Proposed Sites for New Waste Facilities

Shortlisted Sites

1 Annexe A – Shortlist of sites proposed for the delivery of waste management infrastructure

1.1 Overview of Sites 1.1.1 Included in this Annexe are a list of proposed sites which would meet the identified need for new waste infrastructure in Surrey over the life of the plan. The process for selecting these proposed sites is outlined in the Site Evaluation and Identification Report1 (September 2017). 1.1.2 In addition to consulting on these proposed sites Surrey County Council is also inviting nominations of other sites or areas which would be suitable for new waste infrastructure that have not yet been considered. If any new sites are put forward these will be evaluated in the same way and subject to further public consultation.

Site Name District/Borough

Former Weylands Sewage Treatment Works, Walton-on-Thames Elmbridge

Land to the north east of Slyfield Industrial Estate, Moorfield Road, Guildford Guildford

Land at & adjoining Leatherhead Sewage Treatment Works, Mole Valley Randalls Road, Leatherhead

Land to the west of Earlswood Sewage Treatment Works, Redhill Reigate and Banstead

Land adjacent to Lyne Lane STW, Chertsey Runnymede

Land adjacent to Trumps Farm, Kitsmead Lane, Longcross Runnymede

Oakleaf Farm, Stanwell Moor Spelthorne

Land at Lambs Business Park, South Godstone Tandridge

Land at Martyrs Lane, Woking Woking

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2 Proposed Sites in Elmbridge

2.1 Former Weylands Treatment Works, Walton-on-Thames

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Former Weylands Treatment Works, Walton-on-Thames

Site Description: The site is located to the east of Lyon Road and the Hersham Industrial Estate on the eastern edge of Walton-on-Thames. The site currently hosts a range of activities, including construction and demolition waste processing, skip and scaffolding hire, open and closed storage, car breakers and industrial units.

National Grid 512552; 165690 Reference:

Area: 5.6 ha

Key development requirements:

Aerodrome This site does not fall within an airport safeguarding zone. Safeguarding:

Air Quality The closest Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) is the Esher High Street AQMA (1.19 km away). Any application should be supported by an assessment of the potential impacts to air quality and how any impacts would be addressed. Any assessment should identify the change in air quality that will result from the proposed development. Development that has the potential, either individually or cumulatively, for significant emissions to the detriment of air quality should include an appropriate scheme of mitigation which may take the form of on-site measures or, where appropriate, a financial contribution to off-site measures.

Biodiversity and Proposals should seek to conserve and enhance the natural Geodiversity: environment. Any application should provide information on species or features present within sites or adjoining land. Any application should be supported by an assessment of the potential impacts to these species or features and how any impacts would be addressed. Proposals should seek to maintain features within the landscape which are of importance for flora and fauna. Conditions and agreements may be required to ensure the long-term management of these features. Proposals should also seek to provide net-gains in biodiversity. There is potential for enhancements in the eastern area of the site (3.9 ha), outside the proposed allocation. These enhancements should

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consider habitat linkages with the Molesey Reservoirs and Field Common North/Hersham Country Park areas identified within the North West Surrey Restoration Strategy.

Contaminated The site is not underlain by any designated groundwater Source Soils and Protection Zones (SPZs). Groundwater: The site is adjacent to an area of historic landfill (Land South of Field Common Lane) and potentially could have issues with contaminated land. Any application should be supported by an assessment of any potential pollutants and how any contamination would be addressed. This assessment should include a desktop assessment and site walkover study. Dependent on the level of contamination identified further assessment and treatment may be required for any contaminated land found on site.

Cumulative Any proposal should take account of cumulative impacts of new Effects: development with other new or proposed major development2.

Flood Risk: The site is classified as Flood Zone 1 for fluvial flood risk and ‘very low’ risk of surface water flooding. Any application should be supported by a Site Flood Risk Assessment. Flood mitigation measures may be required in connection with development of a new waste management facility.

General Any application should demonstrate how sensitive receptors including Amenity: nearby residential development have been taken into account in developing the proposal. The type of assessment(s) which will be required will depend on the nature of the proposal.

Green Belt: The site is within the Metropolitan Green Belt. The most recent Green Belt Assessment3 shows that this area is performing a Green Belt function. The local area plays an important role in preventing ribbon development along Molesey Road, which would risk reducing the perceptual gap between these settlements.

