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Tandridge Landscape Capacity and Sensitivity Study  16 Felbridge

Felbridge Analysis Plan (Area 16) See Figure 1 on page 4 for plan location Based on mapping data licensed from Ordnance Survey, Crown copyright.

296 Tandridge Landscape Capacity and Sensitivity Study 16 Felbridge

Felbrdge Settlement Analyss

1.1 Felbridge is located at the southern edge of the District and adjoins within Mid Sussex, to the south-east. The majority of Felbridge is located along the A264 road, which connects with junction 10 of the , approximately 6km to the west.

1.2 The settlement is located within the High Weald character area, but outside the High Weald AONB, which is approximately 4km to the east. Felbridge is situated on generally north facing slopes which rise up from the Low Weald into the High Weald to the south, and largely consist of ribbon development along the road network.

1.3 Site FEL012 is located off the A22 at the eastern edge of the settlement. FEL012 is set back slightly from Mill Lane, FEL004 is off the A264 at the western extent of Felbridge, and FEL014 is off Down Road to the south. ENA27, FEL010,DOM011 and ENA019 are detached from settlement and mainly located with the rural landscape to the north and west of Felbridge.

1.4 Each site associated with Felbridge is assessed in more detail on the following pages.

Based on mapping data licensed Felbridge Analysis Plan (Area 16A) from Ordnance Survey, Crown copyright. See Figure 1 on page 4 for plan location

Tandridge Landscape Capacity and Sensitivity Study 297 16 Felbridge: Site FEL008

Open section of eastern Cricket ground obscured site boundary Fir trees to north of cricket ground by intervening vegetation

Photograph 196: View east from western part of the site

Ste Vsblty (see accompanyng photograph above): Landscape Capacty:

1.1 Site FEL008 is generally well contained by boundary vegetation. 2.1 The landscape capacity for housing development of the site has been Views into the site are limited to upper storey windows of an adjacent determined by combining the sensitivity and value assessments property to the north, a minor glimpse through the site entrance off set out on the following page, using the capacity matrix table. The the A22, and from a limited area of fields to the east through the capacity of the site is as follows: open section of the eastern boundary. Slght sensitivity x Neglgble value = 1.2 Any view of rooftops of new development within the site would Hgh/Very hgh landscape capacity be seen in context with exiting surrounding settlement and hotel buildings. 2.2 With slight sensitivity and negligible value, site FEL008 is judged to have a high/very high landscape capacity for housing development. 1.3 Overall, the visual sensitivity is judged to be Slght. This rating The relatively unconstrained site would be suitable in landscape feeds into the overall sensitivity assessment table on the following terms for development proposals without significant detrimental page. effects on the character of the landscape, provided proposals are in scale with existing settlement within the vicinity of the site. Other evidence relevant to the site’s suitability for development should also be considered. Plan not to scale See plan on page 296 for wider context and key to symbols

298 Tandridge Landscape Capacity and Sensitivity Study 16 Felbridge: Site FEL008 Landscape Sensitivity:

Overall Inherent Potential for mitigation Inconsistency with Contribution to Contribution to the sensitivity judgement landscape quality Views Ecological sensitivity existing settlement form/ separation between setting of surrounding (inverse score i.e. 01-07 = Negligible (intactness and (visual sensitivity) high potential for mitigation 08-14 = Slight pattern settlements landscape/settlement = low sensitivity, 15-21 = Moderate condition) therefore low score) 22-28 = Substantial 29-35 = Major

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The site consists of rough No features with significant The site is within part of low Already within general existing This is a small general well The site is generally well Retain screening provided by grass with bands of dense ecological sensitivity identified. density edge of Felbridge and developed area, the site has contained parcel of land with contained to north, south and boundary vegetation to the scrub around north, south approach to East Grinstead. no contribution to separation limited contribution to the west, except for glimpse into north, south and west. and west edges. There are between settlements. setting of either surrounding site through access gate from some maturing tall trees along Enclosed on three sides landscape or settlement hotel on opposite side of main Introduce planting to the SLIGHT boundary with road. by existing developments but some Intervisibility with road, and from cricket ground eastern edge. including housing to north, adjacent fields. and hotel complex beyond The site is recorded as grade 3 hotel to west and garage/work through gap in boundary agricultural land. shops to south. vegetation in the south east corner of the site. Tall fir trees enclose majority of cricket ground to the south east. Eastern boundary open with view into adjacent fields to nearest hedgerows, and trees. Open view directly into the site from upper storey windows from adjacent property to the north.

