STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY APPRAISAL January 2020
EVIDENCE BASE DOCUMENT CONSULTATION DRAFT LOCAL PLAN 2018-2033 (Regulation 18) All maps reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. © Crown Copyright & Database Right 2019. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. All Rights Reserved. 100021846. Future Mole Valley Evidence Base Sustainability Appraisal Regulation 18 Version
Contents Page
Non-Technical Summary 3
1. Introduction and Assessment Methodology 4
2. Consultation Draft Local Plan Strategy 9
3. Consultation Draft Local Plan Policies 15
4. Potential Site Allocations 20
5. Next Steps 30
APPENDICES
Appendix 1: Consultation Responses to Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report Appendix 2: East Surrey Authorities Sustainability Appraisal Objectives Appendix 3: Updated Baseline Data Appendix 4: Sustainability Appraisal of Consultation Draft Local Plan Policies Appendix 5: SA of Potential Brownfield Housing Allocations Appendix 6: SA of Potential Greenfield Housing Allocations (Strategic) Appendix 7: SA of Potential Greenfield Housing Allocations (Non-Strategic) Appendix 8: SA of Potential Gypsy and Traveller Site Allocations Appendix 9: SA of Potential Non-Residential Site Allocations Appendix 10: Updated list of Plans, Policies and Programmes Future Mole Valley Evidence Base Sustainability Appraisal Regulation 18 Version
NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY
The purpose of Sustainability Appraisal is to promote sustainable development through integration of social, environmental and economic considerations into the preparation of planning documents.
It is an iterative process which has informed the selection of strategic options, development of policies and selection of sites during plan preparation to date.
This Sustainability Appraisal report covers:
Updating of the contents of the 2017 Scoping Report, with regard to: baseline information (Appendix 3). plans, policies and programmes which are relevant to plan preparation (Appendix 10).
Sustainability appraisal of alternative strategic options, building on the contents of the Scoping report and covering strategic brownfield options and refinement of the option of modest additions to rural villages (Section 2);
Sustainability appraisal of emerging draft policies (Section 3);
Sustainability appraisal of potential site allocations (Section 4 and Appendices 5-8).
In parallel with the Sustainability Appraisal, a Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) of the emerging Local Plan has been undertaken by Aecom (December 2019). The results of the HRA have been fed into this Sustainability Appraisal.
Given that this appraisal ensures that potential environmental effects are given full consideration alongside social and economic issues it is not considered that a separate strategic environmental assessment is required (NPPG ‘Strategic environmental assessment and sustainability appraisal’ 2015 para. 7 refers).
An update on the Sustainability Appraisal process will be prepared to support publication of the submission draft Local Plan under Regulation 19, scheduled to be during the Autumn of 2020.
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1.1 The purpose of Sustainability Appraisal (SA) is to promote sustainable development through integration of social, environmental and economic considerations into the preparation of planning documents.
1.2 Under the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and Localism Act 2011, the Council is required to prepare a Local Plan. The Local Plan will throughout its evolution be subject to Sustainability Appraisal (SA) and where relevant, must meet the requirements of the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Directive 2001/42/EC
1.3 Mole Valley District Council is in the process of preparing a Local Plan titled Future Mole Valley, which will provide the overall planning framework for Mole Valley including spatial strategy, housing and economic strategy, site allocations and detailed planning policies for the period 2018 - 2033.
1.4 In June 2017, Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) published a Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report and initial assessment of Spatial Strategy Options. These options were the subject of an Issues and Options public consultation throughout the summer of that year, concluding on 1 September 2017.
1.5 Consultation on the Scoping Report was undertaken during the Issues and Options Consultation, with the relevant environmental authorities (Natural England, the Environment Agency and Heritage England) and other interested stakeholders. The statutory consultation responses received can be found in Appendix 1.
1.6 Following analysis of consultation responses, on 28 November 2017 the Council Executive agreed the following preferred strategic development options to guide ongoing preparation of the Future Mole Valley Local Plan:
Brownfield Options Town centre redevelopment Limited reallocation of commercial and retail land Mixed use redevelopment Targeted increases in suburban densities Greenfield Options Urban extensions Expansion of one or more rural village Modest additions to rural villages
1.7 This report covers the sustainability appraisal process which has informed the contents of the emerging Draft Local Plan, which is to be published for consultation under Regulation 18 in February 2020. Alongside consultation responses, it will be used as a tool to identify the preferred way forward.
1.8 A final updated Sustainability Appraisal report will accompany publication of the Proposed Submission Plan under Regulation 19, anticipated for Autumn 2020.
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ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
1.9 Government guidance subdivides the SA process into a series of stages. Whilst each stage consists of specific tasks, the intention should be that the process is iterative:
Stage A: Setting the context and objectives, establishing the baseline and deciding on the scope
Stage B: Developing and refining alternatives and assessing effects B1: Testing the Local Plan objectives against the sustainability appraisal framework B2: Developing the Local Plan options including reasonable alternatives B3: Evaluating likely effects of the draft plan and alternatives B4: Considering ways of mitigating adverse effects and maximising beneficial effects B5: Proposing measures to monitor the significant effects of plan implementation
Stage C: Preparing the Sustainability Appraisal Report Preparing the Sustainability Appraisal Report
Stage D: Consulting on the Sustainability Appraisal Report Seeking representations from both consultation bodies and the public.
Stage E: Post adoption reporting and monitoring
1.10 Stage A was undertaken in June 2017 with the publication of the Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report and initial assessment of Spatial Strategy Options (part of Stage B). This Sustainability Appraisal report builds on the Scoping Report and takes the appraisal process forwards.
1.11 Baseline data is updated on a continual basis and Appendix 3 provides the latest update. Of particular note:
The latest housing need projections indicate a slightly increased requirement for 449 homes per annum, which would not be met by the estimated current supply or historical provision.
Since the 2017 Scoping report was produced, evidence has been updated on accommodation needs for gypsy, traveller and travelling showpeople, indicating a need for 40 Gypsy and Traveller pitches and 3 Travelling Showpeople plots across the plan period.
Affordability of housing continues to be an issue with baseline data worsening since the 2017 Scoping Report. House prices and rents are particularly high for lower income households with Mole Valley being one of the least affordable places to purchase a house in the country.
Overall housing delivery continues to be below local housing need, due to constraints on land supply. However, there are positive trends in the delivery of smaller dwellings and specialist housing for older people, both of which align with specific needs identified in the SHMA.
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Increased use of previously developed land and higher housing densities indicate positive trends in the efficient use of land.
Although the overall amount of employment floorspace has been falling, the number of business enterprises has been rising and numbers of jobs in Mole Valley are stable. Town and local centres also appear fairly resilient, despite widespread uncertainties in the retail environment at a national level.
Ownership and use of the private car continues to be high, with journey times on the road increasing.
Biodiversity, heritage, landscape and other natural resources continue to be well looked after, with most indicators being positive or neutral.
1.12 The Scoping Report’s review of plans, policies and programmes has also been updated and is contained in Appendix 10. New items of particular relevance to the emerging Local Plan include: Mole Valley Rural Community Strategy, July 2017 (under preparation but not published when Scoping Report was prepared) Mole Valley Economic Prosperity Strategy, July 2018 Revised National Planning Policy Framework, February 2019 Mole Valley Council Strategy 2019-2024
1.13 Ongoing sustainability appraisal has contributed to the evolution of policies and site allocations contained in the Draft Local Plan. It has formed an integral part of the local plan process. The following appraisals have been undertaken and are contained in this report Further SA of strategic options (Section 2) SA of Regulation 18 Consultation Draft Planning Policies (Section 3/Appendix 4) SA of Potential Brownfield Site Housing Allocations (Section 4/Appendix 5) SA of the ‘long list’ of possible strategic (100 dwellings +) greenfield housing sites (Section 4/Appendix 6) SA of ‘long list’ of non-strategic Greenfield Sites within or on the edge of the Built Up Area (Section 4/Appendix 7) SA of Gypsy and Traveller Site Allocations (Section 4/Appendix 8) SA of Potential non-residential Site Allocations (Section 5.0/Appendix 9)
1.14 It should be noted that whilst sustainability appraisal has been an integral part of plan making and provides a useful tool in directing decision making it does not stand in isolation as the determining factor in policy or site selection. For example certain sites which may appear to perform well in terms of sustainability appraisal may perform badly in terms of their contribution to the five purposes of the Green Belt and vice versa. Further details of the methodology for the selection of preferred sites is contained in the Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (published January 2020).
1.15 The appraisals have been further informed by a range of Local Plan evidence base documents.
1.16 Good practice suggests that the number of SA objectives should be kept to the minimum amount required to carry out the appraisal effectively but not make it unmanageable. A joint exercise to review and update the framework was undertaken by the East Surrey authorities
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in April 2015. As a result, 16 SA objectives were agreed and these are set out in in full in Appendix 2, summarised below.
East Surrey Authorities Agreed Sustainability Objectives
1 To provide sufficient housing to enable people to live in a home suitable to their needs and which they can afford. 2 To facilitate the improved health and wellbeing of the whole population. 3 To conserve and enhance, archaeological, historic and cultural assets and their settings. 4 To reduce the need to travel, encourage sustainable transport options and improve accessibility to all services and facilities. 5 To make the best use of previously developed land and existing buildings. 6 To support economic growth which is inclusive, innovative and sustainable. 7 To provide for employment opportunities to meet the needs of the local economy. 8 To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and move to a low carbon economy. 9 To use natural resources prudently. 10 To adapt to the changing climate. 11 To reduce flood risk. 12 To improve the water quality of rivers and groundwater, and maintain an adequate supply of water. 13 To reduce land contamination and safeguard soil quality and quantity. 14 To ensure air quality continues to improve and noise and light pollution are reduced. 15 To protect and enhance landscape character. 16 To conserve and enhance biodiversity.
1.17 The aim of the SA process at this stage is to seek to ensure that the proposed policy approaches and potential development sites in the Regulation 18 consultation document, as far as possible maximise the benefits to sustainability and avoid or minimise any adverse impacts. Given that this appraisal ensures that potential environmental effects are given full consideration alongside social and economic issues it is not considered that a separate strategic environmental assessment is required (NPPG ‘Strategic environmental assessment and sustainability appraisal’ 2015 para. 7 refers).
1.18 The emerging Local Plan has been the subject of a Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA), to ensure that policies and site allocations contained within will not adversely affect the integrity of any Natura site(s) either individually or in combination with other plans or projects. MVDC also shared emerging strategic options informally with Natural England with a view to identifying potential issues at an early stage. These discussions have informed the contents of the Regulation 18 consultation draft Local Plan.
1.19 The HRA is published as part of the evidence base for the Regulation 18 consultation and therefore its contents are not repeated in detail here. It will be updated if required to inform the contents of the Regulation 19 Draft Plan.
1.20 The HRA considers the implications of the emerging Local Plan for all Natura 2000 sites within a 10km radius. Using a source-pathway-receptor model, the screening process determined that the HRA should focus on the following European sites: Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SAC. Thames Basin Heaths SPA. South-West London Water Bodies SPA / Ramsar. Richmond Park SAC.
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1.21 It identified the following impact pathways as being relevant to the draft Local Plan:
Atmospheric pollution. Recreational pressure. Loss of functionally linked land. Water quality. Water quantity, level and flow.
1.22 Following consideration of these impact pathways at each of the four sites listed above, the HRA confirmed that the two sites of most relevance to the Local Plan are the Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SAC and the Thames Basin Heaths SPA. At these sites, identified Likely Significant Effects of the Regulation 18 plan are as follows:
Recreational pressure on Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SAC and Thames Basin Heaths SPA. Loss of functionally-linked land for the Bechstein’s bat population and great crested newt population of Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SAC. Air quality impacts on Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SAC.
1.23 The HRA makes recommendations to mitigate likely significant effects on European sites which have been incorporated in the draft policies contained in the Regulation 18 draft Local Plan and where relevant in the draft Infrastructure Delivery Plan. Whilst the need for potential mitigation measures may be referenced in site specific sustainability appraisals the scoring of a site’s sustainability does not in the first instance take such measures into account.
1.24 In June 2019 Mole Valley District Council declared a Climate Emergency. Draft policies in the Local Plan address the consequences of Climate Change in a more comprehensive and pro-active manner than the current planning framework.
1.25 The main focus of climate change mitigation is on reducing reliance on carbon-based technology. There are three key areas which are relevant to the Local Plan:
increasing use of sustainable modes of transport. promoting sustainable construction methods. making provision for renewable and low carbon energy generation.
1.26 As well as seeking to mitigate temperature rises linked to carbon emissions, draft policies in the Local Plan also seek to support Mole Valley’s communities in adapting to climate change effects. There are three areas which are particularly relevant to the Local Plan:
a) ensuring flood risk policies are robust and take account of climate change effects b) supporting adequate water supply c) protecting and enhancing biodiversity and green infrastructure.
1.27 Intrinsic to the preparation of the draft Local Plan has been the objective of developing strategy and policies which provide a positive contribution to addressing the climate emergency.
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Brownfield Options
2.1 In November 2017 the Council Executive deliberated alternative strategies for meeting identified housing needs within Mole Valley following a presentation of results from the Issues and Options Consultation. Some six brownfield options had been included in the Issues and Options consultation, as follows:
Town centre redevelopment: building more intensively with taller buildings and more compact homes in town centres.
Reallocate commercial and retail land: redevelopment of a proportion of existing employment sites which are currently protected.
Mixed use redevelopment: retaining existing uses and re-providing them in a more efficient manner to release land for residential use – i.e. flats above car parks.
Rural employment sites: redeveloping sites operating within the rural economy such as equestrian sites, workshops and other rural businesses to provide homes.
Increase suburban densities: increasing the number of homes built on sites that come forward within suburban areas.
Reallocate recreation land and open space: building homes on some existing open spaces and re-providing the spaces on the edge of the built area.
2.2 The table below presents the sustainability appraisal of these alternative brownfield options using the following scoring:
++ Major Positive The option strongly supports the achievement of the SA Objective
+ Minor Positive The option generally supports the achievement of the SA Objective
o Neutral The option does not have an effect on the achievement of the SA Objective
- Minor Negative The option conflicts with the achievement of the SA Objective
-- Major negative The option strongly conflicts with the achievement of the SA Objective
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SA of Alternative Brownfield Options
Objective Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Town Realloc. of Mixed Use Redevt. Of Increase Realloc. Centre commercial Redevt. Rural suburban rec. land Redevt. or retail Economy Densities and open land sites space 1 To provide sufficient ++ ++ ++ + + + housing to enable people to live in a home suitable to their needs and which they can afford. 2 To facilitate the o o o o - -- improved health and wellbeing of the whole population. 3 To conserve and - o o o o - enhance, archaeological, historic and cultural assets and their settings.
4 To reduce the need to ++ + + - o -- travel, encourage sustainable transport options and improve accessibility to all services and facilities.
5 To make the best use ++ ++ ++ + ++ -- of previously developed land and existing buildings. 6 To support economic ++ -- + -- + + growth which is inclusive, innovative and sustainable. 7 To provide for o -- o o o o employment opportunities to meet the needs of the local economy. 8 To reduce greenhouse o o o o o o gas emissions and move to a low carbon economy.
9 To use natural o o o o o - resources prudently. 10 To adapt to the o o o o o - changing climate. 11 To reduce flood risk. o o o o o o 12 To improve the water o o o o o -- quality of rivers and groundwater, and maintain an adequate supply of water. 13 To reduce land o o o o - -- contamination and safeguard soil quality and quantity. 14 To ensure air quality - + o o o -- continues to improve and noise and light pollution are reduced. 15 To protect and o o o o - -- enhance landscape character. 16 To conserve and o o o o - -- enhance biodiversity.
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2.3 Members agreed to progress four of the six brownfield strategic development options presented, namely: Option 1: Town centre redevelopment Option 2: Limited reallocation of commercial and retail land Option 3: Mixed use redevelopment Option 5: Targeted increases in suburban densities
2.4 The rejection of Options 6: ‘Reallocation of recreation land and open space’ and Option 4: ‘Redevelopment of rural employment sites’ represented the rejection of those options scoring least well in terms of sustainability appraisal as well as those least supported in consultation responses.
Greenfield Options
2.5 The 2017 Scoping Report included an initial assessment of potential strategic options, which focussed on four alternative greenfield options. These options were included in the Issues and Options consultation.
2.6 Following analysis of consultation responses, in November 2017 MVDC’s Executive agreed that three greenfield options should be explored further, if objectively assessed needs could not be met within brownfield land. The options being explored further are: Urban extensions Expansion of one or more rural village Modest additions to rural villages; 2.7 The alternative strategic option of a new settlement had been included in the Issues and Options consultation, but scored less well in sustainability terms than urban extensions or significant expansion of a rural village. It also raises practical challenges in terms of site suitability and housing delivery during the early years of the plan. The new settlement option has not been progressed further.
Modest additions to rural villages
2.8 The option of modest additions to rural villages drew considerable public support during the Issues and Options consultation conducted in the summer of 2017, with some 70% of respondents supporting this option. It is the case that many villages in Mole Valley have had little if any development for many decades. A small increase in population could help community resilience in the face of an ageing population and loss /increasing fragility of local services. The Council has been pursuing this option in part because of the social and community benefits that it might deliver alongside the contribution to housing need which could be achieved.
2.9 The Scoping Report had highlighted that relying on this option to deliver District-wide housing needs would not be a sustainable approach. However, MVDC considers that a scaled-down version of the option has continued merit as a smaller component of a wider strategy.
2.10 Therefore, as the option has developed, it has focussed on modest additions, on small-scale sites, which are well related to existing villages. The aim has been to support a modest level of growth within well-established rural communities. This is in line with MVDC’s Rural Communities Strategy 2017, which identifies the delivery of rural housing – including affordable housing – as a key objective, as well as supporting the rural economy. Re- framing the option has also helped to reduce conflict with several of the 16 sustainability objectives, by limiting the scale of development and selecting sites with sustainability issues
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in mind.
2.11 A refined sustainability appraisal of this option has been undertaken, based on this more targeted approach and taking into account the 30 plus, small-scale potential site allocations which are under consideration under this heading. Detailed, site-specific SAs have not been undertaken, however individual site appraisals in the SHELAA do identify relevant considerations under headings such as heritage, nature conservation, flooding etc. This approach is considered proportionate to the work entailed in local plan production.
2.12 The sustainability appraisal of this preferred option also takes into account comments made by Natural England in its consultation response to the Scoping Report and initial assessment of Spatial Strategy Options June 2017 (Appendix 1 refers).
2.13 Potential modest village additions include a mix of previously developed and greenfield sites thus the sustainability appraisal assesses the option against the 12 objectives used to assess Brownfield sites above. The previously developed sites are so labelled principally as a result of being garden land outside of the built up area which now falls under this definition.
2.14 Draft policies seek to ensure that development under this option makes best use of land and secures the delivery of smaller housing units (max 3-bed) for which the baseline data identifies a recognised need.
2.15 When appraising greenfield sites the sustainability objectives display an inherent conflict between the provision of sufficient housing (objective 1) and those seeking to protect the environment/bio-diversity (objectives 14 to 16). Whilst this option does produce a negative score for landscape, environmental and bio-diversity objectives as a cumulative whole, it should be noted that the impact arising from each individual site may be negligible given the modest scale and spatial distribution of sites, some 50 per cent of which involve the development of less than 10 dwellings.
2.16 Only a very small number of site allocations possess biodiversity constraints mostly by way of supporting Priority Habitat or by lying within 1.5km of the Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SAC. Sites lying within this area have been identified through Habitats Regulations Assessment as having potential to function as bat foraging / commuting habitat, requiring further assessment of suitability for and usage by Bechstein’s bats, with mitigation measures potentially required.
2.17 Mitigation measures to reduce impact on landscape include siting and design criteria contained in draft local plan policy. Potential allocations at Mickleham, Westcott and Westhumble lie within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty however given the modest scale of development proposed this factor has not excluded them from consideration at this consultation stage.
2.18 Similarly the likely impact of this option on environmental quality (air quality, noise, light, traffic) will be widely dispersed across the district so as to be in most cases negligible. The only sites at risk of experiencing noise pollution from external sources are located in the village of Capel. Here noise disturbance from both aircraft and HGV traffic movements (Boxhill Caravans) could be minimised through design criteria such as triple glazing and site layout.
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Sustainability Appraisal of Draft Local Plan Option of Modest Additions to Rural Villages
Objective Score Commentary Objective Score Commentary Overall, this option could result in the delivery of some 400+ dwellings making a contribution to overall housing To provide need. It also sufficient housing responds to Most sites are in Flood zone to enable people to demand for housing 1. A few include areas at To reduce flood live in a home ++ in the rural areas, 11 risk from surface water 1 risk. + suitable to their as highlighted in the which can be mitigated needs and which MVDC Rural through design. they can afford. Communities Strategy. Base data identifies need for smaller dwellings, max 3-bed which this option seeks to provide through site allocations. No potential sites contain listed buildings or heritage To improve the To conserve and Given the modest scale and assets on site water quality of enhance, spatial distribution of however several lie rivers and archaeological, development proposed there in or adjacent to 12 groundwater, 3 historic and - o is unlikely to be any Conservation Areas. and maintain an cultural assets and significant impact on any Mitigation measures adequate their settings. one area. will be sought supply of water. through siting and design criteria. The option will necessitate travel to reach higher order To reduce the services in the main need to travel, built up areas. 1/3rd of potential sites encourage To reduce land However, the involve loss of Grade 3 sustainable contamination majority of sites lie agricultural land however transport options 13 and safeguard 4 - in proximity to o these are not currently and improve soil quality and village services and farmed. 2/3rds either PDL, accessibility to all quantity. community facilities Grade 4 or non agricultural. services and which the additional facilities. population linked to this option will help to support. Majority of sites are on the To ensure air edge of rural villages which To make the best quality may give rise to limited This option supports use of previously continues to additional light pollution, but the development of developed land 14 improve and on a small scale. With the 5 + a mix of Brownfield - and existing noise and light exception of sites in Capel and Greenfield land. buildings. pollution are which may experience reduced. aircraft noise, no other external pollutants identified. This option creates To support Majority of sites on edge of an increased To protect and economic growth rural village, a handful are in workforce well enhance which is inclusive, 15 AONB/AGLV but landscape 6 + positioned to landscape - innovative and impact is capable of support the rural character. sustainable. mitigation. economy. To provide for A small number of potential No loss of or impact employment To conserve allocations support Priority upon existing opportunities to 16 and enhance Habitat. Several lie within 7 o employment - meet the needs of biodiversity. 1.5km of the Mole Gap to opportunities the local economy. Reigate Escarpment SAC
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Objective Score Commentary Objective Score Commentary identified through Habitats Regulations Assessment as having potential to function as bat foraging / commuting habitat, requiring further assessment of suitability for and usage by Bechstein’s bats, with mitigation measures potentially required.
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3.1 This chapter provides a summary SA of Draft Policies of the Future Mole Valley Local Plan. It considers the performance of draft policies of the Local Plan against the identified sustainability objectives. The processes of policy drafting and sustainability appraisal have been intertwined in the highly iterative process of plan making. It is unsurprising therefore that the emerging policies, almost without exception, score well when assessed against the identified sustainability objectives.
3.2 Each of the effects identified in this first stage of assessment has been assigned a colour and corresponding symbol reflecting the level of significance of the effect on the sustainability objective. If both positive and negative effects can be identified to a roughly equal degree then that objective will attract a neutral value.
3.3 The assessment results are presented below in a single matrix format however accompanying narrative to each assessment can be found in Appendix 4.
3.4 In some cases a draft policy is identified as having a potentially negative impact on one or more sustainability objective. Indeed the internal ‘incompatibility’ between certain objectives was highlighted in the Scoping Report of June 2017. In such instances text below the matrix identifies mitigation measures which seek to reduce this impact.
++ Major Positive The draft policy strongly supports the achievement of the SA Objective
+ Minor Positive The draft policy generally supports the achievement of the SA Objective
0 Neutral The draft policy does not have an effect on the achievement of the SA Objective
- Minor Negative The draft policy conflicts with the achievement of the SA Objective
-- Major negative The draft policy strongly conflicts with the achievement of the SA Objective
Draft Chapter 2 Spatial Strategy
Policies Appraised: S1: Presumption in Favour of Sustainable Development S2: Scale and Location of Development S3: Leatherhead S4: Dorking S5: Rural Areas
O1 O2 O3 O4 O5 O6 O7 O8 O9 O10 O11 O12 O13 O14 O15 O16 S1 ++ + + ++ ++ ++ 0 0 ++ 0 0 0 0 0 ++ ++ S2 ++ + 0 ++ ++ ++ ++ 0 ++ 0 0 0 + 0 0 0 S3 ++ ++ 0 ++ ++ ++ + 0 ++ 0 0 0 + 0 + + S4 + + + + + + 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 + 0 S5 ++ + + + 0 + 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 + +
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3.5 The negative scoring for Objective 13 ‘To reduce land contamination and safeguard soil quality and quantity’ has been applied as Policy Strategy 5 introduces the strategic objective of modest additions to rural villages which in some cases involves some limited use of graded agricultural land. Mitigation measures seeking to reduce impact on this sustainability objective include the restriction of such development to ‘modest’ levels, (generally no more than 5 to 10% of existing dwelling numbers) and the selection of sites within or adjacent to existing boundaries many of which being garden land represent ‘brownfield’ development.
Draft Chapter 3 Housing
Policies Appraised: H1: Housing Delivery H2: Affordable Housing on Development Sites H3: Housing Mix H4: Development Opportunity Areas H5: Technical Standards H6: Housing for Older People and People with Disabilities H7: Residential Park Homes H8: Self and Custom Build Housing H9: Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople
O1 O2 O3 O4 O5 O6 O7 O8 O9 O10 O11 O12 O13 O14 O15 O16 H1 ++ + 0 + ++ + 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - - - H2 ++ + 0 0 0 + 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 H3 ++ + 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 H4 ++ 0 + ++ ++ + 0 0 0 0 + 0 + + + + H5 ++ + 0 0 0 0 0 0 + + 0 ++ 0 0 0 0 H6 ++ ++ 0 ++ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 H7 + + 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ++ + H8 + 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 H9 ++ + 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3.6 The overarching housing policy H1 identifies the housing requirement for the plan period and the manner in which this will be achieved. It identifies site allocations on both brownfield and greenfield land, several of which on the latter are of substantial scale. It is recognised that these will necessarily impact on the environment, landscape and biodiversity (sustainability objectives O14 – O16).
3.7 Potential ‘internal conflict’ between sustainability objectives was recognised in the SA Scoping Report of June 2017 (p.28 section 5.2). The problem of compatibility between Objective 1, the provision of housing, with environmental objectives was acknowledged. Innovative design, sustainable construction and making efficient use of urban land were all identified as appropriate mitigation measures. In the absence of detailed layout / green landscaping proposals a negative score has been attributed to these objectives notwithstanding recognition from Natural England in its consultation response to the SA Scoping Report that “All development has the potential to increase biodiversity” (Appendix 1).
3.8 More detailed mitigation measures seeking to reduce any negative impact to a minimum will be found in site specific allocation policies contained in the Consultation Draft Local Plan.
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3.9 Prior to sites being selected for allocation a ‘long list’ of potential sites were subjected to sustainability appraisal. The performance of these sites against the sustainability objectives was one of the principal factors, alongside Green Belt performance, influencing site allocation.
Draft Chapter 4 Economy
Policies appraised: EC1: Supporting the Economy EC2: Protection of Employment Land EC3: Urban Economy EC4: Rural Economy EC5: Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry EC6: Equestrian Development EC7: Leisure and Tourism
O1 O2 O3 O4 O5 O6 O7 O8 O9 O10 O11 O12 O13 O14 O15 O16 EC1 0 0 0 + ++ ++ ++ 0 0 0 0 0 + 0 + + EC2 0 0 0 0 ++ + + 0 0 0 0 0 + 0 + + EC3 0 0 0 + + + + 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EC4 0 0 0 + ++ + + 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EC5 ++ 0 0 + 0 + + 0 0 0 0 0 0 - - 0 EC6 0 0 0 0 0 + + 0 0 0 0 0 - - - 0 EC7 0 + + 0 0 + + 0 0 0 0 0 0 - + 0
3.10 Policy EC5 supports the development of new agricultural, horticultural or forestry development as well as new dwellings for workers associated with these industries subject to compliance with a number of criteria. As these developments require a rural location there may be limited impact both in terms of light/noise pollution, which sustainability objective 14 seeks to reduce, and on landscape character which sustainability objective 15 seeks to protect and enhance. Mitigation measures within the policy include controls on scale, siting and design. Further mitigation could be achieved through planning condition by, for example, restricting hours of operation.
3.11 Likewise Policy EC6 supports the development of new or expanded equestrian facilities which again may give rise to limited negative impact on noise and light pollution in the rural area as well as involve development of agricultural land. Mitigation measures within the policy include a requirement to make use of appropriate existing buildings where practical as well as criteria concerning design scale and siting. Where the development is for private use it should be well-related to the residential property which it is intended to serve thus helping to mitigate impact on landscape character.
3.12 Policy EC7 encourages tourism, recreation and visitor related development in the rural as well as built up area from which noise and light pollution could result. Mitigation measures include policy requirements that the scale and impact of the development is appropriate to its setting and that there is no detrimental impact on local amenity. Again, development management tools (including hours of use restrictions) could assist to reduce impact on this sustainability objective.
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Draft Chapter 5 Environment
Policies appraised: EN1: Development in the Green Belt EN2: Development in the Countryside Beyond the Green Belt EN3: Development in Rural Villages EN4: Design and Character EN5: Inclusive Environment EN6: Conservation and Enhancement of Heritage Assets EN7: Residential Areas of Special Character EN8: Landscape Character EN9: Enhancing Biodiversity EN10: Regionally Important Geological and Geomorphological Sites EN11: Green Infrastructure and Play Space EN12: Protecting Local Green Space EN13: Promoting Environmental Quality EN14: Responding to the Climate Emergency
O1 O2 O3 O4 O5 O6 O7 O8 O9 O10 O11 O12 O13 O14 O15 O16 EN1 + 0 0 0 + 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 + 0 + + EN2 + 0 0 0 + 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 + 0 + + EN3 ++ 0 0 0 + 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EN4 0 + + 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 + + 0 EN5 0 ++ 0 + 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EN6 0 0 ++ 0 + 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ++ 0 EN7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ++ 0 EN8 0 0 + 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ++ 0 EN9 0 + 0 0 0 0 0 + 0 + 0 0 0 0 + ++ EN10 0 0 + 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ++ 0 EN11 0 ++ 0 + 0 0 0 + 0 + 0 0 0 0 + + EN12 0 ++ 0 + 0 0 0 + 0 + 0 0 0 0 + + EN13 0 + 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 + + + 0 0 EN14 0 0 0 + 0 + 0 ++ + ++ + + 0 + + 0
3.13 The emerging Local Plan has been the subject of a Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA), to ensure that policies contained within will not adversely affect the integrity of any Natura site(s) either individually or in combination with other plans or projects. Recommendations from the report’s authors have helped shaped policies within the Environment Chapter, particularly Policy EN9 ‘Enhancing Biodiversity’ which highlights the need for additional assessment and potential mitigation measures for development proposals susceptible to impact upon protected habitat.
3.14 In June 2019 Mole Valley District Council declared a Climate Emergency. Whilst draft Policy EN14 identifies the key measures the Council wishes to enact in order to respond to this emergency, other policies operate alongside. Those in the Environment chapter contributing to the objectives of reducing greenhouse gas emissions (objective 8) and/or adapting to climate change (objective 10) include draft policies EN9, EN11 and EN12. Draft policies H5 (Technical Standards) and Policies INF1 and INF2 considered below also seek to address the causes and consequences of climate change to ensure the future resilience of both communities and infrastructure.
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Draft Chapter 6 Infrastructure
Policies Appraised: INF1: Promoting Sustainable Transport and Parking INF2: Managing Flood Risk INF3: Community Facilities INF4: Infrastructure Delivery INF5: Safeguarding
O1 O2 O3 O4 O5 O6 O7 O8 O9 O10 O11 O12 O13 O14 O15 O16 INF1 0 + 0 ++ 0 + 0 ++ 0 0 0 0 0 + 0 0 INF2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 + ++ ++ + 0 0 0 + INF3 0 ++ 0 + + + + 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 INF4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 + 0 0 + 0 INF5 0 0 0 0 0 + 0 0 0 + ++ 0 0 0 0 0
3.15 In summary, the evaluation of likely effects of emerging policy on sustainability objectives, where relevant, provides overwhelmingly positive results. The SA appraisal does not identify a need for modification of draft policy at this stage.
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Potential Site Allocations
4.1. In May 2017 MVDC published a Constraints Analysis as part of the evidence base to the emerging Local Plan. This analysis identified fundamental constraints which preclude development of a strategic scale (defined as 5Ha+ or delivering 100+ dwellings) on land within certain categories. The areas within which strategic-scale development is ruled out as a matter of principle are as follows: Land within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Land within the Area of Great Landscape Value (until such time as a review of the AONB boundary has been completed by Natural England) Land which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest Land which is designated as a Special Area of Conservation Land which is designated as a Registered Park or Garden Land within the Functional Flood Plain (Flood Zone 3b) Common Land Inalienable Land within the ownership of the National Trust Land adversely affected by aircraft noise 4.2. Each site considered for inclusion in the draft Local Plan was given a site reference. The first 2 letters of each reference indicates the broader geographical location of the site as follows:
AB - Abinger BR - Brockham FT - Fetcham LG - Leigh SH – South Holmwood
AS - Ashtead BU - Buckland FG – Forest MK - Mickleham WA - Walliswood Green
BG – Beare Green CP - Capel HD - Headley ND - Newdigate WC - Westcott
BT - Betchworth CH - Charlwood HK - Hookwood NH – Norwood WH - Westhumble Hill
BK - Bookham DK - Dorking LH - Leatherhead OK - Ockley WO - Wotton
4.3. The appraisal used the most relevant sustainability objectives from the 16 agreed between East Surrey Authorities. A guide to the scoring of the site-specific sustainability appraisals adopted by Mole Valley is as follows:
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Scoring of East Surrey Authorities Sustainability Objectives
Major Minor Minor Major Neutral Objective Positive Positive Negative Negative Deliverable (1-5 All other sites years from LP Sufficient contributing to 1 adoption) N/A N/A N/A housing housing Strategic Sites requirement (100+ units) Impact on setting of Complete loss No impact on Historic or archaeological, of archaeological, 3 cultural N/A N/A historic and archaeological, historic and impacts cultural assets / historic and cultural assets partial loss of cultural assets assets Within BUA / edge of larger On edge of BUA, some other BUA but Within BUA / distance from some distance edge of larger services AND from services BUA, some close to an AND close to an distance from identified Within BUA / identified In rural location services or close congestion hotpot edge of larger congestion or on edge of to an identified OR Sustainable BUA hotspot smaller rural congestion hotpot On edge of other 4 travel (Leatherhead / OR village with OR BUA, but some promoted Dorking) and Edge of larger very limited On edge of other distance from close to a wide rural village access to local BUA (Ashtead / services or close range of services close to local services Fetcham / to an identified services AND Bookham) in close congestion close to an proximity to local hotspot identified services OR congestion Edge of larger hotspot rural village close to local services Site not Making best considered PDL use of but was PDL no longer in Mixed PDL and 5 Previously PDL in use previously a Greenfield use non-PDL Developed commercial use Land e.g. nursery, earthworks etc. Loss of all jobs / Creates new Only creates partial loss of workforce in a temporary jobs in unique Creates a large Partial loss of single construction jobs employment or Economic new workforce / jobs (existing 6 employment or (not a new retail use or growth Strategic Sites employment retail use or workforce) / business (100+ units) use) business / Mid- smaller sites + (existing range sites modest additions employment use)
No loss or impact Partial loss of Complete loss Creates strategic Creates modest Employment on retail or employment or of employment 7 employment or employment or Opportunities employment retail jobs and or retail jobs retail floorspace retail floorspace opportunities land and land
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Major Minor Minor Major Neutral Objective Positive Positive Negative Negative Mostly or all In functional Flood Zone 1 but Flood Zone 2 / flood plain there are surface Partially Flood Flood Zone 3a No fluvial or (FZ3b) or risk of water flooding Zone 2 and / or and / or risk of surface water 1 in 30 yr 11 Flood Risk issues (1 in 1000 surface water 1 in 30 yr flood risk / flood surface water on site and / or flooding issues (1 surface water zone 1 flood risk on any risk affecting in 100 yr) flooding on less more than 20% access). than 20% site site area area. No water courses on site. Does not Water courses Water quality 12 N/A N/A lie in Ground dissect site and N/A and resources Water Protection / or lies in GPZ. Zone Non-PDL and not contaminated Loss of low Loss of high land but may be grade soil, Land PDL PDL / Non-PDL grade soil and Grade 4 Grade 3 13 contamination contaminated contaminated agricultural Agricultural Land agricultural land reduction land land land Grades 1 & / non-agricultural / unused 'green' 2 or have hard land surfacing PDL, no Site in rural Non PDL Site in significantly areas or where Significant / on edge of Redevelopment different impact mitigation Environmental improvement BUA. PDL could potentially likely to be required problems - likely in existing where 14 reduce existing generated. No through design noise, air, levels of air, mitigation of air, noise or light mitigation of to resist light noise or light external pollution external existing pollution. pollutants pollutants pollution required required threats. Not on Edge of Town designated land Centre / Inner but impact In AONB, AGLV, Landscape Suburban (unless landscape / SAC or natural 15 Town Centre Village centre Character near large natural Rural urban urban Community / greenspace greenspace) Edge of Town & Village Edge of SSSI, SNCI, Priority Edge of BUA / LRV Habitat or not near within 5km of Rural Village not biodiversity SPA (7km for In SNCI, SSSI, BUA Town / Local 16 Biodiversity near biodiversity constraints or site delivering SPA, Ancient Centre constraints within 7km of SPA >50 units) or Woodland delivering <50 within 1.5km of units. SAC supporting habitat suitable for bats.
Brownfield Sites
4.4. The Sustainability Appraisals of potential Brownfield Sites (strategic or non-strategic) employed 12 of the 16 sustainability objectives jointly agreed by East Surrey Councils. The objectives below have not been included in these site appraisals on the following basis:
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Objective 2: To facilitate the improved health and well-being of the whole population Considered at strategic plan making level. No differentiation between sites.
Objective 8: To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and move to a low carbon economy Considered at strategic plan making level.
Objective 9: To use natural resources prudently. Considered at strategic plan making level.
Objective 10: To adapt to the changing climate Considered at strategic plan making level.
4.5. The overarching direction of travel for the emerging Local Plan is a brownfield first approach to development. Notwithstanding this a number of brownfield sites promoted for housing development have been excluded ‘in principle’ from consideration. This is principally due to conflict with either the spatial strategy or strategic aims of the plan i.e. loss of safeguarded employment land or community facilities. To conduct sustainability appraisals of these sites is not considered proportionate or indeed relevant to the emerging plan.
4.6. Sustainability appraisals have however been conducted for all those brownfield sites which remain under consideration for intensification/redevelopment. These have been undertaken to ensure that redevelopment or intensification of use on such sites contributes to the achievement of sustainable development and that potential environmental effects are given full consideration alongside social and economic issues. Where potential conflict/impact arises it highlights possible mitigation measures which can help shape site specific allocation policy.
Summary SA of Potential Brownfield Site Allocations
O1 O3 O4 O5 O6 O7 O11 O12 O13 O14 O15 O16 AS001 Marsden Nurseries + - o + - - - o ++ o o + AS003 Ermyn House + - o + o + + - ++ - + ++ BK001 Grove Corner + o ++ + ++ o + - o o + o DK006 Downs Meadow + o ++ + - - + - o - o o Stables DK009 Northside Works + o ++ + - - + + ++ + - o DK013 Clears Yard + o ++ ++ - - ++ + + + ++ ++ DK015 St Martin’s Walk + - ++ ++ + o ++ + o o + ++ DK023 Pixham End + - + + o + - - + - + - Southern Parcel DK024 Land at Dorking Station + o + ++ + + - - ++ - ++ ++ DK030 Regent House + o + ++ o - ++ - ++ - ++ ++ HD001 Headley Court + - -- ++ o - + - + o o - LH001 Bull Hill + - + o + - - - ++ - - + LH002 Swan Centre + - + ++ ++ + + o + o ++ ++ LH013 Ash House and Jonaki + - + ++ + o ++ o + - + o LH015 Sorting Office and + o + ++ + - + - + - ++ ++ Telephone Exchange
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4.7. The individual site appraisals, including commentary expanding upon why each site scores as it does, are contained at Appendix 5.
4.8. The scoring of a site against Objective 16 (To conserve and enhance biodiversity) was informed by the Habitat Regulations Assessment undertaken by Aecom. In particular the potential impact of site development on the integrity of Natura 2000 sites was assessed. Two European sites in particular are concerned, these being the Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SAC (Special Area of Conservation) and the Thames Basin Heath SPA (Special Protection Area).
4.9. All potential site allocations (brownfield or greenfield) lying within 1.5km of the SAC were assessed for their potential to function as bat foraging / commuting habitat, requiring further assessment of suitability for and usage by Bechstein’s bats, with mitigation measures potentially required.
4.10. Sites lying within 5km of the SPA (or 7km if delivering over 50 dwellings) were identified through HRA as having potential to contribute to recreational pressure on the SPA, which would require mitigation. Tables 4 and 5 of the Habitat Regulations Assessment refer.
