CHIDDINGFOLD NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan: Publication Draft Plan JULY 2020 In Memory of Tim Forrest Chiddingfold Parish Councillor 2007 – 2019 Contents

1.0 Introduction 2.0 A Portrait of Chiddingfold 3.0 Planning Policy Context 4.0 Overall Vision, Planning Principles and the Key Policy 5.0 Housing 6.0 Built Environment and Heritage Conservation 7.0 Traffic, Transport and Parking 8.0 Employment and Business 9.0 Recreation and Leisure 10.0 Natural Environment 11.0 Infrastructure 12.0 Delivery Glossary

Supporting Documents: A. Proposals Map B. Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan Design Guide C. Sites 6 and 7 Illustrative Masterplan and Design Guidelines (prepared by AECOM);

Evidence Base Documents: A. Consultation Report B. Baseline Report C. Site Assessment Summary Paper (with input from AECOM) D. Housing Needs Assessment (prepared by AECOM) E. Local Green Spaces Assessment Paper F. Strategic Environmental Assessment (prepared by AECOM) G. Adopted Map of Neighbourhood Plan Area H. Basic Conditions Statement I. Habitats Regulations Assessment (prepared by AECOM) 1

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Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 3 List of Policies

Key Policy Built Environment and Heritage Conservation Policy KP1 – Settlement Boundaries and Green Belt Policy BE1 – General Design Principles

Housing Policy BE2 – Design Standards

Policy H1 – Housing Supply Policy BE3 – Space Standards

Policy HA1 – Land South of Field View Policy BE4 – Public Realm Close Policy BE5 – Creation of Safe Public and Policy HA2 – Meadow Nursery West and Private Spaces Meadow Nursery East Policy BE6 – Heritage Assets Policy HA3 – Land to the rear of Wildwood Close and Queens Mead Policy BE7 - Archaeology

Policy HA4 – Elmlyn Traffic Transport and Parking Policy HA5 – WBC-Owned Sites Policy TP1 – Roads within New Development Policy HA6 – Britten’s Yard, Skinners Lane Policy TP2 – Traffic Calming Policy HA7 – Land in Combe Lane, Policy TP3 – Sustainable Transport behind Clover Cottage Policy TP4 – Traffic Management around Policy H2 – Windfall Sites the Village Green Policy H3 – Housing Mix Policy TP5 – Provision of a new Village Car Park Policy H4 – Affordable Housing Policy TP6 – Car Parking Standards Policy H5 – Quality and Design

Policy H6 – Delivery of Infrastructure

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 4 Employment and Business Policy NE5 – Light Pollution and Dark Skies Policy EB1 – Chiddingfold’s Rural Economy Policy NE6 – Noise Pollution Policy EB2 – Employment Sites

Policy EB3 – Safeguarding Retail Premises Infrastructure

Policy EB4 – Advertisements Policy I1 – Nursery School

Policy EB5 – Sustainable Tourism and Policy I2 – School Capacity and Facilities Hospitality Policy I3 – Chiddingfold Surgery Policy EB6 - Commercial Filming Policy I4 – Chiddingfold Village Hall

Recreation and Leisure Policy I5 – Petworth Road Recreational Ground Policy RL1 – Local Green Space Policy I6 – Mobile Telephone Masts Policy RL2 – Sports and Leisure Facilities Policy I7 - Broadband Policy RL3 – Combe Common Recreation Ground Policy I8- Power Supply

Policy RL4 – Public Rights of Way Policy I9 – Water and Sewage Capacity

Policy I10 – Renewable Energy Natural Environment

Policy NE1 – Habitats and Biodiversity

Policy NE2 – Trees, Woodland, Hedgerows and Landscaping

Policy NE3 – Environmental Implications of Development

Policy NE4 – Flood Risk, Sustainable Drainage Systems and Water Management

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 5 1. Introduction

Overview 1.5 The current Waverley Borough Development Plan is composed of 1.1 This Neighbourhood Plan is the 2018 Waverley Local Plan Part prepared by Chiddingfold Parish 1 (“LPP1”) (Strategic Policies and Council (“CPC”) and guides Sites) and a small number of ‘saved’ the sustainable development of Waverley Borough Local Plan Chiddingfold Parish (“the Parish”) to 2002 policies. A Local Plan Part 2 2032. (Site Allocations and Development Management Policies) (“LPP2”) is 1.2 The Neighbourhood Plan performs currently being prepared by WBC two functions, primarily acting as a and will replace the saved Local formal planning policy document, Plan 2002 policies in due course. but also acting as a general community strategy setting out the 1.6 Once adopted, future development ambitions for the enhancement of within the Parish will be the Parish over the next 15 years. assessed against the planning policies contained within this What is a Neighbourhood Plan? Neighbourhood Plan, as well as the Waverley Local Plan documents. 1.3 A Neighbourhood Development Plan, commonly shortened to 1.7 In order to pass examination, Neighbourhood Plan, is a statutory the Chiddingfold Neighbourhood planning policy document. It is Plan must meet the basic prepared by a local community conditions, including being in and enables them to shape ‘general conformity’ with the future development within their strategic policies of the adopted neighbourhood area, having regard Development Plan Documents to growth targets set by local produced by WBC. It must also planning authorities. have regard to national planning policy and guidance, uphold 1.4 Neighbourhood Plans form part of the principles of sustainable the Development Plan, alongside development and conform to a Development Plan Documents number of EU Directives. A Basic prepared by the Local Planning Conditions Statement (Evidence Authority, which, for the Parish is Base Document H) has been Waverley Borough Council (“WBC”). prepared following Regulation 14 Consultation and in support of the submission draft Plan. This demonstrates how the final version of the Neighbourhood Plan issued for Examination is in compliance with the Basic Conditions.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 6 Figure 1.1: Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan Boundary

1.8 The policies in this Neighbourhood 1.11 Once the Neighbourhood Plan Plan are based on robust evidence is adopted, it entitles CPC to and have regard to the wider an increased share, amounting planning context. to 25% of money collected by WBC through the Community Key Facts Infrastructure Levy. The levy is payable by developers on many 1.9 The Chiddingfold Neighbourhood forms of new development and can Plan is prepared in accordance be used by CPC for infrastructure with The Localism Act 2011 and projects needed as a result of The Neighbourhood Planning development in the Parish. (General) Regulations 2012. WBC formally designated the Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan Area on 3rd June 2014.

1.10 In accordance with the Waverley LPP1, which sets the strategic direction, the Neighbourhood Plan has an evidence base date of 2013 and will run to 2032.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 7 Community Engagement and referendum will be agreed where Consultation local residents will have the opportunity to vote to determine 1.12 To date, there have been six rounds whether the Neighbourhood Plan of community consultation, testing is formally adopted. If adopted, a number of key local issues such the Chiddingfold Neighbourhood as design and potential sites for Plan will become an adopted new housing. These rounds of Development Plan Document. consultation are detailed in the Consultation Report (Evidence How to read this Neighbourhood Plan Base Document A). 1.16 The Chiddingfold Neighbourhood 1.13 In addition to the above, a formal Plan is divided into twelve public consultation was held in chapters. The next two chapters accordance with Regulation 14 provide useful context to the of the Neighbourhood Planning Neighbourhood Plan, introducing Regulations from July to August the Parish and setting out the 2019. Comments from the planning policy framework relevant consultation, including those made to the Neighbourhood Plan. by statutory consultees such as Following this is a chapter setting WBC, have informed this version out the overall vision, key planning of the Chiddingfold Neighbourhood principles and the key policy Plan. guiding the Neighbourhood Plan. The remaining chapters provide 1.14 Ultimately, the community will have objectives and policies relating to the final say on whether it wishes the following key themes: to adopt the Neighbourhood Plan through a parish-wide referendum. • Housing • Built Environment and Heritage Next Steps Conservation 1.15 Following a six week consultation • Traffic, Transport and Parking undertaken by WBC (Regulation • Employment and Business 16 of the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations), the Chiddingfold • Recreation and Leisure Neighbourhood Plan will then • Natural Environment proceed to an Examination • Infrastructure carried out by an independent examiner. Finally, a date for a • Delivery

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 8 1.17 In addition, the Neighbourhood Plan is supported by a Proposals Map (Supporting Document A), which includes all land designations and allocations relevant to the policies of the Neighbourhood Plan.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 9 2. A Portrait of Chiddingfold

Overview use at Okelands and Mesels. These early settlers lived in wattle and daub 2.1 The Chiddingfold Neighbourhood houses, farmed, made charcoal and Plan Area is located in Waverley smelted iron. In 1883 at Whitebeach Borough in Surrey, South East a Roman building dating from 250AD England. The Parish of Chiddingfold was discovered and recorded. The covers one of the largest areas of name Chiddingfold comes from the any parish in Surrey, measuring Saxon period meaning enclosure of approximately 2,800 hectares the descendants of the Ceadingas. (10.8 square miles). The Parish is predominantly rural and most 2.4 The rural character is maintained residents live in Chiddingfold Village in particular due to designations (“the Village”), which includes a covering all or part of the area, Conservation Area and a number of including the Surrey Hills AONB, Listed Buildings. Ancient Woodlands and the Metropolitan Green Belt of London. 2.2 The location of the Parish within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Population and People Natural Beauty (“AONB”) and its historic development contribute 2.5 At the time of the 2011 Census, to its charm. Central to this is the the population of Chiddingfold was small C16th hamlet at the heart of 2,960. Between 2001 and 2011 Chiddingfold Village, which retains the population grew by 2.7% (78 its original unspoilt setting. This area people). Over the 100 years from is designated a Conservation Area 1911 to 2011, the population of and includes the Cricket Ground and Chiddingfold increased from 2,175 to The Green, contributing to a beautiful 2,960, an increase of 36%. landscape. Surrounding areas in the Parish also include a number of 2.6 Figure 2.1 shows the population attractive, historic buildings. age breakdown of Chiddingfold in comparison with Waverley Borough 2.3 The Parish is steeped in history. The and the South East. This shows recovery of flints from the Middle that the population is broadly similar Stone Age show the presence of to the larger areas, but there is man in the area from 4000 BC. The a noticeably lesser percentage Britons and Celts gradually moved of residents aged 18-29 when south making clearings alongside compared to the South East. streams and the names given to these early settlements are still in 2.7 Figure 2.2 shows the change in population by percentage of age group from 2001 to 2011. This clearly shows that the population has aged over the ten-year period, with a clear

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0% 0 - 17 18 - 29 30 - 44 45 - 64 65 - 74 75+ Age Figure 2.1: Population age breakdown, 2011 Census

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Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 11 drop in those aged 30-44 and a large 2.10 Although the population of the Parish growth in those aged 65-74 and 75+. only increased by 36% between However, it is also worth noting that 1911 and 2011, the number of homes there was a growth in 18-29 year olds has increased more significantly, with living in the Parish. a 129% increase in the number of homes (from 489 to 1,119). This may 2.8 In general, Chiddingfold has a low be due to a reduction in the average amount of deprivation, falling within household size, with fewer family the 10% least deprived areas in members living in each home. the country. Health of residents is good, employment levels are high, 2.11 Chiddingfold contains many residents are well-skilled and have traditional homes as well as a good qualification levels, and crime is small number of more modern low. developments. There is a predominance of large properties Housing and, owing to this factor plus its attractiveness and accessibility, 2.9 The majority of residential properties house prices in the Parish are in Chiddingfold Village are located to considerably higher than the national the north-west of the historic centre. average. There is a limited supply of These properties were generally built affordable housing in Chiddingfold in the C19th and C20th and reflect and specialist housing such as for a mixture of styles, often based on later living (over 55’s). The need popular styles of development at the for each of these types of home is time of construction. Collectively, increasing. properties in the Village comprise around 60% of those in the 2.12 Since 1961, several private housing Parish. The remainder are in the estates have been built, totalling surrounding rural area ranging from 188 new properties. A further 3 to 4 large mansions to small agricultural houses have been built every year workers’ cottages. There are three infilling gaps in the settlement. In main clusters of rural properties, one addition, 12 new Council properties to the east of the historic centre along were built at Woodside Flats and 12 Fisher Lane and High Street Green, affordable homes have been built by one to the south along the A283 English Rural Housing Association. to the Sussex Border and the third In total this has resulted in 351 new to the west along Prestwick Lane, homes being created over the last 50 Sleepy Hollow and West End Lane. years, an average of 7 per year.

2.13 Further information on housing within Chiddingfold is provided within the Housing Need Assessment (Evidence Base Document D).

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 12 Employment

2.14 According to the 2011 Census, 71% of the population of employment age in Chiddingfold are economically active. Of these, 70% were employed, and 25% were self- employed. Of those in employment, 13% indicated that they work largely from home, with a similar number indicating that they commute by train. The vast majority of the remainder stated that they drive to work.

