeting the new requirements. The Government’s Renewable Heat 17.15 17.19 A small number of individual wind prevalent. Surrey County Council Incentive was set up in 2014 to turbines have been permitted in the have carried out a Local Climate 17.26 Green Infrastructure such as trees, encourage the take-up of renewable Borough, but it is probably because Impact Profile (LCLIP) in partnership green roofs, wetland habitats and heat technologies amongst of the Borough’s highly wooded with all the Surrey districts. This woodland can help mitigate climate householders, communities and landscape, as well as the important examined the impacts of extreme change by providing opportunities to businesses through financial incentives. national and local landscape weather events in Surrey from 1999 manage water resources, by reducing It is the first of its kind in the world and designations (see Chapter 16), that to 2009. run-off, providing flood storage and is expected to contribute towards the the Council has never received any acting as a natural soakaway. It

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also has a role in absorbing carbon Policy dioxide, reducing ‘urban heat island’ CC2 Sustainable Construction and Design effects, improving air quality and providing opportunities for increasing habitats and connections to help The Council will seek to promote sustainable patterns of development and reduce enable wildlife to adapt. Policy NE2 the level of greenhouse gas emissions by: seeks to encourage the provision of green infrastructure. 1. ensuring all new development, including residential extensions, include measures to minimise energy and water use through its design, layout, landscape 17.27 The Council’s Strategy reflects a and orientation; wider policy move away from 2. encouraging the use of natural lighting and ventilation; requiring a proportion of 3. being designed to encourage walking, cycling and access to sustainable forms of renewable energy to be provided transport; on developments to focusing on reducing carbon emissions generally. 4. building at higher densities where appropriate and supporting mixed-use Reductions can be achieved both by development; greater energy efficiency and, where 5. incorporating measures that protect and, where possible, enhance the appropriate, use of renewable and biodiversity value of the development; low carbon technology. 6. minimising construction and demolition waste and promoting the reuse and recycling of building materials; or 7. requiring the design of new development to facilitate the recycling and composting of waste; Policy CC1 Climate Change 8. ensuring that new dwellings shall meet the requirement of 110 litres of water per person per day; and 9. requiring that all new buildings are provided with the highest available speed Development will be supported where it contributes to mitigating and adapting to broadband infrastructure. the impacts of climate change, including measures that -

1. use renewable and low carbon energy supply systems; 17.28 In implementing Policies CC1 and • collaborate and engage with 2. provide appropriate flood storage capacity; CC2, the Council will seek to adopt communities, the renewable 3. address issues of flood risk through the application of Policy CC4; a “fabric first” approach to building energy industry and other design. This involves maximising 4. provide high standards of sustainable design and construction with built-in stakeholders to undertake more the performance of the building’s detailed assessments of local resilience to climate change (e.g. from flood risk, storms, higher temperatures and components and materials in order drought); or potential for decentralised and to minimise the need for expensive renewable or low-carbon energy 5. use green infrastructure and SuDS to help absorb heat, reduce surface water technologies. In that way, this sources and energy saving within runoff and support habitat networks. approach can help reduce capital the Borough and operational costs, improve • encourage small scale community- energy efficiency and reduce carbon based schemes emissions. A fabric first approach can • encourage development of local also reduce the need for maintenance supply chains, especially for during the building’s life. The Council biomass will also: • raise awareness, ownership • take measures to reduce its and understanding of renewable own carbon footprint through energy energy and resource efficiency improvements to Council buildings and awareness- raising initiatives

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17.29 Where developers, for technical or Flood Risk Management 17.36 Groundwater related flooding is financial reasons, consider it not also an issue in this catchment due to the significant area of permeable possible to achieve the standards 17.32 Waverley includes the catchments required by this policy, the onus will of four main watercourses: the River Lower (sandstone, be on them to provide appropriate Wey, Cranleigh Waters (a tributary of mudstone and siltstone) in the evidence in support of any the Wey), the River Lox (a tributary of central northern and north-west planning application. The Council the upper River Arun, and to a minor areas of the Borough. acknowledges that government extent the River Blackwater. has said Local Plans should not 17.37 The Level 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) for Waverley set any additional local technical 17.33 As well as the main watercourses, standards or requirements relating (2010) has been updated for the new there are a number of smaller 3 to the construction, internal layout or tributaries including the Holdhurst Local Plan. In keeping with the NPPF performance of new dwellings. Brook, Littlemead Brook, Nanhurst and its accompanying Technical Stream, Hascombe Stream, Alderbrook Guidance (Flood Risk and Coastal 17.30 In addition to addressing sustainable Stream, Royal Brook, Truxford Brook, Change Planning Practice Guidance design and construction, Policy CC2 Farnham Bourne and Frensham Vale [PPG]), the objectives of the updated has potential to support improved Stream (all within the Wey catchment); assessment were to: health and well-being. and the Hambledon Brook within the • identify the extent of all Flood Arun catchment. The Wey and Arun Zones; Canal, managed by the Wey and Arun • identify areas at risk of flooding Policy Canal Trust, passes through the south from all flood sources present CC3 Renewable Energy Development east part of the Borough. in the study area, providing the Council with the tools required to apply the Sequential Test; 17.34 Flood risk in Waverley originates from Renewable energy development should be located and designed to avoid significant • provide evidence-based reports to adverse impacts on landscape, wildlife, heritage assets and amenity. Appropriate a number of sources - rivers, surface water, sewers, groundwater and inform the preparation of the Local steps should be taken to mitigate any adverse impacts, such as noise nuisance, Plan regarding potential flood risk flood risk, shadow flicker and interference with telecommunications, through artificial water bodies (e.g. Frensham Ponds, Broadwater Lake and the Wey and which are also suitable to careful consideration of location, scale, design and other measures. The Council inform the Sustainability Appraisal particularly encourages applications from community-led projects. and Arun Canal). Although a greater emphasis is placed on flooding from of related documents; • advise on suitable policies to Development in the Green Belt will be considered in accordance with advice in rivers, surface water flooding and address flood risk management the NPPF.2 groundwater emergence also present a significant flood risk. in a consistent manner across its administrative area; 17.31 In implementing this policy, the combustion plant to fuel source • advise on the requirements of site 17.35 In the past, watercourses within Council will take into account: and the adequacy of local the catchment areas of the River Wey specific flood risk assessments • the contribution the development transport networks; have broken their banks as a result based on local conditions and will make towards achieving • availability of a suitable connection of storms. However, a significant policy recommendations; national, regional and sub- to the electricity and gas proportion of these incidents occurred • advise on the principles, objectives regional renewable energy targets distribution network; in rural areas where little risk to and applicability of Sustainable and carbon dioxide savings; • the visual impact of the people or property exists. Areas Drainage Systems (SuDS) • the potential to integrate the development on the character and within the catchment with known throughout the study area; and proposal with existing or new appearance of the surrounding flooding problems include the towns • present information to inform development; area; and and parishes of Alfold, Bramley, the Council of the flood • the potential benefits to host • the effect of the proposal on the Chiddingfold, Cranleigh, Dunsfold, considerations necessary in communities and opportunities for amenities of any nearby residential Farnham, Godalming and Haslemere. developing and progressing flood environmental enhancement; properties. emergency planning. • the proximity of biomass

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17.38 The application of the Sequential Policy Test4 as part of the Level 1 update CC4 Flood Risk Management showed that it was not possible to accommodate all the objectively assessed development (housing) Flood Zones in Waverley are defined as contained within National Planning Practice needs in areas with lower probability Guidance and the Council’s Level 2 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment. of flooding (i.e. EA Flood Zone 1). The Exception Test5 can therefore In order to reduce the overall and local risk of flooding in the Borough: be applied. As a number of potential development sites were identified 1. Development must be located, designed and laid out to ensure that it is safe; with an element of flood risk (Flood that the risk from flooding is minimised whilst not increasing the risk of flooding Zones 2 and/or 3), the Council elsewhere; and that residual risks are safely managed. In locations identified commissioned a Level 2 SFRA to as being at risk of flooding, planning permission will only be granted, or land assess those sites in more detail allocated for development, where it can be demonstrated that: in order to provide the information a. where sequential and exceptions tests have been undertaken and passed, necessary for the application of the any development that takes place where there is a risk of flooding will need Exception Test. to ensure that flood mitigation measures, including a site specific flood evacuation plan, are integrated into the design both on-site and off-site, to minimise the risk to property and life should flooding occur; b. through a sequential approach, it is located in the lowest appropriate flood risk location in accordance with the NPPF and the Waverley Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA); and c. it would not constrain the natural function of the flood plain, either by impeding flood flow or reducing storage capacity.

2. Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) will be required on major developments (10 or more dwellings or equivalent) and encouraged for smaller schemes. A site- specific Flood Risk Assessment will be required for sites within or adjacent to areas at risk of surface water flooding as identified in the SFRA. There should be no increase in either the volume or rate of surface water runoff leaving the site. Proposed development on brownfield sites should aim to reduce run off rates to those on greenfield sites where feasible. There should be no property or highway flooding, off site, for up to the 1 in 100 year storm return period, including an allowance for climate change.

Delivery The policies will be delivered by: • Working in partnership with planning applicants and delivered through the development and building control processes. • The detailed application of policies through Part 2 of the Local Plan (Site Allocations and Development Management Policies).

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Chapter 18 Strategic Sites

SS1: Strategic Housing Site at Coxbridge Farm, Farnham SS2: Strategic Housing Site at Land West of Green Lane, Farnham SS3: Strategic Mixed Use Site at The Woolmead, Farnham SS4: Strategic Housing Site at Horsham Road, Cranleigh SS5: Strategic Housing Site at Land South of Elmbridge Road and the High Street, Cranleigh SS6: Strategic Housing Site at Land opposite Milford Golf Course SS7: New settlement at Dunsfold Aerodrome SS7A: Dunsfold Aerodrome Design Strategy SS8: Strategic Mixed Use Site at Woodside Park, Godalming SS9: Strategic Employment Site on Land off Water Lane, Farnham

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Introduction Table 18.1: Expected housing delivery on strategic sites Years Dwellings Out- Years 1-5 Years 11+ 18.1 In order to provide certainty of Strategic Total 6-10 Policy permitted standing (2017/18 (2027/28 - delivery, nine strategic sites are Site address dwellings (2022/23 - at 01.04.17 dwellings - 2021/22) 2031/32) allocated in this Plan. Although there 2026/27) is no national definition, the Council Coxbridge Farm, considers a strategic housing site SS1 350 0 350 120 230 0 Farnham to be one that has the potential to deliver at least 100 additional homes. Green Lane, This is considered to provide a SS2 Badshot Lea, 105 0 105 105 0 0 balance between certainty of delivery Farnham through the Local Plan and providing Woolmead, SS3 100 96 4 0 4 0 the opportunity for town and parish Farnham councils to allocate (should they wish) sites through their neighbourhood Land at Horsham SS4 250 149 101 101 0 0 plans, in accordance with the Road, Cranleigh minimum target for parishes set out in Policy ALH1. Land South of Elmbridge Road SS5 765 500 2651 85 180 0 18.2 The following strategic sites are those and the High assessed as deliverable or Street, Cranleigh developable in the Land Availability Land opposite Assessment (LAA) 2016 and able SS6 Milford Golf 180 0 180 100 80 0 to deliver at least 100 homes. Course, Milford Some sites that will deliver housing Dunsfold in the plan period, and meet the SS7 2,600 0 2,600 273 1,285 1,042 above criteria, are not included as Aerodrome strategic allocations as they already Woodside Park, SS8 100 0 1002 100 0 0 have received planning permission Godalming in full. As well as the site specific 4,450 745 3,705 884 1,779 1,042 criteria within the policies in this chapter, other appropriate policies 18.3 Strategic sites must provide the in this Local Plan should also be necessary new or improved considered. In total, these strategic infrastructure to serve the sites are expected to deliver 4,450 development, whether by on- or homes over the whole plan period off-site provision, or by financial from 2013-2032. As of 1 April 2017, contributions through Section 106 745 dwellings had already received and Section 278 planning obligations. planning permission on the sites, Until the Community Infrastructure leaving about 3,705 homes to be Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule is delivered over the plan period. Of adopted, the Council will continue to these 3,705 homes, it is expected that secure infrastructure improvements about 884 homes would be delivered in this way. The Charging Schedule within the next five years. The table will enable CIL funds to meet the below lists the strategic housing sites cumulative infrastructure needs of and provides more detail on their approved developments expected delivery, in accordance with (see also para 8.7). the housing trajectory at Appendix C.

