09 South Nutfield

Tandridge Landscape Capacity and Sensitivity Study 09 South Nutfield

South Nutfield Analysis Plan (Area 09) See Figure 1 on page 4 for plan location Based on mapping data licensed from Ordnance Survey, Crown copyright.

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South Nutfeld Settlement Analyss

1.1 South Nutfield lies at the western edge of Tandridge, near the boundary with the Borough of Reigate and Banstead. The village is approximately 1.5km to the south-west of Bletchingley. Redhill is a similar distance to the west. The village is located along the Redhill to Tonbridge railway line, and the M23 motorway runs north-south nearby to the west, but there is no access onto the M23 from the road network within the vicinity of the settlement.

1.2 The majority of South Nutfield is located in the Low Weald, at the foot of the Wooded Greensand Hills to the north. Although detached from the Surrey Hills AONB, the distinctive area of Wooded Greensand Hills adjacent to the north of South Nutfield are under consideration as a candidate for inclusion within the AONB. The extensive Low Weald Farmland adjoins the settlement to the south.

1.3 South Nutfield has a relatively sprawling form, with a limited identifiable central core at the railway station. Ribbon development has occurred along the local network of minor roads, and has not been contained by landform or watercourses, with the settlement crossing over Nutfield Brook near the railway station. A significant part of the village is orientated north-south along Mid Street, which extends up into the south facing slopes of the Greensand Hills to the north.

1.4 To the south, settlement has extended westwards, to the north side of Kings Cross Lane. On the opposite southern side of Kings Cross Lane is site NUT012, at the western edge of the village. To the south-east, settlement extends on rising ground along both sides of Kings Cross Lane, and adjacent to this settlement are sites NUT010, NUT014 and NUT008.

1.5 Detached from South Nutfield is site ENA11, located along Kings Mill Lane to the south-west of the village. Also detached from the settlement are sites ENA09 and ENA28, both set within the Greensand Hills.

1.6 Each site associated with South Nutfield is assessed in more detail on the following pages.

Tandridge Landscape Capacity and Sensitivity Study 169 09 South Nutfield: Site NUT012

View across Redhill Brook to fields to south east Redhill Aerodrome to the south Wooded boundary to site along Redhill Brook

Photograph 111: View south from Kings Cross Lane Photograph 112: View north east from Kings Mill Lane (Greensand Way)

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

1.1 Site NUT012 is a small field site, to the south of Kings Cross Lane 2.1 The landscape capacity for housing development of the site has been in South Nutfield. It includes an equestrian arena, stable and is determined by combining the sensitivity and value assessments divided internally by wooden fencing. The site is well contained by set out on the following page, using the capacity matrix table. The wooded boundaries along the Redhill Brook which runs around the capacity of the site is as follows: boundaries. However, there are glimpses out to landscape to the south and east. Moderate sensitivity x Slght value = Medum/Hgh landscape capacity 1.2 Views from Kings Cross Lane are filtered by dense boundary planting. Views in are allowed by entrances to the site. Views from 2.2 Set to the south of Kings Cross Lane which forms the edge of South the east are prevented by grown out hedgerows along the road. Nutfield settlement and adjacent to scattered rural development, There are views from fields to the east though gaps in the hedgerow. site NUT012 is inconsistent with the existing settlement form and There is intervisibility with landscape to the south, with views of contributes to the surrounding countryside, which gives it a moderate Redhill Aerodrome and the horizon beyond. There are views from sensitivity. Kings Mill Lane (Greensand Way), however this is of the boundary planting, see photograph 112. 2.3 However, combined with slight value, the site is judged to have an overall medium/high landscape capacity for housing development, Plan not to scale 1.3 Overall, the visual sensitivity is judged to be Slght. This rating provided considerations such as the existing settlement pattern are See plan on page 168 for wider context and key to symbols feeds into the overall sensitivity assessment table on the following taken into account. Other evidence relevant to the site’s suitability page. for development should also be considered.