2.15 At the time of the 2011 Census the main sector of employment for residents was in retail and wholesale, closely followed by professional, scientific & technical activities, then education, health, information & communication administration, arts & media and financial services. Only 20 people worked in agriculture, a major change from the position 100 years before. Further, there are several large disused farm buildings in the area, which became surplus to requirements due to a movement from dairy farming towards less intensive forms of farming, such as arable or sheep farming.

2.16 Local employment in the Parish mainly centres around its shops, hotels and restaurants. In addition, there is some light manufacturing and car repair workshops in two industrial sites, based on the sites of the two old stick factories to the north-west of the Parish near

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 13 Witley station and to the south- and Farnham are within a close east along Fisher Lane. These distance. Chiddingfold is around 35 two industrial estates are both fully miles south-west of central London. occupied and have waiting lists. The nearest train station is just However the one along Fisher Lane outside of the Parish to the north, in is limited at present by extremely Witley, which is around a five minute poor broadband facilities. There is no drive from the centre of Chiddingfold office accommodation in the Parish Village. The main bus service in but there are some converted open Chiddingfold is the 71 route, which buildings used for display and design runs from Guildford to Haslemere via work. Godalming.

Retail Leisure, Community Facilities and Social Infrastructure 2.17 There are two convenience stores in the Village, with a third in the petrol 2.20 There are a number of leisure and station to the south of the Village. community venues in Chiddingfold, Although there are no banks in including the Village Hall, St Mary’s Chiddingfold, banking facilities are Church and Church Room, and available in the Post Office, which Combe Common Recreation also serves as a stationers. The Ground. Sports clubs and societies Village also has a butchers, chemist, include the Football Club, Cricket hairdressers and a blacksmiths Club, Golf Club, Pony Club, Community Cinema and Horticultural 2.18 In addition, there are two inns Society. offering accommodation, a pub, a tea room and the Mulberry pub/ 2.21 In terms of social infrastructure, the restaurant. On the road to Haslemere only school in the Neighbourhood there is a substantial hotel, The Lythe Plan Area is St Mary’s C of E Hill Hotel, with 44 rooms, and several Primary School. In addition, restaurants. there are nurseries including Chiddingfold Village Nursery and Transport Barn Kids. Children travel outside of the Neighbourhood Plan Area for 2.19 The main road through the Parish secondary and further education. is the A283 (Petworth Road). This The Chiddingfold Surgery provides connects to Petworth (south) and GP services to residents, with the Milford (north). Larger towns such nearest hospitals in Haslemere and as Godalming, Haslemere, Guildford Guildford. The Parish has a Post Office and The Chiddingfold Archive, which records local history.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 14 Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 15 Environment and Sustainability Buildings, including the Grade I C13th St Mary’s Church and the 2.22 In addition to being an historic Grade II* Crown Inn, both located settlement, Chiddingfold also has a at The Green, in the heart of the historic agricultural landscape. The Village. This historic centre is picturesque appearance of the area designated as a Conservation is recognised by the designation of Area, reflecting its importance as a a large area of its land as part of historic area within the Parish. the Surrey Hills AONB and much of the land outside of this area is 2.26 As a reasonably wealthy village due designated as an Area of Great to its iron smelting and glassworks Landscape Value (“AGLV”), a slightly past, and the desirability of its reduced designation. The Parish surroundings, most houses are of is also mostly in the Green Belt, a good standard that has stood which assists with the protection of the test of time. Many C16th undeveloped land. houses were later updated in the contemporary period style, be it 2.23 The rural parts of the Parish include Queen Ann, Georgian or Victorian, a noteworthy amount of woodland, and the many houses built in the some of which is designated as C19th & C20th have followed Ancient Woodland. The area this pattern. There is thus no contains biodiverse habitats and predominant style, although tile is within the buffer zone of the hanging predominates through each Wealden Heaths Special Protection century. Area (SPA), an area designated by the EU in order to protect wild birds. 2.27 Further information on the heritage and design of the Parish 2.24 Further information is provided is contained in the Chiddingfold within the Strategic Environmental Neighbourhood Plan Design Guide Assessment and Habitat (Supporting Document B) and the Regulations Assessment (Evidence Baseline Report (Evidence Base Base Documents F & I). Document B).

Heritage and Design

2.25 Chiddingfold Village is an historic settlement centred around The Green, a traditional village green. It includes a number of Listed

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 16 Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 17 3. Planning Policy Context

3.1 The planning policy framework in 3.3 Local Planning Authorities are England comprises three spatial tiers expected to regularly review at national, local and neighbourhood and update Development Plan level. The expectation is that with Documents. Therefore, at any given each tier the level of specific detail time it is likely that there will be a should increase. number of “emerging” documents. Local Planning Authorities are able 3.2 Section 38(6) of the Planning to afford emerging documents and Compulsory Purchase Act some weight in decision making (2004) requires decisions on prior to adoption, in-line with the planning applications to be made in provisions of Paragraph 48 of the accordance with the Development National Planning Policy Framework Plan, unless other material (“NPPF”). considerations indicate otherwise. The Development Plan comprises 3.4 Table 3.1 sets out the current Waverley Local Plan 2002 and and emerging Development Plan the LPP1, and will also include Documents and most relevant other the Chiddingfold Neighbourhood material considerations in relation to Plan once this is adopted. National the Parish. Policy does not form part of the Development Plan, but is an important material consideration that sets a template for the preparation of Development Plan Documents. In addition, WBC may prepare guidance documents that expand on the intention of Development Plan Policies. Technically, these do not form part of the Development Plan, but are relevant other material considerations to the determination of planning applications. Guidance issued by other bodies such as Natural England or Historic England is also a material consideration.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 18 Development Plan Documents (including emerging documents).

Title Purpose of the document Date of adoption/ emerging timeline National Planning Policy and Guidance National The NPPF is the overarching planning Adopted in 2019 (a Planning Policy policy framework in England. It sets out second version, following Framework a broad agenda for decision taking and the first edition in 2012) (NPPF) plan making. National NPPG supports the NPPF with more The Government Planning detailed guidance, responding frequently frequently updates the Practice to developments in the planning system. NPPG. Guidance (NPPG) Local – Waverley Borough Council Planning Policy and Guidance Local Plan Part The Local Plan Part 1 sets Waverley’s February 2018 1 strategy for the Borough, including addressing matters such as housing growth targets, major site allocations and Green Belt policy. Waverley The Borough Local Plan was adopted 2002, saved policies 2007 Borough Local as a singular Local Plan. However, over Plan (saved time and since the Local Plan Part 1 policies) was adopted most policies have been withdrawn, save a small number of development management policies. These will be deleted once the Local Plan Part 2 (below) is adopted. Emerging Local The Local Plan Part 2 will support Preferred Options Plan Part 2 the Local Plan Part 1 with a suite of consultation was development management policies and completed in mid-2018 site allocations. but there have been delays since. The Neighbourhood Plan now incorporates many emerging LPP2 Policies

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 19 Local Guidance These documents address specific Documents aspects of the planning system and include: • Waverley Cycling Plan; 2005 • Planning Infrastructure Contributions; 2008 • Residential Extensions; and 2010 • Shopfront Design Guide. 2016 Neighbourhood – Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan and Guidance Emerging To add distinct local policies to the Regulation 14 Chiddingfold existing policies of the Development Consultation in June Neighbourhood Plan. 2019. Plan (this document) The Proposals Map (Supporting Document A) is also part of the Neighbourhood Plan and simply collates spatial policies onto one diagram. Chiddingfold The Design Guide is a relevant other Due to be released as a Neighbourhood material consideration that adds detail to final document following Plan Design a number of the policies contained in this the Neighbourhood Plan Guide Neighbourhood Plan. Referendum. (Supporting Document B) Sites 6 and This Document specifically relates to Due to be released as a 7 Illustrative the site allocation at Sites 6 and 7 only, final document following Masterplan and is a material consideration to the the Neighbourhood Plan and Design development of a Masterplan at that Referendum. Guidelines combined site. (prepared by AECOM) (Supporting Document C)

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 20 3.5 The Neighbourhood Plan is prepared in general conformity with the strategic policies contained within the Waverley LPP1 and national planning policy, and this is demonstrated within the Basic Conditions Statement (Evidence Base Document H). Due to the delays with the emerging LPP2 and the uncertainty of its anticipated adoption date, this Neighbourhood Plan seeks to incorporate a number of its emerging policies, albeit supplemented with some additional details to ensure that they are specific to the Parish, to seek to make them part of the adopted Development Plan sooner.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 21 4. Overall Vision, Planning Principles and the Key Policy

Overview Overarching Objectives

4.1 The Overall Vision of the 4.2 To guide the delivery of the Overall Neighbourhood Plan captures the Vision, the following planning community’s view of how Chiddingfold principles are proposed: should be as a place to live and work in the next 12 years. It sets a broad OO1 To identify an appropriate framework for the planning principles, amount of land within the Parish topic-specific objectives and planning for the development of new policies that comprise the remainder housing to meet the target set of the Neighbourhood Plan. The in the Waverley LPP1, with the Overall Vision is: intention of delivering homes that would meet the need identified within the existing "Chiddingfold will community, including for retain its character as a affordable housing; typical Wealden village OO2 To ensure that new residential set in attractive, living developments are carefully integrated into the community countryside that provides through high-quality design its community with the and easy access to amenities, protecting the quality of life of facilities and homes that new and existing residents; it needs for thriving, OO3 To require that the design of sustainable C21st living". developments maintains the essential character of the Parish and protects our historic assets; OO4 To enable and encourage our key amenities, including shops, places to eat and drink, the primary school and nurseries, green spaces and healthcare facilities, as well as utilities infrastructure, to successfully accommodate the needs of a growing population; OO5 To prioritise the protection of our most valuable natural assets,

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 22 including protected habitats, valuable trees and watercourses; OO6 To maintain the rural nature of the Parish, with the Green Belt and important agricultural land protected; and OO7 To support CPC’s role in the determination of planning applications, ensuring the community’s views, as shown in the Neighbourhood Plan, are made clear to WBC.

4.3 In order to meet the housing target set by the Waverley LPP1 it is necessary to release a small amount of land from the Green Belt within the Parish. This is because the small area of land not in the Green Belt, as set in the Waverley LPP1, is essentially completely full of built development already, save for gardens and a few precious green spaces that should not be developed.

4.4 A major criterion for the site assessment, through which the allocations in this plan were identified, is that the site must be within 100m of the existing settlement boundary (to minimise landscape harm and to ensure that new development is sustainably located) and that it should have a minimal impact on the setting of the Village and the surrounding landscape, including the Surrey Hills AONB.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 23 KP1 – Settlement Boundaries and 4.5 The settlement boundaries for Chiddingfold were previously defined Green Belt by the Local Plan 2002. LPP1 (2018) removed the northern part The two settlement boundaries in the of the Village from the Green Belt Parish are detailed at Figure 4.1. and identified broad areas beyond the settlement boundaries for Development proposals within the removal from the Green Belt to meet settlement boundaries are acceptable development needs. in principle, subject to compliance with other policies in the Neighbourhood 4.6 The Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan. Plan amends the adopted settlement boundaries, as detailed by the Within all Green Belt land, the Waverley Local Plan 2002, as construction of new buildings is follows: regarded as inappropriate, other than in accordance with the exceptions outlined • the inclusion of site allocations by the NPPF. In accordance with the set out in Chapter 5 of this NPPF, very special circumstances Neighbourhood Plan; and need to be demonstrated for any • minor adjustments to both inappropriate development in the Green settlement boundaries, which Belt to be supported. are intended to more accurately represent the extent of each Extensions that would increase built up area, including where floorspace by 40% or more over development has taken place since the original building will normally be the adoption of the Waverley LPP1. considered disproportionate. 4.7 Policy KP1 is consistent with national Replacement buildings which have a policy in relation to the Green Belt floorspace of 10% or greater than the and is prepared to be in accordance building being replaced will normally be with the adopted Waverley Local Plan considered materially larger. policies.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 24 Settlement Boundary Settlement Boundary Green Belt Green Belt

Figure 4.1. Revised Green Belt Settlement Boundary

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 25 5. Housing

Overview Document D) reveals:

5.1 The Waverley LPP1 identifies • 18.9% of the total population is over Chiddingfold as a “larger village”, the age of 65; meaning that it is capable of • 13.1% of the population are under “moderate development in and around the age of 10; the village” (Policy SP2). On this basis it sets a housing target of 130 • Chiddingfold’s existing housing stock dwellings to be delivered within the comprises predominantly larger Parish between 2013 and 2032. The properties, with 44% of houses draft version of the Waverley LPP1 set being 4+ bedroom (14% have 5+ a housing target of 100 dwellings for bedrooms); Chiddingfold, however in light of WBC • there is a shortage of smaller agreeing to accommodate some of properties, with only 20% of the Woking’s unmet needs, the housing existing housing stock comprising target for Chiddingfold was increased. 1 or 2 bedroom properties (in comparison to 35% within Surrey as 5.2 A very tightly drawn Settlement a whole); and Boundary was included in Waverley’s • there is an acute shortage of 2002 Local Plan, but by 2017 virtually reasonably priced smaller homes for all of the land within the Settlement local people to buy or rent. Boundary had been built on. Further, many of the smaller 2 or 3 bedroomed properties had additional bedrooms and living space built on.