Landscape Value:

Overall Ecological and other Perceptual aspects Recreation and public value judgement Landscape designations Local Any historic/cultural/ Contribution to setting (eg. scenic quality, access/ 01-07 = Negligible designations (eg. heritage, distinctiveness literary associations of ‘outstanding assets’ tranquillity, and 08-14 = Slight locally valued spaces 15-21 = Moderate flood zone etc) remoteness) 22-28 = Substantial 29-35 = Major

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None. None. A small unremarkable area of Surrey Historic Landscape The site does not contribute to There is no public access into The site is heavily influenced rough grass and scrub. Characterisation: the setting of any outstanding the site. by adjacent human assets. intervention including 10. RECREATION considerable road noise. And nearby buildings phone NEGLIGIBLE 1007. Major sports fields and mast visible above boundary complexes vegetation to the East.

Tandridge Landscape Capacity and Sensitivity Study 299 16 Felbridge: Site FEL012

Acces road into site Mill Lane

Photograph 197: View north-east along site entrance

Ste Vsblty (see accompanyng photograph above): Landscape Capacty:

1.1 Site FEL012 is set back from Mill Lane and is highly contained by 2.1 The landscape capacity for housing development of the site has been boundary vegetation and woodland. determined by combining the sensitivity and value assessments set out on the following page, using the capacity matrix table. The 1.2 The visual sensitivity of the site is judged to be Neglgble. This capacity of the site is as follows: rating feeds into the overall sensitivity assessment table on the following page. Slght sensitivity x Slght value = Hgh landscape capacity

2.2 With slight sensitivity and value, FEL012 is a relatively unconstrained site with a high landscape capacity for housing development, provided that the form of new development proposals are closely related to, and in scale with, existing settlement adjacent to the site. Other evidence relevant to the site’s suitability for development should also be considered.

Plan not to scale See plan on page 296 for wider context and key to symbols

300 Tandridge Landscape Capacity and Sensitivity Study 16 Felbridge: Site FEL012 Landscape Sensitivity:

Overall Inherent Potential for mitigation Inconsistency with Contribution to Contribution to the sensitivity judgement landscape quality Views Ecological sensitivity existing settlement form/ separation between setting of surrounding (inverse score i.e. 01-07 = Negligible (intactness and (visual sensitivity) high potential for mitigation 08-14 = Slight pattern settlements landscape/settlement = low sensitivity, 15-21 = Moderate condition) therefore low score) 22-28 = Substantial 29-35 = Major

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The site includes a house and No features with significant The site is on the edge of the The site has no contribution The site has limited The site is highly enclosed and The site is already highly other structures with gardens ecological sensitivity have settlement boundary. to separation between contribution due to obscured from view except enclosed by boundary and associated paddocks been identified within the settlements. containment from surrounding from Mill Lane, access track. vegetation which should be ringed by mature trees site, but ancient woodland Existing vegetation along the landscape and settlement. maintained. adjacent to riparian woodland is located to the north-east site boundary would provide SLIGHT to north. boundary. new robust settlement edge. A standoff to the ancient woodland would be required. The site is within an area recorded as grade 3 agricultural land.