Strategic Greenfield Sites
4.11. Some 36 Greenfield Sites were promoted to Mole Valley District Council for potential inclusion in the Local Plan which were assessed as having potential to be strategic scale (5Ha or 100 dwellings +) housing allocations.
4.12. The SHELAA identifies five sites which were discounted as a matter of principle and a further eight which were discounted in the early stages of plan preparation as they did not accord with the spatial strategy of the emerging local plan i.e. were not adjacent to either the built up area or a large village. To conduct sustainability appraisals of these sites is not considered proportionate, relevant or necessary.
4.13. A Sustainability Appraisal was conducted for each of the remaining sites to assist in the identification of those which would be carried forward as allocations in the Draft Local Plan (see Appendix 6). It should be noted that the inclusion or exclusion of a site did not rest on the results of the SA alone. Additional evidence such as the Green Belt Review, Constraints Analysis and Habitat Regulations Assessment (see above) also play an important role in site selection. Further details of the overall site selection methodology are included in the Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment.
4.14. Sustainability Appraisals of potential Greenfield Sites (whether strategic or non-strategic) employed 10 of the 16 sustainability objectives. Some 23 greenfield sites capable of accommodating strategic scale housing development were appraised. The results of the appraisals assisted in the shortlisting of the 9 such sites included in the Regulation 18 consultation draft Local Plan. The objectives below were not included in these site appraisals on the following basis:
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Objective 2: To facilitate the improved Considered at strategic plan making level. health and wellbeing of the No differentiation between sites. whole population
Objective 5: To make the best use of Current appraisal concerns greenfield or previously developed land predominantly greenfield sites only thus no and existing buildings differentiation of sites possible.
Objective 7: To provide for employment Not applicable to residential development save opportunities to meet the for employment created during construction needs of the local economy phase. No differentiation between sites. Objective 8: To reduce greenhouse gas Considered at strategic plan making level. emissions and move to a low carbon economy Objective 9: To use natural resources Considered at strategic plan making level. prudently
Objective 10: To adapt to the changing Considered at strategic plan making level. climate
Summary SA of Potential Greenfield Strategic Housing Sites
O1 O3 O4 O6 O11 O12 O13 O14 O15 O16 AS006 Chace Farm Stud, The ++ o o ++ + o - - o - Warren AS008 ++ - o ++ + o - - o - Warren Field, The Warren AS010 + o o + ++ o - - o - Land off Shepherds Walk AS011 + - - ++ + - - - - o - Land South of Ermyn Way AS014 Woodruffe Stables, ++ o o o o o - - - - Headley Road BG002 Land South of + o - ++ - - o - - - Beare Green BK006 Rolls Farm – ++ o o ++ ------Eastern Parcel BK007 Rolls Farm – ++ o o ++ o o - - - - Western Parcel BK008 Land North-West ++ - + ++ - o - - o - of Preston Farm BK015 Land North of ++ o + ++ ------Guildford Road BR002 Land adj. to ++ - o ++ - o o - o o Brockham DK018 Carters Field/ Beldhams Farm, Inholms ++ o + ++ - o - - o - Lane DK020 Sondes Place + - + ++ - - o - o - Farm, Westcott Road
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O1 O3 O4 O6 O11 O12 O13 O14 O15 O16 DK026 Land to the ++ - ++ ++ - - o - - - South of Chart Lane HK003 Land to the West + o o ++ - o o - o - of Reigate Road LG002 Land West of ++ o - - + - o o - - o o Leigh LH008 Land East of ++ - - ++ - - - - - o - Leatherhead LH011 Pachesham Farm ++ - - ++ - o - - o - LH018 Land off Clare ++ o + ++ - o + - - o o Crescent LH020 Land to r/o 5-33 ++ o + ++ o - o - o - Randalls Road LH021 Land North & South of Barnet Wood + - + ++ - - + - - o o Lane LH035 Land South of ++ o o ++ ------Leatherhead LH038 Land South of ++ o o ++ ++ - - - o o Headley Road
4.15. Several sites score a ‘major negative’ for objective 14 (air quality light noise and traffic pollution). In the main this is due to close proximity to the M25 motorway however mitigation measures through siting and design would be encouraged to reduce the potential effects of external pollution on future residents. Other sites attract a major negative score due to their rural location, where established light and noise levels are lower.
4.16. Many potential allocations attract ‘minor negative’ ratings across the environmental objectives (including landscape, biodiversity, safeguarding of soil quantity and quality alongside the above mentioned environmental objectives). The site specific assessments provide greater detail however this may be due to the presence of Tree Preservation Orders, Ancient Woodland or Priority Habitat the effects on which can be mitigated through identifying a reduced developable area or sensitive site layout respecting these designations. Alternatively this could result from the site being identified through the HRA as having potential to impact on the SAC or SPA, where again mitigation measures may be required. The majority of ‘minor negative’ scores for flooding relate to the risk of surface water flooding. In many cases, this can be mitigated through sustainable urban drainage measures informed by recommendations in the Level 2 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment, where relevant.
Non-strategic Greenfield Sites within or on the edge of the Built Up Area 4.17. Some 16 sites lying either within or on the edge of the built up area have been considered as potential greenfield allocations for non-strategic housing development. Site specific SA’s are contained in Appendix 7, summarised in the table below.
Summary SA of Potential Non-strategic Greenfield Sites
O1 O3 O4 O6 O11 O12 O13 O14 O15 O16 AS004 Murreys Court o o ++ + - + o o o ++ AS007 The Old Chalk Pit, + o o + - o + o o o Pleasure Pit Road
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O1 O3 O4 O6 O11 O12 O13 O14 O15 O16 AS009 New Fields, Barnett + o - + + o o - - o - Wood Lane BK010 Land to rear of Hunters Moon, Maddox Park + o o o ++ o o o + - BK012 Land adjacent to + - o + + - o - o - Bookham Common DK003 Land at Milton + o + ++ - - - - o o Court Lane DK005 Chennells Nursery, + o + + - o o - - - - Ridgeway Road DK017 Land south of + o + + - - o - - - - Marleymead FT001 Elmer Works + o + + + - o - o - FT003 Monks Green Farm + - + ++ + - o - o - FT004 Monks Green + o + + + - o - - - FT005 Land to the East of + o + + - - o - o - Mole Road LH017 Land between 36-69 + o + + o o - - - o Randalls Road LH023 Land adjacent to + o o + ++ o o o - o Crestawood LH025 Land at and to the rear of Two Ways House, + o + + o o o o - - Oxshott Road LH034 Land at Fortyfoot Rd + o o + ++ - o -- - -
4.18. The two sites attracting a ‘major negative’ score in terms of Objectve 15 Landscape (DK005 Chennells Nursery and DK017 Land South of Marleymead) both lie within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty however being non-strategic in scale this rating does not rule these sites out of consideration in principle. Only one site (AS004 Murreys Court) lies within the built up area. 4.19. Development of two of the above sites has the potential to impact upon heritage assets (Objective 3). A listed bridge across a railway line lies in close proximity to site BK012 (Land adjacent to Bookham Common) however it is considered that mitigation of any adverse effects on the setting of the bridge could be achieved through sensitive design. Likewise, a Grade II listed Farmhouse abutting the boundary of Site FT003 (Monks Green Farm) would require careful consideration. 4.20. Minor negative ratings with regards to environmental objectives are to be somewhat anticipated with the development of greenfield sites. Those sites which are relatively contained by existing built form score more highly however mitigation measures to minimise the impact of any development on the environment such as the creation of landscape corridors / ecological networks, the use of renewable and low carbon energy technology, the achievement of net biodiversity gains, mitigation of flood risk etc. will be encouraged for all new development on greenfield land in line with policies of the local plan.
Potential Gypsy and Traveller Sites 4.21. Four sites are under consideration for the provision of additional gypsy and traveller pitches. Site specific SA’s are contained in Appendix 8, and summarised in the table below.
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SummarySA of Potential Gypsy and Traveller Sites
O1 O3 O4 O6 O11 O12 O13 O14 O15 O16 BT-005 The Evergreens, + o o + ++ o - - -- - Reigate Road, Betchworth DK-010 Pixham Lane Depot, + - ++ + - o + - -- - Pixham Lane, Dorking DK-029 Land North of Conifer + o ++ + - - o - -- o Park, Ranmore Road, Dorking LH-024 Land at River Lane, + o + + + - - o - o Leatherhead
4.22. The scores assigned to Objective 4 have been adjusted upwards in recognition of the fact that increased accessibility to services would be a positive consequence of providing a settled address for gypsy and traveller families who may otherwise be on the road and have difficulty accessing education and health services due to lack of a settled address.
4.23. The three sites attracting a ‘major negative’ score in terms of landscape lie within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and/or Area of Great Landscape Value. However being non-strategic in scale this rating does not rule these sites out of consideration in principle.
4.24. As with the strategic and non-strategic greenfield housing sites, minor negative ratings with regards to environmental objectives, landscape and biodiversity are somewhat to be expected where development is considered on sites outside established built up areas. However, mitigation measures to minimise the impact of any development will be encouraged in line with policies of the local plan.
4.25. In the case of the Pixham Lane Depot site, there are site-specific issues relating to odour assessment and safeguarding the setting of the adjacent Conservation Area which would have to be properly addressed should this site progress into the plan.
Potential Allocations for uses other than Housing 4.26. The Call for Sites undertaken by MVDC in the Local Plan preparation process elicited a number of responses promoting sites across the District for uses other than housing. Sites promoting a substantial level of housing as part of a mixed use development are considered in the preceding chapter.
4.27. Not all sites submitted for consideration for mixed or non-residential uses have been subjected to sustainability appraisal. The evidence base to the emerging local plan does not identify a need for additional site allocations for Class B (employment) use within the plan period. Undeveloped sites in the Green Belt proposed for commercial development have therefore been discounted on the grounds that no exceptional circumstances exist to justify their release. Other sites, located in isolated locations have been discounted on the basis that they do not meet the spatial strategy of the emerging plan, notwithstanding the use proposed.
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4.28. The sites below comprise a mix of brownfield and greenfield sites promoted for development other than housing and for which it has been considered prudent to undertake sustainability appraisal to assist in deliberations over their inclusion or otherwise in the emerging Local Plan. Their sustainability has been rated against 11 of the 16 East Surrey sustainability objectives. The objectives below were not included in these site appraisals on the following basis:
Objective 1: To provide sufficient housing Not applicable to non-residential to enable people to live in a development, no differentiation of sites home suitable to their needs possible. and which they can afford Objective 2: To facilitate the improved Considered at strategic plan making level. health and wellbeing of the No differentiation between sites. whole population Objective 8: To reduce greenhouse gas Considered at strategic plan making level. emissions and move to a low carbon economy
Objective 9: To use natural resources Considered at strategic plan making level. prudently
Objective 10: To adapt to the changing Considered at strategic plan making level. climate
Summary SA of Potential Sites for uses other than Housing
O3 O4 O5 O6 O7 O11 O12 O13 O14 O15 O16 BU-017 Tapwood Workshops, Buckland o -- o + + ++ o + o - + DK-002 Station Road Depot, Dorking o ++ ++ + + - - ++ + ++ ++ DK-004 Former Chalcraft Nurseries, Reigate Road, - ++ - + + + o o - -- - Dorking DK-012 Land at Dorking Sewage Treatment Works - o -- + + o o o - -- - DK-022 Pixham End Northern Parcel, Pixham Lane, Dorking o o - o o - o o o -- - DK-025 Dorking Civic and Cultural Area - ++ ++ ++ + + + + o + - FT-002 Land at Fetcham Springs - o - o o - - o o o - LH-012 Land at Leatherhead Sewage Treatment Works o -- -- o o - - - -- o - LH-014 Leatherhead Leisure Centre, Guildford Road o ++ ++ o o - - o - + o
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4.29. Unsurprisingly the two sites scoring highest in terms of sustainability are Station Road Depot and the existing Civic and Cultural Area, both brownfield sites located in Dorking Town centre. Sites scoring the least favourably are the two parcels of land, both greenfield, at Dorking and Leatherhead sewage works respectively. Other greenfield sites at Fetcham Springs (FT-002) and Pixham End North (DK-022) are proposed for recreational use. Whilst the latter scores a ‘major negative’ for impact on landscape (Objective 15) the site is already in private recreational use and the score would thus only relate to future proposals taking on a built form.
4.30. Whilst evidence to the emerging plan has not identified a need for additional site allocations for commercial uses, the existing Tapwood Workshops site in Buckland represents an opportunity to provide additional floorspace on a mostly previously developed site. The former tennis courts at the Leatherhead Leisure Centre have been submitted as a potential site for additional parking for the town.
4.31. Finally the education authority has identified the former Chalcraft nurseries site on Reigate Road Dorking as a potential site for a special needs school. This scores a major negative for Landscape given that it lies within the AGLV and adjacent to the AONB. It would be important for any proposal coming forward to pay particular consideration to views to and from the site, including from the wider countryside, as well as provide a coherent landscaping strategy maximising the retention and safeguarding of trees and hedgerows, including those enclosing the site’s boundaries.
5 Next Steps 5.1 Appraisal findings have informed the contents of the Regulation 18 Consultation Draft Local Plan which is scheduled to begin public consultation in early 2020. Consultation on this SA will be carried out in parallel. It will thereafter be used as a tool alongside consultation responses to consider options and identify the preferred way forward. Further sustainability appraisal will be undertaken as necessary and a Sustainability Appraisal Report prepared to inform decision making in the submission Local Plan.
5.2 At the Regulation 19 (Submission Plan) Stage, any updates to this Sustainability Appraisal Report along with the Habitat Regulations Assessment will be consulted upon alongside the final draft Local Plan and thereafter updated as necessary to reflect any changes as a result of the examination in public.
5.3 It is a statutory requirement that this Interim SA be sent to the three Environmental Consultation Bodies1 and to ensure the widest possible consultation takes place at this
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stage, relevant local stakeholders will be invited to take part as well. The document will also be made available on the Council’s website.
5.4 Following adoption of the plan, currently anticipated in winter 2021, any significant predicted impacts and effects will be monitored and published annually through the Council’s Authority Monitoring Report (AMR), which is available on the Council’s website. The AMR will measure performance against set targets and report the effectiveness of each policy annually in line with article 10 of the SEA directive.
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APPENDIX 1 STATUTORY CONSULTEE RESPONSES TO JUNE 2017 SUSTAINABILITY APPRAISAL SCOPING REPORT AND INITIAL ASSESSMENT OF SPATIAL STRATEGY OPTIONS
Consultation Response from Natural England Provided electronically with letter dated 1 September 2017 from Kirsty Macpherson, Lead Adviser, Sustainable Development, Thames Team SA/SEA Scoping Report
Location Comment Page 17 “Objective 2 - Health and Wellbeing” Should there be information in here about the availability of accessible green space? Have you assessed your green space provision against the Accessible Natural Greenspace Standard, ANGSt? Are there any deprived areas? Page 20 Objective 13 – Land Contamination and Has mapping of best and most versatile agricultural Soil Quality. “There has been no significant loss of land been done in the district? For the allocation of agricultural land”. sites? Page 20 Objective 14… 3rd bullet point A comment should be made of the effects on wildlife, particularly bats. Page 20 Objective 16 Under the NECR Act and The NPPF there is a requirement to conserve biodiversity and provide a net gain through planning policy and development. These words should be added. Warwickshire have place a requirement for a 20% net gain in biodiversity on development. Comments made about NPPF refer to Original 2012 NPPF, not the Revised 2019 version. Page 22 Table 4 Objective 2 Decision aiding Will the option fulfil the ANGSt? questions “Will the option increase access to urban green space.” Page 27 Table 4 Objective 15 Decision aiding Will the option protect and enhance the AONB and its questions setting. Page 27 Table 4 Objective 16 Decision aiding “enhancement in biodiversity net gain” question “Will the option secure enhancement in biodiversity in all new development?” Page 27 Table 4 Objective 16 Decision aiding “Protect and enhance” question “Will the option continue to protect formally designated areas of nature conservation?” Page 27 Table 4 Objective 16 Decision aiding “and their habitats” question “Will the option adequately defend and enhance protected species?” Page 27 Table 4 Objective 16 Decision aiding “and SAC” question “Will the option protect SSSI, SNCI and other designated biodiversity areas (e.g. SPA) Page 31 Table 5 There are some very strange results here. Unless you have specific sites in mind that have certain qualities that are not discussed in the document? I would suggest using a range as other local plans have done. e.g. urban development on biodiversity can range from a major negative in case of a bad development with no green space to a major positive if it was an old contaminated brownfield site that now has a nature reserve as part of the development. Page 31 Table 5 Option 4 Objective 1 “Minor Surely this policy would still have a small positive negative” effect? It may not increase the housing by much but it will not decrease the housing availability? Page 31 Table 5 Option 4 Objective 2 “Minor Again this seems strange, increases in housing negative” regardless of where or how they come about (assuming they are not provided with a lack of green space or health facilities) is going to have a minor positive effect. I think this whole line should be the same minor positive, possibly the last one neutral. Page 31 Table 5 Option 4 Objective 3 “Major Small infill development within a small town with negative” good design to blend in with the town vernacular seem like a major positive, whereas building a massive new suburb on the side of an existing town will completely change the feel and relationship of the area to the people that already live there. I don't understand how you have come up with these results. Page 31 Table 5 Option 3 Objective 12 “Minor I assumed that a new development can be located Negative” away from a flood zone, i.e. a watercourse, why then would it have a negative impact on water quality? Page 31 Table 5 Option 1 Objective 13 “Neutral” This is entirely dependent on location, no locations have been provided so how can you say it will be neutral on BMV quantity? Any greenfield site has the potential to be BMV land. Page 31 Table 5 Option 3 Objective 14 “Neutral” A new town in the middle of the countryside will most definitely have a negative impact of light pollution.
Page 31 Table 5 Option 1 Objective 15 “Neutral” Some of you large cities are immediately adjacent to the AONB, they could have a significant impact. Page 31 Table 5 Objective 16 All development has the potential to increase biodiversity. The largest sites have the most opportunity to incorporate green space and connected GI into the design from the very beginning. If the land they are built on is arable fields the provision of a biodiversity net gain can be achieved fairly easily. It only requires that the Local Plan asks for a net gain through is policies. Page 32 3rd Sentence “The main difficult I agree, it is not possible to do a meaningful encountered in the assessment was the lack of assessment without details of individual sites. detail…” Page 33 first sentence “The Local Plan is currently ? being prepared and is due to begin public consultation in July 2017”
Planning Policy Our ref: SL/2011/108850/SE-09/SP1 Mole Valley District Council Planning Policy Your ref: Email Pippbrook Dorking Date: 29 August 2017 Surrey RH4 1SJ [email protected]
Dear Sir/Madam,
Mole Valley Local Plan: Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report and initial assessment of Spatial Strategy Options Thank you for consulting the Environment Agency on the above. We made our representation to the review of East Surrey sustainability appraisal objectives which we note are reflected in this document. We are pleased to see that our key areas of concern have been addressed including adapting to the changing climate, reducing flood risk and improving the water quality of rivers and groundwater.
We are please to note that you have teamed up with the neighbouring councils to prepare a joint Strategic Flood Risk Assessment which will incorporate the changes in national planning policy and new climate change allowances. This should be referenced in the Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report. It will support the council in its decision making with regard to undertaking sequential test for sites. Objective 11 – Flooding page 20 change the wording- all permitted / built sites require a Flood Risk Management Appraisal to Flood Risk Assessment.
The River Mole catchment covers most of the District. The Winter 2013/14 Floods event demonstrates that River Mole has a relatively fast response to rainfall given its size. The catchment responded to a number of individual rainfall events throughout the winter period most notably, the storm of 23 December resulted in the most significant response, causing rivers to rise to levels not seen in the catchment since the previous ‘benchmark’ historic flood event of 1968. The storm event of 23/24 December caused the most significant impact on communities within the catchment of the middle Mole and its tributaries.
The local rainfall return period for the 24 hours over 23/24 December at Leatherhead was approximately 1 in12 years, but the saturated conditions combined with the flood peaks that were routed downstream from the Upper Mole resulted in the highest river levels witnessed since September 1968. This led to communities across the middle Mole catchment and the Dorking and Leatherhead areas in particular seeing extensive flooding.
All our maps and data sets are regularly reviewed and updated so it’s important you are using the latest data as part of the evidence base for local plans and strategies. The latest data and maps are available to download from: http://environment.data.gov.uk/ds/partners/index.jsp#/partners/login
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you wish to discuss this further.
Yours faithfully, Environment Agency Ergon House, Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 2AL Telephone: 03708 506 506 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gov.uk/environment-agency Charles Muriithi, MRTPI Planning Specialist
Kent and South London Direct dial: 0203 263 8077 Direct e-mail: [email protected]
Environment Agency Ergon House, Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 2AL Telephone: 03708 506 506 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gov.uk/environment-agency
Planning Policy T eam Our ref: PL00146165 Mole Valley District Council Your ref: Pippbrook Dorking RH4 1SJ Telephone 01483 252020 Fax 01483 252001 By email only to [email protected]. Email [email protected]
Date 25 August 2017 Dear Sir / Madam
FFFutureFuture MMMoleMoleoleole VVValleyValley Issues and Options: Sustainability Appraisal ScopingScoping Report Thank you for your email of 4 July 2017 inviting comments on the Scoping Report for the above strategic environmental assessment. Please note that since 1 April 2015 English Heritage has become Historic England for the purposes of statutory consultations on planning and related matters. Electronic consultations should be sent to the email address at the head of this letter.
As the Government’s adviser on the historic environment Historic England is keen to ensure that the protection of the historic environment is fully taken into account at all stages of the planning process. This includes formulation of local development policy and plans, supplementary planning documents, area and site proposals, and the on- going review of policies and plans.
Historic England is a statutory consultation body in relation to the SEA Directive. However, due to high volume of consultations being received in respect of the Directive, Historic England has prepared generic guidance with regards to our involvement in the various stages of the assessment process. This is attached as an annex to this letter.
This opinion is based on the information provided by you and for the avoidance of doubt does not affect our obligation to advise you on, and potentially object to any specific development proposal which may subsequently arise from this or later versions of the plan which is the subject to consultation, and which may, despite the SEA, have adverse effects on the historic environment.
Yours sincerely
Alan Byrne Historic Environment PlannPlanninging Adviser Sustainability Appraisal and Strategic Environmental Assessment Historic England Advice Note 8
Scoping
The scoping stage is intended to set the context against which the likely effects of the plan in question can be measured. To do this, it is necessary to identify the scope and level of detail of information to be included in the final SA or SEA report. This should be proportionate to the type, purpose and level of plan under consideration. The intention is to identify the key characteristics of the area in question, other initiatives likely to be having local impacts and to develop a mechanism to be able to forecast the likely effects of the plan, together with information relating to the current situation in order to assess this. A scoping report usually therefore : Identifies other relevant policies, plans and programmes and sustainability objectives – this may include various pieces of legislation or international conventions depending on the location in question
• Collects baseline information to establish current situation
• Identifies sustainability issues and problems, including threats and opportunities for the historic environment
• Develops the assessment framework
• Consults the statutory consultation bodies (Environment Agency, Historic England and Natural England) on the scope of the report
These are addressed in turn below.
Review of relevant plans, programmes and policies The review of related plans, programmes and policies will vary depending on the specific circumstances and the type of plan being assessed in order to be proportionate. Those with content or sections potentially relevant to the historic environment include: International/European UNESCO World Heritage Convention
European Landscape Convention
The Convention for the Protection of the Architectural Heritage of Europe
The European Convention on the Protection of Archaeological Heritage
National Planning (Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas) Act 1990
Ancient Monuments & Archaeological Areas Act 1979
2 Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009
National Planning Policy Framework
National Policy Statements
Local Local Plans
Marine Plans
National Park/AONB Management Plans
Heritage/Conservation Strategies
Other Strategies (e.g. cultural or tourism)
Conservation Area Character Appraisals and Management Plans
WHS Management Plans
Baseline information The establishment of a robust and comprehensive baseline will assist in demonstrating a proportionate evidence base for the plan in question, as well as help to strengthen its case for soundness when subject to examination. Baseline information that describes the current and future likely condition of the historic environment in terms of its significance, sensitivity and capacity to accommodate change can also help identify areas of particular sensitivity to development, sustainability issues, predict and monitor likely effects and in identifying alternative solutions. Good Practice Advice note 1 contains advice on relevant sources of evidence. Evidence gathering is a central part of local, marine and neighbourhood plan preparation and formulation, and assembling information on the historic environment for an SEA/SA should not normally entail additional work. Where Councils do not currently have a sound evidence base available relevant to future challenges and opportunities, they may need to consider augmenting this so that the SEA assists the smooth progress of the plan. In assessing the likely effects of the plan and analysing baseline information, there may also be a need to look at this in relation to a wider geographic area and across administrative boundaries. This may be in relation to traffic generation or setting issues, the duty to cooperate for local planning authorities or neighbouring state administrations in the case of marine plans.
Identifying sustainability issues and problems Consideration of the current condition of heritage assets and any related observable trends can help in drawing conclusions as to the likely environmental trajectory without the plan and how this might change should it be adopted. Additionally, analysis of a range of baseline information appropriate to the type and level of plan can help identify sustainability issues relating to the historic environment. These might include: • Heritage assets at risk from neglect, decay, or development pressures;
3 • Areas where there is a threat or likelihood of further significant loss or erosion of landscape/seascape/townscape character or quality, or where development has had or potentially may have significant impact (direct and or indirect) upon the historic environment and/or people’s enjoyment of it
• Traffic congestion, air quality, noise pollution and other problems affecting the historic environment
• Conserving and enhancing designated and non-designated heritage assets and the contribution made by their settings
Conversely, there may be some opportunities for the historic environment revealed by the process, such as • Delivering heritage-led regeneration and supporting the vitality and viability of town centres • Developing a stronger sense of place and local distinctiveness by informing design
• Promoting the innovative reuse of the existing building stock and addressing heritage at risk
• Promoting heritage based tourism
• Achieving appropriate climate change resilience
• Improving awareness, involvement, and understanding of the historic environment
• Encouraging traditional building and craft skills development and using the historic environment as an educational resource
Developing the SA/SEA framework The appraisal framework is the method by which the likely effects of the plan on the local area are assessed and measured. It does this through setting out the objectives of the SA/SEA assessment, together with the decision-making criteria and indicators (see paragraphs 2.12 to 2.17) to be used to assess the degree to which the plan is likely to achieve these. In developing the framework, appropriate heritage expertise is valuable in ensuring that the application of the framework to the historic environment is most effective. The inter-relationship between the historic environment and other areas to be tested by the framework can be reflected in the objectives. Sustainable development (the over-arching principle of the NPPF and the UK MPS) requires an integrated approach and therefore where the historic environment clearly underpins the character, economy or cultural resource of a place, it may warrant inclusion in other objectives such as regeneration, tourism, access to services, quality of life, landscape and townscape. This can be particularly true where there are areas of inter-relationship, for example between the historic environment and economic development. Additionally, a separate and specific objective relating to the historic environment may help avoid the masking of adverse impacts through blending several topics together in one objective (e.g. historic environment and landscape).
4 The objectives of the SA/SEA assessment are not fixed by the EU Directive, and are often derived from environmental protection objectives identified in other plans and programmes or from the review of baseline information. The responsible authority can adapt these to take account of local circumstances. Recognising that the number of objectives needs to be manageable, the list below represents a selection where consideration of the historic environment may improve the effectiveness of the framework: Environmental Objectives
• Protect, enhance and manage the character and appearance of landscapes/seascapes/townscapes, maintaining and strengthening local distinctiveness and sense of place
• Protect, manage and improve local environmental quality
• Achieve high quality sustainable design for buildings, spaces and the public realm
Social Objectives
• Improve and broaden access to the local historic environment
• Provide better opportunities for people to understand local heritage and participate in cultural and leisure activities
Economic Objectives • Foster heritage-led regeneration and address heritage at risk
• Optimise the use of previously developed land, buildings and existing infrastructure
• Promote heritage–led sustainable tourism
• Support the sustainable use of historic farmsteads
Decision-making criteria The criteria for decision-making will be related to the type and level of plan or programme under consideration, as well as the characteristics and environmental sensitivity of the area in question. Tailoring each SA/SEA in this way will help ensure that key heritage issues are incorporated in the framework and that likely effects on the historic environment are properly assessed. Examples of appropriate criteria include Environmental: will the policy or proposal
• Conserve and/or enhance heritage assets, their setting and the wider historic environment?
• Contribute to the better management of heritage assets and tackle heritage at risk?
• Improve the quality and condition of the historic environment?
• Respect, maintain and strengthen local character and distinctiveness?
5 • Promote high quality design?
• Integrate climate change mitigation and adaptation measures into the historic environment sensitively?
• Alter the hydrological conditions of water-dependent heritage assets, including organic remains?
Social: will the policy or proposal
• Increase the social benefit (e.g. education, participation, citizenship, health and well- being) derived from the historic environment?
• Improve the satisfaction of people with their neighbourhoods as places to live?
• Engage communities in identifying culturally important features and areas?
• Provide for increased access to and enjoyment of the historic environment?
• Provide for increased understanding and interpretation of the historic environment?
• Provide new leisure, recreational, or cultural activities?
• Support and widen community uses through shared facilities?
Economic: will the policy or proposal
• Increase the economic benefit derived from the historic environment?
• Promote heritage-led regeneration?
• Lead to the repair and adaptive re-use of a heritage asset and encourage high quality design?
• Make the best use of existing buildings and physical infrastructure?
• Promote heritage based sustainable tourism?
• Ensure that repair and maintenance is sympathetic to local character?
• Help to reduce the number of vacant buildings through adaptive re-use
Indicators and monitoring The selection of indicators for the historic environment may vary at different stages of the assessment process. State of the environment or contextual indicators are most likely to be useful in informing the baseline analysis. The datasets included in Heritage Counts may be useful in looking at the comparative range, importance and condition of heritage assets and
6 identifying possible objectives, trends and targets. A simple list of the number of designated heritage assets is unlikely to produce the most helpful baseline analysis. For the later assessment or monitoring of the significant effects of a plan, indicators which will clearly demonstrate the impact(s) of the plan on the historic environment are more likely to be useful in giving an accurate picture of the potential impacts. Factors to bear in mind include ensuring • the indicators clearly relate to the appraisal process, such as the accompanying objectives/ sub-objectives (decision-making criteria), the baseline for the historic environment, and any identified effects and proposed mitigation measures
• the indicators are appropriate and relevant to the scale of the plan under consideration
• the indicators address positive and negative effects
• consideration is given to cumulative, secondary and combined effects;
• use is made of both qualitative and quantitative data
• the indicators are kept under review as new data sets become available and or new issues are identified
• accompanying targets are included
Selecting indicators which are directly linked to SEA/SA objectives is a complex process but a robust monitoring framework for the historic environment must be included to meet the requirements of SEA/SA in terms of • identifying any unforeseen adverse effects of implementing the plan and enabling appropriate remedial action to be taken
• testing the accuracy of predictions made in the appraisal and improving future practice;
• determining whether the plan is contributing to the achievement of the desired objectives and targets for the historic environment
• checking the delivery and performance of mitigation measures
SA/SEA is the principal tool for monitoring the effects of the plan in operation. Monitoring is intended to identify unforeseen adverse effects and enable appropriate remedial action as regards the plan’s implementation. For identified significant effects on the historic environment consideration could also be given to identifying: • the criteria or thresholds for remedial action;
• the type of remedial actions that could be taken, for example reviewing the relevant policy or implementing additional mitigation measures; and
• the responsibility for taking the action.
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Responsible authorities are required to consult the statutory consultation bodies (including Historic England) on the proposed scope and level of detail of the SEA.
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APPENDIX 2 East Surrey Authorities Sustainability Appraisal Objectives
East Surrey Authorities Sustainability Appraisal Objectives
Objective NPPF theme Decision aiding questions Social – the objective Will the option significantly boost the supply of accords with the NPPF housing? theme by providing the supply of housing Will the option promote improvements in the required to meet the availability and quality of the housing stock? needs of present and Will the option provide homes that are of a suitable To provide future generations. size and type to meet identified needs? sufficient Will the option help provide a supply of affordable housing to Economic – the homes to meet identified needs? enable people construction industry Will the option increase the supply of self-build and 1 to live in a plays a significant custom housing plots available? home suitable economic and to their needs employment role within Will the option increase the supply of pitches for and which they the area, therefore the Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople? can afford. objective will contribute Will the option help to reduce the number of to building a strong homeless in the District? economy. High quality Will the option increase the amount of extra-care or residential areas also enhanced sheltered accommodation? create attractive areas for businesses to locate Will the option have a significant detrimental effect on to. the financial viability of delivering future housing? Will the option help to improve the health of the community? Will the option improve access to health provision? Will the option encourage healthy lifestyles? To facilitate Will the option increase access to urban green the improved Social – the objective space? health and will assist in supporting 2 strong, vibrant, Will the option help people to remain independent wellbeing of inclusive, safe and and provide assistance to single parents, the elderly, the whole healthy communities. those with ill health or disability? population. Will the option reduce crime and fear of crime? Will the option help overcome social exclusion? Will the option help address the issues of deprivation and poverty? Economic – the Will the option enhance the historic and cultural protection of historic assets? and cultural assets will Will the option continue to protect and / or enhance To conserve support the tourism cultural assets? and enhance, economy and create Will it protect Registered Parks and Gardens? archaeological attractive areas for Will it preserve or enhance the character or 3 , historic and businesses to locate to. appearance of conservation areas and their setting? cultural assets and their Social – within the Will it conserve important heritage assets, buildings settings. respective areas the and townscapes? objective will maintain a Will the option improve access to cultural assets? high quality built Will the option promote sensitive re-use of important environment. buildings, where appropriate? Economic – an To reduce the Will the option reduce the need to travel, especially inadequate transport need to travel, system will have by private motorised vehicles? encourage significant detrimental Will the option provide charging infrastructure for sustainable effects on the electric vehicles? transport economy, therefore, Will the option reduce congestion or minimise 4 options and this objective will unavoidable increases in congestion? improve ensure that the Will the option reduce the need for car ownership? accessibility to required transport Will the option help provide walking / cycling / public all services infrastructure is provided to assist in the transport infrastructure, including choice and and facilities. building of a strong, interchange?
Objective NPPF theme Decision aiding questions responsive and Will the option be accommodated within the existing competitive economy. public transport constraints? Will the option reduce the need for road freight? Social – the objective will help create Will the option improve access to the countryside and accessible local historic environments? services. Will the option improve access to key services (education, employment, recreation, health, Environmental – community services,cultural assets)? sustainable transport Will the option increase access to urban green will mitigate climate space? change and assist with the move to a low Will the option improve the provision of affordable carbon economy. transport? Economic – policies enabling the use of previously developed land will ensure that a responsive approach to land use is available.
Social – the use of previously developed To make the land for residential Will the option encourage reusing PDL provided it is best use of development will not of high environmental value? previously provide a significant Will the option encourage the re-use of existing 5 developed supply of housing to buildings? land and help meet the needs of existing present and future Will the option ensure that development is making the buildings. generations. best use of land?
Environmental – the decision aiding questions for this objective will ensure that PDL will be reused provided that it is not of high environmental value. Economic – the Will the option support sustainable growth and objective will contribute encourage the provision of a range of jobs that are to building a strong, accessible to residents? responsive, innovative Will the option provide for the needs of businesses? and competitive Will the option provide for new or emerging sectors? economy. Will the option facilitate flexible working practices? To support Will the option support the clusters or network of economic Social – a strong knowledge driven, creative or high technology growth which economy that keeps 6 unemployment levels industries? is inclusive, low will help support innovative and Will the option increase the likelihood of local jobs strong, vibrant and being filled by local people? sustainable. healthy communities. Will the option promote the viability, vitality and
Environmental – the competitiveness of town centres and encourage their support of innovative commercial renewal? technologies will assist Will the option facilitate and encourage the building of in the move to a low a skilled local workforce? carbon economy. Will the option encourage mixed-use development? To provide for Economic – the Will the option provide for the needs of the economy, employment objective will contribute especially local business? opportunities to building a strong, Will the option provide employment opportunities 7 responsive and to meet the competitive local beyond the scope of the District? needs of the economy. Will the option encourage diversity and quality of local economy. employment?
Objective NPPF theme Decision aiding questions Social – a local Will the option encourage diversification in the economy will support countryside? strong, vibrant and Will the option provide for the needs of business healthy communities. across the District (such as range of premises, land, Environmental – infrastructure and services)? promoting the local Will the option have a significant detrimental effect on economy will reduce the financial viability of delivery of future employment the need to travel and development? therefore mitigate against climate change. Economic – the objective will contribute to building an innovative economy.
To reduce Social –support long Will the option reduce emissions? greenhouse term positive impacts Will the option reduce the need for energy use? on the overall quality of gas emissions Will the option support de-centralised energy 8 life for current and and move to a future generations. generation? low carbon Will the option facilitate the generation / use of economy. Environmental – the renewable energy? objective will have significant environmental benefits as it will mitigate climate change. Environmental – the prudent use of natural Will the option encourage the use and supply of resources will greatly sustainable local products or services? assist in the protection Will the option help reduce the environmental impacts of the environment. of products and services?
Social - prudent use of Will the option reduce the use of primary resources, natural resources or create markets for recycled materials? supports long term Will the option encourage the efficient use of mineral To use natural positive impacts on the resources? 9 resources overall quality of life for Will the option positively impact on residents lifestyle prudently. current and future choices to encourage their prudent use of natural generations. resources? Will the option promote reuse and recycling of Economic – the objective will also materials? promote long term Will the option allow the efficient storage and positive impacts for collection of waste and allows for this to be managed businesses in the future close to where it arises? as it seeks to protect Will the option minimise the production of waste? finite natural resources. Economic – the provision of adequate climate change resilient infrastructure will help to protect and future proof businesses within Will the option help in protecting the community from the increased extremes of weather, which are To adapt to the area. 1 projected to occur more often with climate change the changing 0 Social – adapting to (heat waves, drought and flooding)? climate. climate change will help Will the option reduce the opportunity to adapt in the to maintain a healthy future? community.
Environmental – protection of the environment plays a
Objective NPPF theme Decision aiding questions key role in the area adapting to climate change. Economic – the objective will promote the provision of flood defence infrastructure Will the option reduce the risk of flooding from all and help to make local sources to existing and future development? businesses more Will the option steer development away from areas at resilient to flood events. risk of flooding? Will the option reduce the risk of flooding elsewhere? Social – flooding can 1 To reduce Will the option help to reduce the rate of run-off? have a significant 1 flood risk. impact on the health Will the option encourage Sustainable Urban and well-being of a Drainage Schemes? community. Will the option ensure that increased flooding extremes can be withstood? Environmental – flood Will the option ensure that residual risks are safely resilience will ensure managed? that communities are able to adapt to climate change. Will the option improve quality and maintain an adequate supply of water? Social – improvements Will the option reduce pollution of groundwater, To improve the in water resources and watercourses and rivers from run-off / point-sources? water quality supply e.g. drinking Will the amount of nitrates / phosphates entering the of rivers and water provision. water environment be reduced?
1 groundwater, Will the option provide adequate utilities infrastructure Environmental – the 2 and maintain objective will help to to service development to avoid unacceptable an adequate improve biodiversity, impacts on the environment? supply of use natural resources Will the option safeguard water resources to maintain water. prudently and minimise an adequate level of river and ground water? pollution. Will the option reduce the demand for water? Will the option encourage water to be stored for re- use? Economic – protection Will the option reduce the risk of land contamination of high quality agricultural land will and protect good quality soil? To reduce land help to protect the rural Will the option reduce the risk of creating further contamination contamination? 1 economy. and safeguard Will the option help to remediate contaminated sites 3 soil quality and Environmental – the and where possible carry this out on-site? quantity. objective will contribute Will the option prevent soil erosion? to the protection and Will the option minimise the loss of good quality enhancement of the natural environment. agricultural land? Social – improvements Will the option reduce air, noise and light pollution? in air, noise and light Will the option help improve air quality? To ensure air pollution will support Will the option support specific actions in designated quality healthy communities. AQMAs? continues to 1 Environmental – the Will the option reduce pollution from traffic? improve and 4 objective will help to Will the option encourage the creation of tranquil noise and light protect the natural pollution are areas? environment, improve Will the option ensure that people are not exposed to reduced. biodiversity and mitigate against climate greater levels of noise? change. Will the option help reduce light pollution? To protect and Social – the Will the option protect and enhance the landscape 1 enhance enhancement of the character areas within the Authority area? 5 landscape natural environment will Will the option protect and enhance the Authority’s character. support the urban green space?
Objective NPPF theme Decision aiding questions community’s health and Will the option protect strategic views and landmarks? social well-being. Will the option protect and enhance landscape character? Environmental – the objective contribute to Will the option protect the urban fringe? the protection and Will the option protect the open countryside? enhancement of our natural environment.
Economic – character of the natural environment is a consideration within ‘smart growth’ as they are attractive areas to locate to. Will the option prevent fragmentation, increase connectivity and create more habitats? Social – the enhancement of Will the option secure enhancement in biodiversity in biodiversity will support all new development? Will the option continue to protect formally designated To conserve the community’s health 1 and social well-being. areas of nature conservation? and enhance 6 Will the option take account of the effects of climate biodiversity. Environmental – the change on biodiversity? objective will help to Will the option adequately defend and enhance conserve and improve biodiversity. protected species? Will the option protect SSSI, SNCI and other designated biodiversity areas (e.g. SPA)?