5.3 By virtue of this, in order to meet Chiddingfold's housing target in full land currently in the Green Belt, and which also forms part of the Surrey Hills AONB, will need to be allocated to provide some new housing.

5.4 At the 2011 census, Chiddingfold had a population of 2,960 people living in 1,119 households. An analysis of demographic data (2011 Census) and the local housing market (Housing Needs Assessment - Evidence Base

Community Feedback

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 26 5.5 Throughout the Neighbourhood Housing Objectives Planning process, the local community has increasingly HO1 Allocate sufficient development recognised and supported the need sites to deliver the WBC target for additional housing, especially of 130 new homes, on sites smaller more affordable homes for within 100 metres of the existing younger people wishing to either Settlement Boundary. return or stay in the Village. Of the 320 members of the public HO2 Ensure that new development responding to the preview of the draft meets the assessed housing Neighbourhood Plan in January 2019, need of the local community in 87.5% supported the maximisation of terms of the type, size, tenure smaller affordable homes. and mix of housing.

5.6 Residents have consistently stated HO3 Provide more affordable housing that new housing should be of a high that would enable local people to standard of design, energy efficient, stay in the Parish. minimise the impact upon the local environment and reflect the local HO4 Provide more high quality, 2 and vernacular style. 3 bedroomed housing close to the centre of the Village for those wishing to downsize.

HO5 Ensure that all new housing is built to appropriate standards, particularly in relation to providing sufficient amenity space and being accessible.

HO6 Ensure that the design and layout of housing reflects the character of the local built environment, maintains the rural nature of the Parish and protects the local landscape.

HO7 Ensure that new housing developments are supported by appropriate infrastructure.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 27 The Policies

Policy H1 – Housing Supply

The Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan housing land supply comprises the following allocated sites, completions and commitments. Planning applications for new residential development, as described, will be supported on the allocated sites, providing that the proposed development conforms to the development plan policies and design principles, as well as the specific requirements identified in the site- specific policies.

Allocation Site Site Name Site Area Dwelling Ref. Assessment (ha) numbers Ref. HA1 H1 Land South of Field View 0.24 8 Close HA2 H2 & H3 Meadow Nursery West 0.9 19 and Meadow Nursery East (Combined Site) HA3 H6 & 7 Land to the rear of Wildwood 3.04 60 Close and Queens Mead (Combined Site) HA4 H8A Emlyn 0.1 2 HA5 H10 - H13 Waverley Borough Council At least owned Sites at 15 - Hartsgrove 0.15 - Pathfield (two parcels) 0.18 - Turners Mead 0.08 - Queens Mead 0.3 HA6 18 & 18 A Britten’s Yard, Skinners Lane 0.2 3 (combined site) HA7 27 Land in Combe Lane, behind 0.3 4 Clover Cottage. Total 111 Already Built 2013-2019 20 Total In Plan period 131

The allocated sites have been selected by CPC through a site assessment process detailed within Evidence Base Document C. The following policies outline site specific requirements for delivering the seven residential allocations.

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Site Allocations

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 29 Site Specific Policies:

Policy HA1 – Land South of Field View Close

The development of this site will be required to:

• deliver 8 new dwellings; • provide the dwellings as apartments that form part of subdivided semi- detached properties; • ensure that the properties have the external appearance of a traditional house, rather than a flatted block; • provide vehicular and pedestrian access through Field View Close; • be delivered in accordance with an ecology survey to be submitted with HA1: Land South of Field View Close the planning application; and • retain and enhance existing boundary vegetation.

Policy HA2 – Meadow Nursery West and Meadow Nursery East

The development of this site will be required to:

• deliver 19 new dwellings; • provide access from Ridgley Road; • retain existing boundary hedgerows and treelines to provide screening; • be delivered in accordance with tree and ecology surveys to be submitted with the planning application; and • explore the opportunity to provide a footpath connection through the western boundary to the existing surgery. HA2: Meadow Nursery West and Meadow Nursery East (Combined Site)

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 30 Policy HA3 – Land to the rear of Wildwood Close and Queens Mead

The development of this site will be required to:

• deliver 60 new dwellings; • limit the provision of new dwellings to the parts of the site that are outside the Green Belt, in dark blue on the adjacent figure; • have regard to Supporting Document C of this Neighbourhood Plan: ‘Sites 6 & 7 Illustrative Masterplan and Design Guidelines’; • identify Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace capacity to HA3: Land to rear of Woodside Close and accommodate the development; Queens Mead • create a wooded boundary to the eastern edge of the site; 5.7 The accompanying Habitats Regulation Assessment (Evidence • provide vehicular access from the Base Document I) outlines that the A283 and separate pedestrian development of this site has the access points into the eastern and potential to result in adverse impacts western parts of the site; on the Wealden Heaths European • provide pedestrian connectivity Sites. Natural England has agreed through the site, linking it to the with WBC that proposed development existing public right of way (ref. of more than 50 dwellings would FP211) which runs along the require Suitable Alternative Natural northern edge of the site; Greenspace (“SANG”) to be identified to mitigate this. • provide fully serviced plots for self- build in accordance with the most up- 5.8 Prior to planning permission being to-date Housing Needs Assessment; granted for the development of this • keep existing watercourses open; site, the applicant should liaise with and WBC to identify SANG capacity • be informed by a landscape and elsewhere to effectively mitigate visual impact assessment the proposed development. The agreement to utilise capacity from an existing SANG should form part of a S106 agreement to accompany the planning permission, and will be subject to approval from Natural England.

31 Policy HA4 – Emlyn

The development of this site will be required to:

• demolish the existing building and deliver 2 new dwellings; • ensure that the new dwellings are designed to meet M4(2) Building Regulation standards; • provide pedestrian and vehicular access from Coxcombe Lane; and • have regard to the site’s location in the Conservation Area and within close proximity of listed buildings HA4: Emlyn Policy HA5 – WBC-Owned Sites

The development of these sites will be required to:

• deliver at least 15 new dwellings; • provide 100% of the dwellings as affordable housing; and • utilise existing points of vehicular access.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 32 HA5: Waverley Borough Council-owned sites at Hartsgrove, Pathfield (two parcels),Turners Mead, Queens Mead

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 33 Policy HA6 – Britten’s Yard, Skinners Lane

The development of this site will be required to:

• deliver 3 new dwellings; and • utilise the existing gated access off Skinners Lane to provide pedestrian and vehicular access into the site.

Policy HA7 – Land in Combe Lane, behind Clover Cottage

The development of this site will be required to: HA6: Land off Skinners Lane • deliver 4 new dwellings; • provide 100% of the new dwellings as affordable housing; • ensure that the new dwellings are in- keeping with the cottage style of the adjoining properties; • utilise the existing gated access point off Combe Lane to provide pedestrian and vehicular access into the site; • be delivered in accordance with a tree and ecology surveys to be submitted with the planning application; and • preserve the setting of the existing bridleway to the south of the site. HA7: Land beside Clover Cottage, Coxcombe Lane

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 34 5.11 The specified housing mix is consistent Policy H2 – Windfall Sites with the need identified at paragraph Small residential developments 147 of The Housing Needs Assessment provided on infill sites and through the (Evidence Base Document D). redevelopment of brownfield sites will be Planning applications for new supported on land within the Settlement residential dwellings must demonstrate Boundaries. Beyond the Settlement how they broadly accord with the above Boundaries, the principle of residential mix. development will only be supported where it meets the provisions of Policy H4 – Affordable Housing Paragraph 79 of the National Planning Policy Framework. All new residential developments of more than five units will provide at least 5.9 Beyond the supply of housing 30% of the new dwellings as affordable identified within the table under Policy homes for those on the WBC Housing H1, residential development will be List. supported on infill sites within the defined Settlement Boundaries where Affordable housing units must be evenly they accord with all other relevant distributed throughout the development, development plan policies. and all dwellings should be designed to be tenure-blind so that affordable homes 5.10 Outside of the Settlement Boundaries are indistinguishable from the equivalent housing is considered less sustainable market housing. given that future residents will be more reliant on the private car to meet Affordable housing provision should their daily needs. As such, residential conform to the design guidelines and developments in these locations policies contained in this Plan and the are subject to the requirements of Waverley LPP1. NPPF Paragraph 79, as well as other Only in exceptional circumstances will development plan policies, notably an alternative to on-site provision of Policy KP1 of this Neighbourhood Plan. affordable housing be considered. Policy H3 – Housing Mix 5.12 The affordable housing requirement New residential development must of 30% is consistent with Policy AHN1 provide for a broad mix of housing sizes, of the Waverley LPP1. In accordance with a recommended overall split of: with Paragraph 6.2 of the Explanatory Memorandum to the Housing (Right Market Affordable to Buy) (Designated Rural Area and 1 bed 20% 40% Designated Region) (England) 2019, 2 bed 35% 30% 3 bed 35% 25% 4 bed 10% 5%

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 35 Chiddingfold’s location, being entirely within the Surrey Hills AONB, provides Policy H6 – Delivery of justification for setting the affordable Infrastructure housing threshold at five dwellings, in- All new residential development will line with Paragraph 63 of the NPPF. contribute towards new infrastructure or Policy H5 – Quality and Design improve existing infrastructure through CIL contributions and, where relevant, S106 agreements. All planning applications for new dwellings should include a Building for Utility infrastructure and services, Life assessment and proposals will be including fast and efficient Internet expected to demonstrate consistency Connections that, at least, meet the with the Building for Life criteria through Government’s ‘Superfast Broadband’ (or a design and access statement. replacement) minimum requirements, Proposals should also conform, will be provided on-site by the developer wherever possible, to the ‘Secured and utility providers prior to the by Design Guide’ and Part M of the occupation of housing or employment Building Regulations. development. All residential developments should provide adequate car parking spaces for 5.14 The delivery of on-site infrastructure residents and visitors, secure storage is secured through S106 agreements, for bins and cycles, green space, whilst a combination of CIL landscaping and access for disabled contributions and S106 agreements are and elderly people. used to secure monies to fund off-site infrastructure provision. New housing 5.13 The NPPF states that housing should and employment development within make use of the Government’s Chiddingfold will generate monies optional technical standards to ensure through CIL, but S106 agreements will that properties are designed to be also be necessary in some instances. accessible and adaptable (Footnote 46). This is particularly important within 5.15 Given the importance of broadband Chiddingfold given its above-average infrastructure to modern-day life, proportion of the population aged 65+, developers will be required to and this policy will ensure that new demonstrate that this has been installed housing is designed having regard to on-site prior to the occupation of new this. housing or employment development.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 36 Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 37 6. Built Environment and Heritage Conservation Overview 6.4 This chapter seeks to ensure that new development in the Parish 6.1 Chiddingfold’s rich history is set out conserves its heritage and character, in Chapter 2 of this Neighbourhood through making a positive contribution Plan. The quality of its heritage assets to the rural and built character are recognised through important of Chiddingfold. This chapter is designations, with a considerable supported with detailed guidance number of Listed Buildings scattered contained within the Chiddingfold around the Parish. These are Neighbourhood Plan Design Guide concentrated in particular around the (Supporting Document B). historic centre that clusters around The Green, as shown on Figure 6.1. This Community Feedback area is also designated a Conservation Area owing to the dominance of 6.5 Residents see the built environment heritage assets in the area. The most of the Village as a positive feature, prominent Listed Buildings in the historic as noted during the first round of centre are the Grade I Listed Church of public consultation. At a further St Mary and Grade II* Listed Crown Inn. consultation in May 2017, residents strongly supported development 6.2 The north-west area of the Village has that complements, and is sensitive its own special character that is worth to, the existing built environment recognising and protecting despite a in terms of architecture, layout lesser number of designated heritage and density of new development. assets. It is typified by high-quality An ongoing concern in relation to yet functional 19th and 20th Century new developments in the Parish architecture, including council housing. is to ensure that buildings are of a Homes are generously proportioned sufficient quality and represent the and set in good-sized plots, often with Wealden character of the area. generous front and rear gardens.

6.3 Elsewhere in the Parish, there are sporadic properties and developments, a high proportion of which are designated heritage assets. Many of these properties are historic farmhouses and associated agricultural buildings.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 38 Conservation Area

Listed Building

Figure 6.1. Listed Buildings

Built Environment and Heritage Conservation Objectives

BEO1 To continue to protect the character of Chiddingfold as a traditional Wealden village.

BEO2 To ensure that the built environment continues to have a close relationship with the Wealden landscape that surrounds it.

BEO3 To ensure that the Parish continues to be attractive for local residents and visitors.

