Strategic Flood Risk Assessment of the Surrey Minerals Plan
Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Report
Aggregates Recycling DPD (Submission Version)
Appendix Two
Review of the flood risks for the sites considered for inclusion in the Aggregates Recycling DPD
August 2011
Review of the flood risks for the sites considered for Appendix 2: inclusion in the Aggregates Recycling DPD
A2.1 Introduction
The appendix provides a review of the extent of flood risk associated with the potential aggregate recycling sites that were considered as candidates for inclusion in the Aggregates Recycling DPD. The appendix provides a review of the potential aggregate recycling sites identified across the county on a borough and district basis, and outlines the most severe risks of fluvial flooding associated with each.
The lists of potential aggregate recycling sites located within each district or borough are colour coded to give an indication of the severity of the flood risk associated with each. • Where the aggregate recycling site number is shaded dark blue this indicates that the site is subject in part or in whole to a 1.0% or greater annual risk of fluvial flooding (flood risk zone 3). • Where the aggregate recycling site number is shaded light blue this indicates that the site is subject in part or in whole to an annual risk of fluvial flooding of greater than 0.1% but less than 1.0% (flood risk Zone 2). • Where the aggregate recycling site number is shaded grey this indicates that the site is subject to an annual risk of fluvial flooding of less than 0.1% (flood risk zone 1).
Of the 84 potential aggregate recycling sites identified over the course of the preparation of the Aggregates Recycling DPD only a small number have been taken forward in the DPD. Planning Policy Statement 25 (Planning & Flood Risk) requires that local planning authorities apply a sequential approach to the allocation of land for development, to ensure that areas at little or no risk of flooding are developed in preference to sites that would be subject to greater risks.
A2.2 Elmbridge Borough Council
Five potential sites for aggregate recycling facilities were identified within the borough of Elmbridge during the preparation of the Aggregates Recycling DPD. Of the five sites identified, four are located in areas subject to 1 in 100 year return period (Zone 3) or 1 in 1,000 year (Zone 2) fluvial flood risk, and none have been included in the submission version of the DPD.
Reason for exclusion: No potential for development as an aggregate recycling AR7 Molesey Reservoirs, Molesey facility on grounds that such development would interfere adversely with the timing of the restoration of the existing mineral working (due for completion in Feb 2013). Reason for exclusion: No potential for development as an aggregate recycling Field Common North, Walton on AR12 facility on grounds that such development would interfere adversely with the timing Thames of the restoration of the existing mineral working (due for completion in Dec 2010). Reason for exclusion: No potential as an existing permanent recycling facility is AR42 Wintersells Road, Byfleet located on the site. Reason for exclusion: No potential as an existing permanent recycling facility is AR54 Weylands, Walton on Thames located on the site. Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of effects on neighbouring land AR83 Old Pit Lane, Byfleet uses.
A2.3 Epsom & Ewell Borough Council
Three potential sites for aggregate recycling facilities were identified within the borough of Epsom & Ewell during the preparation of the Aggregates Recycling DPD. All three sites identified are located in areas subject to a less than 1 in 1,000 year (Zone 1) fluvial flood risk, and none have been included in the submission version of the DPD.
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Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of the size of the site & access AR41 Epsom Chalk Pit, Epsom Downs issues. AR63 Longmead Industrial Estate, Ewell Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds that insufficient land is available. Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds that there is no space for a recycling AR84 Nonsuch Industrial Estate, Ewell site on the industrial estate.
A2.4 Guildford Borough Council
Fifteen potential sites for aggregate recycling facilities were identified within the borough of Guildford during the preparation of the Aggregates Recycling DPD. Of the fifteen sites identified, one is located in an area subject to 1 in 1,000 year return period (Zone 2) fluvial flood risk. The one site that has been included in the submission version of the DPD, at the former Wisley airfield, is located in an area of very low (Zone 1) fluvial flood risk.
Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of access issues & proximity to the AR16 Woodhill Sandpit, Shamley Green waste stream. West Clandon Chalk Pit, West Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of access issues, the size of the site AR18 Clandon & the effect on amenity. Reason for exclusion: No potential as an existing temporary recycling facility is AR29 Merrow Highway Depot, Guildford located on the site. Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of proximity to the river, effects on AR36 Guildford (Slyfield) STW, Guildford amenity & proximity to an existing waste facility. Reason for exclusion: No potential as an existing permanent facility for soil AR44 Strawberry Farm, Flexford recycling is located on the site Reason for exclusion: No potential as an existing permanent materials recovery AR46 Westfield Road (Slyfield), Guildford facility, existing civic amenity site, & existing waste transfer station are located on the site. Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds that there is no room for expansion AR48 Station Road, Ash Vale of the existing facility. Sunnyside, Wood Street Village, Reason for exclusion: No potential as an existing permanent recycling facility for AR55 Guildford agricultural & horticultural commodities is located on the site. Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of the size of the site & its proximity AR60 Slyfield Refuse Site, Guildford to an established major inert waste recycling facility. Reason for exclusion: The site is a former waste facility that ceased operating a Dalmead, Littlefield Common, number of years ago, there has been no interest shown in recommencing waste AR62 Guildford activity & it is unlikely that the site will come forward. Consequently there was considered to be no potential for intensification/expansion Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of land stability concerns & AR64 Slyfield Industrial Estate, Guildford proximity to other uses. AR65 Wisley Airfield, Wisley Site included in the Aggregates Recycling DPD Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of the site being occupied by an AR85 Guildford Railway Station, Guildford existing use (a car park) & issues with access Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of the site being occupied by AR86 Merrow Business Centre, Guildford existing uses (offices & highway depot) & its proximity to neighbouring residential development. Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of the site being occupied by AR87 Surrey Research Park, Guildford existing uses (offices) & issues with accessibility.
A2.5 Mole Valley District Council
Nine potential sites for aggregate recycling facilities were identified within the district of Mole Valley during the preparation of the Aggregates Recycling DPD.
Reason for exclusion: No potential for further development as an existing AR3 Reigate Road, Betchworth permanent recycling facility is located on the site.
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Leatherhead Highway Depot, AR30 Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of the size of the site. Leatherhead Leatherhead Sewage Treatment Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of noise impacts, flood risk & effects AR37 Works, Leatherhead on amenity. Reason for exclusion: The site is an existing permanent aggregate recycling Plough Lane Industrial Estate, AR49 facility, it is anticipated that operations will continue at the site for the foreseeable Leatherhead future but there was considered to be no potential for intensification/ expansion. Reason for exclusion: Allocated for a waste use under policy WD2 of the Surrey Waste Plan, but considered to have limited potential for development of an AR61 Randalls Road, Leatherhead aggregate recycling facility. The site has been excluded from the Aggregates Recycling DPD on land availability & stability grounds. Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds that the site is already occupied by AR68 Clockhouse Brickworks, Capel an active brickworks & proximity to the waste stream issues. Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of the size of the site, potential AR69 Land at Curtis Road, Dorking impact on the AONB, & effects on adjoining uses. Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of a lack of space at the site, access AR89 Land at Vincent Lane, Dorking issues, effects on amenity & the proximity of adjoining uses. Barnett Wood Lane Industrial Area, Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of the site being occupied by an AR90 Leatherhead existing use & being in close proximity to an existing recycling facility.
Of the nine potential aggregate recycling sites identified three are located in areas subject to 1 in 100 year return period (Zone 3) or 1 in 1,000 year (Zone 2) fluvial flood risk, and none have been included in the submission version of the DPD.
A2.6 Reigate & Banstead Borough Council
Twelve potential sites for aggregate recycling facilities were identified within the borough of Reigate & Banstead during the preparation of the Aggregates Recycling DPD. Of the twelve sites identified, three are located in areas subject to 1 in 100 year return period (Zone 3) or 1 in 1,000 year (Zone 2) fluvial flood risk. The two sites that have been included in the submission version of the DPD, Copyhold Works (AR71) and the rail aggregate depot at Salfords (AR73), are located in areas of very low (Zone 1) fluvial flood risk.
Kingswood Highway Depot, Lower Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of the size of the site & its proximity AR28 Kingswood to housing. Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of the size of the site & effects on AR33 Earlswood Highway Depot, Redhill amenity Merstham Sewage Treatment Works, Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of amenity issues & proximity to the AR40 South Merstham AONB. Reason for exclusion: Little potential for expansion of existing aggregate recycling AR51 Normans Corner, Smallfield facility on grounds of its location within the Green Belt, & the size of the site. Reason for exclusion: No potential as an existing permanent recycling facility is AR53 Little Orchard Farm, Horley located on the site Holmethorpe Industrial Estate, Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds that permission has been granted AR70 Redhill for housing development on the site. AR71 Copyhold Works, Redhill Site included in the Aggregates Recycling DPD Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of the size of the site & effects on AR72 Horley Road Depot, Earlswood amenity. AR73 Rail Aggregate Depot, Salfords Site included in the Aggregates Recycling DPD Lee Street Sewage Treatment Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of effects on amenity, flood risk & AR74 Works, Horley proximity to an existing recycling facility. Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of the size of the site, access issues AR75 Gatwick Metro Centre, Horley & the proximity of other uses. Redhill Sewage Treatment Works, Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of effects on the visual environment AR82 Redhill & amenity.