1 Resolution to permit 265 dwellings issued on 15/03/2017 (WA/2016/2207) 2 Resolution to permit 100 dwellings issued on 28/02/17 (WA/2016/1418).

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Coxbridge Farm, Farnham Policy SS1: Strategic Housing Site at Coxbridge Farm, Farnham. LAA ID: 29. 18.4 This 12 hectare site (ID 29 in the LAA) is located on the north side of West Street in Farnham, to the south west of the Chantrys housing estate. It comprises open fields with adjacent farm buildings to the south, several of which are Grade II Listed. A small part of the site is within Flood Zones 2 or 3. The site lies within 5 km of the Thames Basin Heaths SPA as well as within 5 km of Wealden Heaths Phase I SPA. Avoidance and mitigation measures in line with Policies NE1 or NE3 would be required. The site is also adjacent to Biodiversity Opportunity Area R04, River Wey & Tributaries and development should assist achievement of BOA objectives (see Policy NE1). It is anticipated that this site would be delivered by 2027.

Policy SS1 Strategic Housing Site at Coxbridge Farm, Farnham

Land at Coxbridge Farm, Farnham, as identified on the Adopted Policies Map and on the plan opposite, is allocated for around 350 homes subject to the following:

a) Safeguard and enhance the setting of the adjoining heritage assets at Coxbridge Farm.

b) The maintenance of, or provision of, appropriate landscaped buffers, including trees and hedgerows, particularly on the western boundary of the site where it meets open countryside.

c) The achievement of satisfactory access arrangements to the development, including from West Street.

d) Built development should be focused on the parts of the site at lowest risk of flooding (Flood Zone 1). A Flood Risk Assessment will be required given that part of the site lies within an area of identified high and medium flood risk.

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Land West of Green Lane, Policy SS2: Strategic Housing Site at Land West of Green Lane, Badshot Lea, Farnham Farnham. LAA ID: 438.

18.5 This 3.3 hectare site (part of ID 438 in the LAA) is located to the west of Green Lane in the Weybourne area of Farnham. It is currently in agricultural use, with a public footpath running along the southern boundary of the site. The site lies within 5 km of the Thames Basin Heaths SPA and avoidance and mitigation measures in line with Policies NE3 would be required. Part of the site is within the Farnham and Aldershot Strategic Gap. This site is adjacent to Weybourne Local Nature Reserve where due sensitivity is required during any development (see Policy NE1). An electricity supply line crosses the south east corner of the site. The site is also within a Minerals Safeguarding Area, although Surrey County Council has indicated that it is unlikely that the working of this site would be feasible. It is anticipated that this site would be delivered by 2022.

Policy SS2 Strategic Housing Site at Land West of Green Lane, Farnham

Land to the west of Green Lane, Farnham, as identified on the Adopted Policies Map and on the plan opposite, is allocated for 105 homes subject to the following:

a) The achievement of satisfactory access arrangements to the development from Green Lane and from the development to the adjoining footpath.

b) Associated highway improvements, for example at the junction of Green Lane with Lower Weybourne Lane to mitigate the effects of the development and to promote the use of Green Lane for walking and cycling only.

c) The potential for the incidental reuse or working of any underlying mineral resource during the development of the site should be satisfactorily demonstrated.

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The Woolmead, Farnham Policy SS3: Strategic Mixed Use Site at The Woolmead, Farnham. LAA ID: 670. 18.6 The Woolmead (ID 670 in the LAA), with a total area of 0.8 hectares, comprises two areas in the town centre. The main, larger area is encircled by Woolmead Road and East Street and comprises a mix of retail, office and residential uses dating from the 1960s. The smaller area lies to the north of Woolmead Road and is currently used for parking. The site lies within 5 km of the Thames Basin Heaths SPA and avoidance and mitigation measures in line with Policies NE3 would be required. It is partly within an area of High Archaeological Potential. The main site is within the Farnham Air Quality Management Area. Both sites adjoin the eastern end of the Conservation Area. Planning permission was granted on 5 October 2016 for 96 dwellings and up to 4,200 sq m of commercial floor space on the main area, so it is anticipated that this site would be delivered by 2021.

Policy SS3 Strategic Mixed Use Site at The Woolmead, Farnham

The Woolmead in Farnham Town Centre, as identified on the Adopted Policies Map and on the plan opposite, is allocated for a mix of uses including around 100 homes and 4,200 sq m of replacement retail floorspace subject to the following:

a) Redevelopment of the main part of this ‘Gateway’ site to create a landmark scheme.

b) A built form that responds to the historic context of the area, protecting and enhancing the setting and significance of adjacent heritage assets including the Conservation Area to the west of the site.

c) A built form that responds appropriately to neighbouring development, including that permitted upon the adjacent East Street site.

d) An initial desk-based assessment of the archaeological value of the site and, where necessary, a field evaluation in accordance with paragraph 128 of the NPPF.

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Land at Horsham Road, Policy SS4: Strategic Housing Site at Horsham, Road, Cranleigh Cranleigh. LAA ID: 294.

18.7 This 15 hectare site (ID 294 in the LAA), also known as ‘The Chantrey’s’, is located to the west of Horsham Road, Cranleigh. It is currently in agricultural use. The Downs Link runs along the western boundary of the site.

18.8 The first phase of the development, comprising 149 units, was granted planning permission in January 2016. Phase 2 of the development has the potential to deliver a further 101 housing units. It is anticipated that this site would be delivered by 2022.

Policy SS4 Strategic Housing Site at Horsham Road, Cranleigh

Land at Horsham Road, Cranleigh, as identified on the Adopted Policies Map and on the plan opposite, is allocated for around 250 homes subject to the following:

a) The protection and enhancement of existing trees, woodlands, hedgerows, ponds and ditches which make an important contribution to the character of the local area.

b) Additional planting to enhance the character of, and reduce views into the site from, the Downs Link National Trail which abuts the western boundary of the site.

c) Achievement of satisfactory access into the site from Horsham Road, and direct pedestrian access to the Downs Link.

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Land South of Elmbridge Road Policy and the High Street, Cranleigh SS5 Strategic Housing Site at Land South of Elmbridge Road and the High Street, Cranleigh 18.9 This 62 hectare site (IDs 292, 395 and 853 in the LAA) is located to the south of Elmbridge Road and Land South of Elmbridge Road and the High Street, Cranleigh, as identified on the Adopted Policies Map and on the plan overleaf, is allocated for around 765 homes the High Street, Cranleigh, between and a country park subject to the following: the Wey and Arun Canal in the west and Knowle Lane in the east. To a) Built development should be focused on that part of the site at low risk of the north east, the site is bounded flooding (Flood Zone 1). A Flood Risk Assessment will be required given that part by the Downs Link path. A public of the site lies within an area of identified high and medium flood risk. The Flood footpath crosses the entire site, Risk Assessment and mitigation measures will be required to demonstrate safe from the Wey and Arun Canal close access and egress from the site. to the western boundary to Knowle Lane to the east. Current uses on b) An appropriate buffer zone being retained and managed alongside the Littlemead the site include agriculture and Brook and the Nuthurst Stream to meet Environment Agency requirements. horticultural glasshouses. There are also areas of Ancient Woodland c) The provision of a linear park along the public right of way and the provision of and reservoirs. Parts of the site are an appropriate landscaped buffer including trees and hedgerows particularly on affected by flooding. This site includes the southern boundary of the site. part of the Biodiversity Opportunity Area R04 (River Wey & tributaries) d) On-site and off-site highway improvements and sustainable transport and development should assist improvements, potentially including new access points onto Alfold Road and achievement of BOA objectives Knowle Lane and the provision of on site footways and cycleways linking to the (see Policy NE1). Downs Link, the newly created Country Park, Cranleigh High Street, Snoxhall Fields and Elmbridge Village. 18.10 This strategic site comprises three separately promoted sites, all of e) Reservoirs occupying the western part of the site being retained and their which have been the subject of recent amenity and ecological value enhanced. planning applications. Planning permission for 425 dwellings on one f) A holistic and integrated scheme for the whole site that maximises connectivity of these sites, to the east of Alfold and delivers the necessary infrastructure and direct access into the village centre. Road and west of Knowle Lane, was granted on 31 March 2016. Planning permission was also granted for 75 dwellings on another of these sites (ID 853, Little Meadow) on 1 July 2016. It is considered that allocation of the three sites as a single strategic site would ensure that connectivity between the sites can be achieved and that they can be planned in a holistic way, providing direct access to the village centre and the necessary infrastructure. It is anticipated that a comprehensive development of this site for housing and public open space would be fully delivered by 2027.

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Policy SS5: Strategic Housing Site at Land South of Elmbridge Land opposite Milford village within the Green Belt with an amended development boundary. Road and the High Street, Cranleigh. LAA IDs: 292, 395, 853. Golf Course, Milford The Council agrees with the Review finding that there is potential for 18.11 This 11 hectare site (ID 450 in the LAA) development without significant harm is located to the west of Station Lane to the designation. As the site is and is currently part of Milford Golf removed from the Green Belt in this Course. Part of the site is within Flood plan, it is anticipated that this site will Zones 2 and 3 and the site lies about be delivered by 2026. 800m from the Wealden Heaths Phase I SPA. Due to its proximity 18.12 Development of the site will require to the SPA, a project-level HRA capacity improvements at the Station assessment is likely to be required Lane/Church Road junction and to ensure that no likely significant A3100/A286 roundabout to the north effect would result, in accordance of the site. with Policy NE1. This site includes land within Biodiversity Opportunity Area R04 (River Wey & tributaries) and development should assist achievement of BOA objectives (see Policy NE1). The Green Belt Review identifies the potential to inset Milford

Policy SS6 Strategic Housing Site at Land opposite Milford Golf Course

Land opposite Milford Golf Course, as identified on the Adopted Policies Map and on the plan overleaf, is allocated for around 180 homes subject to the following:

a) Built development should be focused on the part of the site at low risk of flooding (Flood Zone 1). The development area must exclude the flood plain of the River Ock which forms the western boundary to the site. A Flood-Risk / Run- off Assessment will be required given that part of the site lies within an area of identified high and medium flood risk.

b) Satisfactory detailed access arrangements to the development should be achieved, for example from Station Lane.

c) Sustainable transport measures, which may include on site footways and cycleways linking to the recreation space and Station Lane in the East and Church Road or Busdens Way to the West.

d) The provision of a landscaped corridor along Station Lane and the provision of an appropriate landscaped buffer including trees and hedgerows on the southern boundary of the site.

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Policy SS6: Strategic Housing Site at Land opposite Milford Dunsfold Aerodrome dismissed on the grounds of transport Golf Course. LAA ID: 450. impacts and prematurity. However, 18.13 Dunsfold Aerodrome (ID 10 in the much has changed since 2009. The LAA) is a substantial site of 249 full need for housing, including the hectares located to the south west of allowance for meeting unmet housing Cranleigh and east of Dunsfold village, needs from Woking, has been of which about 82%3 is previously- assessed as 590 homes per annum, developed land. It is not within the far above the South East Plan target Green Belt or the Area of Outstanding for Waverley that applied at the time Natural Beauty. However, the site is of the appeal. Secondly, national in close proximity to the Surrey Hills planning policy has changed, with AONB and a project level Landscape the NPPF stating that development and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) should only be prevented or refused would be required at the planning on transport grounds where the application stage. Engagement with residual cumulative impacts of Natural England is encouraged. development are severe. The loss The site is adjacent to Biodiversity of aviation activities was addressed Opportunity Area LW01 (Chiddingfold in the appeal but was not one of the and West Weald Woodlands) and reasons given by the Secretary of development here would be expected State for its dismissal. to assist achievement of relevant BOA objectives. The site also includes SNCI 18.15 The owners of the site continue to and Ancient Woodland where any promote it as an opportunity for mixed impacts must be avoided/mitigated uses including between 1,800 and (see Policies NE1 and NE2).The site 3,400 new homes, new employment currently contains a variety of uses, and other supporting uses. An outline including aviation, as well as being a planning application for a mixed use significant location for employment with development at the site including 1,800 over 100 businesses employing over homes and an expanded business 700 people. park was submitted in December 2015. Planning permission was granted, 18.14 The site was developed as an subject to a legal agreement, on 14 aerodrome during the Second World December 2016 but this decision has War. After the war, it was used for since been ‘called in’ by the Secretary the development and manufacture of of State for a public inquiry that started aircraft until BAe Systems vacated on 18 July 2017. the site in 2002. The site has some heritage value as a former Second 18.16 As explained in Chapter 5, much World War aerodrome and there are has changed since 2009, in particular some buildings and structures on the the publication of the NPPF, which site that are regarded as heritage requires Local Plans to meet assets. In 2009, the Secretary of objectively assessed needs in full State rejected an appeal relating to unless the impacts of doing so a proposed new settlement at the would significantly and demonstrably site, comprising about 2,600 homes outweigh the benefits, when assessed along other uses. The appeal was against the policies in the NPPF as