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However, the site is considered to be previously developed land with existing development in the west of the site. Hence, any proposal for a new waste management facility should seek to minimise impact on the openness of the land. Any application will need to demonstrate very special circumstances for any waste related development at the site. The application should explain how the proposal would comply with the NPPF and Policy 9 – Green Belt.

Historic As the site is greater than 0.4ha an archaeological assessment will be Environment: required to support any application. Dependent upon the results of this assessment evaluation may be necessary to support any application. If features are found a scheme of archaeological work will be required. Any application should be supported by an assessment of the potential impacts to heritage assets and how any impacts would be addressed.

Land and soil The land is classified as other land under the Agricultural Land resources: Classification (ALC).

Landscape: The site is not within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) or Area of Great Landscape Value (AGLV). The site is within National Character Area 129 (Thames Basin Heaths) and Landscape Character Area (LCA) RF10 (Lower Mole River Floodplain). Any application should be supported by an assessment of the potential effects of development on the landscape character area, townscape and visual impact from/to adjoining uses. The assessment should include special reference to any landscape, or townscape character assessments or any landscape or nature conservation designations.

Public open A public right of way, Bridleway 10 runs along the northern boundary of space and the site and Footpath 9 runs along the eastern boundary. Rights of Way: Any application will need to demonstrate through relevant professional assessment, how public open space and Public Rights of Way have been have been considered and, if possible, enhanced. There are no specific recreational activities identified for consideration.

Sustainable Any application will need to demonstrate through relevant professional design: assessment, how issues of design and landscape have been considered and implemented. Any application will need to demonstrate what measures have been considered and implemented to ensure best use of natural resources and resilience to climate change.

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Any application should demonstrate how design of any new waste management facilities follows best practice e.g. BREEAM.

Transport: The site is accessed via Lyon Road off Molesey Road with connections to the A244 to the south and A3050 to the north west. Access to the site is likely to need improvement. Any application will need to provide a Transport Assessment or Transport Statement, detailing the safety and capacity of the local highway network. Discussions for developer contributions should be held around contribution to identified transport schemes in the local area, using for example the local transport strategies and the local cycling plans.

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3 Proposed Sites in Guildford

3.1 Land to the north east of Slyfield Industrial Estate, Moorfield Road, Guildford

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Land to the north east of Slyfield Industrial Estate, Moorfield Road, Guildford

Site Description: The site is an open area of land located to the north east of the Slyfield Industrial Estate in Guildford. The majority of the site is undeveloped, but does include two areas previously used for the landfilling of a range of waste materials. To the south west and west the side is bounded by industrial development, and to the south, east and north is undeveloped land, some of which is in agricultural use. The site is part of the Slyfield Area Regeneration Project for a proposed mixed development in the emerging Guildford Local Plan.

National Grid Reference: 500602; 152451

Area: 12.7 ha

Key development requirements:

Aerodrome Safeguarding: This site does not fall within an airport safeguarding zone.

Air Quality There are no Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) in Guildford Borough for specific consideration.

Biodiversity and Geodiversity: Proposals should seek to conserve and enhance the natural environment. Any application should provide information on species or features present within sites or adjoining land. Any application should be supported by an assessment of the potential impacts to these species or features and how any impacts would be addressed. Proposals should seek to maintain features within the landscape which are of importance for flora and fauna. Conditions and agreements may be required to ensure the long-term management of these features. Proposals should also seek to provide net-gains in biodiversity. There is potential for enhancements

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through the masterplan for the Slyfield Area Regeneration Project. These enhancements should consider habitat linkages with the Wey Valley Meadows identified in the borough’s Vision for Guildford Borough’s Countryside Sites 2017 – 2027.

Contaminated Soils and The site is not underlain by any designated Groundwater: groundwater Source Protection Zones (SPZs). Part of the site is identified as a historic landfill (Slyfield Emergency Landfill) and potentially could have issues with contaminated land. Any application should be supported by an assessment of any potential pollutants and how any contamination would be addressed. This assessment should include a desktop assessment and site walkover study. Dependent on the level of contamination identified further assessment and treatment may be required for any contaminated land found on site.