Landscape Value:

Overall Ecological and other Perceptual aspects Recreation and public value judgement Landscape designations Local Any historic/cultural/ Contribution to setting (eg. scenic quality, access/ 01-07 = Negligible designations (eg. heritage, distinctiveness literary associations of ‘outstanding assets’ tranquillity, and 08-14 = Slight locally valued spaces 15-21 = Moderate flood zone etc) remoteness) 22-28 = Substantial 29-35 = Major

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None. The site is adjacent to ancient The site consists of a secluded Surrey Historic Landscape None. There is no public access Pleasant woodland along woodland. large garden and paddocks Characterisation: within the site. north-east boundary and associated with dwelling. enclosure gives sense of 1.FIELD PATTERNS/ isolation, but human influence SYSTEMS from dwelling reduces this. SLIGHT

110. Small regular fields with straight boundaries (parliamentary enclosure type)

Tandridge Landscape Capacity and Sensitivity Study 301 16 Felbridge: Site FEL004

Young self-set trees around site perimeter and Site obscured by encroaching into the centre of the site intervening vegetation

Photograph 198: View north across the site Photograph 199: View south from Hedgecourt Lake

Ste Vsblty (see accompanyng photographs above): Landscape Capacty:

1.1 Site FEL004 is well contained by boundary vegetation, with only 2.1 The landscape capacity for housing development of the site has been occasional minor glimpses into the site from the A264 and adjacent determined by combining the sensitivity and value assessments public right of way. The site is not visible from the nearby Hedgecourt set out on the following page, using the capacity matrix table. The Lake due to intervening vegetation to the south of the lake. capacity of the site is as follows:

1.2 The visual sensitivity of the site is judged to be Slght. This rating Moderate sensitivity x Slght value = feeds into the overall sensitivity assessment table on the following Medum/Hgh landscape capacity page. 2.2 Site FEL004 has a moderate sensitivity, but combined with slight value, has an overall medium/high landscape capacity for housing development. The site could accommodate a small urban extension provided visual screening is maintained and other key considerations, including settlement form and the adjacent border path, are taken into account. Other evidence relevant to the site’s suitability for development should also be considered.

Plan not to scale See plan on page 296 for wider context and key to symbols

302 Tandridge Landscape Capacity and Sensitivity Study 16 Felbridge: Site FEL004 Landscape Sensitivity:

Overall Inherent Potential for mitigation Inconsistency with Contribution to Contribution to the sensitivity judgement landscape quality Views Ecological sensitivity existing settlement form/ separation between setting of surrounding (inverse score i.e. 01-07 = Negligible (intactness and (visual sensitivity) high potential for mitigation 08-14 = Slight pattern settlements landscape/settlement = low sensitivity, 15-21 = Moderate condition) therefore low score) 22-28 = Substantial 29-35 = Major

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The site is almost entirely There are some potentially This is a relatively large site for The site is part of the wider The site is inward looking but There are occasional minor Maintain screening, by encircled by established young valuable habitats, but housing on the very western gap between Felbridge and tree cover provides wooded glimpses into the northern retaining areas of young trees trees around its edges, forming no ecological features of edge of Felbridge, adjacent to the low density housing of setting on the western edge of the site from the A264, along perimeter of site and thick visual screening. significant sensitivity noted. area of low density dwellings. Domewood Furnace Wood, approaches into Felbridge. otherwise the main body of as small copses around site but relative small part of the site is entirely obscured from edges. Locate open space MODERATE There are also tall mature There is implied access route overall gap. surrounding context by thick along southern edge. conifers on the perimeter. The of Mill Lane through Wood tree cover. centre of the site consists of Lane and off low key road. grass. Therer are no views into site from nearby properties, and no Deciduous woodland including Intervisibility with Hedgecourt coppice along implied access lake to north due to intervening route. dense woodland.