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a whole. It adds that developments and improved commercial premises 18.21 In order to mitigate the traffic impacts use. Care should be taken to ensure that generate significant movements in order to meet the needs of of the development, a package of that a sufficient buffer exists between should be located where the need to businesses in Waverley. This should highway infrastructure and sustainable this waste facility and any proposed travel will be minimised and the use comprise a range of new floorspace transport measures must be delivered allocation for housing to ensure there of sustainable transport modes can across the B Use Classes, with a in conjunction with the development is no detrimental impact or constraint be maximised. Although Dunsfold range of unit sizes, including space of the new community. The main on the waste operation. Aerodrome is in a relatively isolated that will appeal to start-up companies access into the site will be taken from location, it is considered that subject and small businesses. the A281 via a new access road, and 18.25 The site should be developed in a to the provision of necessary there will also need to be secondary comprehensive manner, with a infrastructure, the benefits, such as it 18.20 A range of community facilities should access points for buses, emergency phasing plan to be agreed, so being a large brownfield site, outweigh be provided at the site, including a vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. that homes, employment, facilities other concerns. The Council considers new local centre with a primary school and open space are delivered in a that subject to satisfactory highways (with a relocated Jigsaw School for 18.22 In addition, a range of sustainable gradual and logical manner across mitigation, Dunsfold Aerodrome can children with autism in new and larger transport measures should be the whole development and that at deliver sustainable development. premises), a local centre with Class implemented, including improvements each stage there is an appropriate A1 (comparison and convenience) to local bus routes (including a bus level of infrastructure to support the 18.17 Having tested the likely traffic retail facilities as well as Class A2 service to be provided and secured development. impacts that would arise as a result (office and professional services), in perpetuity); travel plans for the of different levels of development, Class A3 (restaurant/café use), proposed uses that set out a full 18.26 The developers should address, the Council considers that with Class A4 (drinking establishments) range of measures to encourage through their planning applications, appropriate mitigation (such as and Class A5 (hot food takeaways) sustainable transport choices; the impacts of the development on improvements to road junctions along to provide for the day to day needs enhancement of the cycle route local infrastructure and services, the A281), a scheme of 2,600 homes of local residents, a new medical between the site and Cranleigh; a including at Cranleigh. can be delivered sustainably within centre to provide healthcare for new layout that encourages residents to the plan period (to 2032). Dunsfold residents, and a community centre. walk and cycle; and establishment of Aerodrome is therefore allocated A financial contribution will also need a car club on site for the residential as a strategic site for about 2,600 to be made, through a Section 106 and employment uses. homes, an expanded business park agreement, to off-site secondary with around 26,000 sq m of new school provision. In addition, sufficient 18.23 Work undertaken by the promoters B Class floorspace, community publicly accessible open space will in connection with their recent facilities (including a primary school, need to be provided throughout the planning application for a mixed use a local centre, a medical centre and development, as well as strategic scheme including 1,800 homes has community centre) and open space. open space in the form of landscaped found that there is a need to reinforce parkland. Sports pitches and play the existing utility infrastructure 18.18 The delivery of about 2,600 homes areas must be provided throughout for electricity, gas, water and will help to meet the identified housing the residential areas in accordance telecommunications to serve the need in the Borough, with a range of with Policy LRC1. A new canal basin development. These reinforcements housing sizes, types and tenures having to the Wey and Arun Canal should will need to be made in a phased regard to the needs identified in the also be provided to facilitate/increase manner as the scheme progresses, to Strategic Housing Market Assessment. recreation use of the canal. The the satisfaction of the utility providers district/local centre must be designed and the Council. 18.19 The retention and expansion of the in such a way that the facilities Dunsfold Business Park would can be expanded when the new 18.24 An anaerobic digestion facility was deliver around 26,000 sq m of new settlement extends to 2,600 homes granted planning permission at the B class employment floorspace. This later in the plan period. For example, site in 2013 although this has yet will contribute towards meeting the at 2,600 homes it is likely that the to be built. This permitted facility is economic development needs of the primary school will require three safeguarded under Surrey Waste Borough and the overall objective forms of entry. Plan (SWP) Policy DC1 which of supporting the delivery of new safeguards all existing sites in waste

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Policy SS7 New settlement at Dunsfold Aerodrome j) A package of sustainable measures, including a frequent bus service to be provided and secured in perpetuity to serve the whole site, to maximise opportunities for alternative forms of transport and to support alternatives to the Dunsfold Aerodrome, as identified on the Adopted Policies Map and on the plan private car. below, is allocated for mixed use strategic development to accommodate housing, employment and associated supporting uses. k) The reinforcement of existing utility infrastructure for electricity, gas, water and telecommunications to serve the development. The development should create a high quality, mixed use community with its own identity and character, forming a new settlement, with a range of community l) An appropriate buffer between the permitted anaerobic digestion facility and any facilities and services, appropriate to a settlement of this size. The development new housing development. should fully recognise the significance of the heritage value of the site and conserve the site’s heritage assets in a manner appropriate to their significance. Policy SS7A: Dunsfold 18.29 As a new settlement which will The setting of the Surrey Hills Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty will be be delivered over the length of the protected, in accordance with Policy RE3. Aerodrome Design Strategy plan period, ensuring continued high quality design and place-making is The scheme should include: 18.27 Policy SS7: New settlement integral to its success in creating at Dunsfold Aerodrome allocates a new community. Policy SS7A: a) About 2,600 homes to be delivered by 2032. the site for mixed use strategic Dunsfold Aerodrome Design Strategy development to accommodate complements the site allocation, setting b) An expanded business park with around 26,000 sq m of new employment (B housing, employment and associated out the mechanism through which the Class) floorspace. supporting uses. It requires that a Council will promote and control the new settlement is formed, creating design-led development of the new c) A local centre providing - a high quality, mixed use community settlement. The policy sets out: i. At least 3,750 sq m gross floorspace with shops, financial and professional with its own identity and character. • overarching design principles to services, restaurants and cafes, drinking establishments and hot food takeaways ensure a successful place is created; (Use Classes A1 to A5) to provide for the day to day needs of residents, and 18.28 The NPPF recognises that well- and ii. Social infrastructure including a new primary school, which will additionally designed buildings and places can provide early education for two to four year olds, health facilities, and community • the requirement for the developer improve the lives of people and to produce a comprehensive facilities. A financial contribution will also need to be made to off-site secondary communities (paragraph 8). The school provision. Masterplan for the site that would promotion of high quality design is a adhere to the design principles core planning principle (paragraph d) The provision of publicly accessible local and strategic open space, to include a set out within this policy and be 17), and is given great importance in managed Country Park of at least 103 ha. subject to design review. Section 7 of the Framework. Good

design is a key aspect of sustainable e) Appropriate on and off site leisure facilities. development and should contribute positively to making places better for f) A new canal basin to the Wey and Arun Canal. people. The Framework sets out the g) Land to be reserved on or adjoining the site for the provision of a museum importance of planning positively for reflecting the site’s history as an aviation centre. the achievement of high quality and inclusive design for all development, h) Public art to reflect the heritage of the site. including individual buildings, public and private spaces and wider area i) Necessary highways improvements to adequately mitigate the likely impacts, development schemes (paragraph including cumulative impacts, of the proposed development on both the safe 57). Further design guidance is operation and the performance of the surrounding road network. provided by the National Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG).

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Policy SS7A Dunsfold Aerodrome Design Strategy neighbourhood. The layout and design will help to create safe well-connected neighbourhoods, and have particular regard for ensuring that proposals maximise opportunities to prioritise pedestrian and cyclist movement across the site and Dunsfold Aerodrome New Settlement will be a high quality design-led new Surrey further afield. It is essential that the layout and design incorporates the principles village for the 21st Century, a place where residents choose to live, work and visit. of both legibility and permeability to ensure that everyone can move freely and confidently through the area. The following are the key design principles which will guide the future development of Dunsfold Aerodrome. In addition to Policy TD1, all proposals for the development of (iii) A significant network of greenspaces and public places: Dunsfold Aerodrome shall clearly demonstrate how it achieves the following strategic design principles: The amount, variety and quality of landscaped open space is one of the key elements which will make the new settlement special. The Masterplan will outline the approach (i) A village that has a distinct local character: for a connected network and hierarchy of Green Infrastructure, open spaces and recreational facilities. These spaces should be accessible to all, ranging from pocket The new development will be of a high quality and inclusive design, creating a parks and doorstep play to sports pitches, playgrounds and public parks, and locally distinctive and legible4 place that responds to the previous use of Dunsfold should link coherently into the existing tree belts and retained hedgerows. They Aerodrome as an airfield. will respect and enhance the landscape qualities of the area, meet the needs of the new community and be within walking distance of residential neighbourhoods. The development of a new community at Dunsfold Aerodrome provides an Additionally these spaces should be durable, safe and convenient and capable of opportunity to draw upon the contribution made by the historic environment to create long-term sustainable management without undue cost to the community. a unique sense of place and local character for the new settlement. Both the physical and social legacy features of the airfield should be incorporated into the Masterplan The Masterplan will include a network of public spaces at various scales and with to root the development into its context and site history. different characters and intended uses, creating a series of everyday spaces in which people will live out their communal lives. These spaces will deliver a rich and In addition, the Masterplan will demonstrate how the development responds to the varied public realm giving a strong sense of place, unique and distinctive to the new landscape setting within which it sits and how the features and layout are reflective of settlement. the site’s character and the wider local area. It will set out the urban design principles which have directly influenced the design and layout of the proposals that contribute (iv) A secure environment: towards creating a unique new community. While ensuring that the new settlement is laid out in a permeable manner to Inspired by the variety found within the Surrey vernacular, the new settlement encourage walking and cycling to all the main facilities, the network of routes will incorporate visual richness and character in a harmonious and coordinated and design of building frontages should be laid out in a way that creates a safe approach. This will create a distinctive place, responsive to both the immediate and environment, and reduces the opportunities to commit crime. wider context. Where possible the Masterplan will set out how the new settlement will prevent a homogenous design aesthetic ensuring that the new settlement is both (v) A choice of access and inclusive communities: grounded into the site and reflects the traditional evolution of a village. The new development will create an inclusive and sustainable community, which Buildings should be well designed and adaptable to future changes in circumstance is compact, scaled for the pedestrian, and provides alternatives to the private car. and demands. Accessibility across the site will be inclusive to respond to the requirements of its users and residents and provide a choice of routes. The Masterplan will encourage Overall, the Masterplan will need to demonstrate how it will deliver a quality place smarter transport choices to meet the needs of the new development and maximise the where residents choose to live, which is attractive to employers and employees, opportunities for sustainable travel, including the provision of a network of footpaths together with the visitors who choose to come to Dunsfold Aerodrome to enjoy the and cycleways, open spaces and water corridors including the Wey and Arun Canal. range of retail and leisure activities. (vi) An efficient use of natural resources: (ii) Safe, connected and efficient streets: Innovative technologies for water energy and waste (including the storage The Masterplan will incorporate an attractive network of streets that support the of waste) will be encouraged to ensure the efficient use of natural resources. character of a new Surrey village, responding to the local public spaces in the village Opportunities for promoting adaptable buildings, using sustainable materials and centre and creating safe, enjoyable and accessible spaces within the residential designing building, services and site layout solutions which emphasise durability will be encouraged. The Masterplan will demonstrate how this can be seamlessly integrated into the development. 4 A legible place is one that has a clear image and is easy to understand (By Design, CABE, 2000)

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Policy SS7: Dunsfold Aerodrome. LAA ID: 10. The layout and design of the new settlement will also need to ensure that they take into account and effectively mitigates a number of potential environmental impacts, including noise, light pollution, and air quality within the site.

(vii) Cohesive and vibrant neighbourhoods:

The Masterplan will show that the new development will be compact and scaled for the pedestrian, distinctive in character, delivering a mix of uses, different types of dwellings (both in size and tenure), and a village centre with supporting social and physical infrastructure. It will be a cohesive and vibrant new village created through a range of individually defined character neighbourhoods that complement each other on the larger scale.

Dunsfold Aerodrome will not only be constructed over a long period of time, but the completed development will be expected to endure over the long term. This means that the buildings and spaces should be designed to be sufficiently flexible to respond to changing circumstances.