APPENDIX 3 BASELINE DATA SA Indicator Local Data Local Targets Data Trend Comparator Local Local Data Source Comments Objective Areas Score 1 Net dwellings 2015/16: 158 2015-18: Delivery is 77% of requirement. Elmbridge: Negative Housing Delivery MVDC has to include a 20% buffer completed 2016/17: 207 1,030 Significant under delivery in policy 62% Test in the Five Year Supply and 2017/18: 423 terms. Epsom: 57% prepare an Action Plan to address 2015-18: 788 Kingston- under delivery until the HDT results upon- exceed 85% and 95% respectively. Thames: 75% Areas chosen as comparators because they’re within the same housing market area as Mole Valley (Kingston and North East Surrey Housing Market Area). 1 Five Year Supply 2018-23: 2.48 5 years’ worth Unable to demonstrate a five year Elmbridge: Negative Five Year Supply 2019-24: 2.63 of supply supply of land for housing 2.75 years Annual Review development against the local Epsom & housing requirement. Ewell: 1.19 years Kingston- upon- Thames: 5.73 years 1 Affordable housing 2015/16: 5 Core Strategy Underperforming against Core Elmbridge: Negative Authority Monitoring delivery 2016/17: 4 2006-26: 950 Strategy target and significant under 73 Report 2017/18: 40 (47 per delivery against the need identified Epsom & annum) in the SHMA. Ewell: 22 SHMA 2015- Kingston- 35: 132 per upon- annum Thames: 15 1 Households on April 2015: 434 N/A – assess The number of households on the Tandridge: Negative Local Authority Housing Register April 2016: 481 trends household register is increasing 1,555 (July Housing Register April 2017: 501 year on year. This implies the 2018) April 2018: 506 existing available housing stock is unable to meet or satisfy their needs. 1 Affordability ratio 2015: 12.27 Average Worsening affordability. One of the Elmbridge: Negative Office for National The standard method for calculating 2016: 13.96 house prices least affordable places to purchase 15.80 Statistics: House local housing need, set out in 2017: 14.37 to be no a house in the country. Epsom & price to workplace- national planning guidance, uses 2018: 14.80 greater than Ewell: 16.83 based earnings ratio the affordability ratio to apply an 4x average Kingston- dataset adjustment factor that uplifts workplace upon- baseline household growth to earnings. Thames: determine the local housing need 16.09 figure. England: 8.00 Using the formula in the standard method, for the adjustment factor (and therefore the uplift) to be zero, the affordability ratio has to be no greater than 4. This is why the target is for house prices to be no greater than 4x earnings. SA Indicator Local Data Local Targets Data Trend Comparator Local Local Data Source Comments Objective Areas Score 1 Housing delivery by 2015/16: 73% N/A – assess High and increased delivery of 1, 2 Elmbridge: Positive Authority Monitoring number of 2016/17: 79% trends & 3 bedroom dwellings. This aligns 53% Report bedrooms 2017/18: 90% with MVDC’s latest SHMA which Runnymede: (proportion of indicated the need for additional 87% dwellings that have dwellings of 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms. Tandridge: 1, 2 and 3 85% bedrooms) 1 Delivery of housing 2015/16: 5 N/A – assess Rapidly increased delivery of Elmbridge: 7 Positive Authority Monitoring Mole Valley data includes delivery and other 2016/17: 38 trends accommodation for older people. Reigate & Report of Use Class C2 communal accommodation for 2017/18: 79 Important to deliver suitable Banstead: - establishments. Uses Housing older people accommodation for older people as 11 (2018/19) Delivery Test Rulebook to convert the latest SHMA projects an number of C2 bedrooms into increasingly ageing population. dwellings. 1 Long-term vacant 2015: 265 N/A - assess Increasing number of long-term Elmbridge: Neutral Surrey-i dwellings 2016: 259 trends vacant dwellings but make up less 458 2017: 302 than 1% of the total housing stock. Epsom & 2018: 385 Ewell: 248 Tandridge: 351 1 Gypsy & Traveller 2012/13: 4 Core Strategy: Core Strategy target met but rate of Elmbridge: 0 Positive Authority Monitoring Core Strategy target met as pitch provision 2016/17: 3 6 or 7 by 2016 delivery needs to increase to meet Reigate & Report additional 3 pitches delivered in 2017/18: 4 GTAA 2018: identified need. Banstead: 5 2016/17 monitoring year were 2006-16: 7 41 within 2016 calendar year. 2006-18: 11 The GTAA figure includes needs for households from protected ethnic groups who no longer travel or whose travelling status is known. Identified needs for households who fall within the Planning Policy for Traveller Sites definition is 21 pitches. 1 Travelling 2015/16: 0 GTAA 2018: 3 There has been no new plots Elmbridge: 0 Negative Mole Valley District One existing travelling Showpeople plot 2016/17: 0 delivered between 2015 and 2018 Reigate & Council showpeople’s yard has been provision 2017/18: 0 with a loss of a showpeople’s yard Banstead: 0 vacated and planning permission 2018/19: -1 in 2018/19. granted for an alternative use. This was based on evidence from the Showmen’s Guild that it was no longer suitable to meet local needs. 2 Life expectancy at Males N/A - assess Life expectancy at birth of males is Males Positive Surrey-i birth 2012-14: 82.1 trends declining whereas life expectancy at Elmbridge: 2013-15: 82.0 birth of females is increasing and is 82.3 2014-16: 81.3 roughly 4 years higher than males. Epsom & Despite decrease in life expectancy Ewell: 81.6 Females of males, the latest figure is Tandridge: 2012-14: 84.9 consistent with other areas in 81.3 2013-15: 84.7 Surrey. England: 2014-16: 85.1 79.5
SA Indicator Local Data Local Targets Data Trend Comparator Local Local Data Source Comments Objective Areas Score Females Elmbridge: 85.6 Epsom & Ewell: 85.3 Tandridge: 84.4 England: 83.1 2 Adult participation in November N/A - assess Percentage of adult population Elmbridge: Positive Sport England: sport 2015/16: 81.4% trends participating in sport at least twice in 82.7% Active Lives Matter May 2016/17: the last 28 days is static between Epsom & Survey 84.1% surveys but is consistently above Ewell: 83.7% November 80% which aligns with Surrey Tandridge: 2016/17: 86.1 comparators and regional average, 83.6% May 2017/18: which in turn are above the national South East: 83.6% average. 81% November England: 2017/18: 81.5% 77.5% 2 Child poverty 2013: 7% N/A – assess Lowest child poverty rates out of all Elmbridge: Positive Surrey-i Proportion of children aged 0-19 in 2014:7.4% trends the Surrey boroughs and districts 7.8% low-income families / households. 2015: 6.4% with Mole Valley and the Surrey Epsom & This measure is based on the average well below the national Ewell: 7.8% proportion of children living in average. Tandridge: families either in receipt of out-of- 8.9% work benefits; or in receipt of tax Surrey: 8.6% credits with a reported income England which is less than 60 per cent of 16.6% national median income
The figures provided are district- wide but there are pockets of deprivation in Mole Valley. When viewing data for individual wards the proportion of children in low- income families is noticeably higher in the Holmwoods and Leatherhead North wards. 2 Out-of-work benefits January 2017: N/A – assess Mole Valley’s claimant count has Elmbridge: Positive Office for National claimant count 0.5% trends increased slightly since 2017 0.7% Statistics: labour January 2018: however the proportion of Mole Epsom & market statistics 0.6% Valley’s working-age population Ewell: 0.9% (NOMIS) January 2019: claiming benefits is very low in Tandridge: 0.6% comparison to other areas and is 1.0% below the Surrey and England Surrey: 0.7% average. England: 2.4% 2 Indices of 2007: 339 of 354 N/A – assess Though the ranking has been Elmbridge: Positive Surrey-i It is recognised that, while Mole Deprivation Local 2010: 310 of 326 trends falling, Mole Valley is one of the 310 Valley as a whole is considered one Authority Rank 2015: 305 of 326 least deprived local authorities in of the least deprived local authority SA Indicator Local Data Local Targets Data Trend Comparator Local Local Data Source Comments Objective Areas Score 2019: 294 of 317 the country. This ranking is also at a Epsom & areas in the Country, there are level similar to other Surrey Ewell: 299 neighbourhoods within the district authorities. Tandridge: which are more deprived than 258 others. When viewing data for lower super output areas (LSOAs), there is an LSOA in the Holmwoods ward which is in one of the 30% most deprived LSOAs in England with another LSOA in Leatherhead North ward which is one of the 40% most deprived. 2 Crime offences May: 408 N/A – assess The total number of offences Elmbridge: Positive Surrey-i June: 417 trends recorded is static each month but 676 July: 462 stays at around 400 offences per Epsom & month, however the number of Ewell: 451 offences recorded in Mole Valley Reigate & tends to be one of the lowest in Banstead: Surrey. 842 Tandridge: 501 2 Number of equipped 2019: 52 N/A – assess The Council’s latest Green N/A Neutral Green Infrastructure areas of play trends Infrastructure Strategy identified 52 Strategy equipped areas of play across the district but recognised deficiencies in some settlements. 2 Prevalence of 2014-17: N/A – assess The proportion of children in Elmbridge: Positive Surrey-i obesity in children in 5.3% trends reception year with obesity in Mole 5.5% reception (age 4-5 Valley is lower than the Surrey and Epsom & years) national average. Ewell: 4.2% Tandridge: 5.6% Surrey: 6.1% England: 9.3% 2 Prevalence of 2014-17: N/A – assess The proportion of children in year 6 Elmbridge: Positive Surrey-i obesity in children in 11.9% trends with obesity in Mole Valley is lower 10.9% year 6 (age 10-11 than the Surrey and national Epsom & years) average. Ewell: 11.2% Tandridge: 13.9% Surrey: 13.4% England: 19.6% 2 Smoking prevalence 2015: 13.3% N/A – assess Figure is static each year but the Elmbridge: Neutral Surrey-i Proportion of local adult population 2016: 9.1% trends percentage recorded in 2017 is 10.9% (18+) who smoke. 2017: 11.2% consistent with the Surrey average. Epsom & The percentage is also below the Ewell: 9.2% regional and national average. SA Indicator Local Data Local Targets Data Trend Comparator Local Local Data Source Comments Objective Areas Score Tandridge: 11.7% Surrey: 11.0% South East: 13.7% England: 14.9% 2 Alcohol admissions 2014/15: 458 N/A – assess A worsening trend with Mole Valley Elmbridge: Negative Surrey-i Data is based on a ‘Narrow’ per 100,000 people 2015/16: 516 trends above the Surrey and regional 418 definition of admissions for alcohol- (rounded) 2016/17: 532 average, though still below the Epsom & related conditions. national average. Ewell: 486 Tandridge: 477 Surrey: 491 South East: 525 England: 636 2 GP’s per 100,000 Surrey Downs: N/A – assess More GP’s per head of population East Surrey: Neutral NHS Digital: General Areas represent Clinical population 68.13 trends than in East Surrey but not as many 62.38 practice data hub Commissioning Groups (CCG’s). as in Guildford and Waverley CCG. Guildford & Waverley: 70.1 2 Average number of Surrey Downs: N/A – assess Lower than neighbouring East Surrey: Positive NHS Digital: General Areas represent Clinical patients per practice 10,274 trends comparator areas. 10,939 practice data hub Commissioning Groups (CCG’s). Guildford & Waverley: 10,800 3 Number of Listed 1,015 N/A – assess Higher than Surrey comparator Reigate & Positive Mole Valley District Small increases recently due to Buildings trends areas. Banstead: Council recent initiative to list war 428 memorials. Tandridge: 600 3 Number of 30 N/A – assess Higher than Surrey comparator Reigate & Positive Mole Valley District No recent new additions. Scheduled Ancient trends areas. Banstead: 10 Council Monuments Tandridge: 20 3 Number of 26 N/A – assess Same as Kingston-upon-Thames Guildford: 38 Neutral Mole Valley District Conservation Areas trends and less than in Guildford, but more Kingston- Council conservation areas than east surrey upon- comparators. A number of Thames: 26 conservation areas in Guildford Reigate & relate to historic canals; there are Banstead: 22 no historic canals in Mole Valley. Tandridge: 19 3 Number of heritage 2016: 9 N/A – assess The figure remains unchanged from Elmbridge: 4 Neutral Historic England Most of the assets contain more assets at risk 2017: 9 trends year to year but the number of Epsom & Heritage at Risk than one heritage related 2018: 9 assets at risk is still the highest than Ewell: 3 Register designation i.e. listed building and other Surrey comparator. Tandridge: 3 scheduled monument, and the SA Indicator Local Data Local Targets Data Trend Comparator Local Local Data Source Comments Objective Areas Score More detailed analysis has shown assets can be buildings, structures for most of the assets, their and areas / grounds. condition is improving. 4 Average minimum 2014: 20.9min N/A – assess Journey times by public transport Elmbridge: Negative Department for The average of minimum journey travel time to reach 2015: 20.5min trends have increased and are above the 19min Transport Journey times to eight key services: medium the nearest key 2016: 21.4min Surrey and national average. Epsom & Time Statistics: Table sized centres of employment (500- services by public Ewell: JTS0104 4999 jobs), primary schools, transport / walking 15.1min secondary schools, further Tandridge: education, GPs, hospitals, food 21.3min stores and town centres. Surrey: 18.8min England: 17.7min 4 Average minimum 2014: 14.4min N/A – assess Journey times by cycling have Elmbridge: Negative Department for The average of minimum journey travel time to reach 2015: 17.3min trends increased and are above the Surrey 15.2min Transport Journey times to eight key services: medium the nearest key 2016: 18.2min and England average. Epsom & Time Statistics: Table sized centres of employment (500- services by cycling Ewell: JTS0104 4999 jobs), primary schools, 11.5min secondary schools, further Tandridge: education, GPs, hospitals, food 18.2min stores and town centres. Surrey: 15.2min England: 15.1min 4 Average minimum 2014: 11.2min N/A – assess Journey times by car have Elmbridge: Positive Department for The average of minimum journey travel time to reach 2015: 11.2min trends increased and are above the Surrey 11.2min Transport Journey times to eight key services: medium the nearest key 2016: 11.7min and England averages. Note that it Epsom & Time Statistics: Table sized centres of employment (500- services by car is still quicker to travel by car than Ewell: JTS0104 4999 jobs), primary schools, by cycling and public transport. 10.0min secondary schools, further Tandridge: education, GPs, hospitals, food 11.7min stores and town centres. Surrey: 11min England: 10.6min 4 No cars or vans in 2001: 13.1% N/A - assess Declining number of households Elmbridge: Negative Office for National Data shows high car availability household 2011: 12.3% trends without a car with proportion of 11.8% Statistics: labour which can occur because of a lack households without a car below the Epsom & market statistics of alternative, more sustainable Surrey average and far below the Ewell: 14.4% (NOMIS): Census transport modes and is more likely England average. Tandridge: data to cause road congestion. 11.8% Surrey: 13.1% England: 25.8% 4 Work mainly at or 2001: 12.6% N/A – assess An increasing number of people Elmbridge: Positive Office for National Increasing the number of people from home 2011: 16% trends working in Mole Valley are working 15.4% Statistics: labour working at or from home results in mainly at or from home with the market statistics less people commuting to and from SA Indicator Local Data Local Targets Data Trend Comparator Local Local Data Source Comments Objective Areas Score second highest percentage of Epsom & (NOMIS): Census work in the AM and PM peak Surrey boroughs and districts after Ewell: 10.8% data periods when demand is highest Waverley. The proportion of people Tandridge: and congestion occurs most often. working at or from home at above 15% Working at or form home also the Surrey and national average. Waverley: reduces transport emissions. 16.6% Surrey: 13.2% England: 10.2% 4 Proportion of adults 2015/16: 13% N/A – assess The proportion of adults cycling at Elmbridge: Positive Department for that cycle at least 2016/17: 13.3% trends least once a week is increasing with 21.0% Transport Walking once a week 2017/18: 15.9% figures above the Surrey, regional Epsom & and Cycling and national averages. Ewell: 16.7% Statistics: Table Tandridge: CW0302 7.6% Surrey: 13.6% South East: 12.9% England 11.5% 4 Proportion of adults 2015/16: 68.2% N/A – assess The latest figures are below the Elmbridge: Neutral Department for Walking in this context refers to any that walk at least 2016/17: 73.1% trends Surrey and regional average but are 72% Transport Walking continuous walk over 10 minutes. once a week 2017/18: 71.2% above the national average. Despite Epsom & and Cycling a decrease on the previous year, Ewell: 77% Statistics: Table the 2017/18 figures are still above Tandridge: CW0303 those witnessed in 2015/16. 69.9% Surrey: 72.8% South East: 72.3% England 69.5% 4 Train station usage 2016/17 N/A – assess The biggest change in total entries Chilworth: Neutral Office of Road and Entries and exits per station ranked estimates (by rank) Ashtead: 429 trends and exits and rank was for Dorking 2188 Rail across Great Britain. The highest Betchworth: 2252 station, however these figures were Clandon: ranked stations are those stations Bookham: 1110 affected by industrial action and 1370 with the highest entries and exits in Box Hill & timetable changes. The most used Effingham a year e.g. in 2017/18, Leatherhead Westhumble: stations are those in urban areas: Junction: was the 296th most used station in 1719 Leatherhead, Ashtead and Dorking; 1171 Great Britain out of a total of 2559 Deepdene:1002 and the least used are located in Epsom: 132 stations. Comparator stations are Dorking: 486 rural areas: Box Hill & Westhumble, Ewell East: those on the same routes as those Dorking West: Ockley and Betchworth. Only four 806 stations in Mole Valley. 1948 comparator station are higher Ewell West: Holmwood: 1955 ranked than Leatherhead (the 395 Leatherhead: 288 highest in Mole Valley): Guildford, Gomshall: Ockley: 2109 Epsom, Redhill and Horsham, all 1931 Guildford: 60 SA Indicator Local Data Local Targets Data Trend Comparator Local Local Data Source Comments Objective Areas Score 2017/18 four of which are considered to be Horsham: Ashtead: 449 larger towns than Leatherhead. 218 Betchworth: 2264 Horsley: 965 Bookham: 1139 London Road Box Hill & Guildford: Westhumble: 850 1734 Redhill: 150 Deepdene:957 Reigate: 462 Dorking: 445 Shalford: Dorking West: 1606 1912 Stoneleigh: Holmwood: 1942 560 Leatherhead: 296 Warnham: Ockley: 2094 2281 4 Passenger journeys Surrey N/A – assess Local bus services in Surrey have East Sussex: Negative Department for on local bus 2015/16: 23 trends one of the lowest passenger levels 29.7 Transport Bus services per head of 2016/17: 23.1 per head both regionally and Hampshire: Statistics: Table population 2017/18: 21.7 nationally, and passenger levels are 24.5 BUS0110a falling further. London, which Kent: 35.4 borders Surrey, has the highest West Sussex: passenger journeys per head of 32.1 population across England by far. South East: 38.6 London: 252.2 England: 78.3 5 Percentage of 2015/16: 74% N/A – assess Most new homes are built on Elmbridge: Positive Authority Monitoring The recycling of previously dwellings built on 2016/17: 73% trends previously developed land, with a 76% Report developed land to deliver additional previously 2017/18: 86% jump in this number in 2017/18 Guildford: housing accords with national developed land resulting from an increase in the 92% planning policy and the spatial number of dwellings being delivered Reigate & strategy so is scored positively, as a result of office to residential Banstead: however these high percentages conversions. 53% should be seen in the context of an Tandridge: overall constrained housing supply. 90% 5 Percentage of 2015/16: 51% N/A – assess Roughly half of all new dwellings Reigate & Positive Authority Monitoring The recycling of previously dwellings delivered 2016/17: 49.5% trends are delivered through, lawful and Banstead: Report developed land to deliver additional by converting 2017/18: 56% planning permitted, change of use 23% housing accords with national existing buildings of commercial non-residential planning policy and the spatial (residential and buildings to residential and the strategy so is scored positively, non-residential) conversion of existing dwellings e.g. however these high percentages one large detached house should be seen in the context of an converted into two semi-detached overall constrained housing supply. houses. 5 Percentage of new 2015/16: 100% N/A – assess Each year, all new employment Reigate & Positive Authority Monitoring employment 2016/17: 100% trends development is built on previously Banstead: Report development built 2017/18: 100% developed land. However, it is 89.5% important to note that, unlike SA Indicator Local Data Local Targets Data Trend Comparator Local Local Data Source Comments Objective Areas Score on previously dwellings, there are not many Tandridge: developed land developments in the district for new 96% employment floor-space. 5 Housing density 2015/16: 12.7dph N/A – assess An increasing trend in density which Elmbridge: Positive Authority Monitoring These figures are below 30 2016/17: 12.9dph trends demonstrates more efficient use of 33.2dph Report dwellings per hectare (dph), a 2017/18: 19.7dph land. minimum threshold established in national planning guidance. However this guidance this has since been superseded, with the 30dph threshold dropped and not replaced.
Caution should be taken when drawing comparisons with comparator areas due to differing methodologies and targets for calculating and monitoring density. 6 Gross Value Added East Surrey N/A – assess There is an upward trend but this is West Surrey: Neutral Surrey-i Mole Valley is included in the East (Income Approach) 2014: £30,094 trends not year on year. West Surrey has a £35,780 Surrey area with Epsom & Ewell, per head of 2015: £30,548 higher GVA per capita resulting in Surrey: Reigate & Banstead and Tandridge. population at 2016: £30,502 East Surrey being below the Surrey £34,073 current basic prices 2017: £30,725 average, however East Surrey South East: Gross Value Added (GVA) is the figures are still above the regional £28,988 measure of the value of goods and and national average. England: services produced in an area, £27,949 industry or economic sector. GVA per head relates the value added by production activity in an area to the resident population of that area. 6 Jobs density 2015: 1.01 N/A – assess Fairly stable figure from year to year Elmbridge: Positive Office for National Ratio for the number of total jobs to 2016: 1.02 trends with a more equal figure than 0.85 Statistics: labour the working age population. If ratio 2017: 0.96 comparator areas. Epsom & market statistics is less than 1, there are more Ewell: 0.69 (NOMIS) working-age people living in the Tandridge: area than there are jobs. If ratio is 0.73 above 1, there are more jobs than South East: working-age people living in an 0.87 area. Great Britain: 0.86 6 Tourism jobs 2015: 6.8% N/A – assess There has been no change to the Elmbridge: Negative Office for National Figures for ‘Accommodation and 2016: 5.6% trends proportion of jobs in the tourism 8.3% Statistics: labour Food Service Activities’ (Industry 2017: 5.6% sector in the past year but there has Epsom & market statistics sector "I") are used as a proxy for been a reduction on the 2015 figure. Ewell: 5.8% (NOMIS) tourism jobs. This may be a narrow The proportion is also below the Tandridge: representation of tourism jobs, regional and national averages and 8.1% however labour market statistics no some Surrey comparators. South East: longer specifically report on tourism 7.3% jobs Great Britain: 7.5% SA Indicator Local Data Local Targets Data Trend Comparator Local Local Data Source Comments Objective Areas Score 6 UK local 2015: 20 N/A – assess Mole Valley is still one of the Elmbridge: Positive Centre for Competitiveness 2019: 33 trends highest localities (out of 379) in 15 International Index ranking terms of competitiveness, but this is Epsom & Competitiveness: UK decreasing and has now fallen Ewell: 78 Competitiveness behind Guildford, Waverley and Guildford: 32 Index Woking (Mole Valley was already Runnymede: behind Elmbridge and Runnymede 22 in 2015). Surrey Heath: 35 Tandridge: 69 Waverley: 27 Woking: 21 6 Secondary 2015/16: 54.5 N/A – assess The decrease from 2015/16 to Elmbridge: Positive Surrey-i The Attainment 8 score replaces education 2016/17: 50.8 trends 2016/17 was due to the introduction 54.5 the five or more A* to C GCSE’s attainment (average 2017/18: 51.0 of tougher examinations. The latest Epsom & indicator. The previous indicator Attainment 8 score figure is level with the Surrey Ewell: 54.7 was replaced in 2015/16. per pupil by pupil average, with some comparator Tandridge: residence) areas performing higher and others 47.1 lower. The Mole Valley figure is Surrey: 51.1 however higher than the regional South East: average. 47.8 6 Qualifications 2015: 49.4 N/A – assess Over 50% of the working-age Elmbridge: Positive Office for National (proportion of 2016: 47.6 trends population have a degree or 55.6% Statistics: labour working-age 2017: 55.3 equivalent, which is above the Epsom & market statistics population with 2018: 54.4 regional and national averages. Ewell: 62.3% (NOMIS) NVQ4 and above) Tandridge: 40% South East: 42.2% Great Britain: 39.3% 7 Enterprise / 2016: 5,350 N/A – assess The number of enterprises has Elmbridge: Positive Office for National business counts 2017: 5,395 trends increased year on year. 8,820 Statistics: labour 2018: 5,405 Epsom & market statistics Ewell: 3,725 (NOMIS) Tandridge: 5,000 7 Unemployment April to March: N/A – assess Unemployment has fallen Elmbridge: Positive Office for National 2016/17: 3.0% trends marginally and is at a level 2.4% Statistics: labour 2017/18: 2.7% consistent with comparator areas. Epsom & market statistics 2018/19: 2.7% The proportion of unemployed is Ewell: 2.8% (NOMIS) also below the regional and national Tandridge: averages. 2.4% South East: 3.3% Great Britain: 4.1% SA Indicator Local Data Local Targets Data Trend Comparator Local Local Data Source Comments Objective Areas Score 7 Weekly earnings by 2016: £641.80 N/A – assess Weekly earnings for those living in Elmbridge: Neutral Office for National place of residence 2017: £663.90 trends Mole Valley is static from year to £792.10 Statistics: labour 2018: £612.50 year whereas the regional and Epsom & market statistics national averages have been Ewell: (NOMIS) increasing year on year. 2018 £723.60 represents the first time the regional Tandridge: average has exceeded local £680.10 earnings. Earnings in Mole Valley South East: also haven’t kept pace with other £614.50 Surrey comparators. Great Britain: £571.10 7 Net employment 2017/18 N/A – assess Overall, employment floor-space is Elmbridge Negative Authority Monitoring Use classes represent following floor-space B1a: -11,665m2 trends being lost to other uses. There has B1a: -436m2 Report employment uses: delivered by use B1b: -1,316m2 been a significant loss of office B1b: 0m2 B1a: Offices class B1c: -264m2 floor-space in 2017/18 which is a B1c: 0m2 B1b: Research & Development B2: 19m2 result of the high demand for B2: -6207m2 B1c: Light Industrial B8: -53m2 housing regionally and the B8: 0m2 B2: General Industrial permitted development right to Reigate & B8: Storage & Distribution convert offices to residential use Banstead without the need for planning B1a: -593m2 permission, however the amount B1b: 0m2 lost in Mole Valley in 2017/18 is B1c: 34m2 substantially higher in comparison B2: -2,223m2 to neighbouring boroughs. B8: -230m2 7 Number of 2015: 1102 N/A – assess An increasing trend in the number N/A Positive Mole Valley District To calculate the number of businesses located (23.8%) trends and proportion of businesses Council businesses in rural locations, the in rural areas 2016: 1116 located in rural Mole Valley. following Mole Valley District (24.1%) Council Wards are utilised: Beare 2017: 1150 Green; Box Hill and Headley; (24.7%) Brockham, Betchworth and 2018: 1170 Buckland; Capel, Leigh and (24.7%) Newdigate; Charlwood; Leith Hill; Okewood, and; Westcott. 7 Dorking town centre July 2016: 5.6% No greater Target is achieved but the GB: 11.8% Positive Local Data Company Vacancy rates have historically vacancy rate July 2018: 9.3% than 10% proportion of vacant retail and & Mole Valley District been measured using a variety of July 2019: 9.7% leisure units in Dorking town centre Council data sources and methodologies. has grown quickly between 2016 This hinders historical trend and 2018. analysis. The latest data has been commissioned by Mole Valley District Council with the data collection and analysis carried out by the Local Data Company.
7 Leatherhead town July 2016: 12.7% No greater Target is achieved, just. Less GB: 11.8% Positive Local Data Company Vacancy rates have historically centre vacancy rate July 2018: 10% than 10% vacant units than in July 2016 and & Mole Valley District been measured using a variety of July 2019: 10% figures are below the Britain Council data sources and methodologies. average. This hinders historical trend analysis. The latest data has been commissioned by Mole Valley SA Indicator Local Data Local Targets Data Trend Comparator Local Local Data Source Comments Objective Areas Score District Council with the data collection and analysis carried out by the Local Data Company.
8 Carbon dioxide 2014: 6.5 N/A – assess Despite an increase in 2015, there Elmbridge: Negative Department for emissions per 2015: 6.8 trends is a reducing trend. However, 5.1 Business, Energy & capita (tonnes) 2016: 6.4 emissions are well above the Epsom & Industrial Strategy 2017: 6.0 Surrey, regional and national Ewell: 3.2 average. Tandridge: 7.2 Surrey: 5.2 South East: 4.8 UK: 5.3 8 Renewable energy 2015: 8,232 N/A – assess Energy generation is relatively Elmbridge: Negative Department for generation (MWh) 2016: 9,081 trends stable year on year. While not too 10,056 Business, Energy & 2017: 8,365 dissimilar from most Surrey Epsom & Industrial Strategy 2018: 8,317 authorities, renewable energy Ewell: 1,737 generation in Reigate & Banstead, Reigate & Runnymede and Waverley is more Banstead: than twice that generated in Mole 34,636 Valley. In fact renewable energy Runnymede: generation from Surrey authorities 26,488 is low in comparison to the South Tandridge: East region and nationally. Epsom 14,475 & Ewell produces the least amount Waverley: of energy from renewables in the 22,111 South East and sixth least in the UK.
9 Average domestic 2015: 17,698 N/A – assess The latest figure is an increase on Elmbridge: Neutral Department for gas consumption 2016: 17,372 trends the year before but still lower than 18,613 Business, Energy & per meter 2017: 17,525 recorded in 2015. Consumption Epsom & Industrial Strategy levels are similar to those recorded Ewell: 16,710 in comparator areas. Tandridge: 17,492 9 Average domestic 2015: 4,911 N/A – assess A reducing trend. Consumption Elmbridge: Positive Department for electricity 2016: 4,819 trends levels are similar to those recorded 4,971 Business, Energy & consumption per 2017: 4,732 in comparator areas. Epsom & Industrial Strategy meter Ewell: 4,081 Tandridge: 4,735 9 Collected household 2015/16: 393.2 N/A – assess A reducing trend and at a figure Elmbridge: Positive Department for waste per person 2016/17: 392.3 trends similar to Surrey comparators. 385.3 Environment, Food & (kg) 2017/18: 380.1 Epsom & Rural Affairs Ewell: 375.3 Tandridge: 362.7 SA Indicator Local Data Local Targets Data Trend Comparator Local Local Data Source Comments Objective Areas Score 9 Percentage of 2015/16: 59.0% National: 50% Despite a reducing trend over the Elmbridge: Positive Department for household waste 2016/17: 58.2% by 2020 (set last three years there is still above 52.9% Environment, Food & sent for reuse, 2017/18: 57.9% by European Surrey comparators as well as the Epsom & Rural Affairs recycling or Union) national percentage and target. Ewell: 49.9% composting Tandridge: 58.4% UK: 45.7% 9 Water consumption 2016: 160.9 2016: 161.2 Annual targets met each year and a Affinity water: Positive SES Water Annual (litres per person 2017: 159.7 2017: 160 reducing trend. However, water 151.7 Report per day) 2018: 158.8 2018: 158.8 consumption is the highest in the Southern 2020: 156.9 country. water: 129 Thames water: 126.4 10 Climate change Upper end: 70% N/A – assess Total percentage increase in river Anglian Neutral Strategic Flood Risk allowances for river High central: 35% trends flows anticipated for the 2080’s. The Upper end: Assessment Level 1 flows in the Thames climate change allowances are high 65% (December 2017) River Basin District but in comparison to neighbouring High central: comparator areas, with the 35% exception of the upper end Severn allowance for the South East river Upper end: basin, the percentages are similar. 70% High central: 35% South West Upper end: 85% High central: 40% 10 Climate change Upper end: 105% N/A – assess Total percentage increase in river Anglian Negative Strategic Flood Risk allowances for river High central: 45% trends flows anticipated for the 2080’s Upper end: Assessment Level 1 flows in the South could more than double under an 65% (December 2017 East River Basin ‘upper end’ scenario. The Upper High central: District end and High central allowances 35% are highest among all of the river Severn basin districts in England and Upper end: Wales. 70% High central: 35% South West Upper end: 85% High central: 40% 10 Climate change Upper end: 40% N/A – assess Total percentage increase in peak N/A Neutral Strategic Flood Risk allowances for peak Central: 20% trends rainfall intensity anticipated for the Assessment Level 1 rainfall intensity in 2080’s. (December 2017 England SA Indicator Local Data Local Targets Data Trend Comparator Local Local Data Source Comments Objective Areas Score 10 Summer rainfall Low emission N/A – assess Likely to be significant decreases to N/A Neutral UK Climate change in England scenario: 41% trends the amount of rainfall experienced Projections 2018 by the 2070’s drier to 9% in the summer but wide range (UKCP18) wetter. shows there could be significant High emission variation from year to year. scenario: 57% drier to 3% wetter. 10 Winter precipitation Low emission N/A – assess Likely to be increases to the amount N/A Neutral UK Climate change in England scenario: 3% trends of rainfall experienced in the winter. Projections 2018 by the 2070’s drier to 22% (UKCP18) wetter. High emission scenario: 2% drier to 33% wetter. 10 Summer Low emission N/A – assess Highly likely to experience warmer N/A Neutral UK Climate temperature change scenario: No trends temperatures in the summer. Projections 2018 in England by the change to 3.3°C (UKCP18) 2070’s warmer. High emission scenario: 1.1°C warmer to 5.8°C warmer. 10 Winter temperature Low emission N/A – assess Highly likely to experience warmer N/A Neutral UK Climate change in England scenario: -0.1°C trends temperatures in the winter. Projections 2018 by the 2070’s cooler to 2.4°C (UKCP18) warmer. High emission scenario: 0.7°C warner to 4.2°C warmer. 10 Percentage of 29 out of 32 N/A – assess Only three buildings failed to reach Elmbridge: 2 Positive BREEAM Projects: Figures manually extracted from buildings with at (91%) trends a BREEAM certification of “good”. out of 2 Explore: Maps map search. The data is not least BEEAM ‘Very While Mole Valley has not achieved (100%) publically available as an Good’ rating a 100% like Elmbridge and Epsom Epsom & infographic or published & Ewell, these areas have very few Ewell: 4 out spreadsheet however data tools are buildings with BREEAM certification of 4 (100%) being developed. carried out whereas there 32 Tandridge: 0 buildings in Mole Valley where certification has taken place. 11 Total number of 1,007 N/A – assess There are three proposed areas of Unknown Neutral Surrey County The Areas of Critical Drainage are properties at risk of trends critical drainage in the district: Council proposed by Surrey County Council surface water Bookham; Brockham & Strood for inclusion in the Future Mole flooding in proposed Green, and; Fetcham. In each Valley Local Plan. It is unknown areas of critical proposed area of critical drainage whether Areas of Critical Drainage drainage there were 425, 75 and 507 will be proposed in other Surrey properties at risk of surface water Boroughs and Districts. flooding respectively. This SA Indicator Local Data Local Targets Data Trend Comparator Local Local Data Source Comments Objective Areas Score accounted for 10%, 10% and 13% of the total number pf properties in each area of critical drainage respectively. 11 Developments 2015/16: 0 No Target of no planning permissions Elmbridge: 0 Positive Authority Monitoring permitted contrary 2016:17: 0 applications being granted contrary to Reigate & Report to EA advice on 2017/18: 0 granted Environment Agency advice on Banstead: 0 flooding contrary to flooding has been achieved for at advice least the last three years. 11 Dwellings built in 2015/16: 14 N/A – assess Though static from year to year, a Unknown Neutral Authority Monitoring The Core Strategy resisted new fluvial flood zones 2016/17: 1 trends significant number of dwellings were Report homes being built in flood zones two and three 2017/18: 99 built in flood zones two and three in two and three as a matter of 2017/18. It is important to note that principle. This policy was developed flooding mitigation measures would on the basis that housing needs have been put in place for the could be met within areas of lower development to proceed. flood risk. In light of new national planning guidance on flood risk and the increased pressure to meet housing, this policy has been re- interpreted more flexibly.
Unable to obtain figures from comparator areas. 12 Proportion of water Mole N/A – assess A decrease for the Mole on the London: 70% Negative Environment Agency Mole, London, Maidenhead & bodies with an 2015: 68% trends previous year whereas the Arun & Maidenhead Catchment Data Sunbury, Medway and Wey & Trib ecological 2016: 64% Western Streams increased. That & Sunbury: Explorer represent management catchment classification of said both are below the figures for 88% areas within the Thames River ‘High’, ‘Good’ or Arun & Western the Thames and South East river Medway: Basin District. The management ‘Moderate’ Streams basins respectively. 81% catchment areas used as 2015: 60% Wey & Trib: comparator areas are all those 2016: 65% 64% adjacent to the Mole. Thames Basin: 71% The Arun & Western Streams and Adur & Ouse are management Adur & Ouse: catchment areas with the South 50% East River Basin District. Only the South East Adur & Ouse management Basin: 78% catchment area is used because other areas within the river basin are located a reasonable distance away from Mole Valley so as not to include them e.g. East Hampshire and Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels.
The vast majority of the district is within the Mole catchment area however villages in the south-west corner of the district, such as SA Indicator Local Data Local Targets Data Trend Comparator Local Local Data Source Comments Objective Areas Score Ockley are within the Arun & Western Streams catchment. 12 Proportion of water Mole N/A – assess None of the water bodies for the London: 98% Positive Environment Agency Mole, London, Maidenhead & bodies with an 2015: 100% trends Mole and Arun & Western Streams Maidenhead Catchment Data Sunbury, Medway and Wey & Trib chemical 2016: 100% in 2016 has a chemical status of & Sunbury: Explorer represent management catchment classification of ‘Fail’. These figures are slightly 100% areas within the Thames River ‘Good’ Arun & Western above the averages for the Medway: Basin District. The management Streams respective river basins. 95% catchment areas used as 2015: 98% Wey & Trib: comparator areas are all those 2016: 100% 98% adjacent to the Mole. Thames Basin: 98% The Arun & Western Streams and Adur & Ouse are management Adur & Ouse: catchment areas with the South 100% East River Basin District. Only the South East Adur & Ouse management Basin: 99% catchment area is used because other areas within the river basin are located a reasonable distance away from Mole Valley so as not to include them e.g. East Hampshire and Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels.