BEO4 To support the delivery of high quality and environmentally sustainable development that takes inspiration from the historic architecture of Chiddingfold.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 39 General Design Policies

Policy BE1 – General Design 6.6 Policy BE1 sets a number of design principles that seek to positively guide Principles development in the Parish. Proposed developments’ compliance with these Development proposals will be required principles should be demonstrated to demonstrate that they: through the planning applications. a) respect the rural landscape character and setting of Chiddingfold within Policy BE2 – Design Standards the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, noting in particular All new development will be expected the open, undulating countryside to have regard to the supporting throughout the Parish; Chiddingfold Design Guide in order to ensure high quality design that b) protect and enhance the historic reinforces local distinctiveness and character of Chiddingfold, in landscape character. accordance with the Chiddingfold Conservation Area Appraisal; 6.7 The accompanying Chiddingfold c) preserve or enhance heritage assets Design Guide (Supporting Document and their settings, and any features B) provides detailed guidance on the of special architectural or historic existing character of Chiddingfold interest they possess; which should be used in considering d) reflect the historic pattern of the suitability of proposals for new development which includes many development in the Parish. areas of green space interspersed with housing as you approach the 6.8 This document should be used Village Centre, and retain existing by applicants to inform emerging ancillary features (such as boundary proposals, and this should be brick walls, ancient hedgerows and demonstrated through planning evergreen hedges) which constitute applications. part of the character of Chiddingfold and ensure that new development Policy BE3 – Space Standards incorporates similar features; and e) protect the amenity of existing and All proposals for new housing future occupiers of land, buildings developments should demonstrate and residences, including by way of that they provide adequate internal overlooking, loss of daylight/sunlight, and external space in order to ensure or overbearing appearance. an appropriate living environment for current and future occupiers. To achieve this, developments should:

a) meet, as a minimum, the Department for Community and Local

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 40 Government’s Nationally Described Policy BE4 – Public Realm Space Standards (and/or subsequent revisions to this standard); and Development that results in the creation b) provide an area of external amenity of new or changes to existing public space for each dwelling that is: realm should: i. private; a) improve legibility and links to a coherent wider network by promoting ii. usable; routes and wayfinding between the iii. appropriately located; and development and local amenities to encourage walking routes, both iv. secure and defensible; for pleasure and to public transport stops; Where communal amenity space is b) ensure public realm design provided instead of private gardens, a takes account of the established standard of 20m² per dwelling will be townscape, and historic character sought. and quality of materials in Chiddingfold; c) include landscape treatment that 6.9 WBC’s Space Standards Topic is: suitable having regard to the Paper (May 2018), which forms part character of Chiddingfold; contributes of the evidence base to support the to local Green Infrastructure and the Waverley LPP2, identifies that a appearance of Chiddingfold; and significant number of dwellings built eases movement through the space. in recent years across the Borough Native species should be utilised have not met the Department where possible; for Communities and Local Government’s (DCLG) Nationally d) ensure attractive, safe and, where Described Space Standards appropriate, vibrant streets which (“NDSS”). It also identifies that the provide visual interest; and introduction of NDSS will not have e) provide safe and direct pedestrian a significant impact on viability of and cycle movement through the delivering housing in the Borough. space. This is particularly relevant to Chiddingfold given that the average house price in the Parish is higher 6.11 The NPPF places significant weight than the UK average. on the creation of well-designed places, and this is reflected within this 6.10 It is therefore suitable to introduce policy. Public realm includes streets, NDSS for new residential footpaths, public parks and any other developments within the Parish.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 41 space that is not intended to be spaces, must demonstrate as part private space. The quality of spaces of planning applications that they between buildings is fundamental to can satisfactorily address the above the existing character of Chiddingfold, criteria. and new development should align with this. Policy BE6 – Heritage Assets

6.12 This policy applies to all forms and Development affecting Statutory scales of development - but only so Listed Buildings, the Chiddingfold far as they are appropriate to the Conservation Area and non-designated scale of development proposed. heritage assets should preserve or Larger scale development will be enhance the significance of the assets required to rigorously apply this and their settings, and any features of policy, but the guidance of good special architectural or historic interest design applies at all scales. they possess.

Policy BE5 – Creation of Safe For proposed developments that Public and Private Spaces could impact upon the significance of Statutory Listed Buildings, including curtilage Listed buildings, this should be Development should contribute to the achieved by ensuring that: provision of safe public and private spaces by: a) the Heritage Statement accompanying the planning a) providing entrances in visible, safe application, including curtilage listed and accessible locations; buildings, defines the significance of b) maximising natural surveillance; the heritage assets by assessing the c) ensuring that there is adequate special interest of the building, the defensible space; and principles of the proposed works and their impact on the building, at a level d) providing appropriate lighting. of detail appropriate to the extent of works proposed. Applicants should 6.13 Crime is low within Chiddingfold, and show why works which would impact it is important that new development the significance of a Listed Building does not encourage crime through are desirable or necessary; the creation of poorly designed places. Proposed developments b) proposals are of a well-considered that seek to provide new public and design which ensures that private spaces, or that could impact development will be appropriate and upon existing public and private compatible in terms of siting, style, scale, density, height, massing, colour, materials, architectural features and detailing; and c) changes of use are compatible with and respect the special architectural

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 42 or historic interest of the listed f) ensuring that the design of building and its setting; shopfronts and advertisements: i. respect the character of Development should preserve upper floors and neighbouring or enhance the character of the buildings in terms of scale, Conservation Area in accordance with proportion, alignment, the Chiddingfold Conservation Area architectural style and appraisal, and by: materials; a) retaining buildings and other features, including trees, which ii. seek to retain historic and make a significant contribution to traditional shopfronts; and the character of the Chiddingfold g) retaining existing buildings or Conservation Area; structures within the curtilage of b) ensuring that the design of all new a Listed Building unless robust development, within or adjoining the evidence is submitted which Chiddingfold Conservation Area, demonstrates that the building is of high quality that responds or structure is incapable of repair appropriately to the character of for beneficial use or enjoyment, the area and surrounding buildings or is not of special architectural in terms of scale, height, layout, or historic interest as an ancillary design, building style, detailing and building or structure to the principal materials. The use of brickwork infills Listed Building. and tile hanging will be supported Proposals which would cause for new developments within the substantial harm to the heritage assets Chiddingfold Conservation Area ; will not be permitted unless it can be c) protecting open spaces and views demonstrated that the substantial important to the character and setting public benefits gained would outweigh of the Chiddingfold Conservation the loss of or harm to the heritage Area, such as The Green and the assets. Proposals which would cause Cricket Ground; less than substantial harm to the significance of the heritage assets d) having regard to the cumulative will be considered against the public harm of similar proposals within the benefits of the proposed development. Chiddingfold Conservation Area. This includes the loss of boundary Developments should seek to walls, front gardens and traditional conserve and enhance the significance architectural features; of non-designated heritage assets. e) carrying out works to the public realm including the maintenance, repair and improvement of public highways being undertaking using materials and designs which are sensitive to the historic environment;

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 43 6.14 Chiddingfold is an historic settlement deposits or structures within the site; with a number of heritage assets that make significant contribution b. The likely impact of the proposed to its character. The preservation of development of these features; and heritage assets is valued highly by c. The means of mitigating the impact the local community, therefore they of the proposed development. should be preserved and enhanced through development. Where important archaeological remains are found to exist, and can justifiably 6.15 In accordance with the NPPF, be left in situ, their protection will be development that could adversely required by planning condition or legal impact on heritage assets or their agreement. setting will be resisted, and will only be approved where the public Where such remains cannot benefits of development clearly reasonably be protected in situ, a full outweigh any resulting harm to archaeological investigation of the site heritage assets. including archaeological recording, formal reporting and publication of the Policy BE7 - Archaeology findings, and archiving of the recovered material in a suitable repository, will be Archaeological remains can be either required in accordance with a scheme designated or non-designated heritage of work to be agreed in writing with the assets. Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of any works. Where development involving ground disturbance is proposed on or near A balanced judgment will be required Scheduled Ancient Monuments, County regarding the scale of any harm or loss, Sites of Archaeological Importance having regard to the significance of the and Areas of High Archaeological heritage assets. Importance or on any site exceeding 0.4 hectares, an initial assessment of the archaeological value will be required 6.16 In light of Chiddingfold’s rich history as part of the planning application. there are a number of known Where that initial assessment indicates archaeological features that have that archaeological remains are or been discovered within the Parish. may be present, an archaeological Archaeological features are of field evaluation will be required. The heritage significance, therefore it is evaluation should define: important that development ensures that no archaeological remains are a. The character, importance and harmed or lost. This will be ensured condition of any archaeological by undertaking archaeological field evaluation to ensure that archaeological features that are present can be detected, recorded and protected. Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 44 Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 45 7. Traffic, Transport and Parking Overview 7.4 It is challenging for a Neighbourhood Plan to control the volume and speed 7.1 Chiddingfold is typical of many villages of traffic throughout the Parish through in southern England, where the quiet its policies, as the CPC neither has the and tranquillity of the setting suffers power to command funds for projects great pressure from an increasingly nor can it enforce or set requirements busy A-road passing through its centre. for highways improvements. The A283 separates the heart and the Nevertheless, in parallel with the main services of the Village from the Neighbourhood Plan, CPC is committed principal residential part of the Village. to working with The Highways Authority At the same time, the potential for to seek to alleviate traffic concerns in peace and tranquillity at The Green is the Parish. CPC see pollution, noise destroyed by the frequency, speed and and danger caused by traffic of all kinds noise of the traffic. is one of the most important factors that affects the ability of residents to enjoy 7.2 In all areas of the Parish, the speed living and moving around in the Parish. of traffic, availability of suitable sustainable transport and parking 7.5 A particular area of concern to address are key issues to local people. The with the Highways Authority is the challenge for the Neighbourhood number of HGVs passing through the Plan is to recognise a steady growth Village, particularly during the night, in the number of journeys made, which has increased significantly as acknowledging that many of these will produce is moved from the south be by car, while making every effort to coast up to distribution centres out facilitate alternative ways of moving of the county. CPC will work with the about the Parish by walking, cycling or Highways Authority to seek to reduce mobility scooter. the number of HGVs moving through the Village, whilst allowing the essential 7.3 Sufficient parking must be provided local distribution of goods and services alongside new development to avoid within the Parish. the current prevalence of extensive on- street parking. Improved parking near 7.6 In terms of public transport, there is the historic centre of the Village and an hourly bus service to Haslemere, key services is also essential for the Witley, Milford, Godalming and future prosperity of local businesses Guildford which provides a connection and services. to each of those towns’ railway stations. This service stops at 7p.m. which restricts travel in the evenings. A survey carried out as part of the 2004 Parish Plan showed that 84% of respondents never used the local bus service,

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 46 and that the private car is the most Traffic, Transport and Parking common form of transport. There is Objectives a Hoppa Bus service and local taxi services as well as a local community TPO1 To require new developments transport service (Car-Go!) to enable to include a suitable highways residents without transport to get to and access layout that protects the surgery and local hospitals as well the amenity of new and existing as other locations within a radius of residents. Chiddingfold. TPO2 To work with Surrey County 7.7 Chiddingfold is within easy reach of Council Highways to use all Witley Station on the Portsmouth available means to slow traffic and - London Waterloo line, and with improve the safety for pedestrians connections to Gatwick via Clapham and cyclists to move around the Junction. Heathrow is accessible from Parish, and to enjoy greater peace the nearby Milford Station. and tranquillity in all areas. TPO3 To assist existing and new Community Feedback residents to choose sustainable transport methods, including 7.8 Traffic calming and parking are walking, cycling and use of consistently raised as a source of mobility scooters, through frustration for local residents. In ensuring new development the initial consultation conducted improves the ability of residents in May-June 2014, this issue was to move freely around the Parish overwhelmingly considered to be using these methods and to ‘something bad about Chiddingfold’. connect to public transport for The Neighbourhood Plan provides journeys beyond the Parish. an opportunity to support a genuine improvement in residents’ ability TPO4 To identify safe and convenient to move around the Village and to parking for vehicles and other make fuller use of local facilities means of transport to improve and services. The Neighbourhood access to local amenities, Plan has the power to set policies including shops, places to eat and in relation to the layout of new drink, schools, healthcare facilities developments, ensuring adequate and other services. foot/cycle path provision is integrated TPO5 To ensure new development is and parking demand is met, so as supported by parking provision not to necessitate new residents’ cars that is appropriate to anticipated being parked on the streets of existing demand and prevalent usage residents. patterns. TPO6 To require all new developments and public parking areas to be provided with appropriate charging facilities for electric vehicles.