Photograph 199: View south from Hedgecourt Lake

Landscape Value:

Overall Ecological and other Perceptual aspects Recreation and public value judgement Landscape designations Local Any historic/cultural/ Contribution to setting (eg. scenic quality, access/ 01-07 = Negligible designations (eg. heritage, distinctiveness literary associations of ‘outstanding assets’ tranquillity, and 08-14 = Slight locally valued spaces 15-21 = Moderate flood zone etc) remoteness) 22-28 = Substantial 29-35 = Major

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None. A Site of Special Scientific The site is highly enclosed. Surrey Historic Landscape None. There is no formal public Enclose would give a sense Interest (SSSI) and flood zone Characterisation access within main body of remoteness to the site, but are nearby to north. of the site, but border path this is eliminated by high road 110. Small regular fields recreational route runs along noise from adjacent A264. Yew Tree Barn is a grade II with straight boundaries implied access route and along SLIGHT listed building approx. 100m (parliamentary enclosure type) edge of main body of site. to south-west on opposite site of A264. and

804. Common edge / roadside waste settlement (post-1811 and pre-1940 extent)

Tandridge Landscape Capacity and Sensitivity Study 303 16 Felbridge: Site FEL014

Properties along eastern Fence and occasional trees Woodland adjacent to site boundary along western site boundary the north of the site

Photograph 200: View south-east from the north-west corner of the site

Ste Vsblty (see accompanyng photograph/s above): Landscape Capacty:

1.1 Site FEL014 is overlooked at close range by dwellings adjacent to 2.1 The landscape capacity for housing development of the site has been the east, and is open to view across the field to the west from the determined by combining the sensitivity and value assessments nearby public footpath and allotments. However surrounding tree set out on the following page, using the capacity matrix table. The cover obscures the site from view in the wider landscape. capacity of the site is as follows:

1.2 Therefore, the overall the visual sensitivity is judged to be Moderate. Moderate sensitivity x Slght value = Medum/Hgh landscape This rating feeds into the overall sensitivity assessment table on the capacity following page. 2.2 Site FEL014 has a moderate sensitivity, but combined with slight value, has an overall medium/high landscape capacity for housing development. The site could accommodate a small urban extension provided sensitive considerations, such as views and settlement pattern are taken into account. Other evidence relevant to the site’s suitability for development should also be considered.

Plan not to scale See plan on page 296 for wider context and key to symbols

304 Tandridge Landscape Capacity and Sensitivity Study 16 Felbridge: Site FEL014 Landscape Sensitivity:

Overall Inherent Potential for mitigation Inconsistency with Contribution to Contribution to the sensitivity judgement landscape quality Views Ecological sensitivity existing settlement form/ separation between setting of surrounding (inverse score i.e. 01-07 = Negligible (intactness and (visual sensitivity) high potential for mitigation 08-14 = Slight pattern settlements landscape/settlement = low sensitivity, 15-21 = Moderate condition) therefore low score) 22-28 = Substantial 29-35 = Major

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The site is a small single rough No ecological features with The site is at the very western The site forms a small part of The site provides (mainly The site is overlooked by Overtime planting along east grass field. There are mature significant ecological sensitivity local extent of Felbridge. Local wider separation to low density oblique) open aspect to limited limited number of adjacent and west boundaries would trees along north and south identified. settlement generally takes the housing at Furnace Wood to number of properties adjacent dwellings visible from footpath reduce view of housing boundaries, including tall form of ribbon development the west only. to east of site. and allotments nearby to the from public right of way and evergreens along the roadside. along roads, but there are west and minimal movement allotment to the West and from MODERATE exceptions consistent with site. Only the site’s boundary glimpses into site from adjacent properties to the East The eastern boundary varies, vegetation is discernible from Felbridge Road through but new housing would remain but includes some domestic Surrounding development road. boundary vegetation, but obvious from these locations. garden boundary vegetation. varies in density and distance otherwise contained from the from the site but development surrounding landscape by The western boundary is more is present to north, east and surrounding tree cover and open with post and wire fence south of site. housing. and occasional small trees. In relatively good state of maintenance.

The site is within an area of grade 3 agricultural land.