The vast majority of the district is within the Mole catchment area however villages in the south-west corner of the district, such as Ockley are within the Arun & Western Streams catchment. 12 Area of Zone 1: 493ha N/A – assess Groundwater forms an important Unknown Neutral Environment Agency Unable to obtain figures from Groundwater (1.9%) trends part of drinking water supply in the comparator areas. Protection Zones Zone 2: 853ha South East of England. Over a sixth (3.3%) of the District is within Groundwater Zone 3: 4760ha Protection Zone 3 There are a (18.4%) number of Zone 1 areas, the largest of which is in relation to Elmer Water Works in Fetcham, 12 Drinking Water SES Water: N/A – assess Overall drinking water quality has, Affinity: Positive Discover Water Percentage figures show overall Quality 2015: 99.95% trends despite a 0.01% fall on the previous 99.96% performance for water quality tests 2016: 99.98% year, increased since 2015, with Southern (known as Overall Mean Zonal 2017: 99.98% SES Water, the principle water Water: Compliance). There is no target but 2018: 99.97% supplier in Mole Valley District, 99.98% results should be as high as achieving above some neighbouring Thames possible i.e. aiming for 100%. comparators and the England & Water: Wales average. 99.96% England & Wales: 99.95% SA Indicator Local Data Local Targets Data Trend Comparator Local Local Data Source Comments Objective Areas Score 13 Area of Low Risk: N/A – assess The vast majority of potentially Unknown Neutral Mole Valley District Unable to obtain figures from contaminated land 3419ha trends contaminated land is low risk, most Council comparator areas. Medium Risk: of which is associated with the 202ha railway routes dissecting the district. High Risk: 175ha There are also a number of areas in Landfill: 131ha Mole Valley where mineral extraction has taken place historically where the land could be contaminated by these historical uses. 13 Proportion of Grade 1: 0% N/A – assess Mole Valley has no exceptional high Unknown Neutral Natural England Grade 1 classification means agricultural land Grade 2: 0.1% trends quality agricultural land with just excellent quality agricultural land, Grade 3: 36.4% 30Ha or 0.1% of the district which is the highest grading, with Grade 4: 32.5% classified as Grade 2. Most of Mole Grade 5 classification signifying Non-agricultural: Valley is classified Grade 3 and 4 very poor quality agricultural land, 22.5% agricultural land, which means which is the lowest grading. Urban: 8.4% ‘good to moderate’ and ‘poor’ respectively8. Unable to obtain figures from comparator areas. 14 Number of Air 2016: 0 National air There are no Air Quality Elmbridge: 7 Positive Local Authority Air All 7 AQMA’s in Elmbridge and 1 in Quality 2017: 0 quality Management Areas declared in Epsom & Quality Annual Epsom & Ewell are associated with Management Areas 2018: 0 objective: 0 Mole Valley District. This has been Ewell: 1 Status Report’s NO2 emissions. (AQMA’s) the case since monitoring began. Reigate & The national air quality objective for Banstead: 9 NO2 emissions is to not exceed Tandridge: 0 40µg/m3 (as an annual mean). Where this is the case, an AQMA is declared. As such, the national air quality objective (target) is considered to be zero AQMA’s. 14 Area within the 2016: 86.5km2 N/A – assess Area coverage within the summer Heathrow: Positive Noise Exposure Noise exposure is depicted in the lowest observed 2017: 82.7km2 trends day standard >54dba Leq contour is 2016: Contours for Gatwick form of noise contours. Historically, adverse effect level 2018: 77.1km2 decreasing. There was a 4% 184.3km2 Airport Report’s daytime noise contours have been of daytime noise decrease between 2016 and 2017 2017: plotted at levels from 57dBA. exposure for and a 7% decrease between 2017 167km2 However, the Survey of Noise Gatwick Airport. and 2018. Attitudes 2014 found that the Stansted: degree of annoyance now occurs at 2017: 54dBA. Therefore the daytime Leq 48.6km2 contours have been plotted at the 2018: lower level of 54dBA since 2016. 53.8km2 The lowest observed adverse effect level is the level of noise exposure above which adverse effects on health and quality of life can be detected. The daytime level was considered to be 57dBA but is now considered to be 54dBA. 14 Area within the 2016: 107.7km2 N/A – assess Area coverage within the summer N/A Positive Noise Exposure Noise exposure is depicted in the lowest observed 2017: 101.3km2 trends night 10-year average >48dba Leq Contours for Gatwick form of noise contours. adverse effect level 2018: 91.6km2 contour is decreasing. There was a Airport Report’s SA Indicator Local Data Local Targets Data Trend Comparator Local Local Data Source Comments Objective Areas Score of night time noise 6% decrease between 2016 and No comparisons can be drawn with exposure for 2017 and a 10% decrease between Stansted or Heathrow as they do Gatwick Airport. 2017 and 2018. not report on summer night noise using 10-year average. 14 Rank of average 2016: 114 N/A – assess Despite the districts location Elmbridge: Positive England’s Light Local authorities ranked out of 326 brightness value trends adjacent to Gatwick airport and 201 Pollution and Dark and those areas with the lowest Greater London, Mole Valley is Epsom & Skies Report 2016, rank have the darkest skies. within the darkest 40% of local Ewell: 207 prepared by LUC. authorities in England. The only Crawley: 300 Underpins CPRE’s The report will not be prepared on Surrey authorities with a better Guildford: ‘Night Blight’ project. an ongoing basis however the GIS ranking than Mole Valley are 128 data underpinning it will be. Waverley and Tandridge, Waverley Horsham: 61 However, spatial analysis will be and Horsham (which neighbour Kingston- required to extrapolate figures for Mole Valley) are within the darkest upon- local authority areas. 20% whereas Crawley (also a Thames: 272 neighbour) is within the brightest Reigate & 20% mostly because of Gatwick Banstead: airport. 178 Tandridge: 107 Waverley: 63 15 Developments 2015/16: 0 No While there have been applications Unknown Neutral Authority Monitoring Unable to obtain figures from permitted contrary 2016/17: 3 applications granted contrary to Surreys Hill Report comparator areas. to Surrey Hills 2017/18: 2 granted AONB advice, these represent a AONB advice contrary to small proportion of the total number advice of applications in which Surrey Hill AONB provide advice: 12.5% in 2016/17 and 10% in 2017/18. 15 Total area of AONB 9,408Ha (36.4% N/A – assess Over a third of the district is covered Tandridge: Neutral Mole Valley District of Mole Valley trends by the Surreys Hill AONB 3990Ha Council District) designation. Most of this is lies to (16.1%) the west and north of Dorking, across the centre of the district. The Surrey Hills AONB contains a number of Mole Valley villages: Abinger Common, Abinger Hammer, Box Hill, Coldharbour, Mickleham, Westcott and Westhumble. 15 Total area of AGLV 11,685Ha (45.2% N/A – assess The AGLV covers the entirety of the Tandridge: Neutral Mole Valley District of Mole Valley trends AONB with additional areas to the 9760 (39.3% Council District) south and north-east of the AONB encompassing more villages such as Headley, Ockley and Walliswood. 16 Total area of SSSI’s 1,902Ha N/A – assess Just over 1,000Ha or half of the Elmbridge: Neutral Authority Monitoring trends total area is covered by a single 688.72Ha Report SSSI, the Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SSSI (does not have SA Indicator Local Data Local Targets Data Trend Comparator Local Local Data Source Comments Objective Areas Score the same extents as the SAC with Reigate & the same name). Banstead: 1483Ha 16 Condition of SSSI’s 99.77% N/A – assess 99.77% of the land covered by a Elmbridge: Positive Authority Monitoring trends SSSI designation wholly or partly 100% Report within Mole Valley was in a Reigate & ‘Favourable’ or ‘Unfavourable but Banstead: Recovering’ condition. Only 5.74Ha 98.6% out of a total of 2,503.59Ha was not in a ‘Favourable’ or ‘Unfavourable but Recovering’ condition. 16 Total area of Mole 894Ha N/A – assess N/A Neutral Natural England Gap to Reigate trends Escarpment SAC 16 Total area of SNCI’s 1995: 801Ha N/A – assess 14 new SNCI’s have been Elmbridge: Positive Authority Monitoring 2017: 1,059Ha trends designated since 2010 increasing 959Ha Report the total coverage of SNCI’s in Mole Epsom & Valley by 258Ha. Ewell: 732Ha Tandridge: 1,311Ha 16 Condition of Local 2015: 52% N/A – assess A slow but improving trend to the Elmbridge: Positive Authority Monitoring Sites (SNCI’s & 2016: 54% trends proportion of Local Sites in positive 64% Report RIGS) 2017: 54% conservation management. The Epsom & proportion of sites in positive Ewell: 77% conservation management is above Tandridge: the Surrey average. While 42% Elmbridge and Epsom & Ewell have Surrey: 49% the two highest proportions for Surrey boroughs and districts, they have a significantly lower number of Local Sites in comparison to Mole Valley and Tandridge. 16 Total area of 2000: 2,697Ha N/A – assess Since the Ancient Woodland Elmbridge: Positive Ancient Woodland Ancient Woodland 2011: 3,237Ha trends Inventory was first digitised in 2000 265Ha Inventory for Surrey to the latest report in 2011, there Epsom & Report 2011 has been an increase of 540Ha of Ewell: 23Ha Ancient Woodland in Mole Valley. Tandridge: After Waverley, Mole Valley has the 1,763Ha greatest amount of Ancient Waverley: Woodland (in hectares) than any 3,953Ha other Surrey borough or district; Tandridge has the next highest amount after Mole Valley.
APPENDIX 4 SUSTAINABILTY APPRAISAL OF CONSULTATION DRAFT LOCAL PLAN POLICIES Chapter 2: Spatial Strategy
S1: Presumption in favour of S2: Scale and Location of Sustainable Development Development S3: Leatherhead S4: Dorking S5: Rural Areas Objective Score Comments Score Comments Score Comments Score Comments Score Comments To provide sufficient This policy outlines a housing to enable positive approach in This policy provides people to live in a favour of sustainable This policy provides This policy supports This policy signposts the for the delivery of home suitable to their development and for housing provision residential development Strategic option of modest 1 ++ ++ housing identifying ++ + ++ needs and which they supporting planning across a number of as an appropriate use in expansion to existing development options can afford. applications which accord central sites. Dorking town centre. villages. for its provision. with the development plan. To facilitate the improved health and This policy identifies a This policy provides wellbeing of the This policy provides number of measures This policy supports for an enhanced whole population. for the delivery of designed to support the development supporting public realm which 2 + This policy, in supporting + development and ++ + vitality and viability of + vibrant village communities will enhance the sustainable development infrastructure which Dorking town centre as well as opportunities for wellbeing of the will contribute to the will contribute to the which will in turn support recreation both of which population wellbeing of the wellbeing of the the wellbeing of the support the wellbeing of population. population population. the population. To conserve and enhance, archaeological, This policy identifies a historic and cultural This policy, as well as number of sites for This policy encourages assets and their supporting planning redevelopment in This policy places a high measures to improve the settings. applications that accord proximity to heritage priority on protecting rural This policy will not town centre however on 3 + with policies in the plan 0 0 assets (-) however will + + character plus areas of affect this objective the basis that there is no allows, in the absence of be developed in landscape and heritage damage to the townscape relevant or up to date accordance with importance. character. policy, consideration of policies of the plan national planning policy designed to protect protecting areas or assets and enhance these of particular importance. assets (+) To reduce the need to travel, encourage This policy seeks to This policy seeks to direct sustainable transport revitalise central This policy applies a new development towards options and improve Leatherhead, sequential approach the rural villages where This policy seeks to accessibility to all supporting the directing town centre uses development should This policy stipulates a locate development in services and developmenet of an to the town centre in the support vibrant village 4 ++ presumption in favour of ++ the most sustainable ++ + + facilities. acccessibility strategy first instance and communities. sustainable development. and accessible alongside new thereafter to the most Consequently this should locations. accommodation accessible and well- improve accessibilty to improved services and connected sites. retained / enhanced public realm facilities. enhancements. To make the best use of previously This policy seeks to This policy protects Class A developed land and revitalise central This policy prioritises uses in the primary existing buildings. Leatherhead placing development within the This policy stipulates a This policy advocates shopping area however new development in village boundaries however 5 ++ presumption in favour of ++ a brownfield first ++ + allows a wider range of 0 the most highly also supports the strategy sustainable development. approach. uses beyond, making best accessible area of additional housing use of previously making best use of development through the developed land. previously developed modest expansion of land existing village boundaries. To support economic growth which is This policy supports main inclusive, innovative town centre uses in the This policy encourages and sustainable. centre and resists development to support This policy safeguards development which may This policy stipulates a the needs of the rural strategic employment This policy seeks to have an adverse impact. A 6 ++ presumption in favour of ++ ++ + + economy, tourism and land to enable revitalise central wider range of uses is sustainable development. leisure where it accords economic growith and Leatherhead with supported beyond the with other policies of the directs demand for initiatives to support primary shopping plan. further retail space to the economic frontage, all of which town centre prosperity of the supports sustainable redevelopments. centre. economic growth. To provide for employment This policy does not seek opportunities to meet This policy safeguards This policy will This policy supports an increase in town centre the needs of the local strategic employment certainly give rise to development to support floorspace thus although economy. land and supports employment the needs of the rural This policy will not directly town centre uses are 7 0 ++ further retail + opportunities during 0 0 economy (+) however the affect this objective encouraged the effect on development the construction effect on employment employment opportunity retaining and phase. Longer term opportunities cannot be can not be established at enhancing employment established at this stage. this stage. employment opportunities remain opportunities. to be determined. To reduce greenhouse gas This policy will not directly This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not affect This policy will not affect 8 emissions and move 0 0 0 0 0 affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective this objective this objective to a low carbon economy. To use natural This policy, in resources prudently. supporting town This policy advocates centre remodelling a brownfield first demonstrates a approach which will This policy will not affect This policy will not affect 9 ++ This policy supports ++ ++ brownfield first 0 0 make most prudent this objective this objective sustainable development approach which will use of natural thus at its heart seeks to make most prudent resources. use natural resources use of natural prudently. resources. To adapt to the This policy will not affect This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not affect This policy will not affect 10 0 0 0 0 0 changing climate. this objective affect this objective affect this objective this objective this objective To reduce flood risk. This policy will not affect This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not affect This policy will not affect 11 0 0 0 0 0 this objective affect this objective affect this objective this objective this objective To improve the water quality of rivers and groundwater, and This policy will not directly This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not affect This policy will not affect 12 maintain an adequate 0 0 0 0 0 supply of water. affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective this objective this objective
To reduce land contamination and This policy focuses on safeguard soil quality development within This policy which provides and quantity. the built up area of for the modest expansion This policy will not directly This policy will not affect 13 0 + This policy advocates + Leatherhead and thus 0 - of rural villages may affect this objective this objective a brownfield first assists in safeguarding involve limited landtake of approach thus seeking soil quality and agricultural quality soil. to safeguard soil quantity. quality and quantity To ensure air quality continues to improve and noise and light This policy will not directly This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not affect This policy will not affect 14 0 0 0 0 0 pollution are affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective this objective this objective reduced. To protect and This policy which enhance landscape seeks to transform the character. central area of This policy advocates This policy encourages Leatherhead provides 15 ++ This policy defers to 0 a brownfield first + + measures to improve the + an opportunity to national planning policy approach (+) however town centre however on This policy places a high improve landscape which protects important also identifies the basis that there is no priority on protecting rural character and the natural and heritage greenfield options for damage to the townscape character including areas public realm assets. development (-) character. of landscape importance. To conserve and enhance biodiversity. This policy focuses on This policy advocates development within This policy places a high This policy defers to a brownfield first the built up area of This policy will not affect 16 ++ 0 + 0 + priority on protecting areas national planning policy approach (+) however Leatherhead and will this objective of recognised biodiversity. which protects important also identifies thus not impact on natural and heritage greenfield options for biodiversity. assets. development (-) Chapter 3 Housing H1 - H4 H2: Affordable Housing on H1: Housing Delivery H3: Housing Mix H4: Development Opportunity Areas Development Sites Objective Score Comments Score Comments Score Comments Score This policy seeks to To provide sufficient achieve a minimum This policy identifies how This policy seeks to provide housing to enable provision of 40% This policy aims to optimise the use of Mole Valley's housing a balanced housing market people to live in a affordable housing on land for housing development setting 1 ++ requirement will be ++ ++ reflecting local housing ++ home suitable to their qualifying schemes with minimum density standards in identified delivered over the plan needs in terms of tenure, needs and which they a mix of dwelling types, opportunity areas. period. size and type. can afford. size and tenure to meet identified housing need. This policy seeks to provide This policy facilitates a balanced housing market To facilitate the This policy facilitates the the delivery of reflecting local housing improved health and delivery of housing need affordable housing that 2 + + + needs in terms of tenure, 0 This policy will not affect this objective wellbeing of the whole thus improving the well- will improve the size and type that will population. being of the population. wellbeing of the improve the wellbeing of the population. population. This policy whilst supporting higher To conserve and density development in identified enhance, opportunity areas requires applicants to archaeological, This policy will not affect This policy will not affect This policy will not affect 3 0 0 0 + demonstrate that such proposals preserve historic and cultural this objective this objective this objective and enhance Conservation Areas and assets and their other Heritage Assets where these may settings. be affected. To reduce the need to This policy identifies site travel, encourage allocations predicated on sustainable transport accessibility to services and This policy will not affect This policy will not affect This policy seeks to make optimal use of 4 + 0 0 ++ options and improve facilities. Individual site this objective this objective sites in more sustainable locations accessibility to all appraisals provide further services and facilities. detail. To make the best use This policy identifies site This policy prioritises the use of of previously allocations derived from This policy will not affect This policy will not affect previously developed land for new 5 ++ 0 0 ++ developed land and applying a 'brownfield first' this objective this objective residential development applying existing buildings. selection process. minimum density standards. This policy supports This policy promotes housing delivery and thus To support economic affordable housing This policy seeks to make optimal use of accommodation for the local growth which is delivery whose This policy will not affect sites providing more accommodation and 6 + workforce. Additional + 0 + inclusive, innovative occupants will this objective thus potential workforce in more residential population would and sustainable. contribute to the local sustainable locations. support economic growth in workforce. Mole Valley. To provide for This policy seeks to make optimal use of employment This policy will not affect This policy will not affect This policy will not affect sites providing more accommodation and 7 opportunities to meet 0 0 0 0 this objective this objective this objective thus potential workforce in more the needs of the local sustainable locations economy. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and This policy will not affect This policy will not affect This policy will not affect 8 0 0 0 0 This policy will not affect this objective move to a low carbon this objective this objective this objective economy. To use natural This policy will not affect This policy will not affect This policy will not affect 9 0 0 0 0 This policy will not affect this objective resources prudently. this objective this objective this objective To adapt to the This policy will not affect This policy will not affect This policy will not affect 10 0 0 0 0 This policy will not affect this objective changing climate. this objective this objective this objective This policy seeks to make optimal use of sites in more sustainable brownfield This policy will not affect This policy will not affect This policy will not affect 11 To reduce flood risk. 0 0 0 + locations that will assist in steering this objective this objective this objective development away from areas at risk of flooding. To improve the water quality of rivers and This policy will not affect This policy will not affect This policy will not affect 12 groundwater, and 0 0 0 0 This policy will not affect this objective this objective this objective this objective maintain an adequate supply of water. This policy identifies site allocations some of which are proposed on greenfield To reduce land agricultural land (-). Site This policy seeks to maximise contamination and specific SA's inform site This policy will not affect This policy will not affect development density in identified 13 0 0 0 + safeguard soil quality selection which seeks to this objective this objective opportunity areas within the BUA thus and quantity. minimise the loss of higher reducing pressure on greenfield sites. quality soils as well as implementing a 'brownfield first' approach (+). This policy identifies site This policy seeks to maximise To ensure air quality allocations a number of development density within identified continues to improve which are proposed on This policy will not affect This policy will not affect opportunity areas within the BUA thus 14 - 0 0 + and noise and light greenfield land where noise this objective this objective reducing pressure for the development of pollution are reduced. and light pollution may be greenfield sites where the effects of noise experienced. and light may be more acute. This policy identifies site This policy seeks to maximise allocations a number of development density within identified To protect and which are proposed on This policy will not affect This policy will not affect opportunity areas within the BUA thus 15 enhance landscape - 0 0 + greenfield land which will in this objective this objective reducing pressure for development of character. certain cases change the greenfield sites where the effects on existing landscape. landscape may be more pronounced. This policy identifies site This policy seeks to maximise allocations a number of development density within identified To conserve and which are proposed on This policy will not affect This policy will not affect opportunity areas within the BUA thus 16 - 0 0 + enhance biodiversity. greenfield land which this objective this objective reducing pressure for development of currently provides natural greenfield sites where the effects on habitat for biodiversity. biodiversity may be more pronounced.
Chapter 3 Housing H5 - H9
H6: Housing for Older H7: Residential Park H9: Gypsies, Travellers and H5: Technical Standards People and People with H8: Self and Custom Build Homes Travelling Showpeople Disabilities Objective Score Comments Score Comments Score Comments Score Comments Score Comments This policy supports This policy supports This policy recognises self and custom To provide sufficient This policy provides the provision of This policy identifies the contribution that build housing in housing to enable for accessible and suitable specialist how Mole Valley's park home locations of people to live in a adaptable dwellings forms of identified need for gypsy 1 ++ ++ + accommodation + demonstrable ++ home suitable to their ensuring housing accommodation to and traveller pitches will makes to the range of demand thus needs and which they provision to meet all cater for more be met through site housing supply in the widening can afford. needs. vulnerable members allocations. District. opportunities for of society. home ownership. This policy requires This policy facilitates the This policy provides This policy facilitates the retention of delivery of identified for accessible and the provision and sufficient amenity accommodation needs To facilitate the adaptable dwellings expansion of space and on-site thus improving the well- improved health and with minimum space accommodation for utility services. It also This policy will not being of the population. 2 + ++ + 0 + wellbeing of the whole standards that will those with specialist supports the affect this objective Sites are required to population. contribute to the needs thus increasing integration of Park provide sufficient wellbeing of the both health and Home sites with the amenity space to population. wellbeing. surrounding support healthy community. lifestyles. To conserve and enhance, archaeological, This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not affect 3 0 0 0 0 0 historic and cultural affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective this objective assets and their settings. To reduce the need to This policy requires travel, encourage specialist sustainable transport This policy will not accommodation to be This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not affect 4 0 ++ 0 0 0 options and improve affect this objective provided in affect this objective affect this objective this objective accessibility to all sustainable well- services and facilities. connected locations. To make the best use of previously This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not affect 5 0 0 0 0 0 developed land and affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective this objective existing buildings. To support economic growth which is This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not affect 6 0 0 0 0 0 inclusive, innovative affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective this objective and sustainable. To provide for This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not affect 7 0 0 0 0 0 employment affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective this objective opportunities to meet the needs of the local economy. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not affect 8 0 0 0 0 0 move to a low carbon affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective this objective economy. This policy encourages sustainable water To use natural use requiring new This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not affect 9 + 0 0 0 0 resources prudently. development to affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective this objective achieve a reduction in water consumption. This policy encourages sustainable water To adapt to the use requiring new This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not affect 10 + 0 0 0 0 changing climate. development to affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective this objective achieve a reduction in water consumption. This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not affect 11 To reduce flood risk. 0 0 0 0 0 affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective this objective This policy requires To improve the water new residential quality of rivers and development to This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not affect 12 groundwater, and ++ reduce water 0 0 0 0 affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective this objective maintain an adequate consumption through supply of water. water efficiency standards. To reduce land contamination and This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not affect 13 0 0 0 0 0 safeguard soil quality affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective this objective and quantity. To ensure air quality continues to improve This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not affect 14 0 0 0 0 0 and noise and light affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective this objective pollution are reduced. This policy seeks to contain the provision of park homes within To protect and This policy will not This policy will not existing boundaries of This policy will not This policy will not affect 15 enhance landscape 0 0 ++ 0 0 affect this objective affect this objective park home sites affect this objective this objective character. avoiding encroachment into the countryside. It resists the replacement of existing park homes with permanent dwellings. This policy seeks to contain the provision of park homes within existing boundaries of To conserve and This policy will not This policy will not park home sites This policy will not This policy will not affect 16 0 0 + 0 0 enhance biodiversity. affect this objective affect this objective avoiding affect this objective this objective encroachment into the countryside thus protecting biodiversity habitat.
Chapter 4 Economy EC1: Supporting the Economy EC2: Protection of Employment Land EC3: Urban Economy EC4: Rural Economy Objective Score Comments Score Comments Score Comments Score Comments To provide sufficient housing to enable people to live in a home 1 suitable to their needs and which they 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective can afford.
To facilitate the improved health and wellbeing of the whole population.
2 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective
To conserve and enhance, archaeological, historic and cultural This policy will not affect this 3 assets and their settings. 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 objective
To reduce the need to travel, encourage sustainable transport This policy resists the loss of village options and improve accessibility to This policy supports the retention of shops and community facilities. It This policy seeks to maintain and enhance local all services and facilities. employment opportunities, services and also encourages the re-use and 4 + 0 This policy will not affect this objective + shopping facilities and resists the loss of + facilities throughout the plan area adaptation of rural buildings which community facilities. including the rural area. could provide additional local services and facilities.
To make the best use of previously developed land and existing buildings. The policy supports the retention and intensification This policy supports the regeneration of of employment uses within the Strategic Employment This policy seeks to maintain and enhance town This policy encourages the re-use Leatherhead and Dorking as well as the Areas. In the event that such land becomes redundant 5 ++ ++ + and local centres providing sufficient flexibility ++ and adaptation of rural buildings recycling of land to meet the needs of and no reasonable prospect of continuing to encourage maximum occupancy levels. for appropriate alternative uses. the economy. employment use can be demonstrated then alternative uses, making best use of PDL may be considered. To support economic growth which is inclusive, innovative and sustainable. This policy supports regeneration as well as the safeguarding of existing employment sites, local retail centres This policy provides the flexibility to introduce a This policy encourages the re-use and parades and supports the creation range of retail and communiity unses into local This policy supports the continued growth of and adaptation of rural buildings of new employment floorpsace. centres. It encourages the provision of flexible / 6 ++ + businesses in the borough by safeguarding + + for appropriate alternative uses Additionally it supports initiatives to start-up business accommodation which will appropriate land for their use. which could include sustainable improve Information and provide appropriate accommodation for commercial uses. Communications Technology which will innovative start up businesses in Mole Valley. consequentially assist sustainability objectives.
To provide for employment This policy encourages new businesses, opportunities to meet the needs of the This policy encourages the provision of flexible / supports job creation on safeguarded local economy. start-up business accommodation which will This policy supports the limited employment sites however also seek to provide appropriate accommodation for extension or redevelopment of 7 ++ support and retain employment + + + This policy supports the continued growth of innovative start up businesses in Mole Valley employment premises in the rural opportunities in the villages and rural businesses in the borough by safeguarding and support the substantial small business area. areas meeting the needs of the local appropriate land for their use and will consequently community within the built up areas. economy. provide employment opportunities. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions This policy will not affect this objective and move to a low carbon economy. however the opportunity presents to This policy will not affect this 8 0 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 incorporate renewable energy measures objective in regeneration proposals.
To use natural resources prudently. This policy will not affect this 9 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 objective To adapt to the changing climate. This policy will not affect this 10 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 objective To reduce flood risk. This policy will not affect this 11 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 objective To improve the water quality of rivers and groundwater, and maintain an This policy will not affect this 12 adequate supply of water. 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 objective
To reduce land contamination and safeguard soil quality and quantity. This policy encourages the regeneration and recycling of previously developed This policy will not affect this 13 + land to meet the needs of the economy + 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 objective thus protecting land from contamination This policy encourages commercial / industrial uses to in other areas. locate in existing employment areas thus safeguarding soil quality and protecting land from contamination in other areas. To ensure air quality continues to improve and noise and light pollution This policy encourages commercial / industrial uses to This policy supports the recycling of land are reduced. locate in existing employment areas where however also supports the creation of This policy will not affect this 14 0 0 environmental impacts, e.g. noise pollution can be 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 new employment floorspace which may objective contained. Additional industrial floorspace in these give rise to noise and or light pollution. areas could nonetheless increase noise/air pollution hence the neutral rating. To protect and enhance landscape character. This policy encourages regeneration and the safeguarding of sufficient existing This policy will not affect this 15 + employment / commercial land to meet + 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 objective future needs thus safeguarding This policy encourages commercial / industrial uses to landscape character in other areas. locate in existing employment areas thus safeguarding landscape character in other areas. To conserve and enhance biodiversity. This policy encourages regeneration and the safeguarding of sufficient existing This policy will not affect this 16 + employment / commercial land to meet + 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 objective future needs thus safeguarding This policy encourages commercial / industrial uses to biodiversity in other areas. locate in existing employment areas thus safeguarding biodiversity in other areas. EC5: Agriculture and Forestry EC6: Equestrian Development EC7: Leisure and Tourism Objective Score Comments Score Comments Score Comments To provide sufficient housing to enable people to live in a This policy supports the provision of new 1 home suitable to their needs ++ dwellings meeting the needs of agricultural and 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective and which they can afford. forestry workers.
To facilitate the improved health and wellbeing of the This policy encourages tourism, recreation and whole population. visitor related development. This includes 2 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective + outdoor sport and recreationm all of which improves the wellbeing of the population.
To conserve and enhance, archaeological, historic and This policy supports development which facilitates the enjoyment and protection of the 3 cultural assets and their 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective + settings. natural, historic and cultural assets of Mole Valley.
To reduce the need to travel, encourage sustainable transport options and This policy supports the provision of improve accessibility to all agricultural or forestry worker accommodation 4 + 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective services and facilities. at or near the agricultural holding reducing the need to travel.
To make the best use of previously developed land and existing buildings. This policy concerns both development on greenfield land (-) however also supports the 5 0 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective removal of occupancy conditions which can no longer be fulfilled enabling best use of PDL. (+). To support economic growth which is inclusive, innovative and sustainable.
This policy supports new agricultural, This policy supports equestrian businesses and This policy supports the visitor economy horticultural and forestry development relating 6 + + stable complexes which contribute to the local + particularly that related to Mole Valley's rural to proposed as well as existing uses thus rural economy. setting. supporting economic growth.
To provide for employment opportunities to meet the This policy, in supporting new agricultural, This policy encourages visitor-related needs of the local economy. horticultural and forestry development relating This policy, in supporting equestrian businesses, development which would provide further 7 + to proposed as well as existing uses, will + assists in the retention and creation of jobs in + employment opportunities in Mole Valley. The consequently provide employment this locally significant job sector. visitor economy accounts for some 10% of jobs opportunites in the rural area. in Mole Valley.
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and move to a low 8 carbon economy. 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective
To use natural resources 9 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective prudently. To adapt to the changing 10 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective climate. To reduce flood risk. 11 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective To improve the water quality of rivers and groundwater, 12 and maintain an adequate 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective 0 This policy will not affect this objective supply of water.
To reduce land contamination and safeguard soil quality and quantity. This policy supports new development in agricultural / forrested areas which could This policy may lead to the development of involve landtake from agricultural purposes (-), 13 0 - agricultural land for alternative (equestrian) 0 This policy will not affect this objective conversely such development may support the uses. ongoing viability of a landholding which benefits soil quality (+). To ensure air quality This policy encourages visitor related continues to improve and development much of which stems from the noise and light pollution are This policy supports development in rural areas This policy supports development in rural areas enjoyment of the natural environment. Noise 14 reduced. - where noise and light pollution as a result of - where noise and light pollution as a result of the - and light pollution as a result of new the development may be apparent. development may be apparent. development in the rural areas may be apparent. To protect and enhance landscape character. This policy supports development in rural areas where there may be some impact on the This policy supports development in rural areas This policy provides for the management and appearance and openness of the countryside. In 15 - where there may be some impact on the - + enhancement of landscape character which mitigation it does however support the use of appearance and openness of the countryside. plays an integral role in the visitor economy. appropriate existing buildings where appropriate.
To conserve and enhance biodiversity. This policy supports new development on This policy supports development in rural areas This policy supports development which may agricultural land which may impact on where there may be some impact on occur in rural areas where there may be some 16 0 biodiversity (-). Mitigation measures ensuring 0 biodiversity. Mitigation measures ensuring no 0 impact on biodiversity. Mitigation measures no net loss of biodiversity can however be net loss of biodiversity can however be applied ensuring no net loss of biodiversity can however applied (+) (+) be applied (+)
Chapter 5 Environment EN1 - EN5 EN2: Development in EN1: Development in the EN3: Development In Rural EN4: Design and EN5: Inclusive the Countryside Beyond Green Belt Villages Character Environment the Green Belt Sco Comments Score Comments Score Comments Comments Score Comments Objective Score re This policy whilst protecting the Green This policy whilst This policy provides To provide Belt from protecting the the framework within sufficient housing inappropriate largely undeveloped which housing will be to enable people development does nature of the permitted in rural This policy will not This policy will not 1 to live in a home + allow for the delivery + countryside does ++ 0 0 villages. It also refers affect this objective affect this objective suitable to their of housing through re- allow for the to housing site needs and which use, redevelopment, delivery of housing allocations in the rural they can afford. infilling and affordable in limited villages. housing on rural circumstances. exception sites. This policy seeks to This policy supports protect to achieve positive measures to through design To facilitate the ensure that publically development that improved health accessible buildings This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not supports healthy 2 and wellbeing of 0 0 0 + ++ and spaces are affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective lifestyles and the the whole socially inclusive and health and amenity population. ensure the safety and of both future and security of the whole neighbouring community. occupiers. This policy requires new development to To conserve and respect, contribute enhance, to and enhance the archaeological, This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not local character of an This policy will not 3 0 0 0 + 0 historic and affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective area. It also resists affect this objective cultural assets the removal of and their settings. shopfronts or architectural or historical interest. To reduce the This policy seeks to need to travel, This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not ensure the creation of 4 0 0 0 0 + encourage affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective inclusive sustainable environments transport options (buildings or open and improve spaces) accessible to accessibility to all all members of the services and community. facilities. This policy enables This policy, by the extension or This policy, by protecting the replacement of protecting land within largely undeveloped existing buildings, To make the best the Green Belt from nature of the infill development as use of previously inappropriate countryside well as allocating This policy will not This policy will not 5 developed land + development + + 0 0 consequently sites for more affect this objective affect this objective and existing consequently encourages the comprehensive buildings. encourages the best best use of development, many use of previously previously of which are PDL, developed land. developed land. within village boundaries. To support economic growth This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not 6 which is inclusive, 0 0 0 0 0 affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective innovative and sustainable. To provide for employment This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not 7 opportunities to 0 0 0 0 0 affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective meet the needs of the local economy. To reduce greenhouse gas This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not 8 emissions and 0 0 0 0 0 affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective move to a low carbon economy. To use natural This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not 9 resources 0 0 0 0 0 affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective prudently. To adapt to the This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not 10 0 0 0 0 0 changing climate. affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective To reduce flood This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not 11 0 0 0 0 0 risk. affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective To improve the water quality of This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not 12 0 0 0 0 0 rivers and affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective groundwater, and maintain an adequate supply of water. This policy protects This policy protects This policy allocates To reduce land the largely land from sites for housing contamination and undeveloped nature inappropriate development however This policy will not This policy will not 13 safeguard soil + + of land in the 0 0 0 development thus very few concern the affect this objective affect this objective quality and countryside thus safeguards soil loss of agricultural quantity. safeguards soil quality and quantity. land. quality and quantity. This policy allocates sites for housing This policy seeks to development however ensure that no significant To ensure air development has no increase in noise/light quality continues adverse impact pollution is to improve and This policy will not This policy will not from traffic, This policy will not 14 0 0 0 considered likely + 0 noise and light affect this objective affect this objective servicing, parking, affect this objective given the modest pollution are noise, light, extent of reduced. vibration, odour, development emissions, dust, or proposed and its air pollution. setting against existing development. This policy protects the rural character This policy allocates This policy protects and largely sites for housing To protect and land from This policy seeks undeveloped nature development however enhance inappropriate opportunities to This policy will not 15 + + of land in the 0 site selection has + 0 landscape development thus create attractive affect this objective countryside thus been made with a character. protects landscape new views or vistas. safeguards view to protecting character. landscape landscape character. character. This policy allocates This policy protects sites for housing This policy protects the rural character development however land from and largely no net loss in To conserve and inappropriate undeveloped nature biodiversity is This policy will not This policy will not 16 enhance + + 0 0 0 development thus of land in the envisaged given the affect this objective affect this objective biodiversity. conserves countryside thus modest extent of biodiversity. safeguards development biodiversity. proposed much of which is on PDL.
Chapter 5 Environment EN6 - EN10 EN6: Conservation and EN10: Regionally EN7: Residential Areas EN8: Landscape EN9: Enhancing Enhancement of Heritage Important Geological and of Special Character Character Biodiversity Assets Geomorphological Sites Objective Score Comments Score Comments Score Comments Score Comments Score Comments To provide sufficient housing to enable people to This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not 1 live in a home 0 0 0 0 0 affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective suitable to their needs and which they can afford. This policy supports developments that offer opportunities to improve health and wellbeing To facilitate the through direct improved health and This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not 2 0 0 0 + contact with 0 wellbeing of the affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective natural areas as whole population. well as educational opportunities to enable greater understanding of the natural environment. This policy requires This policy development to supports To conserve and This policy seeks to respect and where development that enhance, ensure the retention possible enhance protects or archaeological, and enhancement This policy will not This policy will not the setting of the 6 3 ++ 0 + enhances the 0 + historic and cultural of heritage assets, affect this objective affect this objective identified sites varied landscapes assets and their plus the recording where landform is of Mole Valley settings. of any alterations. protected, some for including historic historic or cultural landscape features. reasons. To reduce the need to travel, encourage This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not 4 sustainable 0 0 0 0 0 affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective transport options and improve accessibility to all services and facilities. This policy seeks to To make the best secure the future of use of previously heritage assets This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not 5 + 0 0 0 0 developed land and through an affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective existing buildings. appropriate viable use. To support economic growth This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not 6 which is inclusive, 0 0 0 0 0 affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective innovative and sustainable. To provide for employment This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not 7 opportunities to 0 0 0 0 0 affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective meet the needs of the local economy. This policy seek to protect and enhance natural To reduce habitat and where greenhouse gas This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not practical achieve This policy will not 8 emissions and 0 0 0 + 0 affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective net gain in affect this objective move to a low biodiversity. Trees carbon economy. and plants absorb CO2 thus assisting this objective. To use natural This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not 9 resources 0 0 0 0 0 affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective prudently. This policy supports the retention and To adapt to the This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not creation of green This policy will not 10 0 0 0 + 0 changing climate. affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective infrastructure that affect this objective has a variety of roles in climate change mitigation. To reduce flood This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not 11 0 0 0 0 0 risk. affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective To improve the water quality of rivers and This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not 12 groundwater, and 0 0 0 0 0 affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective maintain an adequate supply of water. To reduce land contamination and This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not 13 0 0 0 0 0 safeguard soil affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective quality and quantity. To ensure air quality continues to This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not 14 improve and noise 0 0 0 0 0 affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective and light pollution are reduced. This policy seeks to This policy provides protect the existing enhanced This policy seeks This policy seek to landscape of Mole This policy protects protection through to protect sites of protect and Valley and requires and seeks, where additional design Nature enhance heritage development possible, to considerations Conservation To protect and assets (including proposals within enhance the setting including layout importance 15 enhance landscape ++ Conservation Areas ++ ++ the AONB to + ++ of some 6 selected and landscaping to including those character. and Registered demonstrate they regionally important be applied to contributing to Parks and Gardens) would result in the geological / development in landscape as well as their protection and geomorphological Residential Areas character e.g. settings enhancement of its sites. of Special ancient woodland. special landscape Character. qualities. This policy requires development proposals to conserve, enhance To conserve and or restore wildlife This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not 16 enhance 0 0 0 ++ habitats and 0 affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective biodiversity. species. Where practicable development should achieve biodiversity net gains.
Chapter 5 Environment EN11 - EN14 EN11: Green Infrastructure EN12: Protecting Local EN13: Promoting EN14: Responding to the and Play Space Green Space Environmental Quality Climate Emergency Objective Score Comments Score Comments Score Comments Score Comments To provide sufficient housing to enable people to live in a This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not 1 0 0 0 0 home suitable to their affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective needs and which they can afford. This policy safeguards areas designated as This policy safeguards Local Green Space and supports the This policy seeks to that are demonstrably provision of new or minimise exposure to To facilitate the special to a local improved green open and the emission of improved health and community or hold This policy will not 2 ++ space, recreation ++ + pollutants both 0 wellbeing of the whole particular local affect this objective spaces and facilities improving the health population. significance. Their that contribute to the and well-being of the presence will often health and well being of population. contribute to the health the population. and well-being of the local population. To conserve and enhance, This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not 3 archaeological, historic 0 0 0 0 affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective and cultural assets and their settings. This policy safeguards To reduce the need to existing green open This policy supports travel, encourage space, recreation This policy safeguards reducing the need to sustainable transport spaces and facilities. It and supports This policy will not travel and the 4 + + 0 + options and improve also requires new improvements to Local affect this objective promotion of accessibility to all development of 50+ Green Spaces. sustainable travel services and facilities. dwellings to provide on- modes. site play space. To make the best use of previously This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not 5 0 0 0 0 developed land and affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective existing buildings. To support economic This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy supports 6 0 0 0 + growth which is affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective sustainable inclusive, innovative construction methods, and sustainable. the use of renewable energy and materials to increase the energy efficiency of buildings. To provide for employment This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not 7 opportunities to meet 0 0 0 0 affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective the needs of the local economy. This policy supports the use of renewable, zero and low carbon energy technology. This policy safeguards This policy safeguards Housing development and supports the To reduce greenhouse areas designated as is required to reduce provision of new or gas emissions and Local Green Space This policy will not CO2 emissions to at 8 + improved green open + 0 ++ move to a low carbon that assists in the affect this objective least 20% below the space that assists in economy. absorption of carbon Target Emissions Rate the absorption of dioxide. set out in Building carbon dioxide. Regs. It also encourages retention of existing trees and hedgerows. This policy supports the use of renewable To use natural This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not 9 0 0 0 + energy thus reducing resources prudently. affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective the consumption of natural resources. This policy supports the This policy safeguards provision of new or areas designated as This policy supports improved green To adapt to the Local Green Space This policy will not measures to mitigate 10 + infrastructure which + 0 ++ changing climate. which has a variety of affect this objective and adapt to climate has a variety of roles in roles in climate change change. climate change adaptation. adaptation. This policy, by increasing resilience to This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not climate change, will 11 To reduce flood risk. 0 0 0 + affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective assist in halting / minimising rising sea levels. This policy seeks to maintain or improve This policy supports To improve the water the environmental the provision of quality of rivers and quality of any This policy will not This policy will not Sustainable Drainage 12 groundwater, and 0 0 + watercourses, + affect this objective affect this objective Systems (SuDS) and maintain an adequate groundwater and improving water supply of water. drinking water efficiency. supplies and prevent contaminated run-off. This policy seeks to To reduce land address land contamination and This policy will not This policy will not contamination This policy will not 13 0 0 + 0 safeguard soil quality affect this objective affect this objective requiring appropriate affect this objective and quantity. re-use and remediation of land. This policy seek design measures to ensure no exposure This policy, by To ensure air quality to unacceptable supporting the use of continues to improve This policy will not This policy will not noise disturbance. It 14 0 0 + + renewable energies, and noise and light affect this objective affect this objective also resists new will lead to a cleaner pollution are reduced. development in environment. areas significantly affected by aircraft noise. This policy safeguards This policy seeks to This policy safeguards and supports minimise any potential existing open green improvements to local adverse effects of To protect and enhance space which can make This policy will not 15 + + green space which can 0 + energy generation landscape character. an important affect this objective make an important infrastructure on the contribution to contribution to District's highly valued landscape character. landscape character. landscape. This policy safeguards existing open green space which includes This policy safeguards allotments as well as local green space To conserve and 'blue' infrastructure This policy will not This policy will not 16 + + which can make an 0 0 enhance biodiversity. such as ponds, affect this objective affect this objective important contribution streams etc. which can to biodiversity habitat. make an important contribution to biodiversity habitat.