47 The Policies

Policy TP1 – Roads within New Policy TP2 – Traffic Calming Development

Development proposals which result Development proposals that make in the creation of new roads that are provision for any of the following traffic publicly accessible (whether in private calming measures will be supported: or Highways Authority ownership) must provide safe and convenient access for a) the introduction of average speed all highways users in a way that: cameras on the A283 between the parish gateways on the north and a) encourages pedestrian and cycle south approaches; movements and the use of public b) a reduction in the speed limit along transport; the western end of Woodside Road b) supports the introduction of to 20mph; measures that are evidenced to c) introduction of appropriate traffic reduce vehicle speeds; calming measures in Woodside c) minimises the risk of accidents; and Road, Coxcombe Lane, Ridgley d) provides adequate space for delivery Road and The Green; and and service vehicles. d) the introduction of a defined e) seeks to minimise the adverse gateway, secondary traffic calming impact of any potential HGV traffic and a reduction in the speed limit movements within the Parish, where to 40mph along the Pickhurst Road possible. (C34).

For major development proposals, the Chiddingfold Parish Council will work Design and Access Statement (or an with developers and The Highways alternative submission document) must Authority to bring about these demonstrate how the requirements of improvements. this policy have been addressed. 7.10 Community feedback throughout the 7.9 This policy seeks for new production of the Neighbourhood developments to be designed having Plan identified traffic speeds through regard to the safety of all road users, the Parish as one of residents’ and particularly to encourage walking primary concerns. Proposals to and cycling to reduce carbon emissions introduce the measures outlined in the Parish, in-line with Paragraph within this policy to overcome this 148 of the NPPF and the Climate will be supported. Change Act.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 48 Policy TP3 – Sustainable Policy TP4 – Traffic Management Transport around the Village Green

Proposals that seek to introduce Proposals that seek to provide routes (including shared pathways) for the following at The Green will be walkers, cyclists and mobility scooters supported: in appropriate locations in the Parish will be supported. a) improved car parking; and b) in conjunction with The Highways Upgrades to existing highways that Authority, consideration will be given improve safety and convenience, to the introduction of a one-way particularly in relation to road crossings, system. are also supported.

Development proposals that seek to 7.13 Community feedback has identified improve access to public transport that there is a shortage of car parking networks for residents, workers spaces around The Green, which and visitors to Chiddingfold will be in conjunction with the current two- supported. way road arrangement results in traffic issues. The introduction of the measures set out in this policy are 7.11 In September 2019 WBC declared a considered by the local community climate emergency, identifying that to be suitable solutions capable of urgent action is required to reduce addressing the existing traffic issues, carbon emission. It has long been and will therefore be supported. evidenced that the private car makes a substantial contribution towards carbon emissions, and its decreased use will help meet WBC’s aim of becoming carbon neutral by 2030.

7.12 In light of this, Policy TP3 seeks to support the adaptation of the existing highway network within the Parish so that it is safer for walkers, cyclist and mobility scooters, promoting the use of these sustainable transport modes for travel around the Parish, including to existing public transport connections as well as Chiddingfold’s services and facilities.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 49 Policy TP5 – Provision of a new c) adopts a landscaping approach Village Car Park which protects the existing hedges and mature trees; and Proposals to provide a new car park at d) retains the pond situated in the the southern end of Coxcombe Lane south-east corner. (illustrated as Site 2 on Figure 7.1) to provide additional car parking spaces in the Village Centre to meet the identified 7.14 CPC has identified land at the needs of both residents and visitors, will southern end of Coxcombe Lane as be supported provided that it: a suitable location for the provision of a new village car park to help a) is appropriately designed for this address traffic issues around The central location in the Chiddingfold Green, and this site is identified Conservation Area; at Figure 7.1. Subject to satisfying b) includes a sustainable drainage the identified technical matters, system; proposals for the site’s development to provide a village car park will be supported.

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Figure 7.1. Community Sites

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 50 Policy TP6 – Car Parking Standards

New development must be supported by appropriate car and cycle parking provision that is consistent with the Surrey County Council Vehicular and Cycle Parking Guidance (January 2018) or any superseding document.

All car parking spaces associated with new residential development should be designed to support future installation of electric charging equipment, with provision made in accordance with Surrey County Council Vehicular and Cycle Parking Guidance (January 2018), or any superseding document.

7.15 In accordance with the 2011 Census, the average car ownership per household in Chiddingfold exceeds the average across Waverley, with 61% of households within the Parish owning two cars or more. In order to ensure that sufficient car parking spaces are provided to avoid worsening the existing traffic and parking pressures within Chiddingfold, Surrey County Council vehicle and cycle parking guidance will apply to new development within Chiddingfold as appropriate. One lane removed, needs road Road off-set, needs no signs Refuge island 7.16 Further, the current Surrey County signs, markings and bollards but four reflector posts Photograph P. Tiplady Council parking guidance identifies the need to provide electric charging Photograph P. Tiplady Photograph P. Tiplady equipment and to have regard to future vehicular requirements, an approach fully supported by this Neighbourhood Plan given that this is likely to become the prevalent type of private vehicle. GOOD PRACTICE ADVICE... 25. Traffic Calming and Management Overview

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 51 A The approach should be to match the traffic to the roads, not the roads to the traffic, by promoting responsible driving.

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GOOD PRACTICE ADVICE... 26. Traffic Calming

A The highway authority should be bold when seeking solutions to excessive speed through settlements. Schemes that increase uncertainty, natural calming and shared space should all be considered before inappropriate, urban-engineered solutions are implemented. The removal of signage clutter and lines can lead to a reduction in vehicle speed and the retention of rural character34.

B All schemes should use designs and materials which reflect local character, retain local sense of place, and do not urbanise the setting.

C The use of brightly coloured surface treatments (red, green etc) is to be avoided.

D The AONB, local community and interested organisations should be consulted on all potential traffic calming schemes.

E Sensitively designed and executed village threshold features can modify driver behaviour and enhance local distinctiveness; their adoption should be supported where they are in keeping with the character of the surrounding area35. (Note: Design will be constrained by the need to allow for passive safety. Research has shown that thresholds by themselves will not result in any significant reduction of speed within the community36).

F Speed limits should be introduced only as a carefully considered option.

34 See case study - Dinton Traffic Calming

35 See case study - Ansty Traffic Calming

54 8. Employment and Business

Overview 8.4 The Parish has a highly skilled workforce, with 57% of residents 8.1 Chiddingfold Parish has a rich holding Level 4 Qualifications (degree economic history, which has resulted level) or higher in accordance with the in it being regarded as a prosperous 2011 Census data. Key to retaining community. However, Waverley employment within the Parish is Borough is subject to high levels supporting existing businesses of out-commuting, with circa half and encouraging new appropriate the working population commuting enterprises. Further, many of primarily to London and Guildford, for Chiddingfold’s residents are already work (2011 Census data). working from home on at least a part- time basis, therefore infrastructure 8.2 Nevertheless, there are a number of should be in place to enable people to successful existing businesses within do this effectively. a variety of sectors operating within the Parish. The public sector is a 8.5 Key to enhancing the business offer major employer through the existing within Chiddingfold is to improve doctors’ surgery and St Mary’s broadband capacity and availability. Primary School. Community feedback This is essential for businesses, indicates a desire for this to continue particularly those that rely on the use of as opposed to it becoming a dormitory the Internet for their operations. Mobile parish serving larger centres in the phone coverage must also be of a high South East. standard to enhance the attractiveness of Chiddingfold to businesses. These 8.3 There are many small businesses matters are addressed within Chapter operating from Chiddingfold, several 11 - Infrastructure. of which are associated with horses (farriers, racehorse training, livery etc.). There are two small industrial estates, one 2km to the north of the Village, and the second an equal distance to the east. There are also a large number of self-employed professionals based in the Village, and some 17% of people work from home.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 52 The Policies Community Feedback Policy EB1 – Chiddingfold’s Rural Economy 8.6 The community has passionately shared its view that the Parish Proposals which support the growth of must retain its small but important Chiddingfold’s rural economy and are in range of businesses in each round accordance with the National Planning of consultation held to date. In Policy Framework requirements with particular, residents are keen to respect to Green Belts and Areas of see key retailers and hospitality Outstanding Natural Beauty will be businesses retained in the Parish, supported. In particular: as well as office premises for small business and start-ups. Feedback a) the sustainable growth of all types of received leads on to the focus of business through the conversion of this chapter, which is to protect the existing buildings where appropriate existing range of businesses, and to and the provision of well-designed support proportionate and appropriate new buildings of appropriate size in expansion of business floorspace. suitable locations; Employment and Business Objectives b) the development of local service- orientated businesses in the Parish EBO1 To support appropriate growth of which respect the character of the business and employment in the local area; and Parish. c) the sustainable diversification of agricultural land and buildings. EBO2 To support appropriate growth in business floorspace in the Parish. 8.7 While Chiddingfold does not have the infrastructure to support new EBO3 To promote opportunities for major employment sites, there are growth in sustainable tourism opportunities to support small-scale and associated hospitality in the growth in business floorspace. This Parish. policy supports such proposals, and is particularly attractive when it is EBO4 To seek to protect existing linked to the existing rural economy, business sites, including retail including agricultural uses and and hospitality sites, from service-orientated retail uses. Change of Use to non-business uses.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 53 8.8 Proposals for farm diversification will Policy EB2 – Employment Sites be supported, subject to these being demonstrated to be sustainable in The Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan accordance with the other policies will support development which: provided within this Neighbourhood Plan and WBC’s adopted Local Plan a) retains and protects the two principal policies. employment sites of Cooper’s Place / Capital Park and Fisher Lane (as

indicated at Figure 8.1); b) appropriate conversion of redundant agricultural buildings throughout the Parish to provide additional business units; and c) provides serviced offices to meet the needs of small businesses.

Employment sites

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan Figure 8.1 Employment Sites 54 8.9 The NPPF seeks to retain and enhance existing employment sites (Paragraph 80), as well as utilise existing agricultural buildings for employment purposes (Paragraph 83). This policy is therefore consistent with the Government’s economic aims, and also enables employment retention and growth within the Parish.

8.10 Community consultation, including the 2017 Business Survey, has identified a need for serviced offices within the Parish to provide opportunities for start- ups and smaller businesses. Subject to compliance with other development plan policies, proposals for such developments will be supported.

Policy EB3 – Safeguarding Retail Premises Proposals for a Change of Use from A1 to A2 or A3 for existing retail premises will be supported if evidence is provided which demonstrates that the change of use will not adversely affect the vitality and viability of the Village Centre.

Proposals for residential use of upper floors add to the liveliness of village centres and will be supported if the space is not required for employment purposes and that the proposal complies with the relevant development plan policies, notably those relating to the provision of housing.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 55 8.11 Chiddingfold has a range of shops Policy EB4 – Advertisements providing for everyday needs located around or near to The Green. It is Chiddingfold is an Area of Special a vibrant local centre and residents Control of Advertisements where are keen to retain the existing advertisements are required to respect commercial facilities, which consist of the rural character of the Parish. two convenience stores, a chemist, Advance signs and illuminated signs Post Office, hairdressers, butchers, will not be permitted unless essential kitchen showroom and a cafe. for highway safety, and internally These enable local residents to meet illuminated signs will not be permitted in their daily needs within the Parish the Conservation Area. and contribute towards creating a vibrant centre. The change of use of retail facilities to alternative uses will therefore be resisted unless it Policy EB5 – Sustainable Tourism is evidenced that this will not harm and Hospitality the vitality and viability of the Village Centre. Developments which increase the range and quality of visitor accommodation 8.12 It is widely-recognised that residential and facilities for tourists, day visitors, uses within local centres can enhance business visitors and residents will be their vitality and viability. Proposals supported. to provide residential uses on upper floors of the existing retail premises 8.13 Chiddingfold attracts visitors who around The Green will therefore be come for a variety of reasons. supported. Walkers and cyclists are usually day visitors who make use of the many public rights of way (“PRoW”) or who are following the Surrey Cycleway which passes through the Parish. However, many visitors also seek to stay in the Village overnight. Proposals that cater for the needs of visitors to Chiddingfold can therefore make a valuable economic contribution and will therefore be supported.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 56 Policy EB6 - Commercial Filming Applications for commercial filming will be supported subject to conformity with other development plan policies.

8.14 The British Film Industry (BFI) figures confirm that the film industry contributed £6 billion to GDP in the UK in 2017, and generated a trade surplus of £1.45 billion in the same year. Further, BFI figures also demonstrate that film making in the UK increased significantly between 2014 and 2018.