Cumulative Effects: The site is adjacent to the Slyfield Industrial Estate as describes in the LSS. Any proposal should take account of cumulative impacts of new development with other new or proposed major development4.

Flood Risk: The site is classified as Flood Zone 1 and Flood Zone 2/3 for fluvial flood risk and a combination of mainly ‘very low’ and ‘low’ risks of surface water flooding. Any application should be supported by a Site Flood Risk Assessment. Flood mitigation measures may be required in connection with development of a new waste management facility.

General Amenity: Any application should demonstrate how sensitive receptors including nearby residential development have been taken into account in developing the proposal.

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The type of assessment(s) which will be required will depend on the nature of the proposal.

Green Belt: The majority of the site is urban land. A small area of the allocated site is within land designated as Green Belt. This area is adjacent to the urban area and has been identified by Thames Water for operational requirements as part of the Slyfield Area Regeneration Project. Any application for land within the Green Belt will need to demonstrate very special circumstances for any waste related development at the site. The application should explain how the proposal would comply with the NPPF and Policy 9 – Green Belt.

Historic Environment: As the site is greater than 0.4ha an archaeological assessment will be required to support any application. Dependent upon the results of this assessment evaluation may be necessary to support any application. If features are found a scheme of archaeological work will be required. Any application should be supported by an assessment of the potential impacts to heritage assets and how any impacts would be addressed.

Land and soil resources: The land is classified as Grade 4 (poor) agricultural land under the Agricultural Land Classification (ALC).

Landscape: The site is not within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) or Area of Great Landscape Value (AGLV). The site is within National Character Area 114 (Thames Basin Lowlands) and Landscape Character Area (LCA) RV5 (Slyfield River Valley Floor). Any application should be supported by an assessment of the potential effects of development on the landscape character area, townscape and visual impact from/to adjoining uses. The assessment should include special reference to any landscape, or townscape character assessments or any landscape or nature conservation designations.

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Public open space and Rights of There are no PROWs within or adjacent to the site. Way: Any application will need to demonstrate through relevant professional assessment, how public open space and Public Rights of Way have been have been considered and enhanced. There are no specific recreational activities identified for consideration.

Sustainable design: Any application will need to demonstrate through relevant professional assessment, how issues of design and landscape have been considered and implemented. Any application will need to demonstrate what measures have been considered and implemented to ensure best use of natural resources and resilience to climate change. Any application should demonstrate how design of any new waste management facilities follows best practice e.g. BREEAM.

Transport: The site is currently accessed via Moorfield Road which links to the A320 (Woking Road) to the west. Access to the site will need to be considered as part of the Slyfield Area Regeneration Project. Any application will need to provide a Transport Assessment or Transport Statement, detailing the safety and capacity of the local highway network. Discussions for developer contributions should be held around contribution to identified transport schemes in the local area, using for example the local transport strategies and the local cycling plans

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4 Proposed Sites in Mole Valley

4.1 Land at & adjoining Leatherhead Sewage Treatment Works, Randalls Road, Leatherhead

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Land at & adjoining Leatherhead Sewage Treatment Works, Randalls Road, Leatherhead

Site Description: The site is comprised of an established materials recovery facility (operated by Grundon Waste Management Ltd), and established community recycling centre and waste transfer station (operated by SITA Surrey Ltd), and an established sewage treatment works facility (operated by Thames Water). The site is located in a rural setting to the north west of Leatherhead, and the north of Great Bookham, with the corridor of the M25 motorway to the north.

National Grid Reference: 514682; 157717

Area: 3.4 ha

Key development requirements:

Aerodrome Safeguarding: This site does not fall within an airport safeguarding zone.

Air Quality There are no Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) in Mole Valley Borough for specific consideration.

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Contaminated Soils and The site is underlain by Zone 3 (Total Catchment) Groundwater: groundwater SPZ designation. The site is adjacent to a historic landfill site (Leatherhead Landfill) and potentially could have issues with contaminated land. Any application should be supported by an assessment of any potential pollutants and how any contamination would be addressed. This assessment should include a desktop assessment and site walkover study. Dependent on the level of contamination identified further assessment and treatment may be required for any contaminated land found on site.

Cumulative Effects: The site is 2km north west of the Leatherhead regeneration/town centre improvement as described in the LSS. Any proposal should take account of cumulative impacts of new development with other new or proposed major development5.