The Masterplan

The developer must produce a Masterplan for the overall site that will respond to the design principles set out in this policy. This Masterplan should: • be subject to a public consultation (the strategy for this to be agreed in advance with the Council); • be assessed by a Design Review Panel; • be approved by the Council as part of any planning consent. All subsequent planning applications for parts of the Dunsfold site shall be consistent with the approved masterplan; • detail design principles and character areas (including density, scale, car parking) for the entire site and the phases of development; and • be kept under review by site developers and any changes approved by the Council alongside the planning applications that rely on those changes.

To ensure that the design strategy for the site is implemented, maintained and developed in accordance with the needs of those using and living on the site, the Masterplan will include details in respect of the delivery, management and governance of the new settlement. It will identify the mechanisms for the management of social infrastructure and will demonstrate how the design facilitates the consideration of further development on the site beyond the plan period.

At each phase of the development the Design and Access Statement accompanying the planning applications should include a compliance statement that demonstrates how the proposals accord with the principles set out in the Masterplan. This should also be subject of design review.

The use of a Design Review Panel throughout the planning and development process will ensure that the expectations and aspirations for the site are realistic, achievable and will provide a framework to develop a high quality, design-led and sustainable new village.

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Land at Woodside Park, Policy SS8: Strategic Mixed Use Site at Woodside Park, Catteshall Lane, Godalming Godalming. LAA ID: 648.

18.30 This 1.6 hectare site (ID 648 in the LAA) is located on the southern side of Catteshall Lane to the east of Godalming. It is currently in mixed light industrial/commercial use. Whilst part of the site lies within the Green Belt, given that the site is previously developed land it is considered that redevelopment proposals have the potential to constitute appropriate development within the Green Belt. Given previous uses as both a laundry and vehicle repair workshop there is potential for contamination to be found on site. The site lies within 5 km of the Wealden Heaths Phase I SPA. As the Council resolved to grant planning permission on the site, subject to a legal agreement, in February 2017, it is anticipated that this site would be delivered by 2022.

Policy SS8 Strategic Mixed Use Site at Woodside Park, Godalming

Land at Woodside Park, Godalming as identified on the Adopted Policies Map and on the plan opposite, is allocated for around 100 homes, community and employment uses subject to the following:

a) The appropriate mitigation being undertaken for any contamination which may be found on the site.

b) The achievement of satisfactory detailed access arrangements to the development onto Catteshall Lane.

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Land off Water Lane, Farnham Policy SS9: Strategic Employment Site on Land off Water Lane, Farnham. LAA ID: 900. 18.31 This 4.9 hectare site (ID 900 in the LAA) is located on the northern side of Water Lane opposite a supermarket on the eastern periphery of Farnham. It lies within an Area of Strategic Visual Importance. It is currently retained operational land in connection with the adjacent sewage treatment works, but has become surplus to requirements. This site is considered to be appropriate for employment (Class B) development. In accordance with Policy WD2 of the Surrey Waste Plan 2008, waste management could be one of the many appropriate employment uses for this site. There is potential for contamination to be found on site.

Policy SS9 Strategic Employment Site on Land off Water Lane, Farnham

Land off Water Lane, Farnham, as identified on the Adopted Policies Map and on the plan opposite, is allocated for Class B employment uses subject to the following:

a) The achievement of satisfactory access arrangements to the development, for example from the adjacent roundabout on B3208.

b) The maintenance of a buffer screen along Monkton Lane.

c) The appropriate mitigation being undertaken for any contamination which may be found on the site.

Delivery The policies in this chapter will be delivered by: • Decisions made on planning applications • Any subsequent development briefs / masterplans.

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Chapter 19 Implementation and Monitoring

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Implementation If it transpires that sites are not coming forward, the Council will seek 19.1 It is essential that the policies to bring forward additional promoted and proposals contained in this Local sites that are around main settlements Plan are both realistic and capable that are less constrained by of being implemented within the environmental or other designations. plan period. The Council is only one The delivery of the strategy (including of the agencies responsible for the strategic sites) is dependent, to some implementation of the Local Plan extent, on essential infrastructure and largely plays an enabling role. being put in place throughout the plan Development will not take place period. If this infrastructure does not unless landowners and developers materialise, for example highways come forward with proposals, and improvements on the A3 trunk road therefore account has been taken through Guildford, the Council will of relevant market and economic need to consider the implications. signals and viability considerations. This could involve, for example, a The successful delivery of the review of strategic site allocations, plan and its vision will therefore or (as a last resort) an early review require partnership working and the of the Plan. commitment and support from key stakeholders, including infrastructure Monitoring providers and local communities. 19.4 The Council will regularly monitor 19.2 The primary way in which policies the policies in this Plan to assess and proposals will be implemented whether they are working effectively will be through the development and as intended. A monitoring management process as planning framework has been devised for permission is required for most the Local Plan in order to enable forms of development. In addition, the effectiveness of its policies and subsequent policies and guidance proposals to be monitored (Appendix will be produced to supplement this F). This provides indicators for each plan, including in Local Plan Part policy, together with any identified 2, which will allocate additional targets and the organisation or development sites and, if required, partners responsible for providing the data. Wherever possible, these Appendices through planning briefs and Supplementary Planning Documents. indicators are ‘SMART’ (Specific, A. Key Diagram of Waverley Borough In addition, many communities are Measurable, Achievable, Realistic producing Neighbourhood Plans and and Time-bound). B. Updated Schedule of Saved Local Plan some of these will allocate sites for Polices development. 19.5 The outcomes from this monitoring C. Housing Trajectory 2013 – 2032 will be set out in the Authority D. Explanation of Parish Housing Allocation 19.3 The Local Plan needs to contain Monitoring Report (AMR) which sufficient flexibility to enable it to the Council regularly produces and Figures in Policy ALH1 respond to changing circumstances. makes available on its website. The E. Adopted Policies Map: Changes from In this Plan, the Council has sought to AMR will also indicate whether there 2002 Local Plan Proposals Map is a need to review any policy or identify sufficient housing and other F. Monitoring Framework sites to meet identified needs in full. proposal in the Local Plan, including the need for remedial action. G. Glossary of Planning Terms H. Reference List

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Appendix A – Key Diagram of Waverley Borough Appendix B - Updated Schedule of Saved Local Plan Policies

Under the provisions of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, a number of policies in the 2002 Local Plan were ‘saved’ and are still used in determining planning applications. Policies ‘not saved’ were deleted because, for example, they repeated national or regional guidance, had been implemented or were no longer relevant. A comprehensive list of reasons why a particular policy was not saved is available on the Council’s website at Saved Local Plan Policies.

The table below indicates which policies in the 2002 Local Plan will be replaced or complemented by policies in Part 1 of the Local Plan, and those which will continue until replaced by Part 2 (Site Allocations and Development Management Policies).

Retained until Policy Local Plan Local Plan (2002) Policy Local Plan No. Part 1 Policy Part 2 Keynote Policy - No [Spatial Vision] Development Environmental Implications D1 Yes of Development Compatibility of Uses D2 Yes Resources D3 No CC1, CC2, CC3 Design and Layout D4 Yes TD1 Nature Conservation D5 No NE1, NE2, NE3 Tree Controls D6 Yes Trees, Hedgerows & Development D7 Yes Crime Prevention D8 Yes Accessibility D9 Yes Advertisements D10 Yes Telecommunications D11 Yes Essential Infrastructure D13 No SP2, ICS1 ICS1, AHN1, Planning Benefits D14 No AHN2

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Retained until Retained until Policy Local Plan Policy Local Plan Local Plan (2002) Policy Local Plan Local Plan (2002) Policy Local Plan No. Part 1 Policy No. Part 1 Policy Part 2 Part 2 Countryside Alteration or Extension of Listed or Locally HE5 Yes HA1 Development in the Green Belt Outside Listed Buildings C1 No RE2 Settlement Building Control HE6 Yes HA1 Countryside Beyond the Green Belt C2 No RE1 Buildings in Disrepair HE7 Yes HA1 Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Conservation Areas HE8 Yes HA1 C3 No RE3 Beauty and Area of Great Landscape Value Historic Parks and Gardens HE9 Yes HA1 Farnham/Aldershot Strategic Gap C4 Yes RE3 Heritage Features HE10 Yes HA1 Areas of Strategic Visual Importance C5 Yes RE3 Enhancement Schemes HE11 Yes HA1 Landscape Enhancement C6 Yes Historic Landscapes HE12 Yes HA1 Trees, Woodlands and Hedgerows C7 Yes NE2 Scheduled Ancient Monuments and County HE13 Yes HA1 Felling Licences and Woodland Grant Sites of Archaeological Importance C8 Yes Schemes Sites and Areas of High Archaeological HE14 Yes HA1 Local Nature Reserves, Sites of Nature Potential Conservation Importance and Regionally C10 No NE1 Unidentified Archaeological Sites HE15 Yes HA1 Important Geological and Geomorphological Sites Housing and Community Facilities Land Reserved to Meet Longer Term Undesignated Wildlife Sites C11 No NE1 H3 No ALH1 Development Requirements Canals and River Corridors C12 No NE2 Density and size of Dwellings H4 No AHN3 Built Environment Subsidised Affordable Housing within H5 No AHN1 Important Green Spaces Within Settlements BE1 Yes Settlements Frith Hill Area of Special Environmental Subsidised Affordable Housing at Bourne BE2 Yes H5A Yes Quality Mill, Farnham South Farnham Area of Special Subsidised Affordable Housing in the Green BE3 No H6 No AHN2 Environmental Quality Belt and Countryside Beyond the Green Belt Haslemere Hillsides BE4 Yes Special Needs Housing H7 No AHN3 Godalming Hillsides BE5 Yes Retention of Residential Land and Buildings H8 Yes Low Density Residential Areas BE6 Yes Conversion and Sub-division H9 Yes Historic Environment Amenity and Play Space H10 No LRC1 Protection of Listed Buildings HE1 Yes HA1 Gypsy Sites H11 No AHN4 Buildings of Local Architectural or Historic HE2 Yes HA1 Retaining Existing Community Facilities CF1 No ICS1 Interest Provision of New Community Facilities CF2 Yes ICS1 Development Affecting Listed Buildings or HE3 Yes HA1 their Setting Educational Establishments CF3 Yes Change of Use of Listed or Locally Listed Industry and Commerce HE4 Yes HA1 Buildings General Considerations IC1 No EE1

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Retained until Retained until Policy Local Plan Policy Local Plan Local Plan (2002) Policy Local Plan Local Plan (2002) Policy Local Plan No. Part 1 Policy No. Part 1 Policy Part 2 Part 2 Safeguarding Suitably Located Industrial and Town Centre Access TC12 Yes TCS1, TD1 IC2 Yes EE2 Commercial Land Farnham Town Centre Traffic Management TC13 Yes ST1, TCS1, TD1 Well Established Industrial and Commercial IC3 Yes EE2 Rear Access and Servicing TC15 Yes ST1, TCS1, TD1 Land Footways and Yards TC16 Yes ST1, TCS1, TD1 Existing Industrial and Commercial Premises IC4 No EE1 Leisure and Tourism Existing Bad Neighbour Uses IC5 Yes Retention of Leisure Facilities LT1 No ICS1, LRC1 Coxbridge, Farnham IC7 Yes EE1 Retention of Visitor Accommodation LT2 Yes EE1 Former Coal Depot, Catteshall Lane, IC8 Yes EE1 Godalming Visitor Accommodation in Settlements LT3 Yes EE1 Catteshall Mill, Godalming IC9 No Visitor Accommodation in the Countryside LT4 Yes EE1 Changes of Use to Visitor Accommodation in Smithbrook Kilns IC10 Yes EE1 LT5 Yes EE1 the Countryside Working from Home IC12 Yes Leisure and Tourism Development in the LT6 Yes LRC1 Shopping Settlements Retail Development: Sequential Test S1 No TCS1 Leisure and Tourism Development in the LT7 Yes LRC1 Local and Village Shops S2 No TCS2, TCS3 Countryside Farm Shops and Shops Forming Part of Sports Grounds and Playing Fields LT8 No LRC1 S3 Yes Petrol Filling Stations Golf Courses LT9 Yes Garden Centres S4 Yes Noisy Sports LT10 Yes Markets S5 Yes Walking, Cycling and Horseriding LT11 Yes LRC1 Food and Drink Uses S6 Yes Development in Rural Areas Shopfronts S7 Yes Rural Settlements RD1 Yes Town Centres Extension of Dwellings in the Countryside RD2 Yes Town Centre Uses TC1 No TCS1 Replacement of Dwellings in the Countryside RD2A Yes Existing Retail Uses TC2 Yes Garages and Other Ancillary Domestic RD3 Yes Development within Town Centres TC3 Yes TCS1 Outbuildings in the Countryside Farnham Key Site 1: Riverside TC4 Yes Large Country Houses RD4 Yes Godalming Key Site: Land between Flambard Institutional Buildings in the Countryside RD5 Yes TC6 Yes Way, Catteshall Lane and Woolsack Way Major Developed Sites RD6 No Haslemere Key Site : Land Between West Re-use and Adaptation of Buildings in Rural TC7 Yes RD7 Yes Street and Lower Street Areas Urban Design in Town Centres TC8 Yes TCS1, TD1 Farm Diversification RD8 Yes Town Centre Enhancement TC9 Yes TCS1, TD1 Agricultural Land RD9 Yes Farnham Green Envelope TC10 Yes TCS1, TD1 Agricultural Development RD10 Yes Castle Street, Farnham TC11 Yes TCS1, TD1 Agricultural Occupancy Conditions RD12 Yes