170 Tandridge Landscape Capacity and Sensitivity Study 09 South Nutfield: Site NUT012 Landscape Sensitivity:

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

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The site is a field divided by There are drains or streams Development on this site The site has no contribution The site is part of the rural There is intervisibility with the Retain the current boundary wooden fences for horse around the site which link to would be inconsistent with the to separation between edge and setting to South Redhill Aerodrome to the south vegetation that screens views grazing, an agricultural shed, Redhill Brook. development pattern of South settlements. Nutfield. and fields around it. from the road. green house and hardstanding. Nutfield/ Ridge Green which is The boundary to King Cross post-war and modern and has It also forms part of the wider There are views in/out of field Difficult to mitigate for the MODERATE Lane is a hedge with some formed between Kings Cross rural continuum and part of the to the east, and filtered views atypical settlement pattern larger trees. Lane and the Railway line. setting to Redhill Brook. from housing along Kings Mill which would open up The field to the east is used There is only scattered Lane to the west and north. development along the south for horse grazing. There is an housing to the south of Kings of Kings Mill Lane. established hedge between Cross Lane. these fields with some gaps in To the east South Nutfield/ hedgerow trees. Ridge Green has formed on There is a hedgerow between slopes close to Nutfield Brook the site and the fields to the so development at this site south. would be consistent with this The boundary to houses to the pattern. east if a more formal beech The site is attached to the hedge. There is no tree cover settlement boundary. within site. Grade 4 Agricultural Land Photograph 112: View north east from Kings Mill Lane (Greensand Way) Classification.

Landscape Value:

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

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None. None, although the site is just This site is part of a series of Surrey Historic Landscape The site does not contribute to There is no public formal The site is a grazing field north of the flood plain. small fields/ paddocks between Characterisation: AONB, although it has a minor access and no public rights of with stables and adjoining South Nutfield and Redhill contribution to the setting way along or through the site. hardsurfacing, fencing and Brook and typical of the area. 8. SETTLEMENT RELATED of King Mill House which is stables. Grade II listed. The Greensand Way is to the SLIGHT 802. Scattered settlement with west and a public right of way The brook and countryside paddocks (post-1811 & pre- ends/ begins opposite the site to the south create a scenic 1940 extent) to the north. backdrop.

Kings Mill House is Grade II There is some noise from of listed and is adjacent to the the road nearby and the M23 field. is audible.

Tandridge Landscape Capacity and Sensitivity Study 171 09 South Nutfield: Site NUT010

Houses along Mid Street and Housing along Kings Cross Lane Greensand Hills behind Vegetation along Nutfield Brook Nutfield Brook Eastern boundary to site and Thepps Close

Photograph 113: Panorama north to south east

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

1.1 Site NUT010 is a large site encompassing several fields, stables and 2.1 The landscape capacity for housing development of the site has been access routes to the east of South Nutfield. Views into the site are determined by combining the sensitivity and value assessments localised although there are glimpsed views out to the Greensand set out on the following page, using the capacity matrix table. The Hills to the north. The boundary of the site is formed by the line of capacity of the site is as follows: Nutfield Brook to the north. The dense vegetation along the brook means that views from the north are highly restricted. The eastern Moderate sensitivity x Moderate value = border of the site is a hedgeline with a field beyond. Views in are Medum landscape capacity restricted by the hedgerow which prevent any views in from the public right of way further east. 2.2 This site has a moderate sensitivity, where development would not be entirely consistent with the development pattern along Mid 1.2 Housing along Thepps Close, Kings Cross Lane and NUT014 form Street. a border with the southern boundary of the site. Houses have filtered views across the site across various boundary treatments but 2.3 However due to only a moderate value site NUT010 is judged to NUT014 has open views across fences and low hedges. Housing have a medium landscape capacity for housing development. The along Mid Street back onto the site. Some of this has open views site would potentially be suitable in landscape terms for limited across weak boundary vegetation, see Photograph. housing proposals, but would need to demonstrate no adverse Plan not to scale impacts on the setting to the surrounding landscape and settlement. See plan on page 168 for wider context and key to symbols 1.3 Overall, the visual sensitivity is judged to be Moderate. This rating Other evidence relevant to the site’s suitability for development feeds into the following overall sensitivity assessment table. should also be considered.