8.15 Chiddingfold’s beautiful rural landscape and historic built environment is an attractive location for film productions. Dependent on the nature of the filming requirements these can require planning permission and where this is the case, Policy EB6 would support the granting of permission for such proposals provided they are in accordance with other development plan policies.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 57 9. Recreation and Leisure

Overview Community Feedback

9.1 The Parish contains a wide-range of 9.3 The community provided a number recreational and leisure provisions. of specific comments throughout Its rural nature lends itself to activities consultation exercises on the such as walking and horse riding, and provision of recreation and leisure Chiddingfold is fortunate to have an facilities. Many of these comments extensive network of PRoWs (see related to how specific facilities could Figure 9.1) which provides many be improved, which are reflected in opportunities for sustainable travel the policies of this section. and recreation. These footpaths and bridleways can also enable wildlife Recreation and Leisure Objectives to move between different locations so assisting in their dispersal. This network is used extensively by RLO1 Support the provision of a residents and also by substantial high quality range of outdoor numbers of visitors who come to the recreational spaces that support Parish to walk, ride, or observe the all parts of the local community. wildlife. RLO2 Support the protection of and appropriate growth (extension 9.2 Within Chiddingfold Village there or new facilities) of recreation are a number of green spaces, and leisure facilities in the area, including The Green, which perform including sports and cultural an important role in establishing the facilities. rural character of the Village. These are highly valued by local residents. Further, various recreation grounds exist in and around the Village that provide play space and sports facilities serving the local community.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 58 Public Rights of Way Bridle paths

Figure 9.1. Public Rights of Way

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 59 Policy RL1 – Local Green Space be inappropriate in the Green Belt except in very special circumstances, The following green spaces are in accordance with National Planning designated as Local Green Spaces: Policy Framework Paragraph 101. 1. Chiddingfold Green 9.4 The Neighbourhood Plan recognises 2. St Mary’s Churchyard that there are a number of green 3. Coxcombe Lane Recreation Ground spaces in Chiddingfold that are 4. The Cricket Ground treasured by local people. With the built up area of the Parish taken out of 5. Combe Common Recreation Ground the Green Belt in the Waverley LPP1, 6. The Chiddingfold Village Cemetery the designation of those green spaces as Local Green Spaces is important to The Local Green Spaces are detailed ensure their long-term protection. at Figure 9.2 and within Evidence Base Document E. Local Green Spaces are protected from development that would

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Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 60 9.5 The Local Green Spaces set out in of retaining a rural local character. Policy RL1 meet the qualifying criteria Similarly, appropriate new sports and for Local Green Spaces set out in leisure facilities would be supported if Paragraph 100 of the NPPF. A full they provide an appropriate amount of assessment of each Local Green parking and serve local interests. Space, and justification for their designation, is included in Evidence Policy RL3 – Combe Common Base Document E. Recreation Ground

Policy RL2 – Sports and Leisure Proposals which will improve or enhance Combe Common Recreation Ground will Facilities be supported, and should have regard to Proposals for the enhancement of the following aspirations: existing, or provision of new, community sports and leisure facilities should have a) a new multi-use community facility that regard to the following requirements: includes toilets and cooking facilities. b) improved facilities for the Junior a) be inclusive and suitable for residents Football Club (potentially as part of the with disabilities; new Scout Hut). b) be accessible to users by public c) a mini skate board park. transport, walking and cycling; d) a running and cycling circuit. c) be accompanied by adequate parking, having regard to the likely e) picnic tables and fire pits. modes of transport to and from the f) a boules court. venue as well as nearby parking g) an extension to the existing car park. availability; and h) improved access. d) include a mix of facilities that have been determined in consultation with the Local Planning Authority, 9.7 CPC has ambitions to improve Combe CPC, local sports clubs and other Common Recreational Ground (shown stakeholders. as site 1 at Figure 7.1) to deliver an enhanced sports and leisure offer to 9.6 Chiddingfold has a range of sports and local residents and visitors. The types leisure facilities that provide a venue of development set out in Policy RL3 for local sports clubs, associations are desired by local residents, and and visitors from further afield. These proposals that include one or more of facilities are important to the success these will be supported. and well-being of the community and local residents. The Neighbourhood Plan supports appropriate improvements to these facilities that would enhance their viability or functionality, noting the importance

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 61 Policy RL4 – Public Rights of Way

Development proposals which protect and enhance Public Rights of Way and encourage their use by walkers, cyclists and horse riders, will be supported. Development proposals on land that lies within or adjoining a Public Right of Way will be required to demonstrate how their schemes will maintain or enhance the visual characteristics, biodiversity and connectedness of the network.

New major development proposals should explore opportunities to extend the existing Public Rights of Way network, especially where this provides for better connectivity and facilitates non-vehicular movement around the Village Centre and enhances access to the countryside.

9.8 The local community, along with visitors to the Parish, value the extensive network of PRoWs that provide access to the countryside. This policy protects the existing PRoW network and seeks to enhance this through providing additional PRoW, and improving the connectivity and maintenance in accordance with NPPF Paragraphs 102 and 104.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 62 10. Natural Environment

Overview 10.3 Chiddingfold Forest covers 840 hectares and lies 2km north-east of 10.1 Chiddingfold lies in beautiful the Village Centre. The area contains countryside, which is highly valued a number of Forestry Commission by both residents and visitors and woodlands in addition to others in is of national and international separate ownership. 58% of the importance. The majority of the Forest is designated a SSSI ('the Parish lies within the Surrey Hills Chiddingfold Forest SSSI'), which AONB, with a small parcel of land extends to 544 hectares and into the to the east of High Street Green neighbouring parishes of Dunsfold and north of White Beech Lane and Plaistow. designated an Area of Great Landscape Value (AGLV). The 10.4 Further, a portion of the woodland is Parish is located in the national classed as Ancient Woodland, which character area known as The Low is regarded as a particularly rich Weald, and contains many acres habitat for wildlife. The importance of Ancient Woodland and two of preserving ancient woodland is Sites of Special Scientific Interest recognised by the NPPF (Paragraph (SSSI) at Chiddingfold Forest and 175), and these areas are identified at Neatherside Stream Outcrops. at Figure 10.2. The whole Parish is included within the wider West Weald Landscape Community Feedback Project. 10.5 Residents have consistently outlined 10.2 In addition, part of the Parish lies the importance of the Parish within the 5km buffer zone to the maintaining its rurality, including Wealden Heaths Phase II SPA its important natural features. As a which qualifies under Article 4.1 of result, this chapter seeks to ensure the Birds Directive (79/409/EEC) that new development does not have by supporting breeding populations a negative impact on the natural of the Nightjar, Woodlark and environment, particularly the most Dartford Warbler (see Evidence important natural features. Base Document I). Also within close proximity are the Thursley, Ash, Pirbright and Chobham Special Area of Conservation (“SAC”); Woolmer Forest SAC; Ebernoe Common SAC; and The Mens SAC.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 63 SSSI

Figure 10.1. Location of SSSIs Natural Environment Objectives

NEO1 To protect key habitats and to mitigate the impact of development on local biodiversity.

NEO2 To protect trees in the Parish, particularly in areas of ancient woodland, and to encourage good tree management and appropriate tree planting.

NEO3 To minimise the impact of development on the natural environment through careful flood risk management and light pollution reduction.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 64 Ancient Woodland Public Rights of Way Bridle paths

Figure 10.2. Ancient Woodland and Footpaths

Policy NE1 – Habitats and • the protection of existing habitat Biodiversity networks and wildlife corridors that are used by barbastelle and Proposals that results in significant harm Bechstein’s bats, and their foraging to designated environmental assets, and commuting habitats within the especially the Chiddingfold Forest Parish; SSSI, the Wealden Heaths Phase II • no loss of commuting or foraging SPA, the Ebernoe Common SAC and routes or fragmentation either due the Mens SAC and all areas of Ancient to direct land take or disturbance Woodland that cannot be avoided, from lighting, noise and vibrations. adequately mitigated or, as a last resort, Furthermore, if a site survey by a compensated for, will only be supported suitably qualified ecologist indicates in exceptional circumstances.

Development proposals will be required to demonstrate:

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 65 10.7 In meeting Chiddingfold’s that habitats on or adjacent to development needs it is critical that any development site constitute this does not compromise existing key features for barbastelle or ecological habitats, and that new Bechstein’s bats, appropriate design development achieves a net gain and mitigation should be put in in biodiversity. This policy outlines place including retaining such key requirements for developments to features and limiting light spill onto meet in order to achieve this, and key features within or outside of the should be considered in conjunction boundaries of the development site with Paragraphs 174, 175 and 176 to no greater than 0.5 lux. of the NPPF. • the achievement of a biodiversity net gain by ensuring the protection Policy NE2 – Trees, Woodland, and enhancement of the local Hedgerows and Landscaping environment. The provision of additional habitat resources for Development of any site within wildlife, especially via wildlife Chiddingfold Parish should: corridors and stepping stones, will be encouraged; and a) retain woodland, important trees, groups of trees and hedgerows; • the inclusion of trees, hedging and garden plants appropriate to the b) adequately protect trees and soil and landscape character of the hedgerows during all phases of Parish. This should consist primarily development to avoid damage of native, broad-leaved trees and including activities causing soil plants known for their wildlife value. compaction or severance of roots; c) provide adequate separation 10.6 It is important that Chiddingfold’s between trees or hedgerows and environmental assets are the proposed development, so as protected to support their long term to secure their long-term retention survival and to retain the Parish’s and potential growth, including for ecologically rich environment. The trees to be planted as part of the protection and enhancement of development’s landscaping scheme; biodiversity is recognised by the and NPPF, and will soon be enshrined d) incorporate a high-quality in legislation through the emerging landscape scheme, appropriate Environment Bill. to the scale, nature, and location of the development. Development proposals should include details of the long term management and maintenance of new and existing trees and landscaping, and where possible, should comprise native species.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 66 10.8 Trees, woodland, hedgerows Policy NE4 – Flood Risk, and general landscaping play an important role in defining the rural Sustainable Drainage Systems character of Chiddingfold. New and Water Management development should therefore retain and enhance the Parish’s A Flood Risk Assessment should landscaping offer to ensure that this be submitted as part of planning character prevails in meeting its applications where any of the below development needs. criteria are applicable, to demonstrate that the proposals will not be at risk of 10.9 Enhanced management of flooding nor increase the risk of flooding existing woodland habitats, elsewhere: through suitable coppicing, is also encouraged to avoid the i. development is proposed on land in deterioration of biodiversity value. Flood Zone 2 or 3; Appropriate sustainable exploitation ii. the site measures more than 1 of the resulting timber will also be hectare; encouraged. iii. the development includes the change of use to a more vulnerable Policy NE3 – Environmental use class; or Implications of Development iv. the site is identified by the Environment Agency as having a Where appropriate, new development critical drainage problem. in Chiddingfold Parish should seek to improve the environment through the Where appropriate, development introduction of measures to reduce local proposals must demonstrate that they air, soil, light or water pollution. include one or more of the following sustainable drainage design features to manage the risk of surface water run off 10.10 In order to meet the urgent over land: requirement to reduce carbon emissions, as identified within WBC’s a) permeable driveways and parking Climate Emergency declaration, areas; new development within the Parish b) water harvesting and storage should demonstrate measures to features; reduce carbon emissions. c) green roofs; 10.11 Further, it must be demonstrated that d) soakaways; or new development will not result in e) attenuation ponds. increased levels of soil, air, light or water pollution.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 67 All developments within Chiddingfold Policy NE5 – Light Pollution and Parish must be supported by evidence Dark Skies that there is adequate water capacity All development proposals within both on and off site and that it would not Chiddingfold Parish should be designed adversely affect existing or new users. to minimise the occurrence of light pollution. Schemes will be expected to Proposals for the enhancement of employ energy efficient forms of lighting existing watercourses, and the creation that comply with the current guidelines of new ponds and wetland habitats will established for rural areas by the be supported. Institute of Lighting Engineers (IOLE) and reduce light scatter. 10.12 Proposed developments must not be at risk of flooding or increase Proposals for all major development will the flood risk elsewhere where be expected to demonstrate how it is appropriate, as per Policy CC4 of intended to prevent light pollution. LPP1. This must be demonstrated through planning applications 10.15 Chiddingfold is a rural area that for proposed development, and enjoys remarkably dark skies sustainable drainage measures considering it is located only 30 should be incorporated where miles from London. The map at appropriate. Figure 10.3 produced by The Campaign for the Protection of Rural 10.13 Further, development should also England (“CPRE”) demonstrates demonstrate that there is adequate this fact. Light pollution presents a water capacity available to serve potential threat to our enjoyment of their needs. the countryside and its tranquillity at night. 10.14 There are various watercourses within the Parish, and proposals 10.16 The Chiddingfold Neighbourhood to enhance these and create new Plan recognises that artificial light forms of blue infrastructure will be offers valuable benefits to residents supported. including safety, finding one’s way around, preventing crime, facilitating sport and the night-time economy. However, inappropriate artificial lighting can contribute to a range of problems, giving the Parish an urban feel and detracting from the enjoyment of the night sky. It can also impact the normal behaviour of wildlife. This policy therefore seeks to prevent light pollution and to protect the night-time views of the Surrey Hills AONB and other intrinsically dark areas.