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Retained until Policy Local Plan Local Plan (2002) Policy Local Plan This page is intentionally blank No. Part 1 Policy Part 2 Non-Commercial Horsekeeping RD13 Yes Commercial Horsekeeping RD14 Yes Renewable Energy Installations RD15 No CC3 Movement The Location of Development M1 No SP2, ALH1, ST1 The Movement Implications of Development M2 No ST1 Development alongside the A3 and A31 M3 Yes Provision for Pedestrians M4 No ST1 Provision for Cyclists M5 Yes ST1 Farnham Cycle Network M6 Yes ST1 Footpaths and Cycleways M7 Yes ST1 Guildford - Cranleigh Movement Corridor M8 Yes ST1 Provision for People with Disabilities and M9 Yes Mobility Problems Public Transport and Interchange Facilities M10 Yes ST1 Haslemere Station Car Parking M11 Yes ST1 Heavy Goods Vehicles M13 Yes Car Parking Standards M14 No ST1 Public Off-Street Parking M15 Yes Local Parking Problems M16 Yes Servicing M17 Yes A3 Improvements M18 No A31 Farnham By-Pass Improvements M19 Yes

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Appendix C – Housing Trajectory 2013-2032

TOTALS 2013- 2014- 2015- 2016- 2017- 2018- 2019- 2020- 2021- 2022- 2023- 2024- 2025- 2026- 2027- 2028- 2029- 2030- 2031- Totals Source of supply: 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Completions 143 242 342 321 1,048 Outstanding Permissions 87.4 87.4 87.4 87.4 87.4 437 (Small Sites) Outstanding Permissions 390 586 653 559 248 75 75 36 2,622 (Large Sites) Resolution to permit 0 0 0 145 120 50 50 50 30 445 Dunsfold Aerodrome 37 107 129 257 257 257 257 257 257 257 257 193 78 2,600 Strategic Allocations 20 199 207 154 80 75 5 740 Farnham Neighbourhood 15 15 15 55 75 175 Plan Allocations LAA within settlements 76 189 64 89 108 95 35 656 LAA outside settlements & other allocations in 127.1 127.1 127.1 127.1 127.1 127.1 127.1 127.1 127.1 127.1 127.1 127.1 1,525 NPs & LPP2 Windfall sites 1-4 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 468 Windfall sites 5 or more 98.8 98.8 98.8 98.8 98.8 494 Total Supply 143 242 342 321 477.4 673.4 797.4 1,354.5 1,161.5 781.1 772.1 767.1 553.1 458.1 521.9 521.9 521.9 457.9 342.9 11,210

2013- 2014- 2015- 2016- 2017- 2018- 2019- 2020- 2021- 2022- 2023- 2024- 2025- 2026- 2027- 2028- 2029- 2030- 2031- 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Year 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Cumulative supply 143 385 727 1048 1525 2199 2996 4351 5512 6293 7065 7833 8386 8844 9366 9888 10409 10867 11,210 Housing requirement 590 590 590 590 590 590 590 590 590 590 590 590 590 590 590 590 590 590 590 Cumulative requirement 590 1180 1770 2360 2950 3540 4130 4720 5310 5900 6490 7080 7670 8260 8850 9440 10030 10620 11210 Residual 11067 10825 10483 10162 9685 9011 8214 6859 5698 4917 4145 3378 2824 2366 1844 1323 801 343 0 Annualised requirement 590 615 637 655 677 692 693 684 624 570 546 518 483 471 473 461 441 400 343 Shortfall from start of 447 795 1043 1312 1425 1341 1134 369 -202 -393 -575 -753 -716 -584 -516 -448 -379 -247 plan period Annual shortfall/surplus -447 -348 -248 -269 -113 83 207 765 572 191 182 177 -37 -132 -68 -68 -68 -132 Cumulative shortfall/ -447 -795 -1043 -1312 -1425 -1341 -1134 -369 202 393 575 753 716 584 516 448 379 247 surplus Base 5 Year 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 Requirement With shortfall/surplus 3,397 3,745 3,993 4,262 4,375 4,291 4,084 3,319 2,748 2,557 2,375 2,198 2,234 2,366 With 5% buffer 3,567 3,932 4,193 4,475 4,593 4,506 4,288 3,485 2,885 2,685 2,493 2,307 2,346 2,485 Adjusted annual 713 786 839 895 919 901 858 697 577 537 499 461 469 497 requirement (5 year) 5 Year supply 2,056 2,611 3,624 4,464 4,768 4,867 4,836 4,035 3,332 3,072 2,822 2,577 2,482 2,367 Years Supply 2.9 3.3 4.3 5.0 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 5.8 5.7 5.7 5.6 5.3 4.8

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Windfall site 5 or more Windfall sites 1-4 outside settlements LAA & other allocations in NPs & LPP2 within settlements LAA Farnham neighbourhood Plan Allocations Strategic Allocations Dunsfold Aerodrome Appendix C – Housing Trajectory (base date 1 April 2017) 1 April 2017) date (base Trajectory Appendix C – Housing

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Appendix D – Explanation of the Parish Housing Allocation Figures in Policy ALH1

The table below sets out the components of the housing land supply that have informed the housing allocations for each parish given in Chapter 6. To avoid double counting, the ‘outstanding dwellings on strategic sites (including Neighbourhood Plan allocations)’ excludes dwellings permitted as of 1 April 2017.

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Appendix E - Adopted Policies Map: Chapter 13. Rural Environment: Policy RE2 Changes from 2002 Local Plan Proposals Map Changes to Green Belt and AGLV boundary: Removal of area south east of Binscombe, Godalming Local Plan Part 1 has resulted in the following changes to the Policies Map. Chapter/ Policy Maps to show:

Changes to Green Belt boundary: • Removal of area south east of Binscombe, Godalming • Removal of land between Aaron’s Hill and Halfway Lane, Godalming 13. Rural Environment / RE2 Removal of Chiddingfold, Elstead, Milford and Witley from Green Belt (within current Rural Settlement boundaries). • Removal of land opposite Milford Golf Course from Green Belt

Changes to AGLV boundary: • Removal of area south east of Binscombe, Godalming 13. Rural Environment / RE3 • Removal of land between Aaron’s Hill and Halfway Lane, Godalming

Strategic sites identified: • Coxbridge Farm, Farnham • Land West of Green Lane, Badshot Lea, Farnham • The Woolmead, Farnham • Land at Horsham Road, Cranleigh 18. Strategic sites / SS1-9 • Land South of Elmbridge Road and the High Street, Cranleigh • Land opposite Milford Golf Course, Milford • Dunsfold Aerodrome • Land at Woodside Park, Catteshall Lane, Godalming • Land off Water Lane, Farnham (Employment site)

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Chapter 13. Rural Environment: Policy RE2 Chapter 13. Rural Environment: Policy RE2 Changes to Green Belt and AGLV boundary: Removal of land Changes to Green Belt boundary: Removal of Chiddingfold between Aaron’s Hill and Halfway Lane, Godalming within current Rural Settlement boundary

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Chapter 13. Rural Environment: Policy RE2 Chapter 13. Rural Environment: Policy RE2 Changes to Green Belt boundary: Removal of Elstead Changes to Green Belt boundary: Removal of Milford and within current Rural Settlement boundary Witley within current Rural Settlement boundary and land opposite Milford Golf Course.

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Chapter 18: Strategic Sites: Policy SS1: Strategic Housing Site Policy SS2: Strategic Housing Site at Coxbridge Farm, Farnham. LAA ID:29 at Land West of Green Lane, Farnham. LAA ID:438

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Policy SS3: Strategic Mixed Use Site Policy SS4: Strategic Housing Site at The Woolmead, Farnham. LAA ID:670 at Horsham Road, Cranleigh. LAA ID:294

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Policy SS5: Strategic Housing Site at Land South of Elmbridge Policy SS6: Strategic Housing Site at Land opposite Road and the High Street, Cranleigh. LAA IDs:292, 395 and 853 Milford Golf Course. LAA ID:450

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Policy SS7: Dunsfold Aerodrome. LAA ID:10 Policy SS8: Strategic Mixed Use Site at Woodside Park, Godalming. LAA ID:648

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Policy SS9: Strategic Employment Site on Land off Water Lane, Farnham. LAA ID:900 N/A SCC (Local Transport SCC (Local Transport Plan) WBC (Air Quality Management Plan).   Responsible Agency/ Partner Development Management, developers, landowners, infrastructure providers, and Parish Town Councils. Development Management, developers, landowners, infrastructure providers, and Parish Town Councils. • • N/A Net additional dwellings Regular monitoring of permissions, starts and completions of housing developments. The amount and distribution of new development delivered each year. List of transport infrastructure projects committed or completed Monitoring of Travel Plans Infrastructure Delivery Plan will be kept up to date in order to record changes in provision and monitor requirements. Monitoring of AQMAs to assess any potential of negative effects increases in road traffic.  Assessment of the five- year housing supply.      Indicators • Monitoring details • • • • •  •  • • N/A Local Plan Part 2. The Local Transport The Local Transport which Plan (LTP) will identify the transport initiatives to be implemented achieve the visions and objectives of the LTP and local plan. Planning applications.  Neighbourhood Plans. Decisions made on planning applications and any subsequent policies and guidance that amplify the broad strategy. Through decisions on planning applications and application of the Local Plan (parts 1 and 2) and neighbourhood development plans.      Delivery • • • • • • N/A Delivery of 11,210 Delivery of 11,210 net additional homes between 2013 and 2032 (590 dwellings per year). Delivery of other forms of development. Implementation of transport initiatives to achieve visions and and objectives of LTP Local Plan. Delivery in line with latest Air Quality Management Plan. Delivery of 11,210 Delivery of 11,210 net additional homes between 2013 and 2032 (590 dwellings per year).    Target to be achieved Target •  •  • • • Policy SP1: Presumption in Favour of Sustainable Development SP2. Spatial Strategy ALH1 The Amount and Location of Housing ST1 Sustainable Transport Appendix F - Monitoring Framework Appendix F - Monitoring

224 225 Appendices - Appendix F - Monitoring Framework Appendices - Appendix F - Monitoring Framework Responsible Agency/ Partner Responsible Agency/ Partner Developers and landowners, planning applicants and Registered Providers. Developers and landowners, planning applicants. Adjoining authorities and infrastructure delivery providers. Developers and landowners, planning applicants and Registered Providers. Net additional affordable Net additional affordable homes delivered on Rural Exception Sites. Proportion of market homes delivered on Rural Exception Sites. Regular monitoring of permissions, starts, completions type and tenure of affordable housing developments. Gross and net additional dwellings by type and size Regular monitoring of permissions and completions including breakdown by housing type and tenure Housing needs survey results List of infrastructure projects committed or completed. Infrastructure Delivery Schedule will be kept up to date in order record changes in provision and monitor requirements. Net and gross affordable Net and gross affordable housing completions Regular monitoring of permissions, starts, completions type and tenure of affordable housing developments.           Indicators • Monitoring details Indicators • Monitoring details • • • • • • • • • • Through the Council working with developers and landowners, planning applicants and Registered Providers. Implementation of planning permissions. Infrastructure Delivery Plan and Schedule to be reviewed and updated as necessary. with partners to Working identify issues and co- ordinate the delivery of infrastructure, including cross-boundary services, to ensure that there is sufficient infrastructure to support the anticipated level of development. Identifying any site- specific infrastructure requirements as part of the allocation of land in Part 2 of the Local Plan. Securing the necessary provision of infrastructure from contributions considered necessary to mitigate the impact of new development. The Council’s list of ‘Regulation 123’ infrastructure projects associated with the adoption of the CIL Charging Schedule. Through the Council working with developers and landowners, planning applicants and Registered Providers.         Delivery Delivery • • • • • • • • Mix of market and homes as affordable identified in the 2015 Surrey SHMA West and subsequent updates. Ensuring that there is infrastructure sufficient to support anticipated level of development. Achieve delivery in line with the Infrastructure Delivery Plan. In d In non-designated rural areas providing a net dwellings increase of 11 or more. That have a maximum combined floorspace of more than 1,000 sq. m       Target to be achieved Target to be achieved Target • esignated rural areas providing a net increase of 6 dwellings or more. • • N/A • • 30% on housing developments: • Policy Policy AHN3 Housing Types AHN3 Housing Types and Size ICS1 Infrastructure and Community Facilities AHN1 Affordable Housing on Development Sites AHN2 Rural Exception Sites