Landscape Value:

Overall Ecological and other Perceptual aspects Recreation and public value judgement Landscape designations Local Any historic/cultural/ Contribution to setting (eg. scenic quality, access/ 01-07 = Negligible designations (eg. heritage, distinctiveness literary associations of ‘outstanding assets’ tranquillity, and 08-14 = Slight locally valued spaces 15-21 = Moderate flood zone etc) remoteness) 22-28 = Substantial 29-35 = Major

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None. None. The site is an unremarkable Surrey Historic Landscape There are no outstanding There is no formal public Tree cover along the boundary field with few distinguishing Characterisation: assets near to the site. access within the site, although and beyond lend a degree of features and limited visual some evidence of residents of scenic quality to the site, but links to wider landscape. 1.FIELD PATTERNS/ neighbouring properties using tranquillity and remoteness SYSTEMS field for informal recreation. limited by adjacent road and SLIGHT properties. 110. Small regular fields There is some visual access with straight boundaries from the nearby public right (parliamentary enclosure type) of way.

Tandridge Landscape Capacity and Sensitivity Study 305 16 Felbridge: Site ENA27

Site buildings Vegetation along northern boundary

Photograph 201: View north from site entrance off B2037

Ste Vsblty (see accompanyng photograph above): Landscape Capacty:

1.1 Site ENA27 is well contained by boundary vegetation, with the only 2.1 The landscape capacity for employment development of the site significant view of the structures within the site being through the has been determined by combining the sensitivity and value site entrance off the B2037. assessments set out on the following page, using the capacity matrix table. The capacity of the site is as follows: 1.2 The visual sensitivity is therefore judged to be Slght. This rating feeds into the overall sensitivity assessment table on the following Slght sensitivity x Slght value = Hgh landscape capacity page. 2.2 With slight sensitivity and value, ENA27 is a relatively unconstrained site with a high landscape capacity for employment development, provided that the form of new development proposals are in keeping with the scale of existing site structures. Other evidence relevant to the site’s suitability for development should also be considered.

Plan not to scale See plan on page 296 for wider context and key to symbols

306 Tandridge Landscape Capacity and Sensitivity Study 16 Felbridge: Site ENA27 Landscape Sensitivity:

Overall Inherent Potential for mitigation Inconsistency with Contribution to Contribution to the sensitivity judgement landscape quality Views Ecological sensitivity existing settlement form/ separation between setting of surrounding (inverse score i.e. 01-07 = Negligible (intactness and (visual sensitivity) high potential for mitigation 08-14 = Slight pattern settlements landscape/settlement = low sensitivity, 15-21 = Moderate condition) therefore low score) 22-28 = Substantial 29-35 = Major

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This is an existing brownfield No features of significant The site sits below higher The site has no contribution The site is generally inward With the exception of through The site is already well site consisting of hard standing ecological sensitivity identified. ground to the north east. to separation between looking below higher wooded the entrance, roadside contained. There is potential and commercial buildings. settlements. ground to the north. Not very vegetation screens the site to enhance boundaries. Any The site is not part of the visible from the surrounding from the B2037 road to the new structures should not be The majority of boundaries are main settlement but within landscape. south. in keeping with the scale of the SLIGHT well vegetated. area of sprawling, low density Trees, including on subtle existing site structures. dwellings including private mounding screens the site estate to the north, east and to the east. Roof line of site west. buildings are just about detectable through gaps in the vegetation from the private road to the north. The site is overlooked by adjacent houses to the north but the majority of dwellings on the private estate have thick domestic boundary vegetation and no view of the site.

Landscape Value:

Overall Ecological and other Perceptual aspects Recreation and public value judgement Landscape designations Local Any historic/cultural/ Contribution to setting (eg. scenic quality, access/ 01-07 = Negligible designations (eg. heritage, distinctiveness literary associations of ‘outstanding assets’ tranquillity, and 08-14 = Slight locally valued spaces 15-21 = Moderate flood zone etc) remoteness) 22-28 = Substantial 29-35 = Major