172 Tandridge Landscape Capacity and Sensitivity Study 09 South Nutfield: Site NUT010 Landscape Sensitivity:

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The site is a series of fields There is a biodiversity potential Development on this site would The site does not contribute This is a sloping site which There are localised views from The views in from houses and in pasture divided up with opportunity area along the not be entirely consistent with to separation between is part of the wider rural gardens which back onto the gardens along Kings Cross wooden fences and some stream to the north of the site. the current settlement pattern settlements. continuum to the east of Ridge site to the west and south of Lane and Mid Street need fragmented hedgerows. of Ridge Green/ South Nutfield Green/ South Nutfield. It forms the site. to be mitigated though more There are some large oaks to the east of Mid Street. part of the setting to the brook. robust vegetation. MODERATE The western part of the site within the site and some Originally Ridge Green was There are glimpses from has low outbuildings and hedgerows with large trees. a small hamlet located at the It forms part of the setting cricket pitch to north. Mitigation should include stables for horses next to the cross roads and development to the settlement which has There is no view from the replacement of lost boundaries entrance via a driveway to an has been in a linear pattern filtered and open views in. public right of way to the east to continue pattern of nearby adjoining bungalow. along roads, one house deep. due to woodland along this. fields. The fields slope down to However to the west of The site is open with views in There is intervisibility with the Nutfield Brook to the north and Mid Street there has been from the Candidate AONB to current AGLV and Candidate Mitigation would need to are in good condition. development along the the north. AONB to the north, and from include reducing impacts on The boundary with the field slopes above the brook so the Greensand Way. the potential biodiversity area to the north (NUT014) is a development here would be to the north. wooden fence. The boundaries consistent with this pattern. to gardens are varied with low The site is only partially hedgerows and trees. attached to the settlement boundary to the south and The site is within an area of west. grade 4 Agricultural Land Classification.

Landscape Value:

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None, although the current Biodiversity Opportunity Area The site is a series of fields in Surrey Historic Landscape There is some intervisibility There are no public rights of The adjoining character of extent of the AGLV is to the DP19 along Nutfield Brook pasture which are typical of the Characterisation: with the AGLV and Candidate way across the land and no woodland to the north and north of the site. which is within the northern local area. AONB and this forms a minor other public access. The public east in particular is scenic as part of the site. 1. FIELD PATTERNS/ part of the setting. right of way to the east of the well as the landscape along The site slopes down SYSTEMS site has no views in. Nutfield Brook. MODERATE There is ancient woodland and to Nutfield Brook to the deciduous woodland adjacent north which is a distinctive 105. Enclosed strips and There is a cricket ground to the There is little or no noise from to the south east corner of the landscape feature and views furlongs north of site, however views roads within South Nutfield site. out to the Greensand Hills are in are very limited due to the however the sound from attractive. Very few examples of this dense vegetation along the the M23 to the east has an There is Flood Zone within the type survive, and those that brook. adverse impact of the rural site. do survive have often become character. fragmented. Small, narrow The site provides visual fields with slightly curving amenity for houses and There is occasional noise from boundaries. gardens around two sides of the railway line to the north. the site.