226 227 Appendices - Appendix F - Monitoring Framework Appendices - Appendix F - Monitoring Framework Responsible Agency/ Partner Responsible Agency/ Partner Travelling community, community, Travelling WBC Environmental Health, WBC Development Management Planning applicants EM3 LEP Infrastructure providers Surrey Visit Leisure Waverley’s Services Planning applicants EM3 LEP Infrastructure providers. Retail and business membership organisations, Town Centre Initiatives, Chambers of Commerce. Number of planning applications submitted for new sites or extensions and/or alterations to existing sites and their outcome. Monitor number of new permanent pitches per available in Waverley annum Number of unauthorised and illegal encampments or developments, and enforcement actions carried out within the Borough per annum. The level of need for pitches identified within the latest Gypsy and Accommodation Traveller Assessment or Housing Need Study. amount of additional Total employment floorspace by type Monitoring of new employment development completions and refusals. (Floorspace by Type) Assessment of Employment Land supply against demand. amount of Total additional floorspace for tourism or visitor related developments Net change in visitor accommodation bed spaces granted planning permission Monitoring of development that involves the loss of B uses including completions and refusals. (Floorspace by Type). Monitoring of retail, leisure, culture or business space commenced or lost (by type) in the town centres and the percentage within defined primary or secondary shopping centres. Amount and percentage of all completed residential business and recreational/leisure development in the defined town centres. The percentage of vacant retail premises.     Indicators • Monitoring details Indicators • Monitoring details • • • • • • • • • • • • • To progress To applications through the development management and building control process. Through partnership working: Allocate sites in Local Plan Part 2. Identify and update annually a five year supply of specific deliverable sites. progress To applications through the development managment process. Explore available Government grants to assist the delivery of public sites. The detailed application of policies and allocations through Part 2 of the Local Plan: Site Allocations and Development Management Policies. Development of town centre sites by promotion through Local Plan Part 2, including production of planning briefs to encourage development. To progress To applications through the development management and building control process. The detailed application of policies and allocations through Part 2 of the Local Plan: Site Allocations and Development Management Policies.    Delivery Delivery • • • • • • • • • • The provision of additional employment floorspace including at least 16,000 sq m of B1a/b. Retention, improvement and provision of tourism facilities. To meet the level of To need identified within Traveller the Waverley Accommodation Assessment. Protecting existing employment sites including sites identified under saved local plan policies IC2 and IC3. Delivery of new retail, leisure and business floorspace within Farnham, Godalming Haslemere/ Weyhill and Cranleigh. Retail space to be in line with capacity identified in the latest retail study.   Target to be achieved Target Target to be achieved Target • • • • • Policy Policy EE2 Protecting existing employment land TCS1 Town Centres TCS1 Town EE1 The amount of EE1 sustainable economic development AHN4 Gypsies, and Travelling Travellers Showpeople

228 229 Appendices - Appendix F - Monitoring Framework Appendices - Appendix F - Monitoring Framework Responsible Agency/ Partner Responsible Agency/ Partner Retail and business membership organisations Local organisations Community Waverley’s Services, sport, leisure and culture providers. Private leisure providers Fields in Trust Sport England. Development Management. Development Management. Retail and business membership organisations Local organisations. Monitoring of retail business space commenced, gained or lost in local centres Annual vacancy rates. Monitoring of retail business space commenced, gained or lost in neighbourhood centres and villages. Change in provision of open space, sports, recreation and cultural facilities. Permissions granted and completed for leisure, recreational and cultural facilities. Monitoring of S106 agreements. Reduction in the number of appeals allowed. Monitoring of planning applications and appeals allowed for applications for new buildings in the countryside beyond the Green Belt. Reduction in the number of appeals allowed Monitoring of planning applications and appeals allowed involving development in the Green Belt.           Indicators • Monitoring details Indicators • Monitoring details • • • • • • • • • • that would improve the accessibility viability, or community value of existing services and facilities that play an important role in sustaining village communities. Maintaining the vitality and viability of the centre. Supporting shops, services and other small economic uses (including post offices, petrol stations, village halls and public houses). Safeguarding the existing provision of shopping floorspace. Make provision for an increase in convenience shopping floorspace that is appropriate to the scale, nature and function of the centre and complements its existing provision. Supporting provision of small - scale local facilities to meet local community needs. Supporting proposals Partnership working with Community Waverley’s Services, other sport and leisure providers and the Community forDevelopment Officer Arts. The granting of planning permissions for leisure, recreational and cultural facilities. Protecting the countryside through the Council’s development management process. Protecting the Green Belt through the development Council’s management process. Taking into account the Taking importance of shops and services to the local community in assessing proposals that would result in their loss or change of use.           Delivery Delivery • • • • •  • • • • • • Maintain vitality and viability of local centres. Maintain and enhance the vitality and viability of neighbourhood and village centres. Protection of existing open spaces, sports, recreational and cultural facilities. Reduction in the number of appeals allowed. Reduction in the number of appeals allowed.      Target to be achieved Target to be achieved Target • • • • • Policy Policy TCS2 Local Centres TCS3 Neighbourhood shops and Village LRC1 Leisure, Recreation and Culture RE1 Non Green Belt Countryside RE2 Green Belt

230 231 Appendices - Appendix F - Monitoring Framework Appendices - Appendix F - Monitoring Framework Responsible Agency/ Partner Responsible Agency/ Partner Development Management, architects and agents, landowners, Historic England, Surrey County Council, local organisations. Surrey Hills AONB Board, partner local authorities, landowners and developers. Development Management, architects and agents, landowners. Protection of heritage assets and heritage assets at risk. Monitoring of decisions on planning applications and appeals affecting heritage assets. Monitoring number of heritage assets on Historic England register ‘Heritage at Risk’ and local ‘Buildings at register. Risk’ Monitoring the of Surrey effectiveness Hills AONB Management Plan. Monitoring of planning decisions, including appeals, relating to these designations. Monitoring of the implementation of landscape improvements and other measures secured through Section 106 funding or other measures. Monitoring decisions on planning applications and appeals reflecting design considerations.        Indicators • Monitoring details Indicators • Monitoring details • • • • • • • Determination of planning applications which meet an appropriate standard of design. Requiring sufficient detail to be included within Heritage Statements submitted with relevant planning applications. Continuing programme of review of Conservation Areas, Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Plans. Review Buildings of Merit list, heritage assets and historic gardens of significance. Neighbourhood plans. Requiring sufficient Requiring sufficient detail to be included within Design and Access Statements. Provision of more detailed design and townscape policies in Local Plan Part 2. Supporting policies/ guidance in Village Design and Town Statements, which may be adopted as a material planning consideration. Through neighbourhood plans. Through adoption of Supplementary Planning Documents. Promotion of outstanding design through biennial Design Awards. Delivery of ongoing design training within Planning Service. Partnership working with the Surrey Hills AONB Board, partner local authorities, landowners and developers. Determination of Determination of planning applications which meet an appropriate standard of design.              Delivery Delivery • • • • • • • • • • • • • No increase in number of Grade I and II* Listed Buildings identified at risk.  Target to be achieved Target Target to be achieved Target • N/A N/A Policy Policy HA1 Protection of Heritage Assets RE3 Landscape Character TD1 Townscape and TD1 Townscape Design

232 233 Appendices - Appendix F - Monitoring Framework Appendices - Appendix F - Monitoring Framework Responsible Agency/ Partner Responsible Agency/ Partner Waverley Countryside Waverley Service, Action for Wildlife, Blackwater Countryside Valley Partnership, Surrey Heathland Project and Surrey Biodiversity Partnership. TBH Joint Strategic Partnership Board (JSPB). Surrey County Council. Developers and landowners, Building Control, Development Management Environment Agency. Development Management, developers, landowners, infrastructure providers, Surrey County Council. Changes in areas of biodiversity importance Monitoring gain or loss of designated land. Assessment of quality of SSSIs and SNCIs and other areas of biodiversity importance against national, county and local targets identified in Surrey Biodiversity Action Plan. Monitoring of air quality across borough and on European sites by likely to be affected development. Monitoring decisions on planning applications. Monitoring SANG capacity. The strategic monitoring of the SPA. Number and percentage of new buildings/ refurbishments incorporating decentralised and Number and percentage of new buildings meeting the BREEAM Good, Good or Excellent Very construction standard. Number of permissions granted contrary to Environment Agency advice on flood risk and flood risk management. Number of properties granted planning permission in flood zone 2 and number of properties granted planning permission in flood zone 3. Amount of dwellings / employment floorspace delivered and when delivered. Net and gross affordable housing completions. renewable or low-carbon energy sources.              Indicators • Monitoring details Indicators • Monitoring details • • • • • • • • • • • • • Keeping and reviewing a local register of buildings at risk or vulnerable to risk. Decisions on planning applications. Greening of environment, improvement in biodiversity and enhancements of the existing green infrastructure through partnership working. Hindhead Avoidance Strategy Decisions on planning applications. Thames Basin Heaths Avoidance SPA Strategy. in partnership Working with planning applicants and delivered through the development The detailed application of policies through Part 2 of the Local Plan Site Allocations and Development Management Policies. Detailed application of policies through Part 2 of the Local Plan (Site Allocations and Development Management Policies) . Decisions made on planning applications and any subsequent development briefs / masterplans. management and building control processes.           Delivery Delivery • • • • • • • • • •

2 Strategic sites delivered as per policy requirements. Retain existing sites and land ensure that there To is adequate SANG capacity to support proposed housing developments. 10% reduction in CO emissions by 2020 increasing to 25% reduction by 2035 on 2007 levels (Surrey specifications Targets/ set out in Waverley’s Design Standards and Specification for New Council Homes. Zero permissions granted contrary to Environment Agency Advice (where EA consulted). Transport Plan). Transport       Target to be achieved Target to be achieved Target • • • • • • Policy Policy SS1. Coxbridge Farm, Farnham of GreenSS2. Land West Lane, Farnham SS3. Strategic Mixed Use The Woolmead, Site at Farnham SS4. Horsham Road, Cranleigh NE1 Biodiversity and Geological Conservation NE2 Green and Blue Infrastructure CC4. Flood Risk Management NE3 Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area CC1 Climate Change CC2 Sustainable Design and Construction CC3 Renewable Energy Development

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This page is intentionally blank Responsible Agency/ Partner Indicators • Monitoring details Delivery Target to be achieved Target Policy SS5. Land South of Elmbridge Road and the High Street, Cranleigh SS6. Land opposite Milford Golf Course SS7. New settlement at Dunsfold Aerodrome SS7A: Dunsfold Aerodrome Design Strategy SS8. Strategic Mixed Use Park,Site at Woodside Godalming SS9. Strategic Employment Site off Lane, Farnham Water