Chapter 6: Infrastructure INF1 - INF5 INF1: Promoting INF2: Managing Flood INF3: Community INF4: Infrastructure Sustainable Transport & INF5: Safeguarding Risk Facilities Delivery Parking Objective Score Comments Score Comments Score Comments Score Comments Score Comments To provide sufficient housing to enable people to This policy will not This policy will This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not 1 live in a home 0 0 0 0 affect this 0 not affect this affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective suitable to their objective objective needs and which they can afford. This policy, in seeking to improve the This policy both attractiveness of resists the loss of To facilitate the sustainable transport and supports the including walking and new provision of improved health This policy will not This policy will cycling provision, This policy will not community facilities 2 and wellbeing of + 0 ++ 0 affect this 0 not affect this facilitates an affect this objective including leisure and objective objective the whole increased level of cultural facilities that population. walking and cycling support the health activity throughout the and wellbeing of the population, improving population. health and wellbeing. To conserve and enhance, This policy will not This policy will archaeological, This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not 3 0 0 0 0 affect this 0 not affect this affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective historic and cultural objective objective assets and their settings. To reduce the need This policy requires This policy both to travel, encourage new development to resists the loss of sustainable maximise the use of and supports the sustainable travel provision of new This policy will not This policy will transport options This policy will not 4 ++ modes and 0 + community facilities 0 affect this 0 not affect this affect this objective and improve encourages the where in a objective objective accessibility to all provision and sustainable location, services and improvement of public safe and accessible facilities. and community to the community by transport facilities and public transport, services. walking and cycling. This policy provides for alternative uses of community To make the best facilities (PDL) This policy will not This policy will use of previously This policy will not This policy will not should it be 5 0 0 + 0 affect this 0 not affect this affect this objective affect this objective demonstrated that developed land and objective objective existing buildings. there is no reasonable prospect of the existing use continuing. This policy This policy, in safeguards land This policy supports requiring new for the To support the provision of new development to development of economic growth or improved This policy will not maximise the use of This policy will not new 6 which is inclusive, + 0 + community facilities 0 affect this + sustainable transport affect this objective infrastructure meeting an objective innovative and will encourage more that may support identified need in a sustainable. sustainable economic the economic sustainable location. growth. growth of Mole Valley. This policy, in supporting the provision of new or To provide for improved community employment facilities This policy will not This policy will This policy will not This policy will not 7 opportunities to 0 0 + consequently 0 affect this 0 not affect this affect this objective affect this objective meet the needs of supports the objective objective the local economy. creation of employment opportunities within these facilities. To reduce This policy seeks to promote alternative greenhouse gas This policy will not This policy will transport modes to This policy will not This policy will not 8 emissions and ++ 0 0 0 affect this 0 not affect this the private car thus affect this objective affect this objective objective objective move to a low promotes a reduction carbon economy. in CO2 emissions. This policy To use natural This policy will not This policy will This policy will not encourages This policy will not 9 resources 0 + 0 0 affect this 0 not affect this affect this objective rainwater affect this objective objective objective prudently. harvesting and/or re-purposing recycled grey water. This policy focusses on sustainable transport modes for This policy all new development, focusses on This policy measures to reduce managing flood risk safeguards land reliance on the car for all new This policy will not for flood To adapt to the This policy will not 10 + and the provision of ++ development with 0 0 affect this + alleviation affect this objective changing climate. electric vehicle mechanisms objective projects charging points designed to include proposed during increasing the an allowance for the plan period. opportunity to adapt climate change. and protect the environment. This policy requires This policy development to safeguards land seek to avoid This policy will not for flood To reduce flood This policy will not This policy will not 11 0 ++ reduce or minimise 0 0 affect this ++ alleviation affect this objective affect this objective risk. flood risk using a objective projects number of proposed during measures. the plan period. This policy To improve the This policy requires requires new water quality of in all major development to rivers and development provide or This policy will This policy will not This policy will not 12 groundwater, and 0 + Sustainable 0 + contribute to 0 not affect this affect this objective affect this objective maintain an Drainage Systems essential objective adequate supply of which achieve infrastructure water. improvements in including water water quality. supply. To reduce land contamination and This policy will not This policy will This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not 13 safeguard soil 0 0 0 0 affect this 0 not affect this affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective quality and objective objective quantity. To ensure air This policy seeks to quality continues to This policy will not This policy will promote alternative This policy will not This policy will not 14 improve and noise + 0 0 0 affect this 0 not affect this transport modes to affect this objective affect this objective and light pollution the private car thus objective objective are reduced. promotes a reduction in CO2 emissions and consequently improved air quality. This policy, with regard to telecommunicatio ns infrastructure To protect and including masts This policy will This policy will not This policy will not This policy will not 15 enhance landscape 0 0 0 + requires 0 not affect this affect this objective affect this objective affect this objective character. development to objective be sited and designed to reduce its visual impact. This policy requires Sustainable Drainage Systems To conserve and in all major This policy will not This policy will This policy will not This policy will not 16 enhance 0 + developments 0 0 affect this 0 not affect this affect this objective affect this objective biodiversity. which themselves objective objective have potential to improve biodiversity.
APPENDIX 5 SUSTAINABILITY APPRAISAL BROWNFIELD SITES
AS-001 Marsden Nurseries East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective Site capable of delivering 10+ dwellings, with delivery expected to Housing 1 + start within five years. Historic & Cultural Ashtead House Conservation Area abuts the western boundary of the 3 Assets - site
Reduce need to travel, encourage sustainable travel On edge of built up area of Ashtead, but some distance from Ashtead 4 and improve o local centre and other local services. accessibility to services To make the best use of previously 5 developed land + PDL in use and existing buildings 6 Economic Growth - Loss of economic activity notwithstanding provision of local workforce To provide for employment Employment at existing garden centre would be lost as a result of opportunities to 7 - redevelopment for residential purposes. meet the needs of the local economy The site is in Flood Zone 1, however the site is at risk from surface 11 Flood Risk - water flooding (incl. 1 in 30 yrs) and at risk of groundwater flooding. An SFRA Level 2 assessment has been undertaken Water PDL with existing utilities. Does not lie in a groundwater protection 12 Environment o zone. Addressing Contamination, Previously developed site at low risk of contamination 13 safeguarding soil ++ quality Environmental PDL and not likely to give rise to significantly different impacts. 14 Issues o Not in AONB or AGLV. Previously developed land thus landscape Landscape 15 o impact neutral. TPO on tree adjacent to eastern boundary. The site does not have any Nature Conservation or Biodiversity 16 Biodiversity + constraints however forms part of the semi-green gap between Mole Valley and Epsom and Ewell.
AS-003 Ermyn House East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective Large site which could deliver a strategic level of housing Housing 1 + however in years 6 - 10. Identified as a location of high archaeological potential but Historic & Cultural Assets 3 - Exxon Mobil House already covers most of the area. Within but on the edge of the built up area of Ashtead, close to a range of schools but some distance from Reduce need to travel, Ashtead local centre and other local services. encourage sustainable 4 travel and improve - Close to, and reliant on access via, identified congestion accessibility to services hotspots (A24 Leatherhead Road signalised junction with Grange Road and Ermyn Way and Knoll Roundabout (A24 with A243 and B2122). To make the best use of previously developed 5 PDL in use land and existing + buildings
Existing employment site thus whilst residential development could provide additional workforce site redevelopment for residential use could impact negatively Economic Growth 6 o on the economic growth of Mole Valley. Rationalisation and modernisation of existing floorspace could however bring about positive benefits for economic growth.
To provide for employment Whilst a reduction in employment floorspace proposals 7 opportunities to meet + provide for the creation of new bespoke floorspace for an the needs of the local existing major employer in Mole Valley. economy
The site is in Flood Zone 1. Very small patches of 1 in Flood Risk 11 + 1000 yr surface water flooding.
PDL with existing utilities. Southern half of site in Water Environment 12 - Groundwater Protection Zone 3.
Addressing Site with history of contamination, where development may Contamination, 13 ++ enable further remediation. safeguarding soil quality This previously developed site is within the urban area so additional noise and light may not be widely apparent although there may be some increase as a result of Environmental Issues development of parkland areas. Given relative proximity to 14 Air quality, noise, light - M25 the site may be subject to noise and pollution issues. It will be necessary to incorporate design and construction measures which minimise impact on potential users.
An open landscaped area to the north of the current office building is to be retained as amenity land ‘in the interests of 15 Landscape + the visual amenities of the area' under an existing planning condition. The site does however lie in the Built Up Area and has no landscape designation.
The site does not have any Nature Conservation or Biodiversity constraints. It is previously developed land 16 Biodiversity ++ with areas of managed parkland. There could be a possibility to enhance biodiversity and links to the countryside.
BK-001 Grove Corner East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective Whilst a small site any net addition to units provided will contribute 1 Housing + to the supply of smaller housing units in Mole Valley meeting an identified need. The site lies partially in the Bookham Conservation Area and there are important views between Grade II listed Bookham Grove House Historic & Cultural (to the south of the site) and Grove Cottages (to the east of the 3 o Assets site), which are also Grade II listed. The site is however currently developed and could be redeveloped with no greater impact on historical or cultural assets that that existing.
Reduce need to travel, encourage sustainable travel Centrally located within built up area and close to a wide range of 4 ++ and improve local services. accessibility to services To make the best use of previously 5 developed land + PDL in use and existing buildings Proposals for enhanced retail and additional residential uses would 6 Economic Growth ++ support economic growth in the centre.
To provide for employment Existing employment / retail floorspace anticipated to be reprovided opportunities to o 7 in any redevelopment scheme. meet the needs of the local economy The site is not at risk from fluvial flooding however parts of the site 11 Flood Risk + are at risk of 1 in 1000 yr surface water flooding. PDL with existing utilities infrastructure. Lies within Groundwater 12 Water Environment - Protection Zone 3. Addressing Contamination, 13 o PDL, No contamination on site. safeguarding soil quality Environmental 14 o PDL and not likely to give rise to significantly different impacts. Issues The site is in the Built Up Area thus not covered by any Landscape designation. It does however lie partially in the Bookham 15 Landscape + Conservation Area thus any future design for redevelopment of the site should seek to protect / enhance the locality plus important views across the site. The site is within the Thames Basin Heath Special Protection Area 7km buffer zone. However, it is a small site and would not trigger 16 Biodiversity o mitigation requirements, which apply only to developments of 50 dwellings or more.
DK-006 Downs Meadow Stables, Dorking East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective Whilst a small site any net addition to units provided will contribute to the 1 Housing + supply of smaller housing units in Mole Valley meeting an identified need. Historic & Cultural 3 o None present on site or in surrounding area. Assets
Reduce need to travel, encourage sustainable travel On edge of larger built up area, close to a wide range of services and 4 ++ and improve immediately adjacent to school and railway station. accessibility to services
To make the best use of previously 5 + PDL in use. developed land and existing buildings 6 Economic Growth - Loss of economic activity notwithstanding provision of local workforce To provide for employment Loss of employment opportunity at existing stables as a result of 7 opportunities to meet - redevelopment for residential purposes. the needs of the local economy
Surface water flood risk on the access road (1 in 100yr) but not on the site 11 Flood Risk + itself. PDL, thus existing utilities infrastructure however redevelopment likely to 12 Water Environment - increase demand for water. Groundwater Protection Zone 2 Addressing Contamination, 13 o Low risk of contaminated land across the southern part of the site. safeguarding soil quality PDL and not likely to give rise to significantly different impacts however Environmental 14 - close to railway line beyond which lies an industrial park thus noise Issues mitigation measures would need to be built into design considerations. PDL adjacent to AGLV plus AONB from which views across the site 15 Landscape o towards Dorking have potential for improvement. The site does not have any Nature Conservation or Biodiversity constraints 16 Biodiversity o however is relatively open to the north
DK-009 Northside Works, Ranmore Road, Dorking East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective Whilst a small site any net addition to units provided will contribute to the 1 Housing + supply of smaller housing units in Mole Valley meeting an identified need. Historic & Cultural 3 o None present on site or in surrounding area. Assets
Reduce need to travel, encourage sustainable travel On edge of larger built up area, close to a wide range of services and 4 ++ and improve immediately adjacent to school and railway station. accessibility to services
To make the best use of previously 5 + PDL in use. developed land and existing buildings 6 Economic Growth - Loss of economic activity notwithstanding provision of local workforce To provide for employment Loss of employment opportunity at existing scrapyard as a result of 7 opportunities to - redevelopment for residential purposes. meet the needs of the local economy Surface water flood risk on the access road (1 in 100yr) but not on the site 11 Flood Risk + itself. PDL operating as scrapyard. Within Groundwater Protection Zone 2. 12 Water Environment + However, site restoration and residential use likely to reduce potential for groundwater pollution.
Addressing High risk of contaminated land associated with use as a scrapyard. Contamination, 13 ++ Remediation would be required, which would be an improvement over the safeguarding soil existing situation. quality
Potential for environmental improvement given existing PDL use as Environmental scrapyard however adjacent to railway line beyond which lies an industrial 14 + Issues park thus noise mitigation measures would need to be built into design considerations. 15 Landscape - Part Greenfield lying within AGLV plus AONB. The site does not have any Nature Conservation or Biodiversity constraints 16 Biodiversity o however is relatively open to the north
DK-013 Clears Yard, South Street, Dorking
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
1 Housing + Site capable of delivering 10+ dwellings, with delivery expected to start within five years. Historic & Cultural Within Dorking Conservation Area however site redevelopment provides 3 o Assets opportunity to improve site appearance.
Reduce need to travel, encourage sustainable travel 4 ++ The site is well located in terms of access to services and facilities in Dorking. and improve accessibility to services
To make the best use of previously 5 ++ PDL no longer in use. developed land and existing buildings
6 Economic Growth - Loss of former economic activity notwithstanding provision of local workforce
To provide for employment Loss of employment opportunity at existing premises as a result of 7 opportunities to - redevelopment for residential purposes. meet the needs of the local economy
11 Flood Risk ++ Flood Zone 1 and no surface water flood risk PDL formerly engineering works. Site restoration and residential use likely to 12 Water Environment + reduce potential for groundwater pollution. Within Groundwater Protection Zone 2
Addressing Contamination, 13 + PDL however no known contamination on site. safeguarding soil quality Environmental Potential for environmental improvement given previous use as engineering 14 + Issues works. The site is in the Built Up Area thus not covered by any Landscape 15 Landscape ++ designation. This central site does not have any Nature Conservation or Biodiversity 16 Biodiversity ++ constraints
DK-015 St Martin's Walk, Dorking East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective Units provided will contribute to the supply of smaller housing units in 1 Housing + Mole Valley meeting an identified need. The site lies in the Dorking Conservation Area, the appraisal for which Historic & Cultural 3 identifies key vistas across the site. It is also adjacent to the St Assets - Martin’s Church listed building.
Reduce need to travel, encourage Close to identified congestion hotspots (A25 High Street signalised sustainable travel junction with London Road, and A25 High Street with signalised 4 ++ and improve junction of West Street) But very centrally located within built up area accessibility to and close to a wide range of local services. services
To make the best use of previously 5 ++ Intensification of use of previously developed land. developed land and existing buildings
Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of the local 6 Economic Growth + economy. Additional residential population would support economic growth in the centre.
To provide for employment 7 opportunities to o No loss of existing retail / employment floorspace. meet the needs of the local economy
11 Flood Risk ++ The site is not at risk from fluvial or surface water flooding PDL with existing infrastructure. Groundwater protection zone 2, 12 Water Environment + however development unlikely to involve any additional ground disturbance. Addressing Contamination, 13 o PDL, No contamination on site. safeguarding soil quality Environmental PDL with intensification of use in this central area unlikely to have 14 o Issues noticeable impact. The site is in the Built Up Area thus not covered by any Landscape 15 Landscape + designation. The protection of key vistas across the site will however require consideration at the design stage. This central site does not have any Nature Conservation or 16 Biodiversity ++ Biodiversity constraints
DK-023 - Pixham End Southern Parcel East Surrey Sustainability B30:B50 Score Commentary Objective Large site which could deliver a strategic level of housing 1 Housing + however in years 6 - 10. Pixham Conservation Area adjoins the north easterly 3 Historic & Cultural Assets - boundary to the site. Within larger built up area, immediately adjacent to railway station and close to a wide range of services. Reduce need to travel, encourage sustainable Adjacent to identified congestion hotspot (A24 London Road 4 + travel and improve roundabout with B2038 Pixham Lane) and close to identified accessibility to services congestion hotspots (A24 London Road signalised junction with A2003 Ashcombe Road, and B2038 Pixham Lane signalised shuttle working)”. To make the best use of previously developed 5 + PDL in use land and existing buildings
Existing employment site thus whilst residential development could provide additional workforce site redevelopment for residential use could impact negatively on the economic 6 Economic Growth o growth of Mole Valley. Rationalisation and modernisation of existing floorspace could however bring about positive benefits for economic growth.
To provide for employment Although there would be a reduction in employment floorspace, the proposals aim to provide for the creation of 7 opportunities to meet the + new bespoke floorspace for an existing major employer in needs of the local Mole Valley. economy Parts of the eastern border of the site are in Flood Zones 2 and 3 though the majority of the site is in Flood Zone 1. Flood Risk 11 - Some parts of the site are liable to surface water and ground water flooding. A Level 2 SFRA has been undertaken.
PDL with existing infrastructure. Groundwater protection Water Environment 12 - zone 2 & 3.
Addressing The site is affected by a 50m buffer zone of low risk Contamination, 13 + contaminated land that surrounds the railway line. safeguarding soil quality
Intensification of use in this built up area unlikely to have Environmental Issues - noticeable impact. Proximity to railway line may require noise 14 Air quality, noise, light mitigation measures through design.
The site is not in the AONB or AGLV but is adjacent to both to the northeast and northwest. The site is in both the Mole Gap and Reigate Greensand Landscape Character Areas. The current site is distinctive as an employment campus with 15 Landscape + high quality landscaping that is a feature of Dorking and in particular the entrance to the town. The scoring reflects that the site can be developed at a scale and layout that replicates or enhances the current urban landscape character.
PDL within the Built Up Area with the ability to enhance biodiversity and links to the countryside. Nonetheless, this site within 1.5km of the Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SAC has been identified through Habitats Regulations Biodiversity 16 - Assessment as having potential to function as bat foraging / commuting habitat, requiring further assessment of suitability for and usage by Bechstein’s bats, with mitigation measures potentially required.
DK-024 Land at Dorking Station East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective Site capable of delivering some 70 dwellings, however not until the 1 Housing + medium term. Historic & Cultural 3 o No archaeological, historic or cultural assets on or near site Assets Within larger built up area, immediately adjacent to railway station Reduce need to and close to a wide range of services. travel, encourage sustainable travel Adjacent to identified congestion hotspot (A24 London Road 4 + and improve signalised junction with A2003 Ashcombe Road) and close to accessibility to identified congestion hotspots (A24 London Road roundabout with services B2038 Pixham Lane, and A24 Deepdene Avenue roundabout with A25 Reigate Road / High Street)”.
To make the best use of previously Intensification of use of previously developed land, presently 5 ++ developed land and hardstanding. existing buildings
Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of the local economy. Additional residential population would support economic 6 Economic Growth + growth in the centre. Alternatively, additional office floorspace could support economic development.
To provide for employment No loss of existing retail / employment floorspace. Potential for opportunities to + 7 additional office floorspace. meet the needs of the local economy The site is in Flood Zone 1 though parts are at risk of surface water flooding including access from the A24. The eastern half of the site is 11 Flood Risk - considered to be at a high-medium risk of groundwater emergence. A Level 2 SFRA has been undertaken. Within the Built Up Area and PDL with existing infrastructure. 12 Water Environment - Groundwater protection zone 3. Addressing Contamination, PDL, non-agricultural land. The majority of the site is considered low 13 ++ safeguarding soil risk contaminated land associated with the railway. quality
Intensification of use in this built up area unlikely to have noticeable Environmental 14 - impact. Proximity to railway line may require noise mitigation Issues measures through design. The site is in the Built Up Area thus not covered by any Landscape 15 Landscape ++ designation. This previously developed site does not have any Nature 16 Biodiversity ++ Conservation or Biodiversity constraints.
DK-030 Regent House East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
1 Housing + Site capable of delivering around 60-64 dwellings in 1-5 years.
Historic & Cultural 3 o No archaeological, historic or cultural assets on or near site Assets Within larger built up area, immediately adjacent to railway station Reduce need to and close to a wide range of services. travel, encourage sustainable travel Adjacent to identified congestion hotspot (A24 London Road 4 + and improve signalised junction with A2003 Ashcombe Road) and close to accessibility to identified congestion hotspots (A24 London Road roundabout with services B2038 Pixham Lane, and A24 Deepdene Avenue roundabout with A25 Reigate Road / High Street)”.
To make the best use of previously Intensification of use of previously developed land, currently vacant 5 ++ developed land and office. existing buildings
Existing employment site thus whilst residential development could provide additional workforce site redevelopment for residential use 6 Economic Growth o could impact negatively on the economic growth of Mole Valley. Rationalisation and modernisation of existing floorspace could however bring about positive benefits for economic growth. To provide for employment 7 opportunities to - Office floorspace on site will be reduced. meet the needs of the local economy The site is in Flood Zone 1 though parts are at risk of surface water flooding including access from the A24. The site is considered to be 11 Flood Risk - at a high-medium risk of groundwater emergence. A Level 2 SFRA has been undertaken. Within the Built Up Area and PDL with existing infrastructure. 12 Water Environment - Groundwater protection zone 3. Addressing Contamination, PDL, non-agricultural land. Half of the site is considered low risk 13 ++ safeguarding soil contaminated land associated with the railway. quality
Intensification of use in this built up area unlikely to have noticeable Environmental 14 - impact. Proximity to railway line may require noise mitigation Issues measures through design. The site is in the Built Up Area thus not covered by any Landscape 15 Landscape ++ designation. This previously developed site does not have any Nature 16 Biodiversity ++ Conservation or Biodiversity constraints.
HD - 001 Headley Court, Headley Road, Epsom KT18 6JW East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective Large site which could contribute substantially to housing 1 Housing + supply however in the longer term (years 6-10) Heritage Assets on site which will impose development 3 Historic & Cultural Assets - constraints.
Reduce need to travel, Relatively isolated site in rural area with limited access to local encourage sustainable 4 services and barriers to walking/cycling due to narrow, unlit travel and improve - - rural lanes without pavement. accessibility to services
To make the best use of previously developed 5 ++ PDL no longer in active use. land and existing buildings
Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of the local 6 Economic Growth o economy though given site location a proportion of new residents may out-commute to neighbouring Epsom.
To provide for employment Although presently vacant the site formerly provided significant 7 opportunities to meet the - employment opportunities which will be permanently lost as a needs of the local result of residential redevelopment. economy
The site is in Flood Zone 1. Minimal surface water flood risk 11 Flood Risk + unlikely to affect layout. PDL, thus existing utilities infrastructure. Part of site within 12 Water Environment - Groundwater Protection Zone 1. Part PDL and principally non-agricultural land though an area Addressing of Grade 3 Agricultural Land lies in the north west of the site. 13 Contamination, + Four areas of land that are at low risk of contamination around safeguarding soil quality the periphery of the site. Rural location however PDL thus unlikely to be noticeable 14 Environmental Issues o increase, if any, in air, noise or light pollution over that generated by past uses. 15 Landscape o PDL thus no substantive impact on landscape envisaged. Whilst a Phase 1 study suggests low biodiversity value the site abuts an SNCI to the south west. It also lies within 1.5km of the Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SAC and has been 16 Biodiversity - identified through Habitats Regulations Assessment as having potential to function as bat foraging / commuting habitat, requiring further assessment of suitability for and usage by Bechstein’s bats, with mitigation measures potentially required.
LH-001 Bull Hill, Leatherhead East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective Large site which could deliver a strategic level of housing Housing 1 + however in years 6 - 10. Public gardens on the site. A conservation area and Listed Historic & Cultural Assets 3 - Buildings are in close proximity. Centrally located within built up area and close to a wide Reduce need to travel, range of local services. encourage sustainable 4 travel and improve + Adjacent to identified congestion hotspot (A245 Station accessibility to services Road/Station Approach signalised junction with B2122 Waterway Road). To make the best use of previously developed Parts of the site are PDL, but it also includes greenfield 5 land and existing o areas, currently used as public open space. buildings
Part of the site presently supports employment uses the scale of which will be reduced by current proposals however proposals evolving as part of the 'Transform Leatherhead' Economic Growth 6 + initiative do include a mix of uses and residential development could provide both additional workforce and improve the vitality and viability of the town centre.
To provide for employment Loss of office floorspace in central location however wider 7 opportunities to meet - mix of uses proposed will partially offset this loss. the needs of the local economy The site is not at risk from fluvial flooding. Surface water flooding is present in the north west (1 in 30 yr) mainly associated with the road network which is also an identified Flood Risk 11 - Wet Spot by SCC. The majority of the site is considered to be at a medium-high risk of groundwater emergence. A Level 2 SFRA has been undertaken. Part PDL site however potential loss of green space in area of known surface water flooding. The site also lies part within a Groundwater Protection Zone 1 and part Zone 2. Water Environment 12 - Existing utilities infrastructure on site however scale of development proposed significantly greater than that existing.
Medium risk on contamination on area of former Council Addressing depot within the north east of the site. Western boundary Contamination, 13 ++ affected by a 50m buffer zone of low risk contaminated land safeguarding soil quality that surrounds the railway line. Whilst within the Built Up Area given the increased scale of development proposed and inclusion of open parts of site, levels of noise and light pollution may increase. Proximity to Environmental Issues railway line may require noise mitigation measures through 14 Air quality, noise, light - design. An assessment of Air Quality may be required due to potential for taller buildings in close proximity to congested local roads. Proposal would bring about a reduction in the publically Landscape 15 - accessible Gardens on site
The site does not have any Nature Conservation or 16 Biodiversity + Biodiversity constraints however Tree Preservation Orders present in south west corner.
LH-002 Swan Centre, Leatherhead East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective Whilst a small site any net addition to units provided will contribute to the supply 1 Housing + of smaller housing units in Mole Valley meeting an identified need. Historic & Cultural Part of the site on its south west corner lie within the Leatherhead Conservation 3 - Assets Area. A number of listed buildings lie in close proximity.
Reduce need to travel, encourage Close to identified congestion hotpots at Leret Way and The Crescent, but very sustainable travel centrally located within built up area and close to a wide range of local services. 4 + and improve accessibility to . services
To make the best use of previously 5 ++ Intensification of use of previously developed land. developed land and existing buildings
Mixed use development proposed contributing to meeting the needs of local 6 Economic Growth ++ residents and businesses as well as facilitating regeneration to underpin the commercial renewal of Leatherhead
To provide for employment Mixed use regeneration providing a range of employment opportunities for local opportunities to + 7 people in additional retail and leisure uses. meet the needs of the local economy
The site is in Flood Zone 1 however a significant area of the site is affected by 11 Flood Risk + surface water flooding (1 in 30 year) Within the Built Up Area and PDL with existing infrastructure. Within 12 Water Environment o Groundwater Protection Zone 2, although additional ground disturbance may be limited as site is already fully developed. Addressing Contamination, 13 + Low risk of contamination on western half of site. safeguarding soil quality Environmental PDL with intensification of use in this central area unlikely to have noticeable 14 o Issues impact. The site is in the built up town centre thus not covered by any Landscape 15 Landscape ++ designation. This central site does not have any Nature Conservation or Biodiversity 16 Biodiversity ++ constraints
LH - 013 Ash House and Jonaki East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective Units provided will contribute to the supply of housing units in Mole 1 Housing + Valley meeting an identified need. Historic & Cultural 3 No assets on site however Grade II* Listed building in proximity Assets -
Reduce need to Edge of large Built Up Area in close proximity to convenience retail, travel, encourage employment and medical services, but at a greater distance from sustainable travel primary schooling and the wider range of services in the town 4 + and improve centre. accessibility to services Close to M25 Junction 9b hotspot.
To make the best use of previously 5 ++ Intensification of use of previously developed land. developed land and existing buildings
Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of the local 6 Economic Growth + economy. To provide for employment 7 opportunities to o No loss of existing retail / employment floorspace. meet the needs of the local economy
11 Flood Risk ++ The site is in Flood Zone 1 and at no risk of Surface Water Flooding
PDL with existing infrastructure however whilst scale of 12 Water Environment o development will increase demand for water.
Addressing Contamination, The site is non-agricultural land and not subject to any 13 + safeguarding soil contamination. quality Intensification of use may give rise to marginally increased noise/light pollution however set against background of adjacent Environmental 14 built up area and proximity of M25, unlikely to be noticeable. Issues - Proximity to M25 may require noise mitigation measures through design. The site is on the edge of the built up area and whilst in the Green 15 Landscape + Belt is already developed and does not lie within open countryside, or within the AONB or AGLV. The site is on the edge of the Built Up Area however within the 7km 16 Biodiversity o buffer zone of the Thames Basin Heath SPA and in close proximity to the Teazle Wood SNCI.
LH - 015 Sorting Office & Telephone Exchange, Leatherhead East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective Large site which could contribute substantially to housing supply 1 Housing + however in the longer term (years 11 - 15) Historic & Cultural 3 o No assets on site or in close proximity Assets
Reduce need to Centrally located within built up area and close to a wide range of local travel, encourage services. 4 sustainable travel and + improve accessibility Close to identified network hotspots (A245 Station Road/Station to services Approach signalised junction with B2122 Waterway Road).
To make the best use of previously 5 ++ Intensification of use of previously developed land. developed land and existing buildings
Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of the local 6 Economic Growth + economy. Additional residential population would support economic growth in the centre.
To provide for employment Loss of on site employment opportunity as a result of redevelopment opportunities to meet 7 - for residential purposes. the needs of the local economy
The site is in Flood Zone 1. Possibility of 1 in 100 yr surface water 11 Flood Risk + flooding on adjacent Waterway Road. PDL with existing infrastructure however redevelopment likely to 12 Water Environment - significantly increase demand for water supply. Within Groundwater Protection Zone 1. Addressing Contamination, 13 + Medium risk of contamination along western boundary. safeguarding soil quality
PDL in an urban area thus additional noise and light may not be apparent however proximity to railway line may require noise 14 Environmental Issues - mitigation measures through design. An assessment of Air Quality may be required due to the site’s proximity to congested local roads. The site is in the built up area thus not covered by any Landscape 15 Landscape ++ designation. This central site does not have any Nature Conservation or Biodiversity 16 Biodiversity ++ constraints
APPENDIX 6 SUSTAINABILITY APPRAISAL OF LONG LIST OF STRATEGIC GREENFIELD SITES
AS-006 Chace Farm Stud, The Warren, Ashtead
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
Site capable of delivering more than 100 dwellings, with delivery Housing 1 ++ expected to start within five years. 3 Historic & Cultural Assets o N/A None present on site or in immediate vicinity
Reduce need to travel, On edge of built up area of Ashtead, close to a range of schools encourage sustainable travel but some distance from Ashtead local centre and other local 4 and improve accessibility to o services. services
Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of the local Economic Growth 6 ++ economy (100+ dwellings)
The site is in Flood Zone 1. A small area is at risk of surface water flooding (1 in 1000 year event). Strategic development Flood Risk 11 + means application of SuDS and other measures that could not be implemented on small sites. No water courses on site. Does not lie in Groundwater Water Environment 12 o Protection Zone.
Addressing Contamination, Part Grade 3 Agricultural Land would be lost as a result of 13 safeguarding soil quality - development.
Greenfield site, so there will be some increased noise and light pollution. Location of site near to BUA means less visible effect Environmental Issues 14 - compared to a site in a rural area. Relatively close to M25, so noise mitigation measures may be necessary.
Distant from AONB and AGLV. Encroachment into open Landscape 15 o countryside considered in Green Belt Review. Distant from SPA, SAC, National or Local Nature Reserve, SNCI, PSNCI, SSSI. Nonetheless the belts of deciduous 16 Biodiversity - woodland which form the eastern western and southern boundaries of the proposed development site are identified as priority habitat by Natural England.
AS-008 Warren Field, The Warren, Ashtead
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
Site capable of delivering more than 100 dwellings, with Housing 1 ++ delivery expected to start within five years.
None present on site however Grey Wings, a dwelling located on The Warren to the north of the site, is a Grade Historic & Cultural Assets 3 - II Listed Building. Care required to avoid or minimise impact upon the setting of the listed building.
Reduce need to travel, On edge of built up area of Ashtead, close to a range of encourage sustainable schools but some distance from Ashtead local centre and 4 travel and improve o other local services. accessibility to services
Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of the Economic Growth 6 ++ local economy (100+ dwellings) The site is not at risk from any fluvial flooding and only a 11 Flood Risk + narrow strip cutting through the site is at risk of from surface water flooding (1 in 1000 year event) No water courses on site. Does not lie in Groundwater Water Environment 12 o Protection Zone.
Addressing Contamination, Part Grade 3 Agricultural Land would be lost as a result of 13 safeguarding soil quality - development.
Greenfield site, so there will be some increased noise and light pollution. Location of site near to BUA means less 14 Environmental Issues - visible effect compared to a site in a rural area. Relatively close to M25, so noise mitigation measures may be necessary. Distant from AONB and AGLV. Encroachment into open 15 Landscape o countryside considered in Green Belt Review Distant from SPA, SAC, National or Local Nature Reserve, SNCI, PSNCI, SSSI. A belt of deciduous Biodiversity 16 - woodland forming part of the western boundary to the site is identified as priority habitat by Natural England
AS-010, Land off Shepherds Walk, Ashtead
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
Site promoted for very low density development delivering some Housing 1 + 30 – 40 houses. The Southern boundary of the site is delineated by Stane Street, a Roman Road and Scheduled Ancient Monument which lies Historic & Cultural Assets 3 o within a wider belt of land crossing the southeastern corner of the site, identified as a Site of High Archaeological Potential.
Reduce need to travel, encourage sustainable travel On edge of built up area of Ashtead, however some distance 4 and improve accessibility to o from Ashtead local centre and other local services. services
Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of the local Economic Growth 6 + economy (< 100 dwgs)
The site is in Flood Zone 1, there being no identified risk of any Flood Risk 11 ++ fluvial or surface water flooding.
No water courses on site. Does not lie in Groundwater Water Environment 12 o Protection Zone.
Addressing Contamination, Grade 3 Agricultural Land would be lost as a result of 13 safeguarding soil quality - development.
Greenfield site, so there will be some increased noise and light pollution. As only the northern boundary abuts the BUA of Ashtead and there is no significant development adjoining the Environmental Issues 14 - site’s remaining boundaries the site characteristics are at present predominantly rural. Relatively close to M25, so noise mitigation measures may be necessary. Distant from AONB and AGLV. Encroachment into open Landscape 15 o countryside considered in Green Belt Review. Distant from SPA, SAC, National or Local Nature Reserve, SNCI, PSNCI, SSSI. Nonetheless the belt of deciduous 16 Biodiversity - woodland which forms the western boundary to the site is protected by a TPO and identified as priority habitat by Natural England.
AS-011 Land South of Ermyn Way, Ashtead.
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
Site capable of delivering more than 100 dwellings, with Housing 1 + delivery anticipated in years 6 - 10. Small area of land in south east of site identified as having Historic & Cultural Assets 3 - High Archaelogical Potential. On edge of built up area of Ashtead, close to a range of schools but some distance from Ashtead local centre and Reduce need to travel, other local services. encourage sustainable travel 4 and improve accessibility to - Close to, and reliant on access via, identified congestion services hotspots at the A24 Leatherhead Road signalised junction with Grange Road and Ermyn Way and Knoll Roundabout (A24 with A243 and B2122). Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of the Economic Growth 6 ++ local economy (100+ dwellings) The site is in Flood Zone 1 and only a few scattered patches on the edge of the site are liable to any surface 11 Flood Risk + water flooding (1 in 1000 year event). Strategic development means application of SuDS and other measures that could not be implemented on small sites. 12 Water Environment - Intersects sensitive groundwater location (mostly Zone 2)
Addressing Contamination, Part Grade 3 Agricultural Land would be lost as a result of 13 safeguarding soil quality - development. No contaminated land present.
Greenfield site, so there will be some increased noise and light pollution. Location of site near to BUA means less visible effect compared to a site in a rural area. Adjacent to 14 Environmental Issues - - the M25, where it will be necessary to incorporate design and construction measures which minimise impact of noise and potential air quality issues on potential users.
Distant from AONB and AGLV. Encroachment into open 15 Landscape o countryside considered in Green Belt Review. Neutral score given strong physical barrier of the M25. Distant from SPA, SAC, National or Local Nature Reserve, SNCI, PSNCI, SSSI. Nonetheless, Natural England 16 Biodiversity - identifies the belts of deciduous woodland within the northern boundary of the proposed development site as priority habitat.
AS-014 Woodruffe Stables, Headley Road, Ashtead
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
Site capable of delivering more than 100 dwellings, with delivery Housing 1 ++ expected to start within five years. None present on site however the Grade 2 Ashtead Park lies a 3 Historic & Cultural Assets o short distance to the NW of the site though none of the site falls within the 50m buffer.
Reduce need to travel, encourage sustainable travel On edge of built up area of Ashtead but some distance from 4 and improve accessibility to o Ashtead local centre and other local services. services
Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of the local economy (100+ dwellings). Loss of equestrian racing stables Economic Growth 6 o which supports the local economy including the nearby Epsom Downs training ground.
The site is in Flood Zone 1. One small patch is at risk of surface Flood Risk 11 o water flooding (1 in 100 and 1 in 1000 year events).
No water courses on site. Does not lie in Groundwater Water Environment 12 o Protection Zone.
Addressing Contamination, The majority of the site is Grade 3 Agricultural Land which 13 safeguarding soil quality - would be lost as a result of development.
Greenfield site, so there will be some increased noise and light pollution. As only a small part of the northern boundary abuts 14 Environmental Issues - the BUA of Ashtead and there is no significant development adjoining the site’s remaining heavily wooded boundaries the site characteristics are predominantly rural. AGLV lies to south of the site. Encroachment into open Landscape 15 - countryside considered in Green Belt Review. A triangle of deciduous woodland abuts the southern boundary of the site. This, together with a belt of trees forming the 16 Biodiversity - eastern boundary of the site are identified as priority habitat by Natural England. The southern triangle is also covered by a TPO.
BG-002 Land South of Beare Green
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
Site capable of delivering more than 100 dwellings, with 1 Housing + delivery anticipated in years 6 - 10. 3 Historic & Cultural Assets o N/A None present on site or in immediate vicinity
On edge of larger rural village with access to a reasonable range of local services but a greater distance from Reduce need to travel, secondary schooling and medical facilities and the wider encourage sustainable travel range of facilities of an urban area. 4 and improve accessibility to -
services Adjacent to an identified congestion hotspot (Beare Green Roundabout A24 with A29).
Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of the Economic Growth 6 ++ local economy (100+ dwellings)
Site not at risk from fluvial flooding however surface water flooding centred particularly on the stream traversing the site Flood Risk 11 - in a SW to NE direction which would need to be addressed through the design stage. Level 2 SFRA undertaken.
Water courses dissect the site. Does not lie in Groundwater 12 Water Environment - Protection Zone.
Part Grade 3, part Grade 4 Agricultural land would be lost as Addressing Contamination, a result of development. Low risk land contamination 13 safeguarding soil quality o exists along the western boundary with the train line which could be reduced through development.
Greenfield site on edge of larger village, where additional 14 Environmental Issues - noise and light pollution may be experienced as a result of development.
The site is not within the AONB or AGLV, but is adjacent to Landscape 15 - both. The northern boundary incorporates a small belt of Ancient 16 Biodiversity - Woodland also identified as priority habitat by Natural England.
BK-006 Rolls Farm – Eastern Parcel, Bookham
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
Site capable of delivering more than 100 dwellings, with Housing 1 ++ delivery expected to start within five years. None present on site. The north west boundary of the site adjoins a Conservation Area however it is not Historic & Cultural Assets 3 o considered likely that development would result in any detrimental impact to this designation.
Not presently contiguous with the built up area of Reduce need to travel, Bookham however could be viewed as an extension to encourage sustainable travel the Built Up Area were land to the east (BK-015) to be 4 and improve accessibility to o allocated. At present somewhat distant from local services services. Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of Economic Growth 6 ++ the local economy (100+ dwellings) The site is in Flood Zone 1. There is a very small patch of land to the north of the site that is liable to suffer from Flood Risk 11 - surface water flooding (1 in 30 yr) however this could be designed around. The south-eastern third of the site lies in Groundwater Water Environment 12 - Protection Zone 3.