Tandridge Landscape Capacity and Sensitivity Study 173 09 South Nutfield: Site NUT014

Boundary with Thepps Close Housing along Kings Cross Lane Boundary with housing on Mid Street

Photograph 114: View north towards Kings Cross Lane from site NUT014

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

1.1 Site NUT014 is small field site to the north of Kings Cross Lane in 2.1 The landscape capacity for housing development of the site has been South Nutfield. There are localised views into the site to the south, determined by combining the sensitivity and value assessments east and west although open views from site NUT014. set out on the following page, using the capacity matrix table. The capacity of the site is as follows: 1.2 The site borders NUT014 to the north. The boundaries are a low hedgerow and fence, allowing open views to areas to the north. Slght sensitivity x Slght value = Hgh landscape capacity

1.3 Housing along Thepps Close forms a boundary along the east and 2.2 Set to the north of housing on Kings Cross Lane, development here along Mid Street forms a boundary to the west. Views from these would follow a pattern already set by the adjacent development houses are restricted by planting. at Thepps Close and leads to a slight sensitivity overall. The intervisibility with the Greensand Hills and weak screening vegetation 1.4 Housing along Kings Cross backs onto the site. Low boundary would need to be addressed as part of development. hedges with occasional trees allow views into the site from gardens and upper windows, see Photograph above. 2.3 Combined with slight value, the site NUT014 is judged to have an overall high landscape capacity for housing development, provided 1.5 Overall, the visual sensitivity is judged to be Moderate. This rating considerations such as views are taken into account. Other Plan not to scale feeds into the overall sensitivity assessment table on the following evidence relevant to the site’s suitability for development should See plan on page 168 for wider context and key to symbols page. also be considered.

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The site encompasses two fields No ecological features of Development at Ridge Green The site has no contribution The site is part of the rural The site has localised views Views of the site from the to the north of housing along Kings significant sensitivity identified. has been linear, one house to separation between area to the north of Ridge from gardens and backs of Greensand Hills candidate Cross Lane which are divided deep along Kings Cross Lane settlements. Green which slope down to housing to the east, south and AONB need to be addressed. internally by a wooden fence. to the south and to the east of Nutfield Brook. These areas west as boundary treatments There is no tree cover. Mid Street. are open to views from the are weak and allow some open In order to mitigate views SLIGHT Candidate AONB to the views across the site. from surrounding housing To the north the site borders a More recent housing has north and are visible from the There are filtered views from boundaries would need to be series of fields which make up developed a second row of Greensand Way. Mid Street to the north, and planted. NUT010. The boundary is a low housing along Thepps Close to from site NUT010. hedgerow, wooden fencing, and the east of the site. There is intervisibility with gate. Thepps Close runs up to the the Candidate AONB to the east boundary. The boundary is a Therefore development on this north, including views from the wooden fence and planting with no field would not be inconsistent Greensand Way long distance view in. To the south and west the with this pattern. route. site is bordered by the gardens of housing along Mid Street and Kings The site is attached to the Cross Lane. There are a variety of settlement boundary on three boundary treatments; fences, trees sides. and hedgerows.

Grade 3 Agricultural Land Classification.

Landscape Value:

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None. None. This is a grazing field which Surrey Historic Landscape The site contributes to the There is no formal public The site is overlooked by is typical of the local area, Characterisation: Candidate AONB to the north access into the site, and no housing on three sides and although views out to the through the views of rural public rights of way nearby. has an edge of settlement Greensand Hills are distinctive. 8. SETTLEMENT RELATED fields. quality. SLIGHT 816. Small to medium estates The land uses of horses (post-1940) grazing and chickens, and views out to the sloping landscape and views to the north means that there is also a rural character to the site.

There is occasional railway noise and road noise.

Tandridge Landscape Capacity and Sensitivity Study 175 09 South Nutfield: Site NUT008

Gardens along Kings Cross Lane

Boundary to houses along Boundary to houses along Crabhill Lane King Cross Lane Footpath 304 Footpath 304 Area of woodland within site

Photograph 115: View north east from Footpath 304 Photograph 116: View north west from Footpath 304

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

1.1 Site NUT008 is two fields to the south of housing along Kings 2.1 The landscape capacity for housing development of the site has been Cross Lane in South Nutfield. Views are localised due to landscape determined by combining the sensitivity and value assessments features. set out on the following page, using the capacity matrix table. The capacity of the site is as follows: 1.2 Garden planting forms the northern border to site. Views are filtered from housing. There are farm buildings along the eastern boundary, Moderate sensitivity x Moderate value = There are no windows onto site from these buildings. Medum landscape capacity