Flood Risk: The site is classified as Flood Zone 1 and Flood Zone 2 for fluvial flood risk and a combination of mainly ‘very low’ and ‘low’ risks of surface water flooding. Any application should be supported by a Site Flood Risk Assessment. Flood mitigation measures may be required in connection with development of a new waste management facility.

General Amenity: Any application should demonstrate how sensitive receptors including nearby residential development have been taken into account in developing the proposal. The type of assessment(s) which will be required will depend on the nature of the proposal.

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Green Belt: The site is within the Metropolitan Green Belt. The most recent Green Belt Assessment6 shows that this area is performing a Green Belt function. Based on this assessment the local area plays a moderate role in protecting the character and setting of Leatherhead and Fetcham. Mole Valley District Council are currently preparing a revised Green Belt assessment as part of Future Mole Valley (our new Local Plan). Any proposal for a new waste management facility should seek to minimise impact on the openness of the land. Any application will need to demonstrate very special circumstances for any waste related development at the site. The application should explain how the proposal would comply with the NPPF and Policy 9 – Green Belt.

Land and soil resources: The land is classified as Grade 3 (good to moderate) agricultural land under the Agricultural Land Classification (ALC).

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Any application should be supported by an assessment of the potential effects of development on the landscape character area, townscape and visual impact from/to adjoining uses. The assessment should include special reference to any landscape, or townscape character assessments or any landscape or nature conservation designations.

Transport: The site is accessed from the east, off the A245 (Randalls Road/Woodlands Road). Any application will need to provide a Transport Assessment or Transport Statement, detailing the safety and capacity of the local highway network. Discussions for developer contributions should be held around contribution to identified transport schemes in the local area, using for example the local transport strategies and the local cycling plans.

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5 Proposed Sites in Reigate and Banstead

5.1 Land to the west of Earlswood Sewage Treatment Works, Redhill

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Land to the west of Earlswood Sewage Treatment Works, Redhill

Site Description: The site is comprised of three established waste management facilities, a sewage treatment works, a community recycling centre, and a materials bulking facility and waste transfer station. The site is located to the south of Reigate and to the north of South Earlswood, with Earlswood Common to the north, agricultural land and woodland to the south west, allotments to the east, and residential properties to the south.

National Grid Reference: 527185; 148242

Area: 2.3 ha

Key development requirements:

Aerodrome Safeguarding: This site falls within the airport safeguarding zone of Gatwick Airport and the airport safeguarding zone of Redhill Aerodrome. There may be height restrictions for development. In addition, if any tall flues or chimneys are proposed an Instrument Flight Procedure (IFP) Assessment may also need to be carried out. Any development proposals would be subject to consultation with ANS (Air Navigation Solutions) and NERL (Nats En Route Ltd) to ensure that there is no impact on navigational aids utilised by the airport as on occasion their safeguarded surfaces can be more restrictive. If the proposal includes any green and/or putrescible waste were to be processed a Bird Hazard Management Plan (BHMP) may be required to ensure that birds hazardous to aviation are not attracted to the sites in large numbers. If any proposed buildings incorporate large areas of flat/shallow pitched roofs, depending on their size, a BHMP may be required to prevent birds from utilising the roofs for nesting.

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Air Quality The closest AQMA to the site is the ‘Redhill’ AQMA, 1.51 km north designated for nitrogen dioxide concentrations. Any application should be supported by an assessment of the potential impacts to air quality and how any impacts would be addressed. Any assessment should identify the change in air quality that will result from the proposed development. Development that has the potential, either individually or cumulatively, for significant emissions to the detriment of air quality should include an appropriate scheme of mitigation which may take the form of on- site measures or, where appropriate, a financial contribution to off-site measures.

Contaminated Soils and The site is not underlain by any groundwater Source Groundwater: Protection Zones (SPZs). Any application should be supported by an assessment of any potential pollutants and how any contamination would be addressed. This assessment should include a desktop assessment and site walkover study.

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Dependent on the level of contamination identified further assessment and treatment may be required for any contaminated land found on site.

Cumulative Effects: The site is 2.3 km south of the Redhill regeneration/town centre improvement as described in the LSS. Any proposal should take account of cumulative impacts of new development with other new or proposed major development7.