No known contamination present on site however its Addressing Contamination, development would involve the loss of both Grade 2 and 13 safeguarding soil quality - - Grade 3 Agricultural Land. Grade 2 designation at south-eastern corner of site.
Greenfield site, so there will be some increased noise 14 Environmental Issues - and light pollution. Although near to BUA, presently no substantial development on site boundaries. The site lies opposite the AONB and AGLV south of Landscape 15 - Guildford Road.
Whole of strategic site is within 7km of the Thames 16 Biodiversity - Basin Heaths SPA. Two TPOs cover small areas the site adjacent to the eastern and southern boundaries.
BK-007 Rolls Farm – Western Parcel, Bookham
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
Site capable of delivering more than 100 dwellings, with Housing 1 ++ delivery expected to start within five years.
None present on site however the northern boundary Historic & Cultural Assets 3 o adjoins a Conservation Area.
Reduce need to travel, At present somewhat distant from local services encourage sustainable travel however close to schools in neighbouring Effingham 4 and improve accessibility to o village (Guildford Borough Council) whose boundary the services site adjoins.
Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of Economic Growth 6 ++ the local economy (100+ dwellings) The site lies in Flood Zone 1. Roads abutting the south western corner of the site are liable to 1 in 30 year 11 Flood Risk o surface water flooding with some 1 in 100 year surface water flooding encroaching onto the western boundary of the site. No water courses on site which does not lie in a Water Environment 12 o Groundwater Protection Zone.
No known contamination present on site however its Addressing Contamination, development would involve the loss of Grade 3 13 safeguarding soil quality - Agricultural Land on the eastern half of the site.
Greenfield site, so there will be some increased noise and light pollution. Despite location adjacent to 14 Environmental Issues - Effingham village the settlement area lies to the south of Guildford Road, the north side being characterised by playing fields. Separated from the AONB and AGLV which lies further 15 Landscape - east to the south of Guildford Road. Development would nonetheless impact the rural landscape.
Whole of this strategic site is within 7km of the Thames Biodiversity 16 - Basin Heaths SPA.
BK-008 Land North West of Preston Farm, Bookham
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
Site capable of delivering more than 100 dwellings, Housing 1 ++ with delivery expected to start within five years. Part of the site fronting Lower Road lies within a Conservation Area and on its eastern boundary the 3 Historic & Cultural Assets - site abuts a number of listed buildings. Any development of this site would therefore need to give careful consideration to the proximity of these assets.
Reduce need to travel, encourage sustainable travel On edge of built up area of Bookham and close to a 4 and improve accessibility to + wide range of local services. services
Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of Economic Growth 6 ++ the local economy (100+ dwellings) The site is in Flood Zone 1, though land around the 11 Flood Risk - existing ponds is liable to surface water flooding. Careful design required. Level 2 SFRA undertaken
Large ponds are a feature of the western area of the Water Environment 12 o site. Does not lie in a Groundwater Protection Zone.
No known contamination present on site however its Addressing Contamination, development would involve the loss of Grade 3 13 safeguarding soil quality - Agricultural Land
Greenfield site, so there will be some increased noise and light pollution. However, location of site near to Environmental Issues 14 - BUA means less visible effect compared to a site in a rural area. Distant from AONB and AGLV. Encroachment into Landscape 15 o open countryside considered in Green Belt Review The northwest part of the site is within the Thames Basin Heath SPA 5km buffer zone, and the rest of the site is in the 7km buffer zone. Biodiversity 16 - The site includes areas identified as Deciduous Woodland Priority Habitat by Natural England (to be retained).
BK-015 Land North of Guildford Road, Bookham
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
Site capable of delivering more than 100 dwellings, with Housing 1 ++ delivery expected to start within five years. None present on site. A strip of land to the north west of the site adjoins a Conservation Area however it is not Historic & Cultural Assets 3 o considered likely that development would result in any detrimental impact to this designation.
Reduce need to travel, encourage sustainable travel On edge of built up area of Bookham and close to a wide 4 and improve accessibility to + range of local services. services
Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of Economic Growth 6 ++ the local economy (100+ dwellings) The site is not at risk from any fluvial flooding however some boundaries to the site including the north westerly spur joining Lower Road at risk from surface water 11 Flood Risk - flooding (1 in 100 & 1 in 30 year events) Small areas show potential for medium ground water flooding which a site specific FRA would need to address. A Level 2 SFRA has been undertaken. 12 Water Environment - Lies in Groundwater Protection Zone 3.
No known contamination present on site however its Addressing Contamination, development would involve the loss of both Grade 2 and 13 safeguarding soil quality - - Grade 3 Agricultural Land. Grade 2 designation at southern end of site.
Greenfield site, so there will be some increased noise and light pollution. However, location of site near to Environmental Issues 14 - BUA means less visible effect compared to a site in a rural area. The site lies opposite the AONB and AGLV south of Landscape 15 - Guildford Road. Whole of strategic site is within 7km of the Thames Basin Heaths SPA. Two areas of TPO's bound the site 16 Biodiversity - to the east and south. Part of the site is identified as Deciduous Woodland Priority Habitat by Natural England.
BR-002 Land Adjacent to Brockham, Strood Green
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
Site capable of delivering more than 100 dwellings, 1 Housing ++ with delivery expected to start within five years. None present on site however the site wraps around the Grade II listed Moathouse Farm on its eastern boundary. Care required to avoid or minimise impact upon the setting of the listed building plus several 3 Historic & Cultural Assets - others lying on the eastern/southern periphery of the site. An area of High Archaeloical Potential emcompasses the curtilage of the listed building also encroaches onto the site. On edge of larger rural village with access to a Reduce need to travel, reasonable range of local services but a greater encourage sustainable distance from secondary schooling, medical facilities 4 travel and improve o and the wider range of facilities of an urban area. accessibility to services
Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs Economic Growth 6 ++ of the local economy (100+ dwellings) No fluvial flood risk however a central swathe of land 11 Flood Risk - running north south affected by surface water flooding (incl. 1 in 30 yrs) 12 Water Environment o Does not lie in a Groundwater Protection Zone.
No known contamination present on site. Addressing Contamination, Development would result in loss of Grade 4 (poor 13 safeguarding soil quality o quality) Agricultural Land
Greenfield site on edge of larger village, where 14 Environmental Issues - additional noise and light pollution may be experienced as a result of development. Distant from AONB and AGLV. Encroachment into Landscape 15 o open countryside considered in Green Belt Review The site which abuts a larger rural village does not 16 Biodiversity o have any Nature Conservation or Biodiversity constraints.
DK-018 Carters Field and Beldhams Farm, Inholms Lane, Dorking
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
Site capable of delivering more than 100 dwellings, Housing 1 ++ with delivery expected to start within five years.
3 Historic & Cultural Assets o N/A None present on site or in immediate vicinity
Reduce need to travel, encourage sustainable On edge of a larger built up area, but some distance 4 travel and improve + from most local services. accessibility to services
Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of Economic Growth 6 ++ the local economy (100+ dwellings)
The site is in Flood Zone 1. A very narrow strip of 11 Flood Risk - land adjacent to the southern boundary may be at risk of Surface Water Flooding (1 in 100 / 1 in 30 yr risk).
No water courses on site. Does not lie in a Water Environment 12 o Groundwater Protection Zone.
No known contamination present on site however part Addressing Contamination, of the site is Grade 3 Agricultural Land and 13 safeguarding soil quality - development would result in its loss.
Greenfield site, so there will be some increased noise and light pollution. However, location of site near to 14 Environmental Issues - BUA means less visible effect compared to a site in a rural area.
Distant from AONB and AGLV. Encroachment into Landscape 15 o open countryside considered in Green Belt Review Whilst no designations on site, the Site is bounded on three sides by Priority Habitat. The site abuts a Local Biodiversity 16 - Nature Reserve to the west and across Inhoms Lane to the north lies an SNCI.
DK-020 Sondes Place Farm, Westcott Road, Dorking
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
Site capable of delivering more than 100 dwellings, with Housing 1 + delivery anticipated in years 6 - 10. There are no designated heritage assets present on the site or in immediate vicinity, however the model farm Historic & Cultural Assets 3 - buildings at Sondes Place Farm have heritage value and their setting is worthy of protection.
On edge of larger built up area, close to a wide range of Reduce need to travel, services. encourage sustainable travel
4 and improve accessibility to + Close to an identified congestion hotspot at the A25 services Westcott Road signalised junction with Vincent Lane.
Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of Economic Growth 6 ++ the local economy (100+ dwellings) The site is is Flood Zone 1 however the central area is subject to some surface water flooding, principally 1 in 1000 yr but with some patches of 1 in 100 and 1 in 30 Flood Risk 11 - year risk which any layout should seek to avoid. Potential for Ground Water flooding on the southern half of the site will necessiate site specific FRA. No water courses on site. Lies in Groundwater Water Environment 12 - Protection Zone 2.
A 50m buffer zone of low risk contaminated land Addressing Contamination, associated with quarrying affects a small part of the 13 safeguarding soil quality o eastern edge of the site which as a whole comprises ungraded agricultural land.
Greenfield site, so there will be some increased noise and light pollution. However, location of site near to Environmental Issues 14 - BUA means less visible effect compared to a site in a rural area. Not adjacent to AONB and AGLV however can be seen 15 Landscape o in some long views from the north. Encroachment into open countryside considered in Green Belt Review. The site is not covered by any nature conservation or biodiversity designations however protected species 16 Biodiversity - surveys have indicated the presence of protected species on the site and mitigation measures will be required. No Priority Habitats present. DK-026 Land to the South of Chart Lane, Dorking
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
Site capable of delivering more than 100 dwellings, with Housing 1 ++ delivery expected to start within five years. None present on site however the site wraps around the Grade II listed Glory Farm Cottage. The Deepdene Estate, a Grade II* Historic Park lies immediate to the east of the site across Chart Lane / Deepdene Avenue. Historic & Cultural Assets 3 - The site is in the vicinity of a Scheduled Ancient Monument – the Bowl Barrow in Glory Wood. There is an Area of High Archaeological Potential that surrounds this.
Reduce need to travel, encourage sustainable travel On edge of larger built up area, close to a wide range of 4 and improve accessibility to ++ services. services
Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of Economic Growth 6 ++ the local economy (100+ dwellings) The site is in Flood Zone 1 and is not liable to any Flood Risk 11 ++ surface water flooding. 12 Water Environment - Lies in Groundwater Protection Zone 2.
Southern half of site designated Grade 4 (poor quality) Addressing Contamination, Agricultural Land. No known contamination present on 13 safeguarding soil quality o site.
Greenfield site, so there will be some increased noise 14 Environmental Issues - and light pollution. Location of site near to BUA means less visible effect compared to a site in a rural area. The site lies opposite the AONB and AGLV east of Landscape 15 - Chart Lane. To the south and west, the site borders Glory Wood, an SNCI much of which is also designated Priority Habitat 16 Biodiversity - by Natural England. An area of Ancient Woodland stretches further north along the entire western boundary of the site.
HK-003 Land to the West of Reigate Road, Hookwood
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
Site capable of delivering more than 100 dwellings, Housing 1 + with delivery anticipated in years 11 - 15. None present on site. The site abuts the rear boundary of Grade II listed Hookwood Manor however Historic & Cultural Assets 3 o it is considered that development could be achieved without impacting on its setting. On edge of larger rural village with access to some local services but a greater distance from secondary Reduce need to travel, schooling, medical facilities and the wider range of encourage sustainable travel facilities of an urban area. 4 and improve accessibility to - services Close to identified congestion hotspot (A23 Brighton Road roundabout with A217 Reigate Road and Povey Cross) Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of Economic Growth 6 ++ the local economy (100+ dwellings) Northern and part of southern boundary within Flood Zone 2 and bounds Flood Zone 3. The site is within an EA Flood Alert area - Ifield Brook, Upper River Mole, Gatwick Stream, Burstow Stream and Salfords Flood Risk 11 - Stream. Surface water flooding mostly around stream where fluvial flooding risk exists, Nonetheless 19Ha (85% of site) in FZ1. A Level 2 SFRA has been undertaken. 12 Water Environment o Does not lie in a Groundwater Protection Zone.
No known contamination present on site. Addressing Contamination, Development would result in loss of Grade 4 (poor 13 safeguarding soil quality o quality) Agricultural Land
Greenfield site on edge of larger village, where 14 Environmental Issues - additional noise and light pollution may be experienced as a result of development. Distant from AONB and AGLV. Encroachment into Landscape 15 o open countryside considered in Green Belt Review The site is dissected by an ‘h’ shaped area of Deciduous Woodland Priority Habitat. Halfway along Biodiversity 16 - the western site boundary is a square shaped area of Traditional Orchards Priority Habitat.
LG-002 Land West of Leigh
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
Site capable of delivering more than 100 dwellings, with 1 Housing ++ delivery expected to start within five years. 3 Historic & Cultural Assets o N/A None present on site or in immediate vicinity
Reduce need to travel, On edge of a small rural village with very limited local encourage sustainable services and barriers to walking/cycling due to narrow, 4 travel and improve - - unlit rural lanes without pavement. accessibility to services Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of the local economy (100+ dwellings). However, site is in Economic Growth 6 + a very rural location with limited access to large employers. The site is not at risk from any fluvial flooding though a 11 Flood Risk - narrow channel central on the site is at risk from surface water flooding (1 in 100yr event). No water courses on site. The site does not lie in any 12 Water Environment o Groundwater Protection Zone
Addressing Contamination, Grade 4 Agricultural land. No known contamination 13 safeguarding soil quality o present on site.
Greenfield site in a rural location adjacent to a small 14 Environmental Issues -- village where additional noise and light pollution likely to be experienced as a result of development.
Distant from AONB and AGLV. Encroachment into open Landscape 15 o countryside considered in Green Belt Review
Abuts Ancient woodland and Prioriy Habitat (deciduous 16 Biodiversity o woodland) on its western boundary though no designations on site.
LH-008 Land East of Leatherhead
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
Site capable of delivering more than 100 dwellings, Housing 1 ++ with delivery expected to start within five years. Grade II listed Highlands Farmhouse and ancillary buildings abut southern boundary in centre of site. Stane Street, an Ancient Roman Road which is a Scheduled Ancient Momument and County Site of Archaeological Importance dissects the eastern half of 3 Historic & Cultural Assets - the site, the surrounding land being designated as an Area of High Archaeological Potential. Furthermore, a small section in the northeast corner of the site is an AHAP, as is the entire eastern half of the southern parcel of the site. Listed Headley Court lies further east of the site. On the edge of the built up area of Leatherhead, but somewhat detached from much of the town, being separated from the built up area by the A24 bypass road and extending some distance into the Reduce need to travel, countryside. Most existing services are some distance encourage sustainable from the site. 4 travel and improve - accessibility to services Close to identified congestion hotspot at the A24 Leatherhead Road signalised junction with Grange Road and Ermyn Way and Knoll Roundabout (A24 with A243 and B2122).
Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of Economic Growth 6 ++ the local economy (100+ dwellings) Flood Zone 1 however design would need to 11 Flood Risk - accommodate narrow channels of potential surface water flooding on site. No water courses on site. Majority of site lies in 12 Water Environment - Groundwater Protection Zone 2, however a section of the eastern part lies within Zone 3.
Addressing Contamination, Grade 3 agricultural land would be lost as a result of 13 safeguarding soil quality - development. No known risk of contamination on site.
Being adjacent to the M25 the site is subject to noise and air pollution issues. It will be necessary to Environmental Issues 14 - - incorporate design and construction measures which minimise impact on potential users. Distant from AONB and AGLV. Encroachment into Landscape 15 o open countryside considered in Green Belt Review A belt of Ancient Woodland joins Headley Road to the M25 on the eastern part of the site. Trees on the northwestern tip of the site plus a couple of copses on the eastern part are protected by TPOs. Tree Coppices dispersed throughout the site are identified as Priority Habitat by Natural England.
This site within 1.5km of the Mole Gap to Reigate 16 Biodiversity - Escarpment SAC has also been identified through Habitats Regulations Assessment as having potential to function as bat foraging / commuting habitat, requiring further assessment of suitability for and usage by Bechstein’s bats, with mitigation measures potentially required.
LH-011 Pachesham Farm
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
Site capable of delivering more than 100 dwellings, with Housing 1 ++ delivery expected to start within five years. Pachesham Farmhouse, located centrally on the site is a Grade II Listed Building. Approx 1/5th of the site to the south west is a Site of High Archaelogical Potential. 3 Historic & Cultural Assets - Adjacent to the southern boundary of the site lies a Scheduled Ancient Monument set in Ancient Woodland and Area of High Archaelogical Potential which does partly encroach onto the site. On the edge of a business park which is within the built up area of Leatherhead, but somewhat detached from much of the town, separated from existing residential Reduce need to travel, areas by expanses of open land and woodland. Most encourage sustainable travel existing services are some distance from the site. 4 and improve accessibility to - services Access to services in Leatherhead would rely on routes via an identified congestion hotspot (A245 Randalls Road signalised junctions with Cleeve Road and Station Approach). Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of 6 Economic Growth ++ the local economy (100+ dwellings) The site is in Flood Zone 1. It is liable to Surface Water 11 Flood Risk - Flood risk on a small part of the western boundary however this could be designed around. A small part of the site in the SW corner lies in a 12 Water Environment o Groundwater Protection Zone 2.
No known contamination present on site however the Addressing Contamination, site is Grade 3 Agricultural Land and development 13 safeguarding soil quality - would result in its loss.
Greenfield site, so there will be some increased noise and light pollution. Somewhat detached from built up 14 Environmental Issues - area, although close to existing business park and floodlit football club, which means less impact effect compared to a site in a more rural area. Distant from AONB and AGLV. Encroachment into Landscape 15 o open countryside considered in Green Belt Review An SNCI bounds the east of the site which is also a 16 Biodiversity - Priority Habitat Area. The site is within the 7km buffer of the Thames Basin Heath SPA.
LH-018 Land off Clare Crescent, Leatherhead
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
Site capable of delivering more than 100 dwellings, with Housing 1 ++ delivery expected to start within five years. 3 Historic & Cultural Assets o N/A None present on site or in immediate vicinity
On edge of larger built up area, close to a wide range of Reduce need to travel, services. encourage sustainable travel
4 and improve accessibility to + Close to an identified network hotspot ( B2430 Kingston services Road roundabout with Cleeve Road and Dilston Road)
Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of the Economic Growth 6 ++ local economy (100+ dwellings) The site is in Flood Zone 1, however small patches of the 11 Flood Risk - site particularly on the western boundary are at risk from surface flooding (incl. 1 in 30 yrs) 12 Water Environment o Does not lie in a Groundwater Protection Zone.
The site is non-agricultural land. A strip of land on the Addressing Contamination, southern boundary adjacent to the railway line is a medium 13 safeguarding soil quality + risk area for contaminated land thus development could bring about remediation benefits.
Greenfield site, so there will be some increased noise and light pollution. Location of site near to BUA means less visible effect compared to a site in a rural area. Adjacent to Environmental Issues 14 - - the M25, where it will be necessary to incorporate design and construction measures which minimise impact of noise and potential air quality issues on potential users. Distant from AONB and AGLV. Encroachment into open Landscape 15 o countryside considered in Green Belt Review The belt of trees separating the site from the Leatherhead bypass to the east is an identified Priority Habitat Biodiversity 16 o (Deciduous Woodland) however there are no designations on the site itself. LH-020 Land to the rear of 5-33 Randalls Road, Leatherhead
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
Site capable of delivering more than 100 dwellings, with delivery expected Housing 1 ++ to start within five years. Historic & N/A None present on site or in immediate vicinity 3 Cultural Assets o Reduce need to travel, encourage On edge of larger built up area, close to a wide range of services. sustainable travel 4 and improve + Adjacent to identified congestion hotspot (A245 Randalls Road signalised accessibility to junctions with Cleeve Road and Station Approach). services Economic Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of the local economy 6 Growth ++ (100+ dwellings) A strip of land adjacent to the southern boundary of the site lies in Flood Zone 2, whilst the majority of the site is in Flood Zone 1. Slither of 1 in 1000 yr Surface Water flood risk to rear of 25 Randalls Road. Potential for Groundwater flooding is low across the majority of the site with increased risk on the southern boundary. To the west of the site surface water Flood Risk 11 o flooding is a 1 in 30 yr event and could cause difficulties for access. The south of the site is included in both a flood warning and flood alert area. • Flood Alert Area: River Mole and its tributaries from Kinnersley Manor to South Hersham • Flood Warning Area: River Mole at Leatherhead and Fetcham. Level 2 SFRA undertaken. Water Lies in Groundwater Protection Zone (principally Zone 2, part Zone 1). 12 Environment -
Addressing Contamination, No known contamination present on site. No land quality designation on 13 safeguarding soil o site. quality
Greenfield site, so there will be some increased noise and light pollution. Environmental Location of site near to BUA means less visible effect compared to a site in 14 Issues - a rural area. Distant from AONB and AGLV. Encroachment into open countryside Landscape 15 o considered in Green Belt Review The site is identified as Woodpasture and Parkland Priority Habitat by Natural England. 50% of the site lies within 7km of the SPA thus Biodiversity 16 - development for housing may contribute to recreational pressure requiring mitigation.
LH-021 Land North & South of Barnet Wood Lane, Leatherhead
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
Site capable of delivering more than 100 dwellings, with Housing 1 + delivery anticipated in years 11 - 15.
Barnett Wood Farmhouse and the Granary, located to the south of Barnett Wood Lane in the southern parcel of the site, are 3 Historic & Cultural Assets - both Grade II Listed thus surrounding development must give consideration to the setting of these buildings. The Allotments on site are classified as an asset of Community Value.
On edge of larger built up area, close to a wide range of Reduce need to travel, services. encourage sustainable travel
4 and improve accessibility to + Adjacent to identified congestion hotspot (M25 Junction 9a services roundabout - A243 with A245 and M25).
Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of the local Economic Growth 6 ++ economy (100+ dwellings) The site is in Flood Zone 1. It is liable to Surface Water Flood risk on western boundary to the northern field however this Flood Risk 11 - could be designed around. Ground Water flood risk in the south of the site. The southern part of the site lies in Ground Protection Zones 2 Water Environment 12 - & 3.
Non-agricultural land. Small patch of low risk contaminated land located centrally on that part of the site to the north of Addressing Contamination, Barnet Wood Lane plus a strip of medium risk contaminated 13 safeguarding soil quality + land adjacent to railway line to the north which could be reduced through development.
Greenfield site, so there will be some increased noise and light pollution. Location of site near to BUA means less visible effect compared to a site in a rural area. Adjacent to the M25, where Environmental Issues 14 - - it will be necessary to incorporate design and construction measures which minimise impact of noise and potential air quality issues on potential users. Distant from AONB and AGLV. Encroachment into open Landscape 15 o countryside considered in Green Belt Review The site does not have any Nature Conservation or Biodiversity Biodiversity 16 o constraints.
LH-035 Land South of Leatherhead
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
Site capable of delivering more than 100 dwellings, Housing 1 ++ with delivery expected to start within five years. 3 Historic & Cultural Assets o N/A None present on site or in immediate vicinity
On the edge of a larger built up area but some Reduce need to travel, distance from the town centre and most local encourage sustainable travel services. 4 and improve accessibility to o services Close to an identified congestion hotspot (Beaverbrook Roundabout (A24 with B2033). Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs Economic Growth 6 ++ of the local economy (100+ dwellings) The site is in Flood Zone 1. A small strip of land on the southern boundary adjacent to the A24 is liable to Flood Risk 11 - Surface Water Flooding however this could be designed around. 12 Water Environment - Lies in Groundwater Protection Zone 2.
No known contamination present on site however Addressing Contamination, part of the site is Grade 3 Agricultural Land and 13 safeguarding soil quality - development would result in its loss.
Greenfield site, so there will be some increased noise and light pollution. Location of site near to BUA Environmental Issues 14 - means less visible effect compared to a site in a rural area.
Distant from AONB however AGLV lies south of A24 Landscape 15 - Bypass. A TPO covers the western half of the site.
This site within 1.5km of the Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SAC has been identified through Habitats Regulations Assessment as having potential to function as bat foraging / commuting habitat, requiring further assessment of suitability for and usage by Bechstein’s bats, with mitigation measures 16 Biodiversity - potentially required.
A small patch of land on the western boundary of the site is identified as Priority Habitat (Traditional Orchard).
LH-038 Land South of Headley Road, Leatherhead
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
Site capable of delivering more than 100 dwellings, Housing 1 ++ with delivery expected to start within five years. 3 Historic & Cultural Assets o N/A None present on site or in immediate vicinity
On the edge of a larger built up area but some Reduce need to travel, distance from the town centre and most local encourage sustainable travel services. 4 and improve accessibility to o services Close to an identified congestion hotspot (Beaverbrook Roundabout (A24 with B2033). Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs Economic Growth 6 ++ of the local economy (100+ dwellings)
The site is in Flood Zone 1 and not liable to any Flood Risk 11 ++ surface water flooding
12 Water Environment - Lies in Groundwater Protection Zone 2.
No known contamination present however site is Addressing Contamination, Grade 3 Agricultural Land and development would 13 safeguarding soil quality - result in its loss.
Greenfield site, so likely to be increased noise and light pollution despite close proximity to BUA, 14 Environmental Issues - separation being provided by dual carriageway and belt of deciduous woodland. An overhead electricity line traverses the site. Distant from AONB and separated from AGLV lying 15 Landscape o south of B2033. Encroachment into open countryside considered in Green Belt Review Aside from a small incursions of Deciduous Woodland on the western boundary identified as Biodiversity 16 o Priority Habitat the site does not have any nature conservation or biodiversity constraints
APPENDIX 7 SUSTAINABILITY APPRAISAL OF NON-STRATEGIC GREENFIELD SITES WITHIN OR ADJACENT TO THE BUA
AS-004 Murreys Court, Ashtead East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective Potential to contribute to housing supply in Mole Valley Housing 1 o though towards the end of the plan period
3 Historic & Cultural Assets o Listed buildings on south east corner of site
Reduce need to travel, encourage sustainable Located within Built Up Area of Ashtead close to a 4 travel and improve ++ range of local services. accessibility to services
Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of Economic Growth 6 + the local economy. Flood Zone 1, with patches of surface water flooding Flood Risk 11 - principally around existing buildings. Existing infrastructure serves the site and surrounding 12 Water Environment + area. Site does not lie within a Groundwater Protection Zone
Addressing The site is non-agricultural land and not subject to any Contamination, 13 o contamination. safeguarding soil quality
Within built up area and intensification of use in this Environmental Issues 14 o area unlikely to have noticeable impact. Within built up area with no landscape designation Landscape 15 o however a TPO covers the site. This central site does not have any Nature Biodiversity ++ 16 Conservation or Biodiversity constraints
AS-007 The Old Chalk Pit, Pleasure Pit Road
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
1 Housing + Site capable of delivering modest housing numbers within years 1 - 5
Historic & N/A None present on site or in immediate vicinity 3 Cultural Assets o Reduce need to travel, encourage sustainable On edge of built up area of Ashtead, but some distance from Ashtead 4 travel and o local centre and other local services. improve accessibility to services Economic 6 Growth + Limited increase in workforce numbers to assist economic growth The site is in Flood Zone 1 however there are patches of 1 in 30 and 1 11 Flood Risk - in 100 yr Surface Water Flooding particularly on the southern periphery. No water courses on site and does not lie in GPZ. Site on edge of built Water o up area thus potential to connect to existing infrastructure. Demand 12 Environment for water supply would nonetheless increase as a result of development.
Addressing Contamination, Disused and now infilled Chalkpit with much of the site being at low + 13 safeguarding risk from contamination. Non-agricultural land. soil quality This site is on the edge of the built up area (BUA) and is very well Environmental 14 Issues o screened by tree cover on its boundaries thus additional light/noise pollution unlikely to have noticeable impact.
The site is not in the AONB or AGLV . The site is enclosed by tree belts Landscape o 15 protected by TPO thus limiting impact on the landscape.
The site is on the edge of the BUA and does not have any Nature Biodiversity o 16 Conservation or Biodiversity constraints
AS-009 New Fields, Barnett Wood Lane, Ashtead
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
Site capable of delivering modest housing numbers within years Housing 1 + 1 – 5.
3 Historic & Cultural Assets o N/A None present on site or in immediate vicinity
Adjoins the built up area of Ashtead with relatively close Reduce need to travel, proximity to local primary and secondary schools though other encourage sustainable travel services somewhat distant. Adjacent to identified congestion 4 and improve accessibility to - hotspot (M25 Junction 9a roundabout - A243 with A245 and services M25).
Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of the local Economic Growth 6 + economy (<100 dwellings)
The site is in Flood Zone 1. It is liable to Surface Water Flood 11 Flood Risk - risk (1 in 30 yr) on its western and northern boundaries (and 1 in 1000 yr risk across most of the northern half of the site.
No water courses on site. Does not lie in Groundwater Water Environment 12 o Protection Zone.
Addressing Contamination, Non-agricultural land. No known contamination. 13 safeguarding soil quality o
Greenfield site, so there will be some increased noise and light pollution. Location of site near to BUA means less visible effect compared to a site in a rural area. Adjacent to the M25 (land on 14 Environmental Issues - - western boundary lying within 67m consultation buffer), thus it will be necessary to incorporate design and construction measures to minimise the impact of noise and potential air quality issues on potential users. Distant from AONB and AGLV. Encroachment into open Landscape 15 o countryside considered in Green Belt Review TPOs have been applied to all tree belts on the northern, 16 Biodiversity - eastern and southern boundaries much of which is also identified as priority habitat (deciduous woodland)
BK-010 Land to the rear of Hunters Moon, Maddox Park, Bookham
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
Site capable of delivering modest housing numbers within Housing + 1 years 1 - 5
Historic & Cultural 3 Assets o N/A Non present on site or in immediate vicinity
Reduce need to travel, encourage On edge of built up area of Bookham, but some distance from 4 sustainable travel and o improve accessibility Bookham local centre and other local services. to services
Limited increase in workforce numbers to assist economic Economic Growth o 6 growth. The site is in Flood Zone 1. The southern boundary of the site Flood Risk o 11 is liable to 1 in 100 year surface water flooding.
12 Water Environment o The site has no water courses on site and does not lie in a GPZ.
Addressing Contamination, o The site is non-agricultural land and there is no known 13 safeguarding soil contamination quality
Relatively enclosed greenfield site on edge of BUA. Limited 14 Environmental Issues o number of dwellings unlikely to give rise to noticeable impact on air, noise or light pollution.
The site lies adjacent to the BUA, is distant from the AONB & 15 Landscape + AGLV and bordered on three sides by residential properties which limits impact on the wider landscape.
The site is within the Thames Basin Heath Special Protection Biodiversity - 16 Area 5km buffer zone. BK-012 Land Adjoining Bookham Common
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
Site capable of delivering modest housing numbers within Housing + 1 years 1 - 5 The bridge over the railway to the immediate east of the site is Historic & Cultural 3 Assets - Grade II Listed thus impact on its setting would require consideration.
Reduce need to travel, encourage On edge of built up area of Bookham, but some distance from sustainable travel and 4 o Bookham local centre and other local services. improve accessibility to services
Modest increase in workforce numbers to assist economic Economic Growth + 6 growth The site is in Flood Zone 1 and is liable to 1 in 1000 yr surface Flood Risk + 11 water flooding on its north easterly corner. The site has no water courses on site and does not lie in a GPZ. It is however separated from the BUA by the railway line thus 12 Water Environment - water utility infrastructure may be not be readily or easily accessible. Demand for water supply would increase as a result of development.
Addressing The southern half of the site falls within the 50m buffer of low Contamination, 13 safeguarding soil o risk contaminated land surrounding the railway. Grade 4 quality Agricultural Land.
The site is on the edge of the BUA however also borders a SSSI and is thus in a sensitive location for potential environmental Environmental Issues - 14 pollution effects. Design measures would be required to mitigate disturbance from the adjacent railway line.
The site is not in the AONB or AGLV however is bordered by 15 Landscape o Common Land. The site is enclosed by tree belts which if retained would minimise any impact on the wider landscape.
The site is within the Thames Basin Heath Special Protection 16 Biodiversity - Area 5km buffer zone. It is also adjacent to the Bookham Common SSSI.
DK-003 Land at Milton Court Lane, Dorking
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
Site capable of delivering significant housing Housing 1 + numbers within years 1 - 5 N/A None present on site or in immediate vicinity. Site lies within outlook from Milton Court, a Grade 3 Historic & Cultural Assets o II* listed building to the west however development of the site would be set against a backdrop of urban form to the east. On edge of larger built up area, close to a wide Reduce need to travel, range of services. encourage sustainable travel 4 and improve accessibility to + Close to an identified congestion hotspot at the A25 services Westcott Road signalised junction with Vincent Lane. Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs Economic Growth 6 ++ of the local economy (100+ dwellings) The site is not at risk of fluvial flooding. A very narrow strip of land adjacent to the northern 11 Flood Risk - boundary may be at risk of Surface Water Flooding (1 in 100 / 1 in 30 yr risk) however this could be designed around. Potential Ground Water issues. No water courses on site. Lies in Groundwater 12 Water Environment - Protection Zones 1 & 2 being adjacent to a water pumping station.
No known contamination present on site however its Addressing Contamination, development would involve the loss of Grade 3 13 safeguarding soil quality - Agricultural Land
Greenfield site, so there will be some increased noise and light pollution. Location of site near to BUA means less visible effect compared to a site in Environmental Issues 14 - a rural area. Proximity to industrial estate may necessitate mitigation measures to protect new residents from noise. Not adjacent to AONB and AGLV however can be seen in some long views from the north / north- Landscape 15 o west. Encroachment into open countryside considered in Green Belt Review. The site does not have any nature conservation or Biodiversity 16 o biodiversity constraints, nor any priority habitats.
DK-005 Chennells Nursery, Ridgeway Road, Dorking East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective 1 Housing + Medium sized site capable of delivery within five years. Historic & Cultural o None present on site or in surrounding area. 3 Assets
Reduce need to travel, encourage On edge of larger built up area, but some distance from sustainable travel and 4 + Dorking town centre and most local services. improve accessibility to services
Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of the Economic Growth 6 + local economy. Flood Zone 1, with very small patch of land in north east of Flood Risk 11 - site at risk of surface water flooding Site does not lie within a Groundwater Protection Zone. No water courses on site and development will increase the demand for water in this location. Being on the edge of the Water Environment 12 o BUA however, existing infrastructure in proximity and opportunity exists for eco-friendly water usage / storage in the new development. Addressing Contamination, The site is not in-agricultural use and not subject to any 13 safeguarding soil o contamination. quality Given the site's location adjacent to the Built Up Area there 14 Environmental Issues - could be some limited impact of noise/light intrusion into the countryside. The site is within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 15 Landscape - - and Area of Great Landscape Value. There are a number of TPOs on the northern boundary. This greenfield site does not have any Nature Conservation designation however a central swathe of the site is 16 Biodiversity - identified as Priority Habitat (deciduous woodland). Derelict buildings on site may also provide habitat for protected species.
DK-017 Land South of Marleymead
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
Site capable of delivering significant housing numbers within years 1 - Housing + 1 5 Historic & 3 Cultural Assets o N/A None present on site or in immediate vicinity Reduce need to travel, On edge of larger built up area, but some distance from Dorking town encourage centre and most local services. sustainable
4 travel and o Close to congestion hotspot (A25 Deepdene Avenue/Horsham Road improve roundabout). accessibility to services Economic 6 Growth + Modest increase in workforce numbers to assist economic growth
The site is in Flood Zone 1. A corridor of 1 in 30 yr Surface Water Flood 11 Flood Risk - risk follows the line of a water course running east west close to the southern boundary of the site.
A water course runs along the southern boundary of the site. The site Water - does not lie in a GPZ. The site lies adjacent to the built up area thus 12 Environment could potentially access existing water utility infrastructure however increased demand would be placed on water supply.
Addressing Contamination, o There is no known contamination, nor is the land graded for 13 safeguarding agricultural purposes. soil quality
Environmental Given the site's location adjacent to the Built Up Area there could be 14 Issues - some limited impact of noise/light intrusion into the countryside.
The site is within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Area of Landscape -- 15 Great Landscape Value
The site lies on the edge of the BUA . The majority of the site lies in a 16 Biodiversity - Priority Habitat Area (Deciduous Woodland) but the site has no other nature conservation or biodiversity constraints.
FT-001 Elmer Works East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective Medium sized site which will contribute to housing supply in Housing 1 + Mole Valley. Historic & Cultural o None present on site. 3 Assets
Reduce need to travel, encourage On edge of built up area of Fetcham, with reasonable access 4 sustainable travel and + to a wide range of services in Leatherhead town centre, but improve accessibility some distance from local services in Fetcham. to services
Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of the local Economic Growth 6 + economy. Flood Zone 1, with very small patch of land at 1 in 1000yr risk Flood Risk 11 + of surface water flooding. Site lies within a Groundwater Protection Zone 1 and adjacent to a water treatment works. Being on the edge of the BUA 12 Water Environment - however, existing infrastructure in proximity and opportunity exists for eco-friendly water usage / storage in the new development. Addressing Much of the site is Grade 3 agricultural land though is not in Contamination, agricultural use. The eastern end of the site lies in the low risk 13 safeguarding soil o contamination buffer associated with the adjacent railway track. quality Greenfield site adjacent to the Built Up Area however contained by development on three sides, and a railway line on the fourth. Any noise / light pollution is thus likely to be Environmental Issues 14 - absorbed against this existing backdrop. Potential noise disturbance from the adjacent Water Works and railway line will need to be factored into any design. There are no landscape designations on the site which is 15 Landscape o enclosed on all four boundaries. There are a number of TPOs on the northern boundary. This site within 1.5km of the Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SAC has been identified through Habitats Regulations Assessment as having potential to function as bat foraging / commuting habitat, requiring further assessment of suitability 16 Biodiversity - for and usage by Bechstein’s bats, with mitigation measures potentially required.
FT-003 Monks Green Farm, Cobham Road
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
Site capable of delivering significant housing numbers Housing 1 + within years 1 - 5
None present on site however the Grade II listed Monks Green Farmhouse abuts the site on the west side of Historic & Cultural Assets 3 - Cobham Road. Care required to avoid or minimise impact upon the setting of the listed building.
Reduce need to travel, encourage sustainable travel On edge of the built up area of Fetcham, close to a wide 4 and improve accessibility to + range of local services. services
Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of Economic Growth 6 ++ the local economy (100+ dwellings) The site is in Flood Zone 1 and is not liable to any surface water flooding however Cobham Road which Flood Risk 11 + provides access to the site is liable to surface water flooding (1 in 30 years) No water courses on site. Lies within Groundwater Water Environment 12 - Protection Zone 2.
Addressing Contamination, Part Grade 4 Agricultural Land. No known 13 safeguarding soil quality o contamination on site
Greenfield site, so there will be some increased noise 14 Environmental Issues - and light pollution. Location of site near to BUA means less visible effect compared to a site in a rural area. Distant from AONB and AGLV. Encroachment into open Landscape 15 o countryside considered in Green Belt Review Ancient woodland on north east corner of site which is 16 Biodiversity - also Priority Habitat. Within 7km of the Thames Basin Heaths SPA.
FT-004 Monks Green, Fetcham
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
Site capable of delivering significant housing numbers Housing + 1 within years 1 - 5 Monks Green Farm House, a Grade II listed Building Historic & Cultural sits 70m to the east of the site however there are no 3 Assets o heritage assets present on site or in the immediate vicinity
Reduce need to travel, encourage On edge of built up area of Fetcham, with good access 4 sustainable travel and + improve accessibility to local services in Fetcham. to services
Modest increase in workforce numbers to assist Economic Growth + 6 economic growth The site is in Flood Zone 1 and there is a risk of 1 in 11 Flood Risk + 1000 yr surface water flooding on the southern eastern periphery. The site lies in a Groundwater Protection Zone 2. Whilst edge of BUA the railway line is a significant 12 Water Environment - physical barrier thus water utility infrastructure may be not be readily or easily accessible. Demand for water supply would increase as a result of development.
Addressing Low risk of contaminated land on the south of the site Contamination, 13 safeguarding soil o connected with the adjacent railway. Mostly Grade 4 quality Agricultural Land The site is separated from the BUA of Fetcham by the railway line and is presently a group of wooded fields. Light pollution from development on this site would Environmental Issues 14 - extend into the countryside. Design measures would need to mitigate against noise pollution from passing trains. The site is not within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or an Area of Great Landscape Value however Landscape 15 - is heavily wooded and tree removal would have a significant impact on the landscape. The site is in the 7km buffer zone of the Thames Basin 16 Biodiversity - Heath SPA. It also lies within a Priority Habitat Area (Deciduous Woodland)
FT-005 Land to the East of Mole Road
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
1 Housing + Site capable of delivering modest housing numbers within years 1 - 5
Historic & 3 Cultural Assets o N/A None present on site or in immediate vicinity Reduce need to travel, encourage sustainable On edge of built up area of Fetcham, with good access to local services 4 travel and + in Fetcham. improve accessibility to services Economic 6 Growth + Modest increase in workforce numbers to assist economic growth
Parts of the site lie within Flood Zones 2 and 3 thus limiting 11 Flood Risk - developable area and layout. The site is at risk from surface water flooding along the northern and eastern boundaries
The site is in Ground Source Water Protection Zone 1. Whilst edge of Water - BUA the railway line is a significant physical barrier thus water utility 12 Environment infrastructure may be not be readily or easily accessible. Demand for water supply would increase as a result of development.