1.3 A public right of way, Footpath 304, runs along the southern boundary 2.2 Attractive rural fields along the southern edge of South Nutfield of the site. This has open views across the site, see photographs settlement, and adjacent to scattered rural development to the 115 and 116. Wider landscape views of the rolling landscape further west, site NUT008 is inconsistent with the existing settlement south are contained by the hedgerow along the footpath. form and contributes to the surrounding countryside. This gives it a moderate sensitivity. However, combined with slight value, with 1.4 There are no views from the garden or houses to the west which only minor contribution to outstanding assets the site is judged to has dense coniferous planting along it. have an overall medium landscape capacity for limited housing development, provided considerations such as settlement pattern, Plan not to scale 1.5 Overall, the visual sensitivity is judged to be Moderate. This rating the setting to the surrounding landscape, and views, are taken See plan on page 168 for wider context and key to symbols feeds into the overall sensitivity assessment table on the following into account. Other evidence relevant to the site’s suitability for page. development should also be considered.

176 Tandridge Landscape Capacity and Sensitivity Study 09 South Nutfield: Site NUT008 Landscape Sensitivity:

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The site is two fields in pasture There is a block of deciduous Development on this site would The site has no contribution The sites form part of rural Views are localised. The views It would be difficult to mitigate with sheds along the central and ancient woodland to the not be entirely consistent with to separation between setting to the settlement of out to the countryside to the against atypical development division. A wire and post fence south east edge of the site, the development pattern at settlements. South Nutfield/ Ridge Green south are mostly restricted by pattern. surrounds each field and divides and there are a number of Ridge Green. and to Crab Hill Farm which is the hedge along the public them from the public right of way. good quality oaks within the a listed building. right of way. It would be difficult to mitigate MODERATE The northern boundary to backs site. The housing at Ridge Green the loss of rural setting of the of gardens of houses along Kings has been linear in nature and The site is not visually There are filtered views to public right of way to the north. Cross Lane is robust with trees on the slopes above Nutfield prominent but the densely buildings along eastern edge including coniferous, and some Brook. wooded boundaries contribute (although no windows look Keep the current landscape scrub. The east boundary is also to views from the south. onto site.) structure of boundary lined with trees, including conifers The boundary along the vegetation in order to mitigate and scrub. There is a rectangular gardens of housing along There are also open views into views from the south. stand of trees between the west Kings Cross Lane forms the the site from the public right of and east field, including oaks. current settlement boundary, way, and glimpses from the To the south of the public right of which is a robust edge. back of housing to the north. way is a thick hedge to fields and farms on slopes beyond. The site The site is however attached is covered with clumpy, long rough to the settlement boundary to grass. There is a good quality oak the north. in western field and a large good Photograph 116: View north west from Footpath 304 condition oak adjacent to footpath. Grade 3 Agricultural Land Class.

Landscape Value:

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None. There is ancient woodland These fields are characteristic Surrey Historic Landscape This site forms a minor part of There is a public right of way Visually scenic with little adjacent to the south east of the local area. Characterisation: the setting to Crab Hill Farm adjacent to site which links intrusion from housing to edges of the site. which is a Grade II listed through to the Tandridge the north, apart from the 1. FIELD PATTERNS/ building. Border Path to the east. coniferous trees along the SYSTEMS boundaries which are slightly MODERATE out of keeping. 113. Variable size, semi- regular fields with straight There are scenic views to the boundaries (parliamentary south although these are only enclosure type). glimpsed from along the public right of way.

There is occasional noise from the railway line. The M23 has some adverse impacts on the rural character of this area.