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10.17 As a rural parish, Chiddingfold is generally a tranquil place although this is occasionally eroded through traffic travelling through the Village. This policy therefore supports the introduction of measures that are demonstrated to reduce noise emissions, such as the installation of quieter road surfaces.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 69 11. Infrastructure

Overview residents, have enabled properties in some of the outlying areas to be 11.1 Chiddingfold is well served in terms connected to superfast broadband of community facilities with several more recently. shops and services including: a valued Post Office, a chemist and 11.5 A new telecoms mast was erected a butchers; general grocery stores; in 2016, which improved both basic, and four public houses. It also has 3G and 4G coverage in the Village three churches, a well-equipped and surrounding area. The existence surgery, a coffee shop, a veterinary of this mast provides the possibility service, a hotel, and two wedding for relayed signals to outlying areas venues. in the Parish and paves the way for upgrade to 5G. 4G also provides an 11.2 There is a relatively new community alternative solution for obtaining an hall, with a regular village cinema Internet connection in the remoter and numerous clubs and societies areas of the Parish. for all ages. 11.6 Electricity supply to the Parish 11.3 There are two nursery schools and a is routed through several state primary school in Chiddingfold. heavily wooded areas. Although Adjacent settlements provide three considerable improvements have infant, two junior, one primary and been made, it is still not uncommon two secondary schools. for there to be power cuts to parts of the Parish in stormy weather. 11.4 The Superfast Surrey Broadband scheme came to the Parish in 11.7 Water supply for much of the Parish 2014, but the fibre backbone is from Thames Water. However, was linked to the existing copper the rising population in the South telephone infrastructure. This East region is likely to put the limited resulted in variable download and supply under stress in the next 30 upload speeds depending on the years. distance from the fibre cabinet. The take-up was also significantly 11.8 The sewerage system was underestimated by Superfast Surrey upgraded with a new processing and so the available capacity could plant in the last 10 years. It is not cope with demand. Capacity however slightly vulnerable to power has been gradually increased and cuts. various private schemes, funded by

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 70 The Policies

Community Feedback Policy I1 – Chiddingfold Village Nursery 11.9 Local residents have raised concerns in relation to infrastructure in Proposals to relocate the existing Chiddingfold. Reliability of the Chiddingfold Village Nursery on land electricity supply has been an issue within the settlement boundaries will be in severe weather, and, although supported mostly resolved now, flooding in Mill Lane and along the Loxwood Stream A strategy setting out the availability of has been a persistent problem over the facilities for out-of-hours community the past 20 years. The quality of the use must be produced and agreed with landline telephone infrastructure, the Local Planning Authority as part of particularly in the more rural areas, any proposal to relocate the nursery constantly receives criticism, as school. does the lack of acceptable mobile signal and broadband speeds in the 11.10 The delivery of a purpose-built more remote areas. village nursery would improve the quality of education available in the Infrastructure Objectives Parish. However, it is important that any future proposal takes account of IO1 To ensure that new development other development plan policies and does not harm or limit the availability provides out-of-hours use for local of high-quality infrastructure community groups, maximising the to people living and working in value of the facility. the Parish, and supports the provision of additional, high quality 11.11 It is recommended that the infrastructure for future residents. relocation of the nursery school is linked with a redevelopment of the IO2 To support improvements to Village Hall (Policy I4). existing and access to future communications infrastructures in Policy I2 – School Capacity and the Parish. Facilities IO3 To provide opportunities to deliver Proposals to improve St Mary’s C of community-led, inclusive local E Primary School and to increase its facilities that help to improve social capacity will be supported. participation and cohesion in Chiddingfold.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 71 11.12 This policy seeks to ensure that 11.14 This policy is seeking to ensure new major development proposals new residents are able to access resulting in the delivery of new healthcare, especially GP services, housing are considerate of local where the intention is that all education capacity. The policy residents in the Parish should be recognises that what constitutes able to use the surgery. It may an acceptable proximity for primary be necessary for infrastructure and secondary schools differs, but contributions to be allocated to in general terms it seeks to support increasing capacity at the surgery future residents wishing to send their in order to make residential children to nearby schools that can development acceptable, and be accessed by a range of transport proposals to do so will be methods. This is particularly relevant supported. in relation to primary schools, where the expectation is that all children Policy I4 – Chiddingfold Village should be able to go to school in the Hall Parish if desired by parents. Proposals involving the loss of 11.13 It may therefore be necessary for Chiddingfold Village Hall without infrastructure contributions to be suitable re-provision will be resisted. allocated to increasing capacity at Appropriate proposals to redevelop or St Mary's Primary School in order extend the Village Hall, including those to make residential development providing for new kitchen facilities acceptable. and external storage space will be supported. Policy I3 – Chiddingfold Surgery

Proposals to improve Chiddingfold 11.15 The Village Hall is an important Surgery and to increase its capacity will asset in the Parish and is used be supported. by residents for a range of events. Therefore, its protection is important to the local community in the future. CPC has identified that certain works set out in the policy would be of benefit to the local community, and these will be supported.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 72 Policy I5 – Petworth Road 11.17 The mobile telephone mast at Combe Common has markedly Recreational Ground improved the range and quality of Petworth Road Recreation Ground, mobile phone signal in the local area. identified as site 3 at Figure 7.1 for use This is important to all residents as a suitable community facility (such and is particularly helpful for home as a green burial ground or recreational workers. By including this Policy, the playing pitches). Proposals must be in Neighbourhood Plan is seeking to accordance with the other policies of the ensure that signal in the area is not Development Plan. worsened during its lifespan. Further improvements to mobile phone coverage will be encouraged. 11.16 The site is in the ownership of CPC who intends to make use of the site for community uses. Such proposals Policy I7 - Broadband will be supported. Proposals to improve the delivery of superfast broadband or other high- quality Internet connectivity to the Parish will be supported.

New residential and commercial development proposals must deliver Policy I6 – Mobile Telephone broadband in accordance with Policy Masts H6. Proposals involving the loss of the existing mobile telephone mast at Combe Common Recreation Ground without suitable alternative provision serving local residents (inside or outside the Parish) will be resisted.

Appropriate proposals that would improve mobile telephone reception for local residents will be supported.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 73 11.18 Local residents consistently Policy I9 – Water and Sewerage raise the benefit better quality Capacity Internet connectivity brings to the area. Therefore, it is crucial All new residential development that proposals that would proposals will undertake an assessment result in an improvement to the to ensure that sufficient water and current broadband supply are sewerage capacity is in place to meet supported, subject to not having the needs of the development prior to an unacceptable impact in line with occupation. any development plan policy. It is also important that new residents 11.20 It is important that new development and businesses have high-speed has access to high quality water Internet connectivity. and sewerage capacity and that its delivery does not negatively affect Policy I8- Power Supply the availability of capacity to existing development. Proposals that would improve delivery and reliability of the power supply to Policy I10 – Renewable Energy Chiddingfold and which minimise the impact on the environment, including undergrounding power cables, will be Appropriate proposals that seek supported. to provide increased capacity for renewable energy generation will be supported. 11.19 CPC will meet regularly with SSE to discuss the performance of electricity supply in an endeavour 11.21 In light of WBC’s declaration of to improve reliability of supply. a Climate Emergency and the Proposals to provide local Government’s legal requirement to generation of electricity by solar achieve net zero carbon by 2050, or other sustainable means will be opportunities should be sought to encouraged. increase the proportion of energy generated by renewable sources. Proposals for renewable energy generation will be supported within Chiddingfold, subject to being in accordance with other policies of this Neighbourhood Plan.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 74 12. Delivery

Overview ‘neighbourhood level’ infrastructure projects and where an adopted 12.1 This chapter sets out how CPC Neighbourhood Plan is in place this intends to ensure the delivery of the amount increases to 25%. Neighbourhood Plan, both in terms of ensuring the right infrastructure 12.4 Section 106 agreements will is provided in the Parish and be sought in association with monitoring planning applications to developments where relevant to ensure they are in accordance with provide infrastructure contributions the policies of the Neighbourhood (above and beyond CIL) directly Plan. related to the development, such as affordable housing and highway 12.2 As of March 2019, WBC collects improvement works that are financial contributions towards local necessary to make the development ‘off-site’ infrastructure (education; acceptable in planning terms. libraries; playing pitches and play Delivery Objectives space; sports and eisure centres; community facilities; environmental improvements) through the DO1 To set out infrastructure needs Community Infrastructure Levy in the Parish to ensure that (CIL), which was adopted in October neighbourhood-level CIL money 2018. is spent on projects in line with community needs. 12.3 CIL allows funds to be raised from DO2 To monitor on-site infrastructure new development in Waverley while requirements for new giving developers more certainty development proposals to over infrastructure costs associated seek to ensure Section 106 with developments, and councils Agreements address all on and and communities more choice and off-site requirements resulting flexibility in how infrastructure is from the development. funded. As the Charging Authority, WBC sets the levy rates and DO3 To monitor planning applications decides what infrastructure most of and provide comments in the funding is spent on. However, relation to conformity with the parish councils are entitled to Neighbourhood Plan. 15% (capped at £100 per Council Tax dwelling) of CIL receipts for

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 75 12.5 CPC’s Infrastructure Delivery 12.9 Following the adoption of the Plan will be prepared following Neighbourhood Plan, CPC will: the adoption of the Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan. It will be • seek to meet with applicants reviewed by CPC periodically to of major planning applications ensure it addresses local community schemes to discuss local needs and, for this reason, it is not infrastructure needs and the part of the Neighbourhood Plan due features of the development, to an anticipation that it will require prior to the preparation of a reviewing more frequently. The planning application, through an Infrastructure Delivery Plan will focus informal pre-application advice on how both the Waverley and CPC service; and portions of CIL money should be • monitor all planning spent. applications in the Parish to review conformity to the 12.6 It is important the CIL money is fairly Neighbourhood Plan Policies, used across Waverley and that the providing representations to Parish benefits from the money WBC as required. collected from projects within the Parish, rather than to have a ‘net-loss’ 12.10 The Neighbourhood Plan will to other areas. This will be monitored be monitored on a regular basis by CPC. to review its effectiveness and relevance to national and local 12.7 WBC must seek the opinion of CPC policies. Once the Neighbourhood when negotiating Section 106 or 278 Plan becomes out of date, CPC Agreements following resolution to will seek to review it, whether grant planning permission for major partially or in full. development proposals in the Parish.

12.8 CPC has a considerable amount of local knowledge in relation to infrastructure needs across the Parish, including site-specific needs. Much of this knowledge has been gained during the preparation of the Neighbourhood Plan. Therefore, it is imperative that CPC is involved in future negotiations between applicants and WBC.

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 76 Glossary

Affordable Housing decision-making. Where secondary legislation has the effect of limiting a The NPPF (2019) states that affordable household’s eligibility to purchase a housing includes social rented, affordable starter home to those with a particular rented and intermediate housing, provided maximum level of household income, to specified eligible households whose those restrictions should be used. needs are not met by the market (including housing that provides a subsidised route c) Discounted market sales housing: is to home ownership and/or is for essential that sold at a discount of at least 20% local workers); and which complies with below local market value. Eligibility one or more of the following definitions: is determined with regard to local incomes and local house prices. a) Affordable housing for rent: meets Provisions should be in place to ensure all of the following conditions: (a) the housing remains at a discount for future rent is set in accordance with the eligible households. Government’s rent policy for Social Rent or Affordable Rent, or is at least d) Other affordable routes to home 20% below local market rents (including ownership: is housing provided for sale service charges where applicable); (b) that provides a route to ownership for the landlord is a registered provider, those who could not achieve home except where it is included as part of ownership through the market. It a Build to Rent scheme (in which case includes shared ownership, relevant the landlord need not be a registered equity loans, other low cost homes for provider); and (c) it includes provisions sale (at a price equivalent to at least to remain at an affordable price for 20% below local market value) and future eligible households, or for the rent to buy (which includes a period of subsidy to be recycled for alternative intermediate rent). Where public grant affordable housing provision. For Build funding is provided, there should be to Rent schemes affordable housing for provisions for the homes to remain at rent is expected to be the normal form an affordable price for future eligible of affordable housing provision (and, households, or for any receipts to in this context, is known as Affordable be recycled for alternative affordable Private Rent). housing provision, or refunded to Government or the relevant authority b) Starter homes: is as specified in specified in the funding agreement. Sections 2 and 3 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 and any secondary legislation made under these sections. The definition of a starter home should reflect the meaning set out in statute and any such secondary legislation at the time of plan-preparation or

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 77 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty the need for it in some other way; and (AONB) c) any detrimental effect on the environment, the landscape and An AONB is land protected by the recreational opportunities, and Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. the extent to which that could be AONB designation protects the land to moderated. conserve and enhance its natural beauty. Natural England are responsible for the Basic Conditions management of AONBs. They must give advice to local planning authorities on The Basic Conditions are a set of development proposals in an AONB and requirements that draft Neighbourhood are invited to make representations to Plans must meet in order to proceed to a emerging Development Plan Documents. community referendum. These comprise the sole set of requirements of the content The NPPF states that great weight should of a Neighbourhood Plan . The basic be given to conserving and enhancing conditions are set out in paragraph 8(2) landscape and scenic beauty in AONB, of Schedule 4B to the Town and Country which, alongside National Parks and Planning Act 1990. The basic conditions the Broads, have the highest status of are: protection in relation to these issues. The conservation and enhancement of wildlife a) having regard to national policies and and cultural heritage are also important advice contained in guidance issued by considerations in the AONB. the Secretary of State it is appropriate to make the neighbourhood plan. The NPPF further states that planning b) the making of the neighbourhood plan permission should be refused for Major contributes to the achievement of Development in the AONB other than in Sustainable Development. exceptional circumstances, and where it can be demonstrated that the development c) the making of the neighbourhood is in the public interest. Consideration plan is in general conformity with the of such applications should include an strategic policies contained in the assessment of: development plan for the area of the authority (or any part of that area). a) the need for the development, including d) the making of the neighbourhood plan in terms of any national considerations, does not breach, and is otherwise and the impact of permitting it, or compatible with, EU obligations. refusing it, upon the local economy; e) prescribed conditions are met in b) the cost of, and scope for, developing relation to the Order (or plan) and outside the designated area, or meeting prescribed matters have been complied with in connection with the proposal for the order (or neighbourhood plan).