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None. None. This is an unremarkable Surrey Historic Landscape There are no outstanding There are nearby footpath Enclosure and surrounding commercial site with limited Characterisation: assets within the vicinity and links, but no public access tree cover ascending to visibility, surrounding tree limited visibility. within the site. the north, lend a degree of cover gives a sense of wider 8. Expansion suburbs /planned scenic quality and enclosure. enclosure. estates However tranquillity and SLIGHT remoteness are limited due to 815: Luxury estates (post- the current land use. 1940)

Tandridge Landscape Capacity and Sensitivity Study 307 16 Felbridge: Site FEL010

Structures within the site just about detectable Start of public footpath Site entrance through boundary vegetation in summer adjacent to the site off A22

Photograph 202: View north from public footpath to the south of the site Photograph 203: View west from junction with A22

Ste Vsblty (see accompanyng photographs above): Landscape Capacty:

1.1 Despite its extent, and the size of site structures, site FEL010 is 2.1 The landscape capacity for employment development of the site relatively well screened from the wider landscape by is boundary has been determined by combining the sensitivity and value vegetation, with views of the site mainly limited to glimpses from assessments set out on the following page, using the capacity nearby rights of way, through gaps in the intervening vegetation matrix table. The capacity of the site is as follows: (see photograph 202). Moderate sensitivity x Slght value = 1.2 Therefore, the visual sensitivity is judged to be Slght. This rating Medum/Hgh landscape capacity feeds into the overall sensitivity assessment table on the following page. 2.2 Site FEL010 has a moderate sensitivity, but combined with slight value, has an overall medium/high landscape capacity for employment development, provided new development is of a scale which can be screened by existing site boundary vegetation and other key considerations are taken into account, including the ancient woodland. Other evidence relevant to the site’s suitability for development should also be considered.

Plan not to scale See plan on page 296 for wider context and key to symbols

308 Tandridge Landscape Capacity and Sensitivity Study 16 Felbridge: Site FEL010 Landscape Sensitivity:

Overall Inherent Potential for mitigation Inconsistency with Contribution to Contribution to the sensitivity judgement landscape quality Views Ecological sensitivity existing settlement form/ separation between setting of surrounding (inverse score i.e. 01-07 = Negligible (intactness and (visual sensitivity) high potential for mitigation 08-14 = Slight pattern settlements landscape/settlement = low sensitivity, 15-21 = Moderate condition) therefore low score) 22-28 = Substantial 29-35 = Major

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This is an existing large None recorded. There are nearby dispersed The site has no contribution Despite its size, the site is There are glimpses of security The site is generally well brownfield site with industrial, housing, restaurants, inns to separation between relatively inward looking and fencing and entrances are screened by existing boundary commercial buildings but nearby along the A22, but settlements. assimilated into the local visible from the road. The site vegetation. Any enhancement contains a significant area the site is detached from wooded landscape. The site is is otherwise screened from the would take significant planting of ancient woodland. Tall settlement. wooded but relatively limited A22 by vegetation. There are and time. MODERATE deciduous trees along majority contribution to the setting. glimpses of the site buildings of boundaries. through gaps in boundary vegetation from nearby routes The site is within an area to the north but contained recorded as Grade 3 within the wider relatively agricultural land. flat surrounding landscape, beyond to the north by layers of vegetation. Occasional limited distant glimpses of rooftops within the site from the public right of way to the east but vegetation screens the site from wider views from the east, including Photograph 203: View west from junction with A22 slightly rising landscape to the south west.

Landscape Value:

Overall Ecological and other Perceptual aspects Recreation and public value judgement Landscape designations Local Any historic/cultural/ Contribution to setting (eg. scenic quality, access/ 01-07 = Negligible designations (eg. heritage, distinctiveness literary associations of ‘outstanding assets’ tranquillity, and 08-14 = Slight locally valued spaces 15-21 = Moderate flood zone etc) remoteness) 22-28 = Substantial 29-35 = Major

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None. The site contains significant The site has limited Surrey Historic Landscape There are no outstanding The site has no public access Ancient woodland and areas of ancient woodland, distinctiveness. Characterisation: assets nearby. internally but a public right deciduous woodland give a and is close to a Site of of way runs along the south degree of scenic quality, but Special Scientific Interest 4. WOODLAND eastern edge of the site, the site land use restricts (SSSI) and floodzone at connecting to Tandridge tranquillity and remoteness. SLIGHT eastern corner of the site. 401. Assarted pre-1811 Border Path nearby to the woodland south west.