Tandridge Landscape Capacity and Sensitivity Study 177 09 South Nutfield: Site ENA11

South Nutfield Kings Mill Lane Buildings on site Views across Low Weald South west boundary of site and Greensand Hills beyond Redhill Aerodrome

Photograph 117: View south east across the site Photograph 118: View north of the hangars which make up the northern section of the site

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

1.1 Site ENA11 is a commercial site which is attached to Redhill 2.1 The landscape capacity for employment development of the site Aerodrome. It is a large site which includes a number of hangars, has been determined by combining the sensitivity and value car parking areas, access routes, office and workshop buildings and assessments set out on the following page, using the capacity grassed green spaces. It has weak boundary vegetation and has matrix table. The capacity of the site is as follows: a large visual envelope. The site buildings are visible from South Nutfield to the north, including from NUT012 and the fields south of Moderate sensitivity x Moderate value = Kings Cross Lane. It has intervisibility with the Greensand Hills and Medum landscape capacity can be clearly seen from the Greensand Way above Brays Farm. 2.2 A current employment site which has substantial views in and is 1.2 The site is clearly visible across Redhill Aerodrome to the east, inconsistent with local settlement patterns, this site has a resultant including views from Crab Hill Lane and housing along this. There moderate sensitivity, although on the high side. However due to low are views of the site across Redhill Aerodrome to the south and designation value site ENA11 is judged to have an overall moderate west, including along Kings Mills Lane. Along the west there are value leading to a medium landscape capacity for employment views from Kings Mill Lane which forms the boundary, and from the development. The site would potentially be suitable in landscape fields around Staplehurst Farm. terms for employment proposals, but would need to demonstrate no adverse impacts on the setting of the existing landscape and Plan not to scale 1.3 Overall, the visual sensitivity is judged to be Substantal. This rating settlement. Mitigation would need to include buildings which do not See plan on page 168 for wider context and key to symbols feeds into the overall sensitivity assessment table on the following exceed the height of those already present. Other evidence relevant page. to the site’s suitability for development should also be considered.

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The site is a business park There is ancient woodland to The site is distant and The site does not contribute This is an open site with few The site is open to views from It would be difficult to mitigate which is part of Redhill the west at Stapleton Farm. detached from the nearest to separation between boundary features. South Nutfield and Kings Mill the impacts on the views Aerodrome and includes The are Willow, cedar and settlement in South Nutfield. settlements. Lane to the north. across the aerodrome, and offices, warehouses, storage birch located on the site. It has an open aspect which The site is open to views from for views from the Candidate units, and 9 aircraft hangars. is visually prominent from the the Candidate AONB including AONB. MODERATE surrounding area. from Nutfield Priory and the There are some grassed Greensand Way. Buildings should not exceed areas, areas of hardstanding Distinctive aerodrome but Wide views across Redhill the height of those currently on and access roads and some doesn’t contribute to a rural Aerodrome to the east, site so as to mitigate impacts. tree planting. character. including intervisibility with Ridge Green and Hale Farm. There are few boundary Open views south across features as the site is open to Redhill Aerodrome. Redhill Aerodrome to the south Filtered views into site from and east. Along Kings Mill Kings Mill Lane along the Road there are low hedges. eastern boundary. Filtered views from Staplehurst The site is within an area of Farm and public rights of way. Grade 4 Agricultural Land Classification. Photograph 118: View north of the hangars which make up the northern section of the site

Landscape Value:

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None. The site is adjacent to ancient Distinctive hangars adjacent Historic Landscape: The site forms part of the There is public access to café There is a rural aspect in all woodland. to an aerodrome which are setting to the Candidate and aerodrome viewing area. directions. unusual and highly visible in 13. COMMUNICATIONS AONB. the landscape. There are public rights of way The aerodrome adds to the 1302. Airfields around the site which have rural open space south of MODERATE views onto the Aerodrome. South Nutfield. First hangar built 1935 and aerodrome used during the The Candidate AONB to the Second World War north and wooded skyline to to the north, south and east creates a scenic quality.