Addressing The site’s southern boundary is within the 50m buffer of low risk Contamination, 13 safeguarding o contaminated land surrounding the railway. It is not graded for soil quality agricultural purposes.
Whilst on the edge of the BUA the site is surrounded by built Environmental - development on three sides thus is relatively contained in terms light 14 Issues spillage. However, design measures would need to mitigate against noise pollution from passing trains
A TPO affects the whole site and whilst, following substantial 15 Landscape o unauthorised felling, the site contributes little to the landscape at the present time replacement planting is presently maturing.
The site is in the Thames Basin Heath Special Protection Area 7km Biodiversity - 16 buffer zone. The site is also a deciduous woodland Priority Habitat
LH-017 - Land between 36 -69 Randalls Road, Leatherhead East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective Medium sized site which will contribute to housing supply in Mole Housing 1 + Valley. Historic & Cultural o None present on site. 3 Assets Reduce need to On edge of larger built up area, close to a wide range of services. travel, encourage
sustainable travel + Adjacent to identified congestion hotspot (A245 Randalls Road 4 and improve signalised junctions with Cleeve Road) and close to congestion accessibility to hotspot at Randalls Road/Station Approach. services Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of the local Economic Growth 6 + economy. The site is in Flood Zone 1 with small strip of 1 in 100 yr surface Flood Risk 11 o water flood risk on site. Greenfield site will place demand on water supply. This medium sized site on the edge of the BUA could however access existing 12 Water Environment o water infrastructure and bring opportunities for eco-friendly water usage / storage in the new development. In Groundwater Protection Zone 2. Addressing Contamination, Much of the site is Grade 3 agricultural land though is not in 13 safeguarding soil - agricultural use. There is no contamination on site. quality Environmental Given the site's location adjacent to the Built Up Area there may be 14 Issues - some limited impact of noise/light intrusion into the countryside. 15 Landscape - The site has no landscape designation but is presently greenfield. This greenfield edge of BUA site has no nature conservation or 16 Biodiversity o biodiversity constraints however lies within the 7km buffer zone of the Thames Basin Heath SPA
LH-023 Land Adjacent to Crestawood East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective Deliverable site which will contribute to housing supply in Housing 1 + years 1 - 5. Historic & Cultural o None present on site. 3 Assets
Reduce need to On the edge of a larger built up area but some distance travel, encourage from the town centre and most local services. 4 sustainable travel and o improve accessibility Close to an identified congestion hotspot (Beaverbrook to services Roundabout (A24 with B2033).
Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of the Economic Growth 6 + local economy. The site is in Flood Zone 1 and not liable to surface water Flood Risk 11 ++ flooding. In Groundwater Protection Zone 2. Being on the edge of the BUA could utilise existing infrastructure in proximity Water Environment 12 o and opportunity exists for eco-friendly water usage / storage in the new development. Addressing Contamination, Non agricultural land with no contamination on site. 13 safeguarding soil o quality Whilst adjacent to the Built Up Area this small site is bounded by existing residential development on three Environmental Issues 14 o sides thus there in unlikely to be a noticeable instrusion from light or noise pollution. The site has no landscape designation but is presently Landscape 15 - greenfield. The site is within the Thames Basin Heath Special Protection Area 7km buffer zone. However, it is a small site and would not trigger mitigation 16 Biodiversity o requirements, which apply only to developments of 50 dwellings or more.
LH-025 Land at and to the rear of Two Ways House, Oxshott Road, Leatherhead East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective Medium sized site which will contribute to housing supply in Housing 1 + Mole Valley. Historic & Cultural o None present on site. 3 Assets Edge of large Built Up Area in close proximity to Reduce need to convenience retail, employment and medical services, but travel, encourage at a greater distance from primary schooling and the wider sustainable travel and + 4 range of services in the town centre. improve accessibility
to services Close to M25 Junction 9b hotspot. Provision of additional workforce to meet the needs of the Economic Growth 6 + local economy. The site is in Flood Zone 1 however small patches of land 11 Flood Risk o are liable to 1 in 100 and 1 in 1000 yr surface water flooding. Greenfield site will place demand on water supply. Being on the edge of the BUA however could utilise existing Water Environment 12 o infrastructure in proximity. The opportunity also exists for eco-friendly water usage / storage in the new development.
Addressing Contamination, Non agricultural land with no contamination on site. 13 safeguarding soil o quality
Given the site's contained position on the edge of the built up area there is unlikely to be a noticeable instrusion from traffic, light or noise pollution. Noise pollution from the M25 may have to be addressed through design. Parts of the site Environmental Issues 14 o are overgrown and derelict in appearance and have in the past been subject to illegal waste tipping and gypsy and traveller incursions thus the site's redevelopment could provide environmental benefits. The site has no landscape designation but is presently Landscape 15 - greenfield. This greenfield site is covered by a TPO and lies 16 Biodiversity - immediately adjacent to the Teazle Wood SNCI. . It also lies within the 7km buffer of the Thames Basin Heath SPA.
LH-034 Land at Fortyfoot Road
East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
1 Housing + Site capable of delivering modest housing numbers within years 1 - 5
Historic & N/A None present on site or in immediate vicinity 3 Cultural Assets o Reduce need to travel, On the edge of the built up area of Leatherhead, but some distance from encourage most services. sustainable 4 travel and o Close to identified congestion hotspot (Knoll roundabout A24 with A243 improve and B2122). accessibility to services Economic Modest increase in workforce numbers to assist economic growth 6 Growth + The site is in Flood Zone 1 and there is no risk of surface water flooding Flood Risk 11 ++ on site
Water There are no water sources on site which lies in a GPZ2. Demamd for 12 Environment - water supply would increase as a result of development.
Addressing Contamination, No known contamination present. Not graded for agricultural purposes. 13 safeguarding o soil quality Greenfield site, so there will be some increased noise and light pollution. Location of site near to BUA means less visible effect compared to a site in a rural area. However, site is adjacent to the A24 and M25, where it Environmental will be necessary to incorporate design and construction measures which 14 Issues -- minimise impact of noise and potential air quality issues on potential users.
The site is not within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or an Area of Great Landscape Value. Whilst either end of the site adjoins the BUA, to 15 Landscape - the north this comprises playing fields identified as Strategic Open Land. It is detached from other built forms of development and would have an urbanising effect on this eastern boundary of Leatherhead.
The southern tip of the site plus the triangular area of woodland to the Biodiversity 16 - west is designated a Priority Habitat Area
APPENDIX 8 SUSTAINABILITY APPRAISAL OF POTENTIAL GYPSY AND TRAVELLER SITES
BT-005 The Evergreens, Reigate Road, Betchworth
East Surrey Sustainability Objective Score Commentary Site contributes to housing requirement by providing specialist 1 Housing + accommodation for gypsies and travellers No direct impact on archaeological, historic and cultural assets or their settings. There are two sites of archaeological interest Historic & Cultural 3 o in the vicinity, but they do not include land within the site Assets boundaries. Ground disturbance would in any case be very limited, due to the nature of the proposed use. Rural location, with limited access to local services. “Adjacent to identified congestion hotspot (A25 Reigate Road roundabout Reduce need to with B2032 Station Road). However, the main road provides travel, encourage access to services in Dorking and Reigate and there are rail and 4 sustainable travel and o bus services nearby. Increased accessibility to local services improve accessibility would also be a positive consequence of providing a settled to services address for gypsy and traveller families who may otherwise be on the road. Modest increase in workforce numbers to assist economic 6 Economic Growth + growth The site is in Flood Zone 1 with no identified risk of surface 11 Flood Risk ++ water flooding.
There are no water courses and the site does not lie in a 12 Water Environment o Ground Water Protection Zone
Addressing The site in Grade 3 agricultural land, however it is a small parcel Contamination, of land already used for the stationing of gypsy and traveller 13 - safeguarding soil caravans. It is unlikely that productive agricultural use would quality ever be re-established on any significant scale.
Although the site is in a rural location, it is adjacent to a main road and roundabout, with commercial uses to the east and south. There are existing street lights on the roundabout, 14 Environmental Issues - including at the entrance to the site. Therefore the level of any additional noise/light associated with increased use of the site would be very limited. The site lies in the AGLV and additional pitches would involve the use of greenfield land within the existing site boundaries. 15 Landscape -- However, it is a natural extension of an existing gypsy and traveller site, in the vicinity of other developed sites. Landscape impact can be mitigated through careful design and screening. This site within 1.5km of the Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SAC has been identified through Habitats Regulations Assessment as having potential to function as bat foraging / commuting habitat, requiring further assessment of suitability for and usage by Bechstein’s bats, with mitigation measures 16 Biodiversity - potentially required.
There is also an area of ancient woodland immediately to the north. There would be no encroachment into that land, but any indirect impact would require consideration and potential mitigation.
DK-010 Pixham Lane Depot, Pixham Lane, Dorking
East Surrey Sustainability Objective Score Commentary Site contributes to housing requirement by providing specialist 1 Housing + accommodation for gypsies and travellers
The site adjoins Pixham Conservation Area and could potentially Historic & Cultural 3 - have an impact on its setting, however this can be addressed Assets through appropriate siting, layout and landscape treatment. On edge of larger built up area, close to a wide range of services.
Reduce need to Close to identified congestion hotspots (A24 London Road travel, encourage roundabout with B2038 Pixham Lane, and B2038 Pixham Lane 4 sustainable travel and ++ signalised shuttle working) improve accessibility
to services Increased accessibility to local services would also be a positive consequence of providing a settled address for gypsy and traveller families who may otherwise be on the road. Modest increase in workforce numbers to assist economic 6 Economic Growth + growth The site is within Flood Zone 2 on current EA flood risk mapping. Caravans and mobile homes are a “highly vulnerable” use and the Exception Test would have to be passed. However, more 11 Flood Risk - recent evidence from the EA’s Middle Mole remodelling suggests the site is in Flood Zone 1 and the land under consideration has not been affected by historic flooding.
About one third of the site is within Groundwater Protection Zone 12 Water Environment o 2 and the remainder is within Groundwater Protection Zone 3.
Addressing Contamination, The site is previously developed land. There is no identified risk 13 + safeguarding soil of contamination and no loss of graded agricultural land. quality
The site adjoins the Dorking Sewage Treatment Works and may 14 Environmental Issues - be adversely affected by odour.
The site is in the AONB and AGLV. However, it is previously developed land on the edge of a built up area, with built 15 Landscape -- development on adjoining land. Landscape impacts could be mitigated through careful siting, design and landscaping. This site within 1.5km of the Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SAC has been identified through Habitats Regulations Assessment as having potential to function as bat foraging / commuting habitat, requiring further assessment of suitability for 16 Biodiversity - and usage by Bechstein’s bats, with mitigation measures potentially required.
DK-029 Land North of Conifer Park, Ranmore Road, Dorking
East Surrey Sustainability Objective Score Commentary Site contributes to housing requirement by providing specialist 1 Housing + accommodation for gypsies and travellers
Historic & Cultural 3 o No impact on archaeological, historic and cultural assets Assets
Reduce need to On edge of larger built up area, close to a wide range of services travel, encourage and immediately adjacent to school and railway station. 4 sustainable travel and ++ Increased accessibility to local services would also be a positive improve accessibility consequence of providing a settled address for gypsy and to services traveller families who may otherwise be on the road.
Modest increase in workforce numbers to assist economic 6 Economic Growth + growth Surface water flood risk on the access road (1 in 100yr) and 1 in 11 Flood Risk - 30 yr on south western corner.
12 Water Environment - The site lies in Groundwater Protection Zone 2.
Addressing Grade 4 agricultural land. Zone of “low risk” contaminated land Contamination, 13 o along access road (adjacent to railway), but this area unlikely to safeguarding soil be disturbed as a result of the proposed development. quality
The site lies adjacent to railway line and industrial uses, which 14 Environmental Issues - both generate noise. However, the additional pitches would be. 75m or more from those uses.
Extension of site would be onto greenfield land. Site lies in AONB and AGLV. However, it is a well contained site which is a 15 Landscape -- natural extension of an existing gypsy and traveller site. Landscape impact can be mitigated through careful design and screening.
The site does not have any Nature Conservation or Biodiversity 16 Biodiversity o constraints however it is currently greenfield.
LH-024 Land at River Lane, Leatherhead
East Surrey Sustainability Objective Score Commentary Site contributes to housing requirement by providing specialist 1 Housing + accommodation for gypsies and travellers
Historic & Cultural 3 o No impact on archaeological, historic and cultural assets Assets
Near the edge of a larger built up area, with reasonable access to local services, although some distance from the town centre. Reduce need to travel, encourage Close to identified congestion hotspot (A245 Randalls Road 4 sustainable travel and + signalised junctions with Cleeve Road and Station Approach). improve accessibility to services Increased accessibility to local services would also be a positive consequence of providing a settled address for gypsy and traveller families who may otherwise be on the road. Modest increase in workforce numbers to assist economic 6 Economic Growth + growth The site is in Flood Zone 1. Part of the site includes areas at 11 Flood Risk + risk of surface water flooding (1 in 1000).
12 Water Environment - The site lies in Groundwater Protection Zone 2.
Addressing The site in Grade 3 agricultural land, however it is a small parcel Contamination, of land constrained by other uses, where it is unlikely that 13 - safeguarding soil productive agricultural use would ever be re-established on any quality significant scale.
The site is on outside the BUA. However, surrounding uses include a floodlit football ground. Therefore additional noise/light 14 Environmental Issues o pollution associated with permanent development on the site would be minimal.
The site has no landscape designation but is presently a 15 Landscape - greenfield site in temporary use.
This edge of BUA site has no nature conservation or biodiversity 16 Biodiversity o constraints however lies within the 7km buffer zone of the Thames Basin Heath SPA.
APPENDIX 9 SUSTAINABILITY APPRAISAL OF SITES PROPOSING USES OTHER THAN RESIDENTIAL
BU-017 Tapwood Workshops, Buckland East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective Historic & Cultural 3 o None present on site or in surrounding area. Assets
Reduce need to travel, encourage Site lies within Buckland village as identified in emerging local sustainable travel 4 - - plan, one of the Districts smaller rural villages with limited and improve local services. accessibility to services
To make the best use of previously 5 o Mixed PDL in use / Non-PDL developed land and existing buildings
Potential for increased job opportunity if Class B development 6 Economic Growth + density increased on site.
To provide for Redevelopment has potential to increase the quality and employment range of premises available to the local economy. Likewise, 7 opportunities to + additional units could contribute to increased and more meet the needs of diverse job opportunities. the local economy
The site lies in Flood Zone 1 and there is no identified risk of 11 Flood Risk ++ surface water flooding. No water courses on site, does not lie in Groundwater 12 Water Environment o Protection Zone. Addressing The western half of the site is identified as High Risk Contamination, contaminated land associated with former joinery works to the 13 + safeguarding soil west. Site is Grade 3 Agricultural land however over 50% quality hard surfacing. Environmental 14 o PDL. No significantly different impact likely to be generated. Issues The site lies within the AGLV however outside of AONB. 15 Landscape - Being largely PDL the opportunity presents for landscape improvement.
16 Biodiversity + The site does not have any Nature Conservation or Biodiversity constraints.
DK-002 Station Road Depot, Dorking East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective Historic & Cultural No archaeological, historic or cultural assets on or 3 o Assets near site
Reduce need to travel, encourage sustainable Within larger built up area,within reasonable walking 4 ++ travel and improve distance of a wide range of services. accessibility to services
To make the best use of previously developed 5 ++ Intensification of use of previously developed land. land and existing buildings
Additional employment (Class B2/B8) floorspace 6 Economic Growth + could support economic development.
To provide for employment Potential for additional job creation resulting from new opportunities to meet + 7 floorspace. the needs of the local economy
Majority of site in Flood Zone 3. Part of site at risk of 11 Flood Risk - 1 in 30 year surface water flood risk. Within the Built Up Area and PDL with existing 12 Water Environment - infrastructure. Groundwater protection zone 2.
Addressing PDL at high risk of contamination from previous 13 Contamination, ++ industrial uses. safeguarding soil quality
Redevelopment could potentially reduce existing air 14 Environmental Issues + and noise pollution. The site is in the Built Up Area thus not covered by 15 Landscape ++ any Landscape designation. This previously developed site does not have any 16 Biodiversity ++ Nature Conservation or Biodiversity constraints.
DK-004 Former Chalcraft Nurseries, Reigate Road, Dorking, RH4 1NP East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective Site is opposite Grade II listed Dorking Cemetery so Historic & Cultural 3 - care required to avoid or minimise impact upon the Assets setting of the listed building
Reduce need to travel, encourage sustainable Site on the edge of Dorking in close proximity to 4 ++ travel and improve local services and public transport accessibility to services
To make the best use of Parts of the site have a history of development, previously developed 5 - although the remains of the buildings and surface land and existing infrastructure have blended into the landscape. buildings
Proposed educational use would create employment opportunities and support training to 6 Economic Growth + help young people with special educational needs access employment.
To provide for employment Provides new floorspace supporting jobs in the 7 opportunities to meet the + education sector and related services. needs of the local economy
The site lies in Flood Zone 1, with small areas at 11 Flood Risk + risk of surface water flooding (1 in 1000), affecting access onto Punchbowl Lane. No water courses on site, does not lie in 12 Water Environment o Groundwater Protection Zone. Land adjacent to the railway is identified as Low Addressing Risk contaminated land associated with the railway 13 Contamination, o line. The southern part of the site is Grade 4 safeguarding soil quality agricultural land. Educational use likely to require some degree of 14 Environmental Issues - external lighting, on a site which is currently unlit.
The site lies within the AGLV and adjacent to land 15 Landscape -- within the AONB.
This site within 1.5km of the Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SAC has been identified through Habitats Regulations Assessment as having potential to function as bat foraging / commuting habitat, requiring further assessment of suitability 16 Biodiversity - for and usage by Bechstein’s bats, with mitigation measures potentially required.
It is also adjacent to an area of Ancient Woodland to the south. There is also an SNCI within the cemetery to the north, however this is on the opposite side of a major road.
DK-012 Land at Dorking Sewage Treatment Works East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
The site is adjacent to a Conservation Area and Historic & Ivy Cottage, a Grade II Listed Building, lies opposite the 3 Cultural Assets - northwest corner of the site. Development could impact on these settings.
Reduce need to travel, encourage sustainable Site lies adjacent to the built up area of Dorking however 4 o travel and distant from local services. improve accessibility to services
To make the best use of previously 5 - - Greenfield Land developed land and existing buildings Economic Growth would be supported by expanding the Economic 6 range and quality of industrial premises available however no Growth + additional workforce would be supplied
To provide for employment opportunities to Development has potential to contribute to increased job 7 meet the needs + opportunities. of the local economy
The western half of the site is in Flood Zone 2, and the 11 Flood Risk o eastern half is in Flood Zone 1. There is no identified risk of surface water flooding. Water No water courses on site, does not lie in Groundwater 12 o Environment Protection Zone. Addressing The land adjacent to the east, a sewage treatment works, is Contamination, 13 o medium risk contaminated land however there is no known safeguarding contamination on site. The land is non-agricultural. soil quality
Greenfield site with significant tree cover. Development likely Environmental to increase light and noise pollution. Potential of odour 14 Issues - nuisance from adjacent sewage works would require investigation.
15 Landscape - - This heavily treed site lies within the AGLV and AONB. This site within 1.5km of the Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SAC has been identified through Habitats Regulations Assessment as having potential to function as bat foraging / commuting habitat, requiring further assessment of suitability 16 Biodiversity - for and usage by Bechstein’s bats, with mitigation measures potentially required.
The majority of the site is Priority Habitat (Deciduous Woodland).
DK-022 Pixham End Northern Parcel, Pixham Lane, Dorking, East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective Pixham Conservation Area lies to the south of the site Historic & 3 o however given proposed recreational uses unlikely to be Cultural Assets impact.
Reduce need to travel, Adjacent to the Built Up Area of Dorking and relatively close encourage to rail stations however some distance from town centre sustainable 4 o services and close to identified congestion hotspots travel and particularly the B2038 Pixham Lane signalised shuttle improve working. accessibility to services
To make the best use of previously Greenfield however proposed recreational uses would leave 5 - developed land majority of site undeveloped. and existing buildings Economic 6 o N/A Proposal for Recreational Use Growth
To provide for employment opportunities to 7 o N/A Proposal for Recreational Use meet the needs of the local economy
Majority of site in Flood Zone 2 with northern strip in Flood 11 Flood Risk - Zone 3. Possible risk of surface water flooding on boundaries. No water courses on site. Lies in Groundwater Protection Water 12 o Zone 2 however recreation use would have negligible impact, Environment if any, on the water environment.
Addressing Contamination, There is no known contamination on site. The land is non- 13 o safeguarding agricultural. soil quality
Although Greenfield the proposal for recreational use is Environmental 14 o unlikely to affect noise, air or light pollution levels on the edge Issues of the built up area. 15 Landscape - - The site lies within the AGLV and AONB. This site within 1.5km of the Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SAC has been identified through Habitats Regulations Assessment as having potential to function as bat foraging / commuting habitat, requiring further assessment of suitability 16 Biodiversity - for and usage by Bechstein’s bats, with mitigation measures potentially required.
A small area of Priority Habitat occupies the south-western corner of the site. It does however lie adjacent to a larger Priority Habitat Area and SSSI.
DK-025 Dorking Civic and Cultural Area East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective Historic & Cultural 3 Grade II* listed Pippbrook House lies within the site. Assets -
Reduce need to travel, encourage sustainable Centrally located site in Dorking in close proximity to 4 ++ travel and improve local services and public transport accessibility to services
To make the best use of previously developed Intensification of use of previously developed land 5 ++ land and existing parts of which currently vacant. buildings
Mixed use development proposed contributing to meeting the needs of local residents and businesses 6 Economic Growth ++ as well as facilitating regeneration to underpin the commercial renewal of East Dorking.
To provide for employment Mixed use regeneration providing a range of opportunities to meet the + 7 employment opportunities for local people. needs of the local economy
The site is in Flood Zone 1 with small patches of 11 Flood Risk + surface water flooding (1 in 1000 year) principally located around the listed Pippbrook House. Within the Built Up Area and PDL with existing 12 Water Environment + infrastructure
Addressing PDL with low risk of contamination given former 13 Contamination, + quarrying activity on area of site to rear of Dorking safeguarding soil quality Halls
PDL with intensification of use in this central area 14 Environmental Issues o unlikely to have noticeable impact. The site is in the Built Up Area thus not covered by 15 Landscape + any Landscape designation. This site within 1.5km of the Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SAC has been identified through Habitats Regulations Assessment as having potential to function as bat foraging / commuting habitat, 16 Biodiversity - requiring further assessment of suitability for and usage by Bechstein’s bats, with mitigation measures potentially required.
FT-002 LAND AT FETCHAM SPRINGS East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective
There are two small County Sites of Archaeological Importance that are located in the centre of the site. Much of Historic & Cultural 3 the rest of the site is classified as an Area of High Assets - Archaeological Potential. Any form of built development should seek to avoid these areas.
Reduce need to travel, encourage sustainable travel The site abuts the built up area of Fetcham however is 4 o and improve somewhat distant (800m) from the Local Centre accessibility to services
To make the best use of previously Greenfield however proposed recreational uses would leave 5 - developed land and majority of site undeveloped. existing buildings
6 Economic Growth o N/A Proposal for recreational use.
To provide for employment Potential for limited / casual employment in proposed 7 opportunities to o clubhouse meet the needs of the local economy
The majority of the site lies in Flood Zone 2 and parts of the site are susceptible to surface water flood risk. Any form of 11 Flood Risk - built development should seek to locate on that part of the site towards the southern boundary which lies outside of the Flood Zone.
No water courses on site however adjacent to large pond. 12 Water Environment - Lies in Groundwater Protection Zone 1. Addressing A corridor of low risk contaminated land follows the line of the Contamination, 13 o railway which forms the northern boundary to the site. Non- safeguarding soil agricultural land. quality
Although Greenfield the proposal for recreational use is Environmental 14 o unlikely to affect noise, air or light pollution levels on the edge Issues of the built up area. Proposal will largely retain openness of the site thus negligible 15 Landscape o impact on landscape anticipated.
This site within 1.5km of the Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SAC has been identified through Habitats Regulations Assessment as having potential to function as bat foraging / commuting habitat, requiring further assessment of suitability for and usage by Bechstein’s bats, with mitigation measures 16 Biodiversity - potentially required.
The southwest corner of the site is within the Thames Basin Heath SPA 7km buffer zone.
Part of the belt of deciduous woodland forming the northern boundary to the site is identified as Priority Habitat.
LH-012 Land at Leatherhead Sewage Treatment Works East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective Historic & 3 o None present on site or in surrounding area. Cultural Assets
Reduce need to travel, encourage sustainable Isolated Rural location some 2km from services located in 4 - - travel and Leatherhead town centre, albeit adjacent to sewage works. improve accessibility to services
To make the best use of previously 5 - - Greenfield Site developed land and existing buildings Given location, unlikely to provide sustainable growth, nor Economic 6 o provide job opportunities accessible to local people / support Growth existing employment clusters or the town centres.
To provide for employment opportunities to 7 o Given location, unlikely to meet needs of local economy meet the needs of the local economy
11 Flood Risk - Whole site lies in Flood Zones 2 and 3. No water courses on site, lies in Groundwater Protection Zone Water 12 - Pond associated with sewage works lies immediately to the Environment north.
Addressing No known contamination on site however land immediately to Contamination, the north is a mixture of low risk and medium risk 13 - safeguarding contaminated land, as well as landfill. Grade 3 Agricultural soil quality Land and development would result in its loss. Environmental Greenfield in rural area where development likely to impact in 14 - - Issues terms of additional light and noise pollution. Distant from AONB and AGLV. Encroachment into open 15 Landscape o countryside considered in Green Belt Review.
The site lies adjacent to an SNCI and within the 7km buffer of 16 Biodiversity - the Thames Basin Heath SPA. The River Mole Local Nature Reserve covers the western corner of the site. LH-014 Leatherhead Leisure Centre, Guildford Road East Surrey Sustainability Score Commentary Objective Historic & Although listed buildings in proximity of wider site area, none 3 o Cultural Assets in proximity of proposed developable area.
Reduce need to travel, encourage sustainable Site on edge of larger BUA and close to a wide range of 4 ++ travel and services. improve accessibility to services
To make the best use of previously 5 ++ Brownfield Site no longer in use. developed land and existing buildings Parking in this location could support businesses in the town Economic 6 o centre both in terms of staff and visitor parking however no Growth new job or workforce creation.
To provide for employment opportunities to No impact on employment opportunities except temporary 7 o meet the needs construction jobs. of the local economy
Northern parcel where development proposed lies in Flood 11 Flood Risk - Zone 3. Small patches at risk of surface water flooding. Water No water courses on site, lies in Groundwater Protection Zone 12 - Environment 1. Addressing Land abutting the railway corridor to the west has potential for Contamination, low risk contamination however this lies beyond the area 13 o safeguarding proposed for development. Not classified as Agricultural soil quality Land, developable area presently covered in hard-surfacing. Environmental Previously developed land however possibility of greater 14 - Issues noise generation associated with proposed use for parking. Edge of town centre distant from AONB and AGLV. 15 Landscape + Encroachment into open countryside considered in Green Belt Review.
Whilst the River Mole SNCI and Local Nature Reserve 16 Biodiversity o straddle the River Mole which lies to the east of the site the proposed developable area is separated from these designations by built development.
APPENDIX 10 PLANS, POLICIES AND PROGRAMMES
APPENDIX 10a: Summary of Plans, Policies and Programmes reviewed as at September 2019.
International The Johannesburg Declaration on Sustainable Development (2002) Sustainable Development Report: Transformations to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (2016) European Spatial Development Perspective (1999) European Sustainable Development Strategy (renewed 2006; reviewed 2009) European Union Environmental Action Programme to 2020 (2014) Europe 2020: A European Strategy for Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive Growth. (EC 2010) United Nations Convention on Human Rights Aarhus Convention 1998 (UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision- Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters (2001) European Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive (2001/42/EC) European Environmental Impact Assessment Directive 2014/52/EU European Noise Directive (2002/49/EC) European Air Quality Directive (2008/50/EC) European Wastewater Treatment Directive (1991/271/EEC) European Nitrates Directive (91/676/EEC) European Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EU 2018/844) European Waste Framework Directive (2008)/98/EC, last revised 2008) European Flood Risk Directive (2007/60/EC) Convention on Climate Change and Biological Diversity: Rio Earth Summit (1992) Renewable Energy Directive (EU) 2018/2001 Energy Efficiency Directive (EU) 2018/2002 Kyoto Protocol on Climate Change (2012) European Birds Directive (79/409/EEC) (2009/147/EC) European Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) The European Landscape Convention (2004) Granada Convention/Convention for the Protection of Architectural Heritage of Europe (1987) The European (Valletta) Convention on the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage (Revised) (2000) Florence Framework Convention on the Value of Cultural Heritage for Society (2005) National Securing the Future: Delivering UK Sustainable Development Strategy (2005) UK’s Shared Framework for Sustainable Development (2005) Equality Act 2010 The Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004 National Planning Policy Framework (last revised 2019) (and supporting guidance) UK Government Housing White Paper: Fixing our broken housing market (2017 plus 2018 Response) Housing and Planning Act (2016) Planning Policy for Traveller Sites (last revised 2015) Health and Social Care Act (2012) Care Act (2014) Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding Act (2015) National Planning Policy for Waste (2014) DEFRA Waste Management Plan for England (2013) Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act (2006) Flood and Water Management Act (2010) Future Water: The Government’s Water Strategy for England (2011) 25 Year Environment Plan (2018, updated May 2019) The Noise Policy Statement for England (2010) Clean Growth Strategy 2017 (updated April 2018) Clean Air Strategy 2019 Climate Change Act (2008) (as amended) UK Renewable Energy Action Plan (2010) Infrastructure Act (2015) Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) Biodiversity 2020: A Strategy for England’s Wildlife and Ecosystem Services (2011) The Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act (2006) The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations (2017) Natural Environment White Paper – The Natural Choice: Securing the Value of Nature (2011) Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act (1979) Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act (1990) Historic Environment Good Practice Advice in Planning Note 1: the Historic Environment in Local Plans (2015) Historic Environment Good Practice Advice in Planning Note 2 (Managing Significance in Decision-Taking 2015 Historic Environment Good Practice Advice in Planning Note 3 The Setting of Heritage Assets (2017) Industrial Strategy: White Paper: Building a Britain fit for the future (November 2017) UK Digital Strategy (2017) Plan for Growth (2011) Fixing the Foundations: Creating a More Prosperous Nation (July 2015) National Design Guide (2019) Regional, County or Strategic South East Plan 2009 (unrevoked Policy NRM6) Gatwick 360 Degrees Coast to Capital Strategic Economic Plan (2018-30) Coast to Capital: European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Strategy 2014-2020 (Updated January 2016) Coast to Capital Rural Statement (July 2016) Gatwick Diamond Local Strategic Statement (2017) Thames Catchment Flood Management Plan (2009) Thames River Basin Management Plan (2015) Water Company Water Resources Management Plan (Thames Water) Water Company Water Resources Management Plan (Sutton and East Surrey) Surrey Hills AONB Management Plan 2014-2019 Surrey Local Transport Plan (2011 updated in 2014, 2016 & 2018) Surrey Waste Plan – Core Strategy, Waste Development and Waste Development Control Policies (2008) Surrey Minerals Plan – Core Strategy and Primary Aggregates DPDs (2011) Surrey Health and Wellbeing Strategy – To 2030 Surrey's Physical Activity Strategy 2015-2020 Surrey’s Accommodation with Care and Support Strategy (up to 2035) Surrey’s Accommodation with Care and Support for People with Mental Health and/or Substance Misuse Needs (2018) The State of Surrey’s Nature (Surrey Nature Partnership 2017) Local Mole Valley Council Strategy 2019-24 Mole Valley Economic Prosperity Strategy 2018-28 Mole Valley Rural Community Strategy 2017-27 Mole Valley Homelessness Strategy 2015-2020 Mole Valley Wellbeing Strategy (2015) Mole Valley District Council Car Parking Strategy 2018-23 Mole Valley Asset Management Plan 2015-19 Mole Valley Core Strategy adopted 2009 Mole Valley Dorking Town Centre Area Action Plan adopted 2012 Mole Valley Local Plan 2000 Mole Valley Interim Policy Statement on Employment Land (2017) Neighbourhood Development Plans for Ashtead, Bookham, Capel and Westcott (2017) Mole Valley Built Up Areas Character Appraisal for Ashtead, Bookham and Fetcham, Dorking, North Holmwood and Pixham and Leatherhead (2010) Mole Valley Larger Rural Villages Character Appraisal Supplementary Planning Document (2013) Mole Valley Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document (updated 2018) Mole Valley Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document Addendum (2019) Mole Valley Housing Allocations Scheme (2017) Mole Valley Designing out Crime Supplementary Planning Document (2011) Mole Valley Landscape Supplementary Planning Document (2013) Mole Valley Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Plans Mole Valley Local Transport Scheme 2014 Mole Valley Forward Programme and Completed Schemes 2019 Mole Valley Appropriate Assessment (2008) Mole Valley LDF: Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SAC Guidance Note Sept 2012
Appendix 10b – Plans, policies and programmes at September 2019: full table with objectives
How objectives and requirements might Key objectives or requirements of the plan or programme be taken on board International The Johannesburg Declaration on Sustainable Development (2002) States a commitment to building a humane, equitable and caring global society. The key commitments: • Sustainable production and consumption. • Renewable energy & energy efficiency. Plan policies to support the overall objectives. • Production of chemicals in ways that do not lead to significant adverse effects on human health and the environment. • Develop integrated water resources management and water efficiency plans by 2005. Sustainable Development Report: Transformations to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (Jan 2016) The UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development identifies 17 Sustainable Development Goals which seek to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address global challenges including those related to poverty, inequality, climate, environmental degradation, prosperity, and peace and justice. The goals call for action by all countries to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. They recognize Plan policies to support the overall objectives. that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies that build economic growth and address a range of social needs including education, health, social protection, and job opportunities, while tackling climate change and environmental protection. European Spatial Development Perspective 1999 Based on the EU aim of achieving balanced and sustainable development across all regions of the EU. Three goals identified as being: • Economic and social cohesion. Plan policies to support the overall objectives. • Conservation of natural resources and cultural heritage. • More balanced competitiveness of the European territory.
European Sustainable Development Strategy (renewed 2006; reviewed 2009) The overall aim of the Strategy is to identify and develop actions to enable the EU to achieve a continuous long-term improvement of quality of life. This is to be achieved through the creation of sustainable communities able to manage and use resources efficiently, able to tap the ecological and social innovation potential of the economy and in the end able to ensure prosperity, environmental protection and social Informs national legislation, UK Sustainable cohesion. It aims to: Development Strategy and targets, presenting a global perspective. • Limit climate change and increase the use of clean energy. • Address threats to public health. • Combat poverty and social exclusion. How objectives and requirements might Key objectives or requirements of the plan or programme be taken on board • Address the economic and social constraints of an ageing society. • Manage natural resources more responsibly. • Improve the transport system and land use management. European Union Environmental Action Programme to 2020 Key objectives: • to protect, conserve and enhance the Union’s natural capital. • to turn the Union into a resource-efficient, green, and competitive low-carbon economy. • to safeguard the Union's citizens from environment-related pressures and risks to health and The Local Plan should support the objectives wellbeing. of the action plan. • to make the Union's cities more sustainable. • to help the Union address international environmental and climate challenges more effectively. • The objectives, priorities and actions of the Programme should contribute to sustainable development in the candidate countries. Europe 2020: A European strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth The overall aim of the strategy should be a smart, sustainable and inclusive economy delivering high levels of employment, productivity and social cohesion. The key objectives are: The Local Plan should support sustainable • Smart growth: developing an economy based on knowledge and innovation. economic growth. • Sustainable growth: promoting a more resource efficient, greener and more competitive economy. • Inclusive growth: fostering a high-employment economy delivering social and territorial cohesion. United Nations Convention on Human Rights (1976) Details the basic civil and political rights of individuals and nations. The rights of an individual to: • Legal recourse when their rights have been violated, even if the violator was acting in an official capacity. The Local Plan should not violate any human • The right to privacy and protection of privacy by law. rights. • Freedom of opinion and expression. • Freedom of assembly and association. Aarhus Convention 1998 (UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision- Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters Consultation on the Local Plan should ensure Access to environmental information held by local authorities. Requirement for public participation in access to information and encourage environmental decision-making. participation in environmental decision making. European Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive (2001/42/EC) How objectives and requirements might Key objectives or requirements of the plan or programme be taken on board SA / SEA to be conducted at key stages of This document ensures that environmental consequences of certain plans and programmes are identified plan to ensure delivery of the most and assessed during their preparation and before their adoption. sustainable development options. European Environmental Impact Assessment Directive (2014/52/EU) Local Plan policies should support overall objectives and requirements of the Directive. Ensure that ‘appropriate assessments’ are Requires assessment of the effect of certain public and private projects on the environment. carried out for sites in locations where development could adversely impact on the environment. European Noise Directive (2002/49/EC) The Environmental Noise Directive focuses on three action areas: • the determination of exposure to environmental noise. • ensuring that information on environmental noise and its effects is made available to the public. • preventing and reducing environmental noise where necessary and preserving environmental noise In assessing areas of development/expansion quality where it is good. in Mole Valley particular attention to be paid The Directive requires Member States to prepare and publish (every 5 years) noise maps and noise to noise corridors associated by noise management action plans for: generated both by Gatwick Airport and the • agglomerations with more than 100,000 inhabitants. M25. • major roads (more than 3 million vehicles a year). • major railways (more than 30,000 trains a year). • major airports (more than 50,000 movements a year, including small aircrafts and helicopters). European Air Quality Directive (2008/50/EC) Introduce a common strategy to: • Avoid, prevent or reduce harmful effects on human health and the environment. Local Authorities should be aware that the • Make information on ambient air quality available to the public. location of development can have a direct • Maintain air quality where good and improve it in other cases. effect on improving air quality. • Sets limit values for various pollutants. European Waste Water Treatment Directive (1991/271/EEC) Aims to protect the environment from the adverse effect of waste water. The Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive regulates the collection and treatment of waste water from our homes and from industry. Ensure that plan policies assist in protecting It protects the environment from the negative effects of urban waste water and discharges from certain the environment from the adverse effects of industrial sectors, such as food and drink processing plants. Some of these types of plants can produce waste water. waste that has a similar polluting effect as untreated sewage. It is implemented through the Urban Wastewater Treatment Regulations 1994. How objectives and requirements might Key objectives or requirements of the plan or programme be taken on board The European Nitrates Directive (91/676/EEC) The aim of the document is to reduce water pollution caused or induced by nitrates from agricultural sources Plan policies to support overall objective and and prevent further such pollution. the requirements of the Directive. European Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) • The Directive is intended to enhance waterways and wetlands throughout Europe, to make sure we use water in a sustainable way, to reduce water pollution and to lessen the effects of floods and droughts. • The WFD will establish a strategic framework for managing the water environment and provides a common approach to protecting and setting environmental objectives for all ground and surface waters and the promotion of sustainable water use. The Directive highlights the need to protect • The Environment Agency has general responsibility for ensuring the Directive is given effect and ground and surface water from incidental, as has to approve environmental objectives, programmes of measures and river basin management well as accidental pollution. plans.
• For surface water, the Directive requires that environmental objectives are based on the chemical and, more significantly, ecological status of the water body. For groundwater, quantitative and chemical objectives must be set • It also requires that statutory strategic management plans be produced for each River Basin District (RBD). • Requires all inland waters to reach ‘good’ status by 2015. European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EU)2018/844 • Identifies a commitment to develop a sustainable, competitive, secure and decarbonised energy system by 2050. Plan policies to support overall objectives and • Encourages renovation of building stock giving priority to energy efficiency. requirements of the Directive. • Requires infrastructure provision for electro mobility (i.e. car recharging points) . • Encourages incentives for smart-ready systems and digital connectivity in the built environment. European Waste Framework Directive (2008/98/EC) Plan policies to support overall objectives and Waste is to be disposed of without causing danger to humans, the environment, the countryside or places of requirements of the Directive. interest. Noise and odour to be minimised.