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12. OTHER INDUSTRY

1201. Industrial complexes and factories

Tandridge Landscape Capacity and Sensitivity Study 309 16 Felbridge: Site DOM11

Site located behind tall Site located behind tall boundary hedge boundary hedge

Photograph 204: View south-east from East Park Lane at the junction with the B2028

Ste Vsblty (see accompanyng photograph above): Landscape Capacty:

1.1 Site DOM11 is contained by thick boundary vegetation and adjacent 2.1 The landscape capacity for traveller development of the site has been woodland. Occasional glimpses of existing rooftops within the site determined by combining the sensitivity and value assessments are limited to vantage points along adjacent roads. set out on the following page, using the capacity matrix table. The capacity of the site is as follows: 1.2 Therefore the visual sensitivity is judged to be Slght. This rating feeds into the overall sensitivity assessment table on the following Slght sensitivity x Slght value = Hgh landscape capacity page. 2.2 With slight sensitivity and value, site DOM011 is judged to have a high landscape capacity for traveller development. The relatively unconstrained site would be suitable in landscape terms for traveller proposals without significant detrimental effects on the character of the landscape, provided boundary screening is maintained. Other evidence relevant to the site’s suitability for development should also be considered.

Plan not to scale See plan on page 296 for wider context and key to symbols

310 Tandridge Landscape Capacity and Sensitivity Study 16 Felbridge: Site DOM11 Landscape Sensitivity:

Overall Inherent Potential for mitigation Inconsistency with Contribution to Contribution to the sensitivity judgement landscape quality Views Ecological sensitivity existing settlement form/ separation between setting of surrounding (inverse score i.e. 01-07 = Negligible (intactness and (visual sensitivity) high potential for mitigation 08-14 = Slight pattern settlements landscape/settlement = low sensitivity, 15-21 = Moderate condition) therefore low score) 22-28 = Substantial 29-35 = Major

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The site consists of hard No significant ecological The site is detached from any The site has no contribution The site boundaries are slightly Thick hedges and close board Replace boundaries with standing and mainly features identified. significant settlement. to separation between incongruous but very limited fence obscure the majority of more natural hedgerows and mobile Gypsy and Traveller settlements. visual envelope. Situated in the site from adjacent roads. trees. This would take time to community structures. context with large commercial Adjacent woodland screens establish. site nearby along the B2028. site from wider landscape. SLIGHT There are tall shrub boundaries to the north, east Existing single storey roof tops and west. can be glimpsed over limited sections of the lower boundary There is an additional close vegetation and through eastern board fence along the site entrance. eastern boundary. Adjacent to woodland to the south.

The site is within an area recorded as Grade 3 agricultural land.

Landscape Value:

Overall Ecological and other Perceptual aspects Recreation and public value judgement Landscape designations Local Any historic/cultural/ Contribution to setting (eg. scenic quality, access/ 01-07 = Negligible designations (eg. heritage, distinctiveness literary associations of ‘outstanding assets’ tranquillity, and 08-14 = Slight locally valued spaces 15-21 = Moderate flood zone etc) remoteness) 22-28 = Substantial 29-35 = Major

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None. East Park Farmhouse is a The site has no positive Surrey Historic Landscape There are no nearby There is no formal or informal Adjacent traffic noise, land use grade II listed building with distinctiveness, and limited Characterisation: outstanding assets. public access within the site, and domestic style boundaries 250m to the north of the site. visual links. but a public footpath is located significantly limit tranquillity 10. RECREATION to the east of the site. and scenic quality. SLIGHT 1009. Studs and horse paddocks