Frequent aircraft and helicopter noises reduce the tranquillity.

Tandridge Landscape Capacity and Sensitivity Study 179 09 South Nutfield: Site ENA09

Furze Hill Priory Farm businesses Candidate AONB Sandy Lane

Photograph 119: View south east across site

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

1.1 Site ENA09 is part of a larger farm business site. It includes a 2.1 The landscape capacity for employment development of the site number of independent businesses, car parking areas, access has been determined by combining the sensitivity and value routes and farm buildings to the south of the site. Set within the assessments set out on the following page, using the capacity Candidate AONB, it is well contained by topography to the west but matrix table. The capacity of the site is as follows: has wide views across rolling landscape to the south east. Moderate sensitivity x Moderate value = 1.2 From the north woodland and hedgerows prevent views into the Medum landscape capacity site, apart from of boundary vegetation along Sandy Lane and from paths within the woodland. 2.2 A current employment site which has views in from the Candidate AONB and is inconsistent with local settlement patterns, this site 1.3 From the east there is intervisibility with the Candidate AONB. The has a resultant moderate sensitivity. site can be seen clearly from Sandy Lane, the eastern parts of the farm site which are used for recreation, Priory Cottages and the 2.3 As it is within the Candidate AONB, ENA09 is judged to have an hills around the Greensand Way. To the south there views from overall moderate value leading to a medium landscape capacity for adjacent properties, and the approach along Sandy Lane. employment development. The site would potentially be suitable in landscape terms for employment proposals, but would need Plan not to scale 1.4 Overall, the visual sensitivity is judged to be Moderate. This rating to demonstrate no adverse impacts on the setting of the existing See plan on page 168 for wider context and key to symbols feeds into the overall sensitivity assessment table on the following landscape. Other evidence relevant to the site’s suitability for page. development should also be considered.

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This site is part of Priory Farm. The site is adjacent to areas Development here would not The site does not contribute The site has some attractive The site is within the Mitigation would need to It is located to the north west of of deciduous woodland. There be consistent with settlement. towards separation between farms buildings along the Candidate AONB has is visible include enhanced boundary Sandy Lane and includes buildings is hornbeam and ornamental It is detached and distant settlements. road and due to the lack of from the slopes to the south planting to mitigate effects on currently used for independent shrubs on site. from the nearest settlement at containment from boundary east, although no wider views the Candidate AONB. businesses and areas of South Nutfield. features is visible from the from the Greensand Way or MODERATE hardstanding. Businesses include east. South Nutfield. furniture business, osteopath and pet related business. The site is a collection of rural There are views from Priory The boundary along Sandy Lane is buildings with ornamental Farm Nursery localised views formed by a laurel hedge, buildings, planting around the boundaries from surrounding buildings. a wall and ornamental planting. that sits within the wider rural There are also some large oaks landscape. The planting does To the south west and north along road. The site is contained to not entirely fit the pattern of the site is quite well contained. the north west by steep topography the surrounding landscape and woodland. There are wooden however. fences along this boundary. To the south west the boundary is formed by a beech hedge, low building, and house. Grade 4 Agricultural Land Classification.

Landscape Value:

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The site is within Candidate None. The site is in the Greensand Surrey Historic Landscape The site is within the The site has a farm shop and The site is within Candidate AONB. Hills and the views out are Characterisation: Candidate AONB. other independent businesses AONB and surrounding rolling attractive, including the which are open to the public. landscape has an attractive wooded slopes on the hills to 3. HORTICULTURE It is linked to the south eastern quality and includes a lake, the north west. part of Priory Farm which is wooded boundaries and more MODERATE 302. Nurseries with glass used for recreation and days open views of fields. The site itself is not unusual. houses out as well as shopping. However, the site is formal and There are no public rights of managed and the ornamental way adjacent to the site or planting, mown lawns, signs, through it. play areas and formal hedges has a sub-urbanised character.

The M23 is audible and Sandy Lane can be busy.