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Appendix G - relevant deadlines. If a local authority visual quality complementing areas Authority Monitoring Report (AMR) finds any places where the objectives designated as Areas of Outstanding A report published by local planning Glossary of Planning Terms are not likely to be achieved, it must Nature Beauty (AONB). In 1958, authorities setting out monitoring declare an Air Quality Management 1971 and 1984 Surrey County information, including assessing Area there. Council designated parts of the progress with and the effectiveness : This glossary does Important Note County as AGLV. For much of the of a Local Plan. not provide legal definitions, but acts Amenity area in Waverley the AONB and as a guide to key planning terms. A positive element or elements that AGLV designations are contiguous, Biodiversity contribute to the overall character or however there are areas where the Biodiversity is the term used to describe Adopted Policies Map enjoyment of an area. For example, AGLV designation extends beyond the the whole variety of life on Earth. It A map or maps that illustrate open land, trees, historic buildings AONB. includes not only all species of plants geographically the application of and the inter-relationship between and animals, but also the complex policies in a development plan, on an them, or less tangible factors such as Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty ecosystems they live within. It ranges Ordnance Survey base map. tranquillity. (AONB) from species and habitats which are Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty considered commonplace to those Affordability Amenity Green Space (AONBs) are areas of high scenic considered critically endangered. Affordability of housing is generally Open land, often landscaped, that quality that have statutory protection reported using the ratio of lower makes a positive contribution to the in order to conserve and enhance the Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) quartile house price to lower quartile appearance of an area or improves natural beauty of their landscapes. A strategy prepared for a local area earnings. This is the government’s the quality of the lives of people living Natural England has a statutory aimed at conserving and enhancing favoured indicator for affordability, or working within the locality. power to designate land as Areas of biological diversity. as affordability is most likely to be Outstanding Natural Beauty under an issue for people such as first time Anaerobic Digestion the Countryside and Rights of Way Act Biomass buyers, whose wages are lower. The Organic matter broken down by 2000. Living matter within an environmental higher the ratio, the less affordable bacteria in the absence of air, area, for example plant material, housing is (it is in effect how many producing a gas (methane) and solid Area of Special Environmental vegetation, or agricultural waste used time a person’s salary would be (digestate). The by-products can Quality as a fuel or energy source. needed to buy a home). Data sources be useful, for example biogas can An area designated in the Local Plan are the Annual Survey of Hours be used in a furnace, gas engine, 2002, designed to protect the special BREEAM (British Research (ASHE) and Earnings (ONS) and HM turbine or gas-powered vehicles, and character of the towns. The Farnham Establishment Environmental Land Registry. digestates can be re-used on farms as ASEQ has now been replaced by a Assessment Method) a fertiliser. similar designation (South Farnham The leading and most widely used Affordable Housing Arcadian Areas) in the Farnham environmental assessment method for Social rented, affordable rented and Ancient Monument Neighbourhood Plan. buildings. It sets the standard for best intermediate housing, provided to A building or structure above or below practice in sustainable design and has eligible households whose needs are ground whose preservation is of Area of Strategic Visual Importance become the de facto measure used not met by the market. national importance and which has (ASVI) to describe a building’s environmental been scheduled by the Secretary This designation affects certain areas performance. Affordable Housing Viability Study of State for Digital, Culture, Media of land around Farnham, Godalming, A viability statement to inform the and Sport because of its historic, Haslemere and Cranleigh. The areas Brownfield Land and Sites consideration of options for affordable architectural, or traditional artistic or affected are designated because they See: Previously Developed Land housing policies. archaeological interest. are considered to play an important role in preventing the coalescence of Building a Greener Future Air Quality Management Areas Ancient Woodland settlements or because they are areas This policy statement confirms the Since December 1997 each local An area that has been wooded of open land that penetrate into the Government’s intention for all new authority in the UK has been carrying continuously since at least 1600 AD. urban area like a green lung. They are homes to be zero carbon by 2016 with out a review and assessment of considered to be ‘strategic’ because a major progressive tightening of the air quality in their area. The aim of Area of Great Landscape Value of the role they play in maintaining the energy efficiency building regulations the review is to make sure that the (AGLV) character of Farnham, Godalming, - by 25 per cent in 2010 and by 44 per national air quality objectives will be A local landscape designation for Haslemere and Cranleigh. cent in 2013 - up to the zero carbon achieved throughout the UK by the an area considered to have high target in 2016.

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Building Regulations Communities and Local Government Density of the Development Plan, outlining The Building Control Service is See: Department for Communities and In the case of residential development, the key development goals. Once responsible for the application Local Government a measurement of either the number adopted, development management and enforcement of the Building of habitable rooms per hectare or the decisions (see definition above) Regulations 2000. The main purpose Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) number of dwellings per hectare. must be made in accordance with of the Regulations is to ensure the A levy allowing local authorities to raise them unless material considerations health and safety of people in or about funds from owners or developers of Department of Communities and indicate otherwise. buildings. They are also concerned land undertaking new building projects Local Government (DCLG) with energy conservation and with in their area. The Government Department that sets Edge of Centre (taken from the making buildings more convenient and policy on supporting local government; NPPF) accessible for people with disabilities. Comparison floor space communities and neighbourhoods; For retail purposes, a location that Shops selling non-food items including regeneration; housing; planning, is well connected and up to 300 Buildings of Special Architectural clothes, footwear, household goods, building and the environment; and fire. metres of the primary shopping or Historic Interest furniture and electrical goods that As of January 2018, the DCLG will area. For all other main town centre A list of these is compiled by the purchasers compare on the basis of be known as The Ministry of Housing, uses, a location within 300 metres of Secretary of State for Culture, Media price and quality before buying. Communities and Local Government’s a town centre boundary. For office and Sport in accordance with Section (MHCLG). development, this includes locations 1 of the Planning (Listed Buildings Conservation Areas outside the town centre but within and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. Areas designated by the Local Design Statement 500 metres of a public transport A specific form of consent known as Planning Authority under the Planning Guidelines prepared by Town and interchange. ‘Listed Building Consent’ is required (Listed Buildings and Conservation Parish Councils to provide a clear for their alteration, extension or Areas) Act 1990 Section 69 as being of statement of the character of a town Employment Land Review demolition. See also: Listed Building. special architectural or historic interest, or village against which planning Assessment of the supply of, and the character of which it is desirable to applications may be assessed. Nine demand for employment land Capacity (in retailing terms) preserve and enhance. of Waverley’s towns and villages have within Waverley. Potential spending by the public within Design Statements which have been the catchment area, with which to Convenience floor space adopted as material considerations or Evidence Base support existing and additional retail Shops selling goods such as food, as supplementary planning documents. The information and data gathered by floorspace. newspapers and drinks that tend local authorities to inform and support to be purchased regularly and for Developable the policy approaches to be set out Circulars which convenience of purchases is To be considered developable, sites in the Local Plan, including physical, Documents issued by government therefore important ie. a general store, should be in a suitable location for economic, and social characteristics departments, containing advice and newsagent. housing development and there should of an area. current policy. be a reasonable prospect that the site is Deliverable available and could be viably developed Examination Climate Change To be considered deliverable, sites at the point envisaged. The Local Plan is subject to Long-term changes in temperature, should be available now, offer a independent examination. An precipitation, wind and all other suitable location for development now, Development independent inspector will assess aspects of the Earth’s climate. Often and be achievable with a realistic Development is defined under the 1990 whether a plan has been prepared regarded as a result of human activity prospect that housing will be delivered Town and Country Planning Act as “the in accordance with the Duty to and fossil fuel consumption. on the site within five years and in carrying out of building, engineering, Cooperate, legal and procedural particular that development of the site mining or other operation in, on, over requirements, and whether it is sound. Combined Heat and Power (CHP) is viable.Sites with planning permission or under land, or the making of any To be considered ‘sound’ a Local The coproduction of heat and power, should be considered deliverable until material change in the use of any Plan should be positively prepared, usually involving the capture of waste permission expires, unless there is building or other land.” justified, effective and consistent with heat from electricity generation to clear evidence that schemes will not National Policy. provide heating for a building or be implemented within five years, for Development Plan Documents district. example they will not be viable, there (DPDs) Farnham/Aldershot Strategic Gap is no longer a demand for the type of Development Plan Documents A local landscape designation which Commercial Land units or sites have long term phasing (DPDs) are prepared by local planning identifies an area between Farnham, See: Industrial and Commercial Land plans. authorities and form an essential part Badshot Lea and Aldershot.

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Flood plain Habitats Regulation Assessment Land Availability Assessment local importance for nature conservation Generally low-lying areas adjacent to a A Habitats Regulations Assessment A study that provides information on that complement nationally and watercourse, tidal lengths of a river or (HRA) tests the impacts of a proposal land supply for housing and other uses. internationally designated geological the sea, where water flows in times of on nature conservation sites of and wildlife sites. The term Local flood or would flow but for the presence European importance and is a Landscape Appraisal Geological Site (previously Regionally of flood defences. requirement under EU legislation for A method of assessing appearance and Important Geological/ geological Site land use plans and projects. essential characteristics of a landscape. (RIGS)), as recommended in the Green Belt Defra Local Sites Guidance (2006), is A designation for land around certain Healthchecks Landscape Character now widely adopted. Local Geological cities and large built-up areas, which The Market Town Healthchecks were The distinct and recognisable pattern Sites are selected by voluntary geo- aims to keep this land permanently an initiative of the former Countryside of elements that occur consistently conservation groups, such as RIGS open or largely undeveloped. The Agency and are part of a national in a particular type of landscape. It Groups and Geology Trusts, which are purposes of the Green Belt is to check toolkit that has been designed to help reflects particular combinations of generally formed by county or unitary the unrestricted sprawl of large built up local people assess the economic, geology, landform, soils, vegetation, authority area in England. areas, prevent neighbouring towns from environmental and social strength of land use and human settlement. merging, safeguard the countryside their towns and to work out what needs Local Nature Reserve (LNR) from encroachment, preserve the to be done to overcome any problems. Listed Building Areas of local, but not necessarily setting and special character of historic A building of special architectural or national, importance. LNRs are almost towns and assist urban regeneration Heritage Assets historic interest. Listed buildings are always owned by local authorities, by encouraging the recycling of derelict Parts of the historic environment which graded I, II* or II. Listing includes and they often pass the management and other urban land. have significance because of their the interior as well as the exterior of the LNR onto County Wildlife trusts. historic, archaeological, architectural or of the building, and any buildings They also often have good public Green Infrastructure artistic interest. or permanent structures (e.g. wells) access and facilities. A strategically planned and delivered within its curtilage. Historic England is network of high quality green spaces Housing Needs Register responsible for designating buildings Localism Act and other environmental features. It The Housing Needs Register is the for listing in England. The Localism Act has devolved should be designed and managed list of households who would like greater powers to councils and as a multifunctional resource to be housed in Council or Housing Local Development Documents neighbourhoods and given local capable of delivering a wide range Association properties in Waverley. (LDDs) communities more control over of environmental and quality of life These include Development Plan housing and planning decisions. benefits for local communities. Green In Centre Documents (which form part of the Infrastructure includes parks, open The primary shopping area as shown statutory development plan) and Local Plan spaces, playing fields, woodlands, on the Adopted Policies Map. Supplementary Planning Documents A development plan prepared by allotments and private gardens. (which do not form part of the statutory district and other local planning Industrial and Commercial Land development plan). LDDs collectively authorities. Greenfield Sites This includes development classified deliver the spatial planning strategy for Land (or a defined site) that has not as B1-B8 (inclusive) in the Town and the local planning authority’s area. National Nature Reserve (NNR) previously been developed. (See also Country Planning (Use Classes) (from Natural England) ‘Previously Developed Land’) (Amendment) (England) Order 2006 and Local Development Scheme NNRs were initially established to other commercial uses, such as those A project plan which is made protect sensitive features and to Greenhouse Gas classified under Sui-Generis. available to the public, identifying provide ‘outdoor laboratories’ for Gases that are considered to be the documents to be produced, in research. Their purpose has widened a major cause of global warming, Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) what order and when. It identifies, since those early days. As well as including carbon dioxide, methane and A document which identifies future with a timetable what documents managing some of our most pristine nitrous oxide. infrastructure and service needs for the are to be produced to make up the habitats, our rarest species and Borough over the Local Plan period. Development Plan. our most significant geology, most Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Reserves now offer great opportunities Assessment (GTAA) Key Diagram Local Geological Sites (previously to the public as well as schools and A survey of current Gypsy, Traveller The diagrammatic interpretation of the Regionally Important Geological/ specialist audiences to experience and Travelling Showpeople facilities spatial strategy as set out in a local geological Site (RIGS)) England’s natural heritage. and needs. authority’s Local Plan. Local Sites are non-statutory areas of