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 78 Brownfield Land on prospective developers to produce a design that preserves and/or enhances the Land which is or was occupied by a particular qualities of the area in question. permanent structure, including the grounds of developed land (also known as the Community Infrastructure Levy curtilage), although this land is not always appropriate to develop. Brownfield Land The Community Infrastructure Levy excludes land that is or was last occupied (CIL) is a planning charge introduced by agricultural or forestry buildings; land by the Planning Act 2008 that enables that has been developed for minerals contributions to be collected from extraction or waste disposal by landfill, developers to fund infrastructure where provision for restoration has been improvements. It was intended to replace made through development management most of the ‘off-site’ contributions agreed procedures; land in built-up areas such through Section 106 Agreements (see as residential gardens, parks, recreation separate definition) such as funding for grounds and allotments; and land that education and healthcare or sustainable was previously developed but where the transport. Local Planning Authorities adopt remains of the permanent structure or fixed a CIL Charging Schedule that sets out surface structure have blended into the a cost per square metre of floorspace landscape. with different rates for different uses (e.g. residential, commercial or hotels). Local Change of Use Councils (including Parish Councils) are entitled to 15% of CIL payments, which The process of changing the use of a increases to 25% in Parishes where a property from one Use Class to another, Neighbourhood Plan is adopted. This with or without the need for planning money must still be spent on infrastructure, permission (see the separate definition of but Local Councils are entitled to determine Use Class). which infrastructure projects.

Conservation Area Development Plan

An area designated by the District The Development Plan is the collective Council under Section 69 of the Planning term to refer to all statutory planning policy (Listed Building and Conservation documents adopted relating to a particular Areas Act 1990) as an area of Special area. The Chiddingfold Neighbourhood architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance. There are additional controls over demolition, minor developments and the felling of trees in conservation areas. Designation as a Conservation Area puts an onus

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 79 Plan will become part of the Development e) to assist in urban regeneration, by Plan once adopted, sitting alongside the encouraging the recycling of derelict Waverley Local Plan Part 1 and (once and other urban land. adopted) the Waverley Local Plan Part 2. Over time Development Plan documents Green Belt status is not a reflection of are developed and replace existing the quality of rural land; it simply reflects documents. whether that land serves the Green Belt purposes set out above. Section 38(6) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 requires Most forms of development are regarded that decisions made should be in as inappropriate in the Green Belt by the accordance with the development plan NPPF and therefore can only be supported unless material considerations indicate in ‘very special circumstances’, which otherwise. are undefined and must be proposed by in support of planning applications. Flood Risk Assessment The following forms of development are regarded as exceptions to inappropriate A technical report submitted in support development: of planning applications that assesses the anticipated impact of the proposed a) buildings for agriculture and forestry; development on flood risk. b) the provision of appropriate facilities (in connection with the existing use of land Green Belt or a Change of Use) for outdoor sport, outdoor recreation, cemeteries and A Green Belt is a designation that affects burial grounds and allotments; as long how land may be used. The approach to as the facilities preserve the openness managing Green Belt Land is set out in the of the Green Belt and do not conflict NPPF. with the purposes of including land within it; A Green Belt serves five purposes: c) the extension or alteration of a building a) to check the unrestricted sprawl of provided that it does not result in large built-up areas; disproportionate additions over and b) to prevent neighbouring towns merging above the size of the original building; into one another; d) the replacement of a building, provided c) to assist in safeguarding the the new building is in the same use countryside from encroachment; and not materially larger than the one it d) to preserve the setting and special replaces; character of historic towns; and e) limited infilling in villages; f) limited affordable housing for local

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 80 community needs under policies set delivering a wide range of environmental out in the development plan (including and quality of life benefits for local policies for rural exception sites); and communities. g) limited infilling or the partial or complete redevelopment of Previously Heritage Assets Developed Land, whether redundant or The NPPF defines a Heritage Assets as in continuing use (excluding temporary a building, monument, site, place, area or buildings), which would: landscape identified as having a degree • not have a greater impact on the of significance meriting consideration openness of the Green Belt than the in planning decisions, because of its existing development; or heritage interest. It includes designated • not cause substantial harm to the Heritage Assets, which include Listed openness of the Green Belt, where Buildings, Listed Parks and Gardens and the development would re-use Conservation Areas, Scheduled Ancient Previously Developed Land and Monuments and World Heritage Sites, contribute to meeting an identified and ‘undesignated’ assets, which may be affordable housing need within the identified by the local planning authority area of the local planning authority. or Parish council (including Locally Listed Buildings). The NPPF sets out how the Green Belt should be managed. Green Infrastructure Delivery Plan Belt boundaries can only be defined (or redefined) in Development Plan An Infrastructure Delivery Plan is a Documents. New Green Belts are document that identifies infrastructure expected to be created only in exceptional needs and priorities for a particular area, circumstances. When Green Belt sites setting out how needed infrastructure will are allocated in Development Plan be funded and delivered. It can relate Documents for new residential, commercial to many forms of infrastructure, such as or institutional development to meet highways, sewers, utilities infrastructure, an identified need, they are generally green space, education and healthcare ‘released’ from the Green Belt so that facilities and community halls. The future proposals are not ‘inappropriate’. Infrastructure Delivery Plan exists to add This is the case for sites allocated in the detail to the needs and priorities set out in Parish in Waverley’s adopted planning the neighbourhood plan and to proactively policy documents. set out how they will be assessed.

Green Infrastructure

The NPPF defines Green Infrastructure as a network of multi-functional green space, urban and rural, which is capable of

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 81 Listed Buildings and Structures constitute a suitable Local Green Space is contained within the Local Green Spaces Listing marks and celebrates the special Assessment Paper (Evidence Base architectural and historic interest of a Document E). building, structure, park or garden. It also adds special protection within the planning Local Plan system, so that the asset can be protected for future generations. The older a listed The NPPF defines a local plan as a plan asset is, the more likely it is to be listed. for the future development of a local area, Listed Buildings are graded into three drawn up by the local planning authority categories: in consultation with the community. In law, this is described as the development • Grade I buildings are of exceptional plan documents (see separate definition) interest, only 2.5% of listed buildings adopted under the Planning and are Grade I Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. A local • Grade II* buildings are particularly plan can consist of either strategic or non- important buildings of more than special strategic policies, or a combination of the interest; 5.8% of listed buildings are two. In the Neighbourhood Plan Area, the Grade II* Local Plan is comprised of the Waverley Local Plan Part 1 and the emerging • Grade II buildings are of special Waverley Local Plan Part 2. interest; 91.7% of all listed buildings are in this class and it is the most likely Major Development grade of listing for a home owner. The Town and Country Planning Works to Listed Buildings that affect its (Development Management Procedure) characteristics require Listed Building (England) (Order) 2015 defines Consent, regardless of whether Planning certain forms of development as Major Permission is also required or not. Development. Major Development means development involving one or more of the Local Green Space following:

The NPPF states that a Local Green a) the winning and working of minerals Space is an area of green space or the use of land for mineral-working identified for protection in a Development deposits; Plan Document. Policies for managing development within a Local Green Space b) waste development; should be consistent with those for Green c) the provision of dwellinghouses Belts. More information on what land may where— i. the number of dwellinghouses to be provided is 10 or more; or ii. the development is to be carried

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 82 out on a site having an area of 0.5 everyone. It includes the space between hectares or more and it is not known and within buildings that is publicly whether the development falls within accessible, including streets, parks and sub-paragraph (c)(i); open spaces. d) the provision of a building or buildings where the floor space to be created Special Protection Area (SPA) by the development is 1,000 square An area designated by the European metres or more; or Union Directive on the Conservation e) development carried out on a site of Wild Birds. In accordance with the having an area of 1 hectare or more. Directive, authorities are to ensure that no development takes place that would Major Development is often treated have a harmful affect on an SPA, unless differently within the planning system, appropriate mitigation is proposed. including the statutory determination period for applications, which at 13 weeks Suitable Alternative Natural is longer than the standard eight week Greenspaces (SANGs) period. SANGS are a form of mitigation developed Non-designated Heritage Assets to mitigate the impact of residential development on certain SPAs, including Heritage assets that are not formally in relation to the Wealden Heaths SPA. designated by Historic England but are SANGs are a group of existing open identified as being of local value - a full list spaces that are enhanced in order to of these is provided within the Baseline attract human activity, such as dog walking Report (Evidence Base Document B). or picnics, in areas away from SPAs.

Policies Map Sustainable Development

A map that shows the location of The NPPF defines Sustainable designations and allocations set in a Local Development. At a very general level, or Neighbourhood Plan (or relevant other the objective of Sustainable Development designations such as a conservation can be summarised as meeting the needs area). By virtue of simply providing a of the present without compromising the spatial illustration of Development Plan ability of future generations to meet their policies, Policies Maps form part of the own needs. Development Plan. Achieving Sustainable Development Public Realm means that the planning system has The Public Realm is commonly defined as any space that is free and open to

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 83 three overarching objectives, which are Use Classes interdependent and need to be pursued in mutually supportive ways (so that The Town and Country Planning (Use opportunities can be taken to secure Classes) Order 1987, as amended, groups net gains across each of the different common uses of land and buildings into objectives): classes. The uses within each class are, for planning purposes, considered to be a) an economic objective – to help build broadly similar to one another. The different a strong, responsive and competitive Use Classes are: economy, by ensuring that sufficient land of the right types is available Part A in the right places and at the right time to support growth, innovation • Class A1 – Shops and improved productivity; and by • Class A2 – Financial and professional identifying and coordinating the services provision of infrastructure; • Class A3 – Restaurants and cafes b) a social objective – to support strong, vibrant and healthy communities, by • Class A4 – Drinking establishments ensuring that a sufficient number and • Class A5 – Hot food takeaways range of homes can be provided to meet the needs of present and future Part B generations; and by fostering a well- designed and safe built environment, • Class B1 – Business with accessible services and open • B1(a) offices excluding those in A2 use spaces that reflect current and future • B1(b) Research and development of needs and support communities’ products or processes health, social and cultural well-being; and • B1(c) Light industry c) an environmental objective – to • Class B2 – General Industrial contribute to protecting and enhancing • Class B8 – Storage and distribution our natural, built and historic environment; including making effective Part C use of land, helping to improve biodiversity, using natural resources • Class C1 – Hotels prudently, minimising waste and • Class C2 – Residential institutions pollution, and mitigating and adapting to climate change, including moving to • Class C2A – Secure residential a low carbon economy. institutions • Class C3 – Dwellinghouses • Class C4 – Small Houses in multiple occupation

Chiddingfold Neighbourhood Plan 84 Part D affecting the planning system.

• Class D1 – Non-residential institutions • Class D2 – Assembly and leisure

Not all uses of land or buildings fit within the Use Classes order. When no Use Classes order category fits, the use of the land or buildings is described as sui generis, which means ‘of its own kind’. Examples of sui generis uses include: scrap yards, petrol stations, taxi businesses, casinos (these examples are not exhaustive).

Where land is or buildings are being used for different uses which fall into more than one class, then overall use of the land or buildings is regarded as a mixed use, which will normally be sui generis. The exception to this is where there is a primary overall use of the site, to which the other uses are ancillary. For example, in a factory with an office and a staff canteen, the office and staff canteen would normally be regarded as ancillary to the factory.

Windfall site

Development sites not specifically identified in the development plan.

Written Ministerial Statements

In the context of planning, written ministerial statements are written statements produced by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, or a Junior Minister in that Department, that provide clarification on the interpretation of planning policy and guidance, legal judgements or other relevant matters

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