Green Belt: The site is within the Metropolitan Green Belt. The most recent Green Belt Assessment8 shows that this area is performing a Green Belt function. However, the site is considered to be previously developed land with existing development in the west of the site. Hence, any proposal for a new waste management facility should seek to minimise impact on the openness of the land. Any application will need to demonstrate very special circumstances for any waste related development at the site. The application should explain how the proposal would comply with the NPPF and Policy 9 – Green Belt.

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Land and soil resources: The land is classified as Grade 3 (good to moderate) agricultural land under the Agricultural Land Classification (ALC).

Landscape: The site is not within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) or Area of Great Landscape Value (AGLV). The site is within National Character Area 114 (Thames Basin Lowlands) and Landscape Character Area (LCA) RF10 (Lower Mole River Floodplain). Any application should be supported by an assessment of the potential effects of development on the landscape character area, townscape and visual impact from/to adjoining uses. The assessment should include special reference to any landscape, or townscape character assessments or any landscape or nature conservation designations.

Sustainable design: Any application will need to demonstrate through relevant professional assessment, how issues of design and landscape have been considered and implemented.

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Any application will need to demonstrate what measures have been considered and implemented to ensure best use of natural resources and resilience to climate change. Any application should demonstrate how design of any new waste management facilities follows best practice e.g. BREEAM.

Transport: The site is accessed direct from the A2044 (Woodhatch Road). Any application will need to Transport Assessment or Transport Statement will be required particularly in terms of the safety and capacity of the local highway network. Discussions for developer contributions should be held around contribution to identified transport schemes in the local area, using for example the local transport strategies and the local cycling plans.

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6 Proposed Sites in Runnymede

6.1 Land adjacent to Lyne Lane STW, Chertsey

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Land adjacent to Lyne Lane STW, Chertsey

Site Description: The site is comprised of an established sewage treatment works, and established community recycling centre, and an area of land to the west that was previously developed as a composting facility. The site is located to the north west of Chertsey and Addlestone, to the south east of Virginia Water and the south of Thorpe. The site is bounded to the south by a rail line, with agricultural land beyond, to the west by the M3 motorway, to the east by the M25 motorway, and to the north by the intersection of the two motorways.

National Grid Reference: 501283; 167552

Area: 2.9 ha

Key development requirements:

Aerodrome Safeguarding: This site falls within the airport safeguarding zone of Heathrow Airport. There may be height restrictions for development. In addition, if any tall flues or chimneys are proposed an Instrument Flight Procedure (IFP) Assessment may also need to be carried out. Any development proposals would be subject to consultation with ANS (Air Navigation Solutions) and NERL (Nats En Route Ltd) to ensure that there is no impact on navigational aids utilised by the airport as on occasion their safeguarded surfaces can be more restrictive. If the proposal includes any green and/or putrescible waste were to be processed a Bird Hazard Management Plan (BHMP) may be required to ensure that birds hazardous to aviation are not attracted to the sites in large numbers. If any proposed buildings incorporate large areas of flat/shallow pitched roofs, depending on their size, a BHMP may be required to prevent birds from utilising the roofs for nesting.

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Air Quality The closest AQMA to the site is the ‘M25’ AQMA, 0.38 km east designated for nitrogen dioxide concentrations and particulate matter (PM10) concentrations. Any application should be supported by an assessment of the potential impacts to air quality and how any impacts would be addressed. Any assessment should identify the change in air quality that will result from the proposed development. Development that has the potential, either individually or cumulatively, for significant emissions to the detriment of air quality should include an appropriate scheme of mitigation which may take the form of on- site measures or, where appropriate, a financial contribution to off-site measures.

Contaminated Soils and The site is not underlain by any groundwater Source Groundwater: Protection Zones (SPZs). The site is identified as a historic landfill (Lyne Lagoons) and potentially could have issues with contaminated land. Any application should be supported by an assessment of any potential pollutants and how any contamination would be addressed. This assessment should include a desktop assessment and site walkover study.

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Dependent on the level of contamination identified further assessment and treatment may be required for any contaminated land found on site.

Cumulative Effects: Any proposal should take account of cumulative impacts of new development with other new or proposed major development9.