Tandridge Landscape Capacity and Sensitivity Study 311 16 Felbridge: Site ENA19

Site structures visible over lower Glimpses of dwellings to length of northern boundary vegetation the west of the site

Photograph 205: View south from public right of way towards northern site boundary

Ste Vsblty (see accompanyng photograph above): Landscape Capacty:

1.1 Structures within site ENA19 are visible through or above boundary 2.1 The landscape capacity for employment development of the site vegetation from public rights of way within the vicinity of the site, has been determined by combining the sensitivity and value and through the site entrance off Bones Lane. The tops of buildings assessments set out on the following page, using the capacity can be glimpsed at a greater distance from locations along the matrix table. The capacity of the site is as follows: local rural road network, and are seen in context with other nearby buildings filtered by tree cover. Moderate sensitivity x Slght value = Medum/Hgh landscape capacity 1.2 Overall, the visual sensitivity is judged to be Moderate. This rating feeds into the overall sensitivity assessment table on the following 2.2 Site ENA19 has a moderate sensitivity, but combined with page. slight value, has an overall medium/high landscape capacity for employment development, provided key considerations are taken into account, including in particular views towards the site from public rights of way within the surrounding countryside. Other evidence relevant to the site’s suitability for development should also be considered.

Plan not to scale See plan on page 296 for wider context and key to symbols

312 Tandridge Landscape Capacity and Sensitivity Study 16 Felbridge: Site ENA19 Landscape Sensitivity:

Overall Inherent Potential for mitigation Inconsistency with Contribution to Contribution to the sensitivity judgement landscape quality Views Ecological sensitivity existing settlement form/ separation between setting of surrounding (inverse score i.e. 01-07 = Negligible (intactness and (visual sensitivity) high potential for mitigation 08-14 = Slight pattern settlements landscape/settlement = low sensitivity, 15-21 = Moderate condition) therefore low score) 22-28 = Substantial 29-35 = Major

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This is an existing brownfield No ecological features with The site is detached from any The site has no contribution The site is inward looking There is a partial view of the site There is a potential to enhance site of large sheds and significant sensitivity recorded. significant settlement. to separation between but boundaries provide treed from the public footpath to the site boundaries particularly hardstanding. settlements. backdrop in views towards the north of the site consisting of tops along the northern edge. of structures and vehicles seen site. over the boundary vegetation but Site boundaries are generally generally well contained elsewhere. MODERATE well vegetated with mature The site have a mainly Views into the site from entrance in trees and varying understorey. deciduous boundary screen, association with adjacent properties. in keeping in appearance with Ridge tops of site buildings glimpsed in the distance from the south but The site is within an area local woodland and roadside seen amongst treed setting and in recorded as grade 3 vegetation. context with other nearby buildings, agricultural land. which are more prominent in the view. Rising land to the north forms partial backdrop to views from the south. The majority of the site is obscured in wider view from east and north-east by rising landform and vegetation, with limited glimpses of the site structures. Limited intervisibility with elevated landscape in the distance to the north, with the site difficult to perceive.

Landscape Value:

Overall Ecological and other Perceptual aspects Recreation and public value judgement Landscape designations Local Any historic/cultural/ Contribution to setting (eg. scenic quality, access/ 01-07 = Negligible designations (eg. heritage, distinctiveness literary associations of ‘outstanding assets’ tranquillity, and 08-14 = Slight locally valued spaces 15-21 = Moderate flood zone etc) remoteness) 22-28 = Substantial 29-35 = Major

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None. None. The deciduous boundary Surrey Historic Landscape There are no outstanding A public footpath is adjacent Timber yard activity limits vegetation helps tie the site Characterisation: assets nearby. to the site’s eastern boundary, tranquillity and the sense of into the local landscape but there is no public access remoteness, but boundary character rather than providing 1. FIELD PATTERNS/ within the site. vegetation improves the site distinctiveness. SYSTEMS slightly. SLIGHT

111. Medium regular fields with straight boundaries (parliamentary enclosure type)

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