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National Planning Policy Framework Photovoltaics (PV) varied contribution to our landscape. designation does not carry any (NPPF) Conversion of solar radiation (the sun’s This record, known as the Register of statutory protection and is additional Issued by central government setting out rays) to electricity by the effect of photons Parks and Gardens of special historic to national designations such as its planning policies for England and how (tiny packets of light) on the electrons in a interest in England and now containing Sites of Special Scientific Importance these are expected to be applied. It sets solar cell. For example, a solar-powered nearly 1450 sites, was established, and (SSSI) and Areas of Outstanding out the Government’s requirements for the car or a calculator. is maintained by, Historic England. Natural Beauty (AONB). SNCIs are planning system only to the extent that it is nevertheless valuable as they help relevant, proportionate and necessary to Previously Developed Land Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) to keep us informed of the extent do so. It provides a framework within which Land which is or was occupied by a Registered Social Landlords are of natural plant and animal life in local people and their accountable councils permanent structure, including the government-funded not-for-profit the Borough. can produce their own distinctive local and curtilage of the developed land (although organisations that provide affordable neighbourhood plans, which reflect the it should not be assumed that the whole housing. They include housing Sites of Special Scientific Interest needs and priorities of their communities. of the curtilage should be developed) and associations, trusts and cooperatives. (SSSI) any associated fixed surface infrastructure. They work with local authorities to The country’s very best wildlife and National Planning Practice Guidance This excludes: provide homes for people meeting the geographical sites, designated under (NPPG) • land that is or has been occupied by affordable homes criteria. As well as the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Guidance provided by national government agricultural or forestry buildings developing land and building homes, (as amended) by Natural England. to support policies in the National Planning • land that has been developed RSLs undertake a landlord function by They include some of the most Policy Framework (NPPF). for minerals extraction or waste maintaining properties and collecting spectacular and beautiful habitats. disposal by landfill purposes where rent. A large proportion of the total area Natura 2000 provision for restoration has been of these sites in England are also A European network of protected sites which made through development control Renewable Energy internationally important for their represent areas of the highest value for natural procedures Renewable energy is energy flows wildlife, and designated as Special habitats and species of plants and animals • land in built-up areas such as private that occur naturally and repeatedly in Areas of Conservation (SACs), Special which are rare, endangered or vulnerable in residential gardens, parks, recreation the environment, for example from the Protection Areas (SPAs) or Ramsar the European Community. The Natura 2000 grounds and allotments wind, water flow, tides or the sun. sites. network includes two types of area: Special • land that was previously-developed Areas of Conservation (SAC) and Special Section 106 Agreement Special Area of Conservation (SAC) but where the remains of the Protection Areas (SPA). A legal agreement under section Areas which have been given special permanent structure or fixed surface 106 of the 1990 Town & Country protection under the European Union’s structure have blended into the Neighbourhood Plans Planning Act. Section 106 agreements Habitat Directive. They provide landscape in the process of time. A plan prepared by a Parish Council or are legal agreements between a increased protection to a variety of wild Neighbourhood Forum for a particular planning authority and a developer, or animals, plants and habitats. Ramsar Sites neighbourhood area (made under the undertakings offered unilaterally by a Wetlands of international importance, Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act developer, that ensure that certain extra Special Protection Areas (SPA) designated under the Ramsar Convention, 2004). works related to a development are Sites which have been identified as an international agreement signed in undertaken. being of international importance for Ramsar, Iran, in 1971, which provides Older People the breeding, feeding, wintering or for the conservation and good use of People over retirement age, including Saved Policies the migration of rare and vulnerable wetlands. the active, newly-retired, through to the Policies within local plans that are species of birds found within European Wetlands are defined as areas of marsh, very frail elderly, whose housing needs ‘saved’ for a time period during the Union countries. They are European fen, peatland or water, whether natural can encompass accessible, adaptable production of policies in Local Plans, designated sites, classified under the or artificial, permanent or temporary, general needs housing for those looking to which will eventually replace them. ‘Birds Directive 1979’ which provides with water that is static or flowing, fresh, downsize from family housing and the full enhanced protection given by the Site brackish or salt, including areas of range of retirement and specialised housing Scheduled Monuments of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) marine water the depth of which at low for those with support or care needs. See ‘Ancient (scheduled) monuments’ status all SPAs also hold. tide does not exceed six metres. Out of Centre Sites of Nature Conservation Statement of Community Registered Parks & Gardens A location which is not in or on the edge Importance (SNCI) Involvement (SCI) A national record of the historic parks of a centre but not necessarily outside the Areas which are designated locally The Statement of Community and gardens which make such a rich and urban area. for their wildlife importance. SNCI Involvement sets out the processes

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to be used by the local authority providing attractive green spaces that Windfall Site in involving the community in the people can use for recreation instead Sites which have not been specifically preparation, alteration and continuing of the SPA. identified as available in the Local review of all local development Plan process. They normally comprise documents and development control Supplementary Planning previously-developed sites that have decisions. Documents unexpectedly become available. A Supplementary Planning Document Strategic Environmental is a Local Development Document that Zero-carbon Home Assessment (SEA) may cover a range of issues, thematic Over a year, the net carbon emissions A system of incorporating or site specific, and provides further from all energy use in the home are environmental considerations into detail of policies and proposals in a zero. This includes energy use from policies, plans and programmes. ‘parent’ Development Plan Document. cooking, washing and electronic entertainment appliances as well as Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Sustainability Appraisal space heating, cooling, ventilation, (SFRA) An appraisal of the economic, lighting and hot water. A SFRA should be carried out by the environmental and social effects of a local planning authority to inform the plan from the outset of the preparation preparation of its Local Plan, having process to allow decisions to be regard to catchment-wide flooding issues made that accord with sustainable which affect the area. Policies in Local development. Plans should set out requirements for site-specific Flood Risk Assessments Sustainable Drainage Systems (FRAs) to be carried out by developers (SUDS) and submitted with planning applications Alternatives to the traditional ways of in areas of flood risk identified in the plan. managing runoff from buildings and hard standings. They are designed Strategic Housing Land Availability to improve the rate and manner of Assessment (SHLAA) absorption by water of hard and soft A study that provides information on surfaces, in order to reuse the total housing land supply. amount, flow and rate of surface water that runs directly to rivers through Strategic Housing Market stormwater systems. Assessment (SHMA) Assessment of the local housing market, Thames Basin Heaths Special which studies the supply and demand of Protection Area housing, housing and planning policies, See ‘Special Protection Areas’. the need for affordable housing and the affordability of the local housing market. Use Classes Order The Town and Country Planning (Use Suitable Alternative Natural Classes) Order 1987 puts uses of land Greenspace (SANG) and buildings into various categories. Suitable Alternative Natural Green Planning permission is not needed for Spaces are green spaces (parks, changes of use within the same use woodlands, playing fields etc.) provided class. in areas where development could bring increased visitor pressure on Village Design Statements (VDS) Special Protection Areas (SPAs). They Village Design statements are are a central element of the Council’s produced by communities to Special Protection Area Strategy for identify local character and set out the Thames Basin Heaths SPA and design guidance to help guide new aim to reduce pressure on the SPAs by development.

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Appendix H - Reference List 3. Environmental • Conservation Principles, Historic • Waverley Borough Council Water • Waverley Green Belt Review England, April 2008 Quality Assessment, AMEC, Parts 1 and 2, AMEC Environment • Thames Basin Heaths SPA (December 2016) & Infrastructure UK Limited, Avoidance Strategy, Waverley 1. Housing (August 2014) Borough Council (July 2016) • Land Availability Assessment, 4. Infrastructure and Transport • Waverley Landscape Study Parts • Thames Basin Heaths SPA • Strategic Highway Assessment, Waverley Borough Council, (2016) 1 and 2, AMEC Environment Delivery Framework, Joint Strategic Surrey County Council, • West Surrey Strategic Housing & Infrastructure UK Limited, Partnership Board, (2009) (August 2016) Market Assessment, G L Hearn (August 2014) • Hindhead Avoidance Strategy, • Technical Note: HGVs Associated Limited, (September 2015) • Waverley Borough Council Waverley Borough Council, (2011) with Dunsfold Development • CLG: Lifetime Homes, Lifetime Local Landscape Designation • Biodiversity 2020: A strategy for (August 2016) Neighbourhoods – A National Review, AMEC Environment England’s wildlife and ecosystem • Technical Note: Commercial Strategy for Housing in an Ageing and Infrastructure UK Limited, services, DEFRA, (2011) Vehicle Surveys, Mott MacDonald Society, CLG, (February 2008) (August 2014) • Biodiversity & Planning in Surrey, (November 2016) • Waverley Viability Study 2016, Three • Waverley Air Quality Action Plan, Surrey Nature Partnership, (2014) • Surrey Transport Plan, Surrey Dragons and Troy Planning and Waverley Borough Council, • EU Water Framework Directive, County Council, LTP3: (2011-2026) Design, (2016) July 2008; (2015 update) (October 2000) • Parking Guidelines, Waverley • The Waverley Traveller • Surrey Rural Strategy, Surrey • Waverley Residential Extensions Borough Council, (October 2013) Accommodation Assessment, County Council, (2010-2015) SPD, Waverley Borough Council, • Waverley Cycling Plan SPD, TAA, Waverley Borough Council • A Rural Statement for Surrey 2016 (October 2010) Waverley Borough Council,(2005) (April 2014) – Surrey Countryside and Rural • Review of Renewable and • Local Transport Assessment: • Update Report on the Waverley, Enterprise Forum, (2016) Decentralised Energy Potential in Stages 1 to 4, Mott MacDonald, TAA, Cunnane Town Planning • The Surrey Hills AONB Management South East England, TV Energy & (2015, 2016) (April 2016) Plan –2014 – 2019, Surrey Hills LUC, (2010) • Infrastructure Delivery Plan, Management Board, (2014) • UK Low Carbon Transition Plan, Waverley Borough Council, 2. Employment and Economy • The Surrey Hills AGLV Review HM Government,(2009) (August 2016) • Waverley Employment Land Review, 2007, Chris Burnett Associates, • Waverley Air Quality Action Plan, • Vehicular and Cycle Parking Atkins Limited, (2009) (June 2007) Waverley Borough Council, Guidance, Surrey County Council, • Waverley Employment Land Review, • Surrey Hills AONB Areas of (July 2008) (January 2012) Atkins Limited, (2011) Search Natural Beauty Evaluation, • Making Space for wildlife in a • Surrey Infrastructure Study, • Waverley Employment Land Review, Hankinson Duckett Associates changing climate, Natural England, Aecom, (January 2016) Atkins Limited, (2014) (October 2013) (2010) • Waverley Employment Land Review, • Revision of the Ancient Woodland • Future Water, the Government’s Atkins Limited, (2016) 5. Other Documents Inventory for Surrey, June 2011, Water Strategy for England, DEFRA, • Waverley Local Plan Part 1: • Town Centres Retail Study Update, Robert Davies, Victoria Benstead- (February 2008) Habitats Regulations Assessment, Chase & Partners, (February 2013) Hume and Matthew Grose, • Waverley Borough Council Level 1 Aecom, (2016) • Surrey Local Economic Assessment, (June 2011) Strategic Flood Risk Assessment • Sustainability Appraisal Report for Surrey Economic Partnership Ltd, • Surrey Design, Surrey Local (update),Capita, (March 2015) the Waverley Borough Local Plan (December 2010) Government Association, January • Waverley Borough Council Level 2 Part 1, AECOM, (August 2016) • Waverley Economic Strategy 2015 2002 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment, • Waverley Settlement Hierarchy – 2020, Waverley Borough Council, • Urban Design Compendium 1 & 2, Capita, (Updated December 2016) Update, Waverley Borough (2015) English Partnership/The Housing • The Wey Catchment Abstraction Council, (2012) • Surrey Hotels Futures Study 2015, Corporation, August 2000 Management Strategy, Environment • Farnham Healthcheck 2005, the hotel development consultancy, • Knowing Your Place : Heritage Agency, (March 2008) Farnham Town Council, (2005) (June 2015) and Community-Led Planning in • Water stressed areas – final • Steps Towards a Vision for • Internet Sales in the UK and General the Countryside, Historic England, classification, Environment Agency, Farnham, Local Futures Group, Impact on Physical Retailing and the (March 2011) (July 2013) (2007) Retail Property Market, Chase and • Constructive Conservation • Waverley Borough Council High • Haslemere Healthcheck 2003, Partners,(December 2015) in Practice, Historic England, Level Water Cycle Study, Capita, Haslemere Town Council, (2008) October 2008 (August 2016)

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• Your Haslemere - Haslemere Healthcheck Review 2008, Haslemere Town Council, (2008) • Godalming Healthcheck Report, Godalming Town Council (2009) • Action for Cranleigh: Report of the Cranleigh Healthcheck 2002/2003. Cranleigh Parish Council, (Reviewed 2008/9 but not published) • Draft Waverley Cultural Strategy, Waverley Borough Council (update 2016) • Open Space, Sport, Leisure and Recreation (PPG17) Study, Waverley Borough Council, (2012) • Waverley Playing Pitch Strategy, Ploszajski Lynch Consulting Ltd.,(March 2013) • Waverley Play Areas Strategy 2015 – 2024. (Waverley Borough Council,(2015) • Guidance for Outdoor Sport and Play: Beyond the Six Acre Standard England. Fields in Trust, (2015) • Dunsfold Aerodrome Delivery Rates Assessment Troy Planning + Design (2016)

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