Flood Risk: The site is classified as Flood Zone 1 for fluvial flood risk and majority ‘very low’ risk of surface water flooding. Any application should be supported by a Site Flood Risk Assessment. Flood mitigation measures may be required in connection with development of a new waste management facility.

Green Belt: The site is within the Metropolitan Green Belt. The most recent Green Belt Assessment10 shows that this area is performing a Green Belt function. Based on this assessment the area performed less strongly than other areas. Regardless, any proposal for a new waste management facility should seek to minimise impact on the openness of the land. Any application will need to demonstrate very special circumstances for any waste related development at the site. The application should explain how the proposal would comply with the NPPF and Policy 9 – Green Belt.

Historic Environment: As the site is greater than 0.4ha an archaeological assessment will be required to support any application. Dependent upon the results of this

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assessment evaluation may be necessary to support any application. If features are found a scheme of archaeological work will be required. Any application should be supported by an assessment of the potential impacts to heritage assets and how any impacts would be addressed.

Land and soil resources: The land is classified as Grade 3 (good to moderate) agricultural land under the Agricultural Land Classification (ALC).

Landscape: The site is not within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) or Area of Great Landscape Value (AGLV). The site is within National Character Area 114 (Thames Basin Lowlands) and Landscape Character Area (LCA) SS3 (Trumps Green to New Haw Settled & Wooded Sandy Farmland). Any application should be supported by an assessment of the potential effects of development on the landscape character area, townscape and visual impact from/to adjoining uses. The assessment should include special reference to any landscape, or townscape character assessments or any landscape or nature conservation designations.

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Any application should demonstrate how design of any new waste management facilities follows best practice e.g. BREEAM.

Transport: The site is accessed via Lyne Lane, which links to the A320 via the B386 to the south, and via the B389 and B388 to the north. Any application will need to provide a Transport Assessment or Transport Statement, detailing the safety and capacity of the local highway network.

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6.2 Land adjacent to Trumps Farm, Kitsmead Lane, Longcross

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Land adjacent to Trumps Farm, Kitsmead Lane, Longcross

Site Description: The site is bounded to the south and east by agricultural land and woodland, and to the west by an area of land formerly used by DERA. To the north is the M3 motorway, beyond which is the settlement of Virginia Water. Access to all the components of the site is gained from the west, off Kitsmead Lane, which links to the A320 to the south east, via the B386.

National Grid Reference: 499326; 166306

Area: 6.2 ha

Key development requirements:

Air Quality The closest AQMA to the site is the ‘M25’ AQMA, 2.5 km east designated for nitrogen dioxide

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concentrations and particulate matter (PM10) concentrations. Any application should be supported by an assessment of the potential impacts to air quality and how any impacts would be addressed. Any assessment should identify the change in air quality that will result from the proposed development. Development that has the potential, either individually or cumulatively, for significant emissions to the detriment of air quality should include an appropriate scheme of mitigation which may take the form of on- site measures or, where appropriate, a financial contribution to off-site measures.

Biodiversity and Geodiversity: Proposals should seek to conserve and enhance the natural environment. Any application should provide information on species or features present within sites or adjoining land. Any application should be supported by an assessment of the potential impacts to these species or features and how any impacts would be addressed. The site is located in proximity to the Thursley, Ash, Pirbright and Chobham SAC. Any application should be supported by an assessment of the impacts on the designated area, particularly with respect to air quality. Proposals should seek to maintain features within the landscape which are of importance for flora and fauna. Conditions and agreements may be required to ensure the long-term management of these features. Proposals should also seek to provide net-gains in biodiversity. These net-gains could be delivered on- site or off-site.

Contaminated Soils and The site is not underlain by any groundwater Source Groundwater: Protection Zones (SPZs). The site is identified as a historic landfill and potentially could have issues with contaminated land. Any application should be supported by an assessment of any potential pollutants and how any contamination would be addressed.

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This assessment should include a desktop assessment and site walkover study. Dependent on the level of contamination identified further assessment and treatment may be required for any contaminated land found on site.

Cumulative Effects: The site is 1.4 km north east of Longcross development as described in the LSS. Any proposal should take account of cumulative impacts of new development with other new or proposed major development11.

Flood Risk: The site is classified as Flood Zone 1 for fluvial flood risk and