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Planting to the Planting along Car park at Offices on site Laboratory Offices south of site Coopers Hill Road south of site

Photograph 120: View south east from north of site Photograph 121: View south east from north of site Photograph 122: View south east from south of site

Site Visibility (see accompanying photographs above): Landscape Capacity:

1.1 Site ENA28 is a commercial site which is south of Lytell Hall, South 2.1 The landscape capacity for employment development of the site Nutfield. It includes buildings converted to offices, new laboratories has been determined by combining the sensitivity and value and areas of planting, hardstanding and car parking. It is partially assessments set out on the following page, using the capacity within the Candidate AONB and weak boundary vegetation and matrix table. The capacity of the site is as follows: topography means that it is visible from the west and east. Moderate sensitivity x Moderate value = 1.2 From the north the site is visible from Lyttel Hall and the grounds Medium landscape capacity around the property which extend along the west of the site. Vegetation restricts long distance views from the west. 2.2 A current employment site which has views in from the Candidate AONB and is isolated and inconsistent with local settlement patterns, 1.3 From the east there are views in from the Greensand Way which is this site has a resultant moderate sensitivity. along Coopers Hill Road. There is intervisibility with the M23 which is elevated. From the south views are contained by woodland and 2.3 Although it is within the Candidate AONB and the current extent planting along the south of the car park. of the AGLV, ENA28 is judged to have an overall moderate value as perceptual aspects are slight, leading to a medium landscape 1.4 Overall, the visual sensitivity is judged to be Moderate. This rating capacity for employment development. The site would potentially Plan not to scale feeds into the overall sensitivity assessment table on the following be suitable in landscape terms for limited employment proposals. See plan on page 168 for wider context and key to symbols page. Other evidence relevant to the site’s suitability for development should also be considered.

182 Tandridge Landscape Capacity and Sensitivity Study 09 South Nutfield: Site ENA28 Landscape Sensitivity:

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The site is a current There is a mixture of The site is distant from South The site has no contribution The site is visible from the There are localised views from Mitigation should include employment site with several coniferous, native and non- Nutfield which is the nearest to separation between south and west and sits within a house on Coopers Hill Road extending the surrounding buildings, an office and car native plants on site. settlement. settlements. rural landscape surrounding and Lyttel Hall. native woodland landscape parking areas. South Nutfield. structure to contain the site Development here would There are open views in from more fully. The timescale MODERATE The boundaries include a therefore be inconsistent with It makes a neutral contribution the fields to the south and would be approximately 30 wooden fence to the field to settlement patterns. due to the hard surfacing and west, and intervisibility with years. the west, a coniferous hedge buildings within it. the M23. to the road and a clipped non- Impacts of development on native hedge. There is partial intervisibility the Candidate AONB and with the Candidate AONB to public rights of way adjacent The site appears to be in the north. to the site would need to be grounds of a designed garden mitigated. or estate around Lyttel Hall There are views in from the with no boundaries to the Greensand Way which passes south west. There is a low the site on Coopers Hill Road. hedge to the south.

Grade 3 and Grade 4 Agricultural Land Photograph 122: View south east from south of site Classification.

Landscape Value:

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The site is partly within There is ancient woodland to The site itself is a not Surrey Historic Landscape The site is partly within There is no formal or informal To the west open views out the candidate AONB and the south of the site which is particularly distinctive site with Characterisation: the candidate AONB and access into the site. to the parkland setting and completely within the current adjacent to the boundary. parking and buildings. completely within the AGLV. Candidate AONB have a extent of the AGLV. 9. PARKLAND AND The Greensand Way public scenic quality. The visual links to the parkland DESIGNED LANDSCAPES The site is part of the setting right of way runs past the site MODERATE setting to the north and west to the candidate AONB but to the north east. The M23 and Cooper’s Hill influences/contributes to the 905. Smaller designed gardens makes a neutral contribution to Road have an adverse impact distinctiveness of this site. the setting. on the tranquillity of the site.

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