European Flood Risk Directive (2007/60/EC) The Directive aims to reduce and manage the risks that floods pose to human health, the environment, cultural heritage and economic activity. The Directive requires Member States to identify the river basins Ensure that plan policies assist in directing and associated coastal areas at risk of flooding, draw up flood risk maps and establish flood risk development to locations at least risk of management plans focused on prevention, protection and preparedness. The Directive applies to inland flooding and help to reduce overall flood risk. waters as well as all coastal waters across the whole territory of the EU. How objectives and requirements might Key objectives or requirements of the plan or programme be taken on board Convention on Climate Change and Biological Diversity: Rio Earth Summit (1992) • Establishes the right of everyone to receive environmental information that is held by public organisations. • Establishes the right to participate from an early stage in environmental decision-making. • Establishes the right to challenge, in a court of law, public decisions that have been made without Informs national legislation and targets and respect to the two aforementioned rights or environmental law in general. presents a global perspective. • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 12.5% below 1990 levels by 2008-12, and 20% reduction by 2020 (as agreed by Kyoto Protocol); Reduce quantity of waste going to final disposal by around 20% on 2000 levels by 2010. European Renewable Energy Directive (EU)2018/2001 • Establishes a binding EU renewable energy target of 32% by 2030. Members states minimum Ensure that plan policies contribute to contribution should be the national targets set for 2020. (15% renewable for UK) meeting the targets set out within the • Member states must require fuel suppliers to supply a minimum of 14% of the energy consumed in Directive. road and rail transport by 2030 as renewable energy European Energy Efficiency Directive (EU) 2018/2002 • Establishes a binding EU target of 32.5% reduction in energy consumption by 2030 with a possible upward revision in 2023. No binding targets at member state level. Ensure that plan policies contribute to • Encourages efficiency measures through policies designed to promote energy efficient buildings as meeting the targets set out within the well as more efficient vehicles, cycling, walking and collective transport alongside urban planning Directive. that reduces demand for transport. Kyoto Protocol on Climate Change 2012 Established to limit the emissions of greenhouse gases. Consider how the plan can contribute to the objectives and targets of the Protocol. European Birds Directive (79/409/EEC) (2009/147/EC) • Protection, management and control of all species of naturally occurring birds. Plan policies to support overall objectives and • Take measures to preserve, maintain or re-establish a sufficient diversity and area of habitat. the requirements of the Directive. European Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) • Maintain or restore designated natural habitat types, and habitats of designated species. Plan policies to support overall objectives and • Take appropriate steps to avoid degrading or destroying Special Areas of Conservation. the requirements of the Directive. The European Landscape Convention (2004) • Recognition of landscapes in law as an essential component of people’s surroundings, an expression of the diversity of their shared cultural and natural heritage, and a foundation of their Plan policies to support overall objectives and identity. the requirements of the Convention. • Establishment and implementation of landscape policies aimed at landscape protection, management and planning. How objectives and requirements might Key objectives or requirements of the plan or programme be taken on board • Establishment of procedures for participation by the general public, local and regional authorities and other parties with an interest in the definition and implementation of landscape policies. • Integration of landscape into regional and town planning policies, and in its cultural, environmental, agricultural, social and economic policies, as well as in any other policies with possible direct or indirect impact on landscape. The European Granada Convention for the Protection of Architectural Heritage of Europe (1987) Recognises that the architectural heritage constitutes an irreplaceable expression of the richness and Informs national legislation and presents a diversity of Europe’s cultural heritage. global perspective. The European (Valletta) Convention on the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage (Revised) (1995) • To provide for the maintenance of an inventory of the country's archaeological heritage (article 2i). • To provide for archaeological participation in planning policies designed to ensure well-balanced strategies for the protection, conservation and enhancement of sites of archaeological interest Informs national legislation and targets and (article 5ia). presents a global perspective. • To ensure that in development schemes affecting archaeological sites, sufficient time and resources are allocated for an appropriate scientific study to be made of the site and for its findings to be published (article 5iib). Faro Framework Convention on the Value of Cultural Heritage for Society (2005) This Convention promotes the idea that knowledge and use of heritage form part of the citizen’s right to Informs national legislation and presents a participate in cultural life as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. global perspective. National
Securing the Future: Delivering UK Sustainable Development Strategy • Social progress which recognises the needs of everyone. • Effective protection of the environment. • Prudent use of natural resources. • Maintenance of high and stable levels of economic growth and employment. • Increase investment in people and equipment for a competitive economy. Objectives to directly inform Local Plan • Reduce the level of social exclusion. objectives. • Promote a transport system which provides choice, and also minimises environmental harm and reduces congestion. • Direct development and promote agricultural practices to protect and enhance the countryside and wildlife. • Increase energy efficiency. UK's Shared Framework for Sustainable Development (2005) A framework that promotes all areas of the UK working together on shared goals: An overall influence to ensure sustainable • Shared understanding of sustainable development. development. Consideration of the aims of How objectives and requirements might Key objectives or requirements of the plan or programme be taken on board • Common purpose outlining what we are trying to achieve and the guiding principles we all need to sustainable development in policy making will follow to achieve it. help to achieve all of the SA/ SEA objectives. • Sustainable development priorities for UK action, at home and internationally. • Indicators to monitor key issues on a UK basis.
Equality Act 2010 Requires that regard is given to the desirability of reducing socioeconomic inequalities; reform and harmonise equality law and restate the greater part of the enactments relating to discrimination and harassment related to certain personal characteristics: The Local Plan will need to ensure that it • Eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct that is prohibited by or promotes equal opportunities. under the Act The SA objectives will need to promote • Advance equality of opportunity between those who share a relevant protected characteristic and Equality. those who do not. • Foster good relations between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not. The Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004 Local Plan to be prepared in accordance with Implements the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Directive identifying procedure and consultation Regulations and consultation with relevant required for undertaking EA of plans or programmes bodies undertaken. National Planning Policy Framework plus related Guidance To include the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, Planning Act 2008 and Localism Act 2011,Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017, CIL Regulations 2010 (as amended) and Planning Policy Guidance (PPG). Combined they provide the legal framework for the preparation of development plans including requirements for consultation, sustainability appraisal and examination. These aim to support economic growth but also to promote strong communities and the need to protect and enhance the environment.. Core principles include: • Support a genuinely plan-led system and plan positively for growth. • Presumption in favour of sustainable development. The Local Plan must be in accordance with • Secure high quality design standards. the National Planning Policy Framework. • Take account of the roles and character of different areas including the Green Belt. • Support transition to a low carbon future. • Contribute to conserving and enhancing the natural environment and reducing pollution. • Prioritising the use of previously developed land. • Promote mixed use development. • Conserve heritage assets. • Manage patterns of growth to make full use of public transport, walking and cycling. How objectives and requirements might Key objectives or requirements of the plan or programme be taken on board • Take account of and support local strategies to improve health, social and cultural wellbeing and deliver facilities and services to meet local needs. Housing White Paper (2017) plus Government response March 2018 Housing white paper and supporting documents setting out the government's plans to reform the housing market and boost the supply of new homes in England. Supporting technical documents set out how we The Local Plan will need to take account of should: Government responses to the consultation • plan for the right homes in the right places. and any subsequent amendments to the • build homes faster. NPPF. The SA objectives will need to take • diversify the housing market. these into account. • help people now. Housing and Planning Act (2016) Legislation that sets out a number changes to the planning system in England including: • The introduction of ‘starter homes’ which are to be sold to first time buyers below the age of 40 for The Local Plan will need to ensure the at least 20% less than the market rate, capped at £250,000 outside, and £450,000 inside London. delivery of sufficient starter homes and • Making local Councils sell off ‘high-value’ Council homes. enable the implementation of ‘permission in • Introduces provisions to allow higher earning Council tenants to be charged higher rents. principle’ where appropriate. • The introduction of ‘permission in principle’ for ‘housing-led’ development. Planning Policy for Traveller Sites (2012 updated 2015) Government’s planning policy for traveller sites which aims to: • ensure Local Planning Authorities make own assessment of need. • work collaboratively to meet need through identification of land including setting pitch and plot targets. • plan for sites over a reasonable timescale. The Local Plan should allocate sufficient • promote more private traveller site provision. pitches and plots to meet need and include • reduce number of unauthorised developments. criteria for assessing planning applications for • ensure accessibility to services and facilities. Traveller sites and allocations. Evidence • set criteria based policies. base should provide an assessment of need • reinforces that unmet need and personal circumstances for traveller pitches does not constitute and identify a rolling five-year supply of ‘very special circumstances’ that would outweigh any potential harm to the Green Belt and that deliverable sites. Gypsy and Traveller sites are unsuitable development on Green Belt sites. • States that those who have given up travelling permanently are no longer to be considered as a traveller in terms of planning, having regard for Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights and the best interest of the child.
Health and Social Care Act 2012 How objectives and requirements might Key objectives or requirements of the plan or programme be taken on board Government’s approach to providing for Health Care: • to make provision about public health in the United Kingdom. • to make provision about regulating health and adult social care services. • to make provision about public involvement in health and social care matters, scrutiny of health matters by local authorities and co-operation between local authorities and commissioners of health care services. Local Plan policies will need to provide for the health care needs of the District, recognising • to make provision about regulating health and social care workers. the County as the lead authority. • to establish and make provision about a National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. • to establish and make provision about a Health and Social Care Information Centre and to make other provision about information relating to health or social care matters. • to abolish certain public bodies involved in health or social care. • to make other provision about health care; and for connected purposes. Care Act 2014 This Act introduces explicit reference to the provision of housing being part of the County Council’s statutory duty to promote the integration of health and social care. In giving control to the individual for their care and Local Plan policies will need to provide for the support needs the County has a statutory duty to offer residents needing care accommodation choices to health care needs of the District recognising meet their health and wellbeing needs, ensuring that there are flexible options available which will adapt as the County as lead authority. their support levels change.
Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015 An Act of Parliament that requires (in England): • ‘relevant authorities’ (which includes Local Planning Authorities) to keep a register of individuals and The Local Plan may need to include a policy associations ‘who are seeking to acquire serviced plots of land in the authority’s area in order to that enables the provision of self-build and build houses for those individuals to occupy as homes’. custom built housing, having regard to the • Authorities have to have regard to the register when carrying out functions related to planning, register the authority has already established. housing the disposal of land and regeneration. National Planning Policy for Waste (2014) This document sets out the government’s ambition to work towards a more sustainable approach for resource management and use. Waste management facilities should aim to make a positive contribution to Although Mole Valley is not a waste planning communities and to balance the need for waste management facilities with the interests of the community. authority the impacts of any proposed Broadly, the NPPW requires waste planning authorities to: developments or policies that may affect the • Prepare local plans which identify sufficient opportunities to meet the identified needs of their area District that come from a subsequently for the management of waste streams. prepared Waste Plan need to be taken into • Identify in their local plans sites and / or areas for new or enhanced waste management facilities in account. appropriate locations. How objectives and requirements might Key objectives or requirements of the plan or programme be taken on board • Assess the suitability of sites and/or areas for new or enhanced waste management facilities against certain criteria. • First look for suitable sites and areas outside the Green Belt for waste management facilities • Monitor and report on the uptake of allocated sites in the local plan and the amount of waste recycled, recovered and sent for disposal. DEFRA Waste Management Plan for England (2013) A high level document which is non-site specific. Identifies a longer term vision of a zero-waste economy in Local Plan policies to encourage recycling which material resources are reused, recycled or recovered wherever possible. and reuse of materials. Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act (2006) The SA will need to comply with the This Act sets up the framework for conservation of the natural environment, including establishing Natural requirements of this Act. England. It sets up the organisational structure for nature conservation and includes the main tools and The Local Plan should seek to protect the legislation for achieving this. landscapes and priority species identified in the Action Plan.
Flood and Water Management Act 2010 Ensure that plan policies assist in directing The Act provides for better, more comprehensive management of flood risk for people, homes and development to locations at least risk of businesses. The County Council is the lead local flood authority and takes a lead role in managing flood risk flooding and help to reduce overall flood risk. from surface water, groundwater and ordinary watercourses. Work with the County in securing SuDs on new developments. Future Water: The government’s water strategy for England (2011) The strategy sets out a framework for water management in England. Aims: By 2030 at the latest, we have: • improved the quality of our water environment and the ecology which it supports, and continued to provide high levels of drinking water quality from our taps. Ensure that plan policies assist in directing • sustainably managed risks from flooding and coastal erosion, with greater understanding and more development to locations at least risk of effective management of surface water. flooding and help to reduce overall flood risk. • ensured a sustainable use of water resources, and implemented fair, affordable and cost-reflective water charges. • cut greenhouse gas emissions. • embedded continuous adaptation to climate change and other pressures across the water industry and water users. 25 Year Environment Plan (2018, Updated May 2019) How objectives and requirements might Key objectives or requirements of the plan or programme be taken on board The Plan sets out goals for improving the environment within a generation. • To achieve clean air the UK will: meet legally binding targets to reduce 5 damaging air pollutants, halving the effects of air pollution on health by 2030; end the sale of new conventional petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2040; maintain continuous improvement in industrial emissions. Identified goals also seek: • To achieve clean and plentiful water • To achieve a greater richness in plants and wildlife Ensure that Local Plan policies contribute • To reduce the risk of harm to people, the environment and economy from natural hazards including towards achieving the goals identified in the flooding, drought and coastal erosion. Plan. • To ensure that resources from nature are used more sustainability and efficiently • To conserve and enhance the beauty of our natural environment, making sure it can be enjoyed, used and cared for by everyone. • To mitigate climate change whilst adapting to reduce its impact. • To minimise waste, reuse and manage materials to minimise the impact on the environment.
Noise Policy Statement for England (2010) This policy statement sets out the long term vision of government noise policy, to promote good health Ensure that Local Plan polices address and a good quality of life through the management of noise. It applies to all forms of noise including noise considerations and issues. environmental noise, neighbour noise and neighbourhood noise (though not noise in the workplace). Clean Growth Strategy 2017 (Updated April 2018) This Strategy sets out a comprehensive set of policies and proposals that aim to accelerate the pace of Ensure that where possible Local Plan ‘clean growth’ i.e. deliver increased economic growth and decreased emissions. Policies include improving policies assist in accelerating the pace of the energy efficiency of homes, accelerating the shift to low carbon transport, shifting freight from road to ‘clean growth’. rail, and making cycling and walking the natural choice for shorter journeys. Clean Air Strategy 2019 This Strategy shows how the UK will tackle all sources of air pollution, making our air healthier to breathe, protecting nature and boosting the economy. It proposes goals to cut public exposure to particulate matter pollution as recommended by the WHO. It grants new local powers to take action in areas with an air Local plan policies will seek to reduce pollution problem, supporting the creation of Clean Air Zones to lower emissions from all sources of air sources of air pollution and address any pollution, backed up with clear enforcement mechanisms. pollution issues should they arise. The Strategy seeks to reduce PM2.5 concentrations across the UK so that the number of people living in locations above the WHO guideline level of 10ug/m3 is reduced by 50% by 2025.
How objectives and requirements might Key objectives or requirements of the plan or programme be taken on board Climate Change Act (2008) (as amended) The Climate Change Act contains provisions that will set a legally binding target for reducing UK carbon dioxide emissions by at least 26%by 2020 and at least 60%by 2050, compared to 1990 levels. Key areas: • Requires the Government to publish five-yearly carbon budgets as from 2008. • Requires the Committee on Climate Change to advise the Government on the levels of carbon Ensure that plan policies contribute to budgets to be set, the balance between domestic emissions reductions and the use of carbon meeting the targets set out within the Act. credits, and whether the 2050 target should be increased. • Places a duty on the Government to assess the risk to the UK from the impacts of climate change. • Provides powers to establish trading schemes for the purpose of limiting greenhouse gas. UK Renewable Energy Action Plan (2010) Sets out measures for meeting legally binding target to ensure 15% of our energy comes from renewable sources by 2020. It puts forward a path to achieving this including the balance of technologies that is most likely to achieve the goal and makes reference to the UK Renewable Energy Strategy (2009): • More than 30% of our electricity generated from renewables – much of this will be from wind power Ensure that plans and policies contribute but biomass, hydro and wave will also play an important role. towards meeting the target. • 12% of our heat generated from renewables – range of sources including biomass, biogas, solar and heat pumps. • 10% of transport energy from renewables. It sets out the Government’s strategic role and legislation as well as a number of detailed actions. Infrastructure Act 2015 This Act of Parliament enables: The Local Plan may need to ensure that if • A new right to use land to exploit petrol or deep geothermal energy without notifying owners. exploration finds sources of energy that this is • Developers to pay financial contributions instead of delivering carbon-cutting measures on site. addressed. Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended by Schedule 9 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000) Plans should include policies for the conservation and enhancement of designated Places a duty on all public bodies, including local planning authorities, to further the conservation and sites and provide criteria against which enhancement of the features by reason of which a Site of Special Scientific Interest is of special interest. developments affecting designated sites will be addressed.
Biodiversity 2020: A strategy for England’s wildlife and ecosystem services (2011) Sets a series of high level outcomes to deliver the ambition of: “to halt overall biodiversity loss, support Biodiversity needs to become part of healthy well-functioning ecosystems and establish coherent ecological networks, with more and better places for nature for the benefit of wildlife and people.” It also identified actions in 4 priority areas: development policy on sustainable communities, urban green space and the built • A more integrated large-scale approach to conservation on land and at sea. environment, and this should be reflected in • Putting people at the heart of policy. How objectives and requirements might Key objectives or requirements of the plan or programme be taken on board • Reducing environmental pressures. policies to promote biodiversity conservation • Improving our knowledge. and enhancement. The Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act (2006) Ensure that the Local Plan contains policies Provides, inter alia, the Framework for protecting Wildlife and Biodiversity. It identifies the general purpose protecting and nurturing the natural of Natural England being to ensure that the natural environment is conserved, enhanced and managed for environment. Consult with Natural England the benefit of future generations, thereby contributing to sustainable development. as a statutory consultee. The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations (2017) The Regulations provide for the designation and protection of ‘European sites’, the protection of ‘European protected species’, and the adaptation of planning and other controls for the protection of European Sites (Special Protection Areas and Special Areas of Conservation). Ensure that the Local Plan identifies and It identifies protected Flora and Fauna. Schedule 2 covers animals. Under Regulation 42 certain species includes policies extending protection to and their breeding sites/resting places are protected. Some of the more common animal species covered SPAs, SACs and protected species. include all bats, the dormouse, otter, great crested newts, natterjack toad and pool frog.
Natural Environment White Paper – The Natural Choice: securing the value of nature (2011) Outlines the Government’s vision for the natural environment over the next 50 years with practical action to deliver that ambition. It aims to set a clear institutional framework to achieve the recovery of nature: • establish Local Nature Partnerships (LNPs). • create new Nature Improvement Areas (NIAs). Plan policies should reflect the aims of the White Paper. In particular facilitate the • reforms to the planning system. designation of Local Green Areas and ensure Specific actions include: a strategic approach to planning for nature • removing barriers to learning outdoors. within and across local areas. • creating a new Local Green Areas designation. • establishing a Green Infrastructure Partnership. • new phase of the Muck In4Life campaign. Ancient Monument and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to ancient monuments: • to make provision for the investigation, preservation and recording of matters of archaeological or historical interest and for the regulation of operations or activities affecting such matters. Ensure plans and policies take account of the • to provide for the recovery of grants under section 10 of the Town and Country Planning Act and support its implementation. (Amendment) Act 1972 or under section 4 of the Historic Buildings and Ancient Monuments Act 1953 in certain circumstances. • to provide for grants by the Secretary of State to the Architectural Heritage Fund. How objectives and requirements might Key objectives or requirements of the plan or programme be taken on board Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 Ensure plans and policies take account of the Act that sets out special controls in respect of buildings and areas of architectural or historic interest. Act and support its implementation. Historic Environment Good Practice Advice in Planning Note 1: the Historic Environment in Local Plans Plan policies should acknowledge the requirements given in the Advice. This document aims to assist local authorities and other interested parties in implementing historic Plan policies should ensure that evidence environment policy in the NPPF and PPG. It identifies strategic guidance for evidence collection, sourcing collection also involves determining the value and application. It also advises on inappropriate development, as well as conservation policies and to society (significance) of sites. management policies. Sustainability Appraisal should include evidence for the historic environment.
Historic Environment Good Practice Advice in Planning Note 2 (Managing Significance in Decision-Taking in the Historic Environment Plan policies should acknowledge the The purpose of this document is to assist local authorities and other interested parties in implementing requirements given in the Advice. historic environment policy in the NPPF and PPG. It highlights that development proposals affecting historic Plan policies need to identify the significance environment are more likely to gain permissions if they are designed with the understanding of the of heritage assets that may be affected by significance of the assets they may affect. The understanding of the nature, extent and level of significance development. are necessary. It also discusses decision-taking regarding assets, extraction, engagement and consent. Local authorities need to have access to Historic Environment Records.
Historic Environment Good Practice Advice in Planning Note 3 The Setting of Heritage Assets Plan policies should acknowledge the Purpose of document is to assist local authorities and other interested parties in implementing historic requirements given in the Advice. environment policy in the NPPF and PPG. Plan policies should acknowledge the It highlights the extent of the setting, curtilage, character and context of a historic place and recommends an approach given for assessing the historic approach for assessing the historic environment. environment. Industrial Strategy: White Paper: Building a Britain fit for the future (November 2017) This strategy seeks to boost productivity and earning power across the country by focusing on the five foundations of productivity: Ideas, People, Infrastructure, Business Environment, Places. Policies include Ensure that where possible Local Plan financial incentives for innovation and investment, enhancing the skills base, investing in housing transport policies assist in boosting productivity of local and digital infrastructure. businesses. Local Industrial Strategies will build on local strengths and deliver on economic opportunities. UK Digital Strategy Gives every individual, business and public premise across the country the right to request an affordable high speed broadband connection
The Plan for Growth 2011 How objectives and requirements might Key objectives or requirements of the plan or programme be taken on board The Government’s economic policy objective is to achieve strong, sustainable and balanced growth that is more evenly shared across the country and between industries. The Plan for Growth contains four overarching ambitions that will ensure the progress is made towards achieving this economic objective. Key implications for planning are: • Radical changes to the planning system to support job creation by introducing a powerful presumption in favour of sustainable development. • Localise choice about the use of previously developed land, removing targets, while retaining Ensure plans positively promote growth, existing controls on greenbelt land. deliver sustainable development and reflect • Produce shorter, more focused and inherently pro-growth NPPF to deliver more development is local views. suitable and viable locations. • Clear expectations that decisions should prioritise growth and jobs. • Powers to bring forward neighbourhood plans and development orders. • Enterprise zones with lower levels of planning control. • Speed up planning system and decision making. • Extend permitted development rights. Fixing the foundations: creating a more prosperous nation (July 2015) The Government’s economic policy to increase UK productivity growth across the next decade. Sets out a 15-point plan that the government will put into action to boost the UK’s productivity growth, centred around two key pillars: encouraging long-term investment, and promoting a dynamic economy. It sets out the government’s long-term strategy for tackling the issues that matter most for productivity growth. Including; Ensure plans positively promote economic • Planning freedoms and more houses to buy. growth and productivity. • make it easier for the market to roll out the fixed and mobile infrastructure the UK needs, including through proposals to reform planning rules on taller mobile masts. • Taking a decision on airport capacity in the south east. National Design Guide (Oct. 2019) The Government’s planning practice guidance for beautiful, enduring and successful places. It addresses the question of how we recognise well-designed places, by outlining and illustrating the Government’s priorities for well-designed places in the form of ten characteristics, these being: • Context - enhances the surroundings • Identity - attractive and distinctive The local plan should seek to include policy • Built Form - a coherent pattern of development reflecting the government’s priorities for well- designed places. • Movement - accessible and easy to move around • Nature - enhanced and optimised • Public spaces - safe, social and inclusive • Uses - mixed and integrated How objectives and requirements might Key objectives or requirements of the plan or programme be taken on board • Homes and buildings - functional, healthy and sustainable • Resources - efficient and resilient • Lifespan - made to last Regional, County or Strategic South East Plan 2009 (unrevoked Policy NRM6) The South East Plan was revoked except policy NRN6 protecting the Thames Basin Heath Special Protection Zone. Natural England has identified that net additional housing development (residential The Local Plan should have regard to the institutions and dwellings) up to 5km from the designated sites is likely to have a significant effect (alone or effect that it may have on the SPA protection in combination with other plans or projects) on the integrity of the SPA. A small part of Mole Valley in west zone. of the district is within the 5km zone of an SPA. Gatwick 360 Degrees Coast to Capital Strategic Economic Plan (2018-30) This plan provides a comprehensive overview of economic profile of the Coast to Capital region, centred around Gatwick Airport. It identifies 8 Economic Priorities as being to: • Deliver prosperous urban centres • Develop business infrastructure and support The Local Plan should support the Coast to Capital vision of growth and productivity • Invest in sustainable growth gains. • Create skills for the future The SA needs to address the potential • Pioneer innovation in core strengths environmental challenges associated with • Promote better transport and mobility economic growth. • Improve digital network capability • Build a strong national and international profile Coast to Capital European Structural and Investment Funds (2014 – updated 2016) The priority areas are: • Delivering £3.3 billion in private & public sector investment. The Local Plan should support the Coast to Capital vision of growth and productivity • £559 million Local Growth Fund. gains. • 26,000 homes. The SA needs to address the potential • £61m EU funding investment. 2 environmental challenges associated with • 970,00m employment space. economic growth. • Create an additional 60,000 jobs over 6 years. Coast to Capital Rural Statement The purpose of the Rural Statement is to highlight the contribution of our unique rural area to the future The Local Plan should support the Coast to economic, social and environmental success of Coast to Capital and to identify the priorities for: Capital vision of growth and productivity gains • Building knowledge and skills in rural areas for the rural area. How objectives and requirements might Key objectives or requirements of the plan or programme be taken on board • Funding new and developing non-agricultural, micro, small and medium sized rural businesses The SA needs to address the potential • Supporting tourism activities in rural areas environmental challenges associated with economic growth. Gatwick Diamond Local Strategic Statement 2016 The Local Strategic Statement sets out how local authorities in the Gatwick Diamond area will plan for the growth and development of the area seeking to protect the character and environment of the area, whilst meeting the needs of their communities in terms of economic, social and housing opportunity. The Statement has four main objectives: The Local Pl • To provide a consistent strategic direction for the Gatwick Diamond area, shaping a sustainable future. developed al • To set out how that strategic direction will be translated into change and development. and economi • To establish effective mechanisms for inter-authority cooperation on strategic issues so that longer term decisions made through the local plan making processes are fully informed. • To identify priority themes for joint working Thames Catchment Flood Management Plan (EA 2009) Sets out the scale and extent of flooding now and in the future and sets policies for managing flood risk Ensure that plan policies take account of within the catchment. Mole Valley is listed as having between 250 and 500 properties at risk in a 1% annual policies within the plan to manage flood risk. probability of river flood. Thames River Basin Management Plan (2015) Focuses on the protection, improvement and sustainable use of the water environment. The Plan (which is renewed every 6 years) describes the river basin district, the pressures that the water environment faces and proposed actions. The environmental objectives of the WFD are: • to prevent deterioration of the status of surface waters and groundwater. Ensure that the scale and location of • to achieve objectives and standards for protected areas. development takes account of its impact on • to aim to achieve good status for all water bodies or, for heavily modified water bodies and artificial water quality. Plans should take account of water bodies, good ecological potential and good surface water chemical status. the specific actions outlined in section 3.4 of • to reverse any significant and sustained upward trends in pollutant concentrations in groundwater. the Plan. • the cessation of discharges, emissions and loses of priority hazardous substances into surface waters. • progressively reduce the pollution of groundwater and prevent or limit the entry of pollutants. Section 3.4 of the Plan sets out a series of actions for local government in order to achieve the objectives. Thames Water Resources Management Plan Sutton and East Surrey Water Resources Management Plan Ensure that the scale and location of Thames Water and Sutton and East Surrey Water have produced Water Resources Management Plans that development takes account of its impact on set out a package of measures to balance the demand and supply of water for 25 years. water resources. Surrey Hills AONB Management Plan 2014-2019 How objectives and requirements might Key objectives or requirements of the plan or programme be taken on board The Surrey Hills AONB is recognised as a national asset in which its natural and cultural resources are managed in an attractive landscape mosaic of farmland, woodland, heaths, downs and commons. It provides opportunities for appropriate business enterprise and for all to enjoy and appreciate its natural beauty. The aims are: • mixed farming is a viable enterprise that plays a positive role in maintaining the outstanding and diverse character of the Surrey Hills. • woodlands are sustainably managed and linked to conserve and enhance the landscape, ecological, archaeological and recreational value of the wider Surrey Hills landscape. • the biodiversity of the Surrey Hills is conserved and enhanced. The Local Plan should take account of the • the historic and cultural heritage that defines the distinctive sense of place within the Surrey Hills is landscape objectives in the plan. recorded, protected, managed and celebrated.
• the Surrey Hills will be enjoyed and cherished as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for its own intrinsic qualities and in ways that contribute to the local economy and that are sensitive to the impact on local communities and the environment. • new development enhances local character and the environmental quality of its nationally important setting. • transport measures reinforce the rural character of the area and provide for a range of safe and sustainable travel alternatives. • the Surrey Hills should be an attractive, affordable and sustainable place to live, work and enjoy for all members of the local community. Surrey Local Transport Plan (LTP3) 2011 (updated 2014, 2016, 2018) Sets out objectives and targets, identifies problems and opportunities and Provides a strategy and implementation programme to move us in the direction of sustainability in Surrey. The objectives are: • effective transport: to facilitate end-to-end journeys for residents, business and visitors by maintaining the road network, delivering public transport services and, where appropriate, providing The Local Plan should address the objectives enhancements. of the Surrey Local Transport Plan and aim to • reliable transport: to improve the journey time reliability of travel in Surrey. support its implementation. • safe transport: to improve road safety and the security of the travelling public in Surrey. • sustainable transport: to provide an integrated transport system that protects the environment, keeps people healthy and provides for lower carbon transport choices. Surrey Waste Plan – Core Strategy, Waste Development and Waste Development Control Policies (2008) Sets out the spatial vision, objectives, strategic policies, site specific proposals and detailed policies. The Ensure that policies are in accordance with objectives are: the plan and relevant sites allocated on the • to provide for sustainable management of Surrey’s waste. policies map. (Note: Plan under review). How objectives and requirements might Key objectives or requirements of the plan or programme be taken on board • to help deliver sustainable development by driving waste management up the waste hierarchy, addressing waste as a resource and looking to disposal as the last option, but one which must be adequately catered for. • to enable the provision of facilities to allow for net self-sufficiency in Surrey in accordance with the South East Plan. • to enable waste to be disposed of in one of the nearest appropriate installations without endangering health or harming the environment. • to protect the Green Belt but recognise the particular locational needs of some waste management facilities. • to reflect the concerns and interest of communities and the needs of waste collection and disposal authorities and business. • to protect the quality of Surrey’s natural environment and heritage. • to enable the provision of a range of waste technologies. Surrey Minerals Plan – Core Strategy and Primary Aggregates DPDs (2011) Provides strategic policies and site-specific proposals for the period to 2026. The objectives are: • reduce demand for minerals. • safeguard the supply of minerals. Ensure that policies are in accordance with • meet need for minerals. the plan and relevant sites allocated on the • address adverse impacts from minerals development on communities and the environment. policies map. • address adverse impacts from the transportation of minerals. • restore mineral workings to the highest standards. Surrey Health and Wellbeing Strategy (to 2030) The Health and Wellbeing 10 year strategy to 2030 signals an important shift to a more preventative approach, addressing the root causes of poor health and wellbeing - including poor housing and the environment, and not simply treating the symptoms. The Strategy sets out 3 key priorities: Ensure that plan policies support the priorities • Helping people in Surrey to lead healthy lives. contained within the Strategy. • Supporting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of people in Surrey • Supporting people in Surrey to fulfil their potential Surrey's Physical Activity Strategy 2015-2020 This strategy aims to enable more residents of all ages to meet the Chief Medical Officers’ physical activity guidelines so that by 2020 Surrey will be the most active county in England. This aims to be done by: Where possible the Local Plan needs to • supporting all children and young people to have an active start in life. assist in the delivery of the vision. • encouraging all adults to build activity into their everyday lives. • supporting older adults to live longer and more active lives. Surrey’s Accommodation with Care and Support Strategy (up to 2035) How objectives and requirements might Key objectives or requirements of the plan or programme be taken on board The strategy outlines what the County wishes to achieve in accommodation with care and support over the 20 years t0 2035 focussing on public value and resident experience. The way that social care is evolving and the focus is on helping surrey residents stay independent for longer. The Strategy outlines SCC’s commitment to developing accommodation with care and support where needs are greatest across the county that: Where possible the Local Plan needs to • promotes independence and social inclusion assist in the delivery of the vision. • works alongside other services and communities to meet an individual’s needs • has the infrastructure to deliver flexible care and support in a planned person centred way • provides dementia-friendly environments • becomes the centre of vibrant communities for people to live and age well Surrey’s Accommodation with Care and Support for People with Mental Health and/or Substance Misuse Needs (2018) This market position statement identifies the needs for and gaps in specialist accommodation for those with mental health or substance misuse issues. County wide needs are identified as • Step down from hospital supported accommodation (short term accommodation with support to enable The Plan should include policy for specialist ongoing recovery) housing helping to cater for more vulnerable • Short term crisis services: i.e. guest suites for people in crisis as a short term option (72 hrs) members of society. • Supported living • Specialist support for people with complex or additional needs The State of Surrey’s Nature (Surrey Nature Partnership 2017) Provides a detailed overview of the County’s varied habitats and species providing a baseline from which to The plan should include policy on protecting measure future biodiversity trends and changes. and enhancing biodiversity. Local Mole Valley Council Strategy 2019-24 The Vision of the Council Strategy reads: ‘A place where a beautiful environment, enterprise and opportunity combine creating a vibrant place to live, work, and enjoy’. Its three priorities are identified as: • Community Wellbeing: promoting active communities and support for those who need it The Local Plan will seek to assist in the delivery of the vision. • Environment: maintaining a highly attractive area with housing that meets local needs • Prosperity: Supporting a vibrant local economy with thriving towns and villages Mole Valley Economic Prosperity Strategy 2018-2028 The Vision of the Economic Prosperity Strategy reads: ‘By 2028, Mole Valley will be recognised as a prime business location which attracts the most creative and innovative talent. An environment that is vibrant, The Local Plan will seek to assist in the optimistic, enterprising and productive; enabling businesses to thrive and achieve their aspirations together delivery of the vision. whilst offering a great quality of life and beautiful countryside’. How objectives and requirements might Key objectives or requirements of the plan or programme be taken on board Mole Valley Rural Community Strategy 2017-2027 The main aims of the strategy are to: • Grow a prosperous, sustainable and viable rural economy • Maintain and strengthen thriving, inclusive, sustainable and resilient rural communities • Safeguard, protect and enhance the rural environment From these aims the following key priorities have been identified: The Local Plan will seek to assist in the • Digital connectivity: broadband and mobile delivery of the strategy. • Community safety • Visitor economy • Rural-based businesses • Community assets • Rural housing Mole Valley Homelessness Strategy Vision is to ensure that all households within the community have free access to their housing rights and to information on the housing options that are available to them. We will attempt to prevent homelessness To help delivery of the housing policies in occurring and, with the help of our partner agencies from all sectors, work to identify and tackle the root Local Plan by aligning priorities. causes of homelessness whilst providing services and improving resources for those affected. Mole Valley Wellbeing Strategy 2015 – 2020 This strategy articulates key areas of focus in relation to the health and wellbeing of our communities, The Local Plan will seek to assist in the Community Wellbeing being one of the three priorities of the Council Strategy. The strategy focuses on the delivery of the strategy. preventative agenda, maximising use of existing services and infrastructure. Mole Valley Car Parking Strategy 2018-23 Objectives relevant to preparation of the local plan include: • Ensuring that parking provision balances the needs of residents and local businesses The Local Plan will seek to assist in the • Protecting the environment and character of Mole Valley through the appropriate provision and design of delivery of the strategy. car parks Mole Valley Asset Management Plan 2015-19 The Local Plan will provide an opportunity to The strategy seeks to optimise management of the Council’s property portfolio. It identifies a number of align MVDC’s property and planning property related projects including Council owned sites with development potential. strategies Mole Valley Core Strategy 2009 Mole Valley will make provision for its share of the Region's growth of homes and jobs and provide for the The new Local Plan should have regard to needs of its communities but in a way that is sustainable, minimises significant harmful change to its the existing plan and whether the aims of the distinctive character, environment and feel, and mitigates its impact on the causes of climate change. The Vision could still be delivered or adapted. How objectives and requirements might Key objectives or requirements of the plan or programme be taken on board District's natural, built and historic environment will be safeguarded and enhanced and communities will have safe, convenient and sustainable access to the services and facilities they require. Mole Valley Dorking Town Centre Area Action Plan 2012 The new Local Plan should have regard to The District Council will ensure that new development recognises and builds on the high quality townscape the existing plan and whether the aims of the and character of Dorking and contributes to conserving and developing the town's sense of place. Vision could still be delivered or adapted. Mole Valley Local Plan 2000 The new Local Plan should have regard to Some policies in this Local Plan are still in use so the new Local Plan should review these. the existing plan and whether the aims of the Vision could still be delivered or adapted. Mole Valley Interim Policy Statement on Employment Land (December 2017) The Interim Policy Statement provides a statement of the intended future direction for employment land use by the Council. It identifies 3 Core Principles for Use of Employment Land: • Retaining the majority of safeguarded employment land prioritising that benefiting from good The new Local Plan should have regard to accessibility and proximity to services. the Interim Policy Statement and judge • Allowing greater flexibility for alternative land uses on single occupier sites in less accessible whether its objectives remain current or locations require adapting. • Resisting the loss of employment land in the rural areas to other uses, encouraging extensions to business floorspace and tourism related development in the rural area. Neighbourhood Development Plans for Ashtead (2015-26), Bookham (2016-26) Capel (2016-26) and Westcott (2017-26) The Neighbourhood Development Plans provide detailed baseline data and a localised vision of Local Plan policy preparation to have regard development needs and opportunities. NDP policies form part of the current development plan. to policies of the NDPs where relevant. Mole Valley Built Up Areas Character Appraisals for Ashtead, Bookham and Fetcham, Dorking, North Holmwood and Pixham, and Leatherhead (2010) Local Plan to include policy ensuring that new These 4 SPDs provide a character appraisal of the 5 main built up areas of Mole Valley. They identify the development contributes to the established distinctive character of these areas character of these areas. Mole Valley Larger Rural Villages Character Appraisal SPD (2013) This SPD provides a character appraisal of 6 villages, namely Beare Green, Brockham, Capel, Charlwood, Local Plan to include policy on design and Hookwood and Westcott. It identifies the key characteristics and landscape setting of each village, character to ensure that development highlighting features that should be protected and preserved whilst indicating opportunities for enhancement respects and complements local character. and vulnerability to change. Mole Valley Affordable Housing SPD Updated 2018 plus addendum 2019 The SPD provides guidance on the requirements to provide affordable housing in development schemes. Local Plan should include policy on affordable The Addendum clarifies the Council’s position in relation to the thresholds at which on and off site affordable housing contributions. How objectives and requirements might Key objectives or requirements of the plan or programme be taken on board housing contributions are required and how the Vacant Building Credit (NPPF Feb. 19) will be calculated / applied. Mole Valley Housing Allocations Scheme (2017) The scheme identifies the priorities that the Council will follow in the letting of Private Registered Providers Local Plan policy should seek to deliver (Housing Associations) properties for rent, to which it has nomination rights. It outlines criteria for housing to meet local needs drawing on nomination including local connections plus eligibility for Rural Exception Schemes and vacancies in rural criteria outlined in the Allocation Scheme settlements or villages. where relevant. Mole Valley Designing Out Crime SPD (2011) Local Plan should include policy ensuring the This SPD provides guidelines for developers and other involved with the design of new development on how safety and security of the community through to avoid creating opportunities for crime or antisocial behaviour. design. Mole Valley Landscape SPD (2013) The Landscape SPD identifies important characteristics of the landscape throughout the district. It focuses on the rural areas and the landscape setting of towns and villages. The SPD also provides general guidance Local Plan should include policy to protect the on landscape issues and how they should be addressed by developers and those responding to planning landscape from inappropriate development. applications. Mole Valley Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Plans To help to develop policies in the Local Plan The management plans identify the distinctive character and historic significance of the Conservation areas. on heritage. Mole Valley Local Transport Scheme September 2014 Local Plan should include policy to promote The objectives of the strategy are to sustain economic growth by managing the impact of and encourage sustainable travel choices, congestion in Mole Valley by providing and promoting more attractive sustainable travel manage congestion, improve quality of life choices, improve road safety and the perception of safety. It is also a mechanism to respond to and inform and reduce carbon emissions. SA /SEA and Community Infrastructure Levey (CIL) requirements. site allocations to have regard to current issues and problems on the road network. Mole Valley Forward Programme 2019 and Completed Schemes (2019) Local Plan should include policy on CIL The forward programme identifies schemes of highway improvements to reduce congestion increase safety contributions which will contribute to funding and sustainable travel opportunities. It identifies estimated costs and potential funding sources. identified schemes. Mole Valley Appropriate Assessment (2008) The Assessment although relating to the 2009 Core Strategy provides useful baseline data relating to the The SA / HRA accompanying the Local Plan Thames Basin Heath SPA, Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SAC and key habitats. In particular the will need to consider the effects of the plan Assessment suggests avoidance or mitigation measures to reduce local impact from recreational policies on the SPA / SAC. Both policy and disturbance and improve air quality. How objectives and requirements might Key objectives or requirements of the plan or programme be taken on board site allocations should seek to avoid / mitigate any adverse impact on the SAC. Mole Valley LDF: Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SAC Guidance Note Sept 2012 The Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment Special Area of Conservation (SAC) stretches for eight miles between Leatherhead and Reigate and includes land in the District of Mole Valley and Reigate & Banstead so has strategic planning implications. The Local Plan needs to ensure that The document sets out how the SAC is part of a network of important and high quality conservation sites Development proposals will have no adverse designated as SACs under the European Union Habitats Directive. Alongside Special Protection Areas effect on the integrity of the designated area. (SPAs), these are also known as Natura 2000 sites, and these locations make a significant contribution to conserving some of the most important habitats and species in Europe. They are afforded a high level of protection within the planning system.