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A2.7 Runnymede Borough Council
Four potential sites for aggregate recycling facilities were identified within the borough of Runnymede during the preparation of the Aggregates Recycling DPD. Of the four sites identified, one is located in an area subject to 1 in 100 year return period (Zone 3) fluvial flood risk. Of the three sites that have been included in the submission version of the DPD, one Penton Hook Marina at Chertsey (AR94) is subject to very high (Zone 3) fluvial flood risk, whilst the other two, Trumps Farm at Longcross (AR17) and Lyne Lane at Chertsey (AR38), are located in areas of very low (Zone 1) fluvial flood risk.
AR17 Trumps Farm, Longcross Site included in the Aggregates Recycling DPD AR38 Lyne Lane STW, Chertsey Site included in the Aggregates Recycling DPD Reason for exclusion: The site is an existing permanent aggregate recycling Woodham Park Road (Capital AR56 facility, it is anticipated that operations will continue at the site for the foreseeable House), Woodham future but there was considered to be no potential for intensification/ expansion. AR94 Penton Hook Marina, Chertsey Site included in the Aggregates Recycling DPD
In addition to the aggregate recycling sites, four of the preferred areas for sand and gravel extraction allocated in the Primary Aggregates DPD that are located within the borough of Runnymede have been included in the Aggregates Recycling DPD as potential locations for temporary aggregate recycling. Those four sites are Addlestone Quarry Extension at Addlestone Preferred Area A), Hamm Court Farm at Weybridge (Preferred Area C), Milton Park Farm at Egham (Preferred Area D), and Whitehall Farm at Egham (Preferred Area E), which are all located within areas of land that are subject to Zone 3 and Zone 2 fluvial flood risk.
Preferred Preferred Extension to Addlestone Quarry, Addlestone Hamm Court Farm, Weybridge Area A Area C Preferred Preferred Milton Park Farm, Egham Whitehall Farm, Egham Area D Area E
A2.8 Spelthorne Borough Council
Ten potential sites for aggregate recycling facilities were identified within the borough of Spelthorne during the preparation of the Aggregates Recycling DPD. Of those potential sites two, Charlton Lane at Shepperton (AR58), Stanwell II at Stanwell Place (AR91) and Oak Leaf Farm (AR93), have been included in the submission version of the DPD. Of the ten sites identified five are located in areas subject to 1 in 100 year return period (Zone 3) fluvial flood risk, and one is located in an area subject to 1 in 1,000 year return period (Zone 2) fluvial flood risk. Of the two sites included in the submission version of the DPD, both are located in areas of very low (Zone 1) fluvial flood risk.
Reason for exclusion: No potential as there is an existing temporary recycling AR4 Hithermoor Quarry, Stanwell Moor facility located on the site. Reason for exclusion: No potential for development as an aggregate recycling AR8 Hengrove Farm, Staines facility on grounds that such development would interfere adversely with the timing of the restoration of the existing mineral working (due for completion in Dec 2010). Reason for exclusion: No potential as there is an existing temporary recycling AR11 Queen Mary Reservoir, Sunbury facility located on the site. Staines Road Farm, Shepperton AR20 Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of amenity & Green Belt issues. Green AR21 Sheepwalk, Shepperton Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of amenity & Green Belt issues. Reason for exclusion: No potential as there is an existing temporary recycling AR45 Littleton Lane, Shepperton facility located on the site. Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of existing occupancy of the site, AR57 Riverscroft, Shepperton the size of the site, access issues & Green Belt issues. AR58 Charlton Lane, Shepperton Site included in the Aggregates Recycling DPD
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AR91 Stanwell II, Stanwell Place Site included in the Aggregates Recycling DPD Oak Leaf Farm, Horton Road, Reason for exclusion: No potential as permission for a permanent aggregate AR93 Stanwell Moor recycling facility at the site was granted in Nov 2009 (SP08/0992).
In addition to the aggregate recycling sites, two of the preferred areas for sand and gravel extraction allocated in the Primary Aggregates DPD that are located within the borough of Spelthorne have been included in the Aggregates Recycling DPD as potential locations for temporary aggregate recycling. Of those one, Watersplash Farm at Halliford (Preferred Area L), was found to be subject to a 1 in 100 year return period (Zone 3) risk of fluvial flooding. The other, Homers Farm at Bedfont (Preferred Area G) was found to be subject to a very low risk (less frequent than 1 in 1,000 year return period) of fluvial flooding and was classed as being within flood risk Zone 1.
Preferred Preferred Homers Farm, Bedfont Watersplash Farm, Halliford Area G Area L
A2.9 Surrey Heath Borough Council
Four potential sites for aggregate recycling facilities were identified within the borough of Surrey Heath during the preparation of the Aggregates Recycling DPD. Of the four sites identified, two are located in areas subject to 1 in 100 year return period (Zone 3) fluvial flood risk or to 1 in 1,000 year return period (Zone 2) fluvial flood risk. Of those potential sites none have been included in the submission version of the DPD.
Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of issues with the size of the site & AR27 Bagshot Highway Depot, Bagshot its accessibility. Camberley Sewage Treatment Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of existing land use & access AR35 Works, Camberley issues. Mimbridge Nurseries, Station Road, AR43 Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of Green Belt issues. Chobham Camberley Civic Amenity Site, Wilton Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of the size of the site & local AR59 Road, Camberley congestion issues.
A2.10 Tandridge District Council
Seven potential sites for aggregate recycling facilities were identified within the district of Tandridge during the preparation of the Aggregates Recycling DPD. Of the seven sites identified all are located in areas subject a less than 1 in 1,000 year return period (Zone 1) risk of fluvial flooding, and none have been included in the submission version of the DPD.
Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of AONB, Green Belt, visual impact AR1 Oxted Chalkpit, Oxted & amenity, & accessibility issues Reason for exclusion: The site was identified as a Preferred Area (Q) in the Primary Aggregates DPD, and included in an earlier version of the Aggregates AR2 Oxted Sandpit, Godstone Recycling DPD as a potential location for temporary aggregate recycling, but was removed from the Plan at the Inspector’s direction following the EiP. Reason for exclusion: The site was included in an earlier version of the DPD, but AR15 Lambs Brickworks, South Godstone now excluded on Green Belt, access & impact on residential property grounds. Crowhurst Brickworks, South Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of proximity to the waste stream & AR19 Godstone access issues. Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of the site already being occupied, AR26 Godstone Highway Depot, Godstone effects on amenity & a nearby local nature conservation designation. Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of issues with the accessibility of the AR77 Taylors Hill Depot, Godstone site. Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of amenity & access issues, the size AR78 Clay Hall Lane, Copthorne of the site & its proximity to the waste stream. (Duplicated as Site 52).
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A2.11 Waverley Borough Council
Twelve potential sites for aggregate recycling facilities were identified within the borough of Waverley during the preparation of the Aggregates Recycling DPD. Of those potential sites one, Alton Road (AR5), has been included in the submission version of the DPD. Of the twelve potential aggregate recycling sites identified five are located in areas subject to 1 in 100 year return period (Zone 3) risks of fluvial flooding. The other seven sites are located in areas subject a less than 1 in 1,000 year return period (Zone 1) risks of fluvial flooding. Of those potential sites one, Alton Road at Farnham (AR5), has been included in the submission version of the DPD.
AR5 Alton Road, Farnham Site included in the Aggregates Recycling DPD Reason for exclusion: No potential as the need for fill is being met by the adjacent AR9 Princess Royal North, Runfold permitted recycling facility. Reason for exclusion: No potential as there is an existing temporary recycling AR10 Princess Royal South, Runfold facility located on the site. Reason for exclusion: No potential as there is an existing temporary recovery AR13 Homefield Sandpit, Runfold facility located on the site. Reason for exclusion: The site is a largely restored sand & gravel working with a Runfold Farm (Farnham Quarry), AR14 temporary aggregate recycling facility, but there was considered to be no potential Runfold for intensification/expansion. Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of access issues & proximity to the AR16 Woodhill Sandpit, Shamley Green waste stream. Reason for exclusion: The site was not allocated by the Surrey Waste Plan, & was AR22 Coxbridge Sandpit, Farnham not considered to have potential for the development of an aggregate recycling facility. The site has been excluded on land availability grounds. AR31 Farnham Highway Depot, Farnham Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of the size of the site. Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of the size of the site, proximity to AR32 Witley Highway Depot, Witley the waste stream & effects on amenity. Farnham Sewage Treatment Works, AR34 Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of existing land use & visual impact. Farnham Wrecclesham BR Engineers Tip, Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of issues with land ownership, the AR79 Wrecclesham accessibility of the site & effects on amenity. Reason for exclusion: No potential on grounds of issues with the size of the site & AR80 Land at Cattershall Mill, Godalming effects on amenity.
A2.12 Woking Borough Council
Three potential sites for aggregate recycling facilities were identified within the borough of Woking during the preparation of the Aggregates Recycling DPD. Of those potential sites one, Martyrs Lane (AR81), has been included in the submission version of the DPD. Of the three sites identified one (AR95 at Heather Farm) is located in an area subject to 1 in 100 year return period (Zone 3) risk of fluvial flooding. The other two sites are located in areas subject to a less than 1 in 1,000 year return period (Zone 1) risk of fluvial flooding.
Woking Rail Aggregate Depot, AR23 Reason for exclusion: no potential on grounds of amenity & access issues. Woking AR81 Martyrs Lane, Woking Site included in the Aggregates Recycling DPD Reason for exclusion: Located within the borough of Woking, the site was allocated for a waste use under policy WD2 of the Surrey Waste Plan, but was not AR95 Heather Farm, Woking considered to have any potential for the development of an aggregate recycling. The site has been excluded on grounds of the risk to the Thames Basin Heaths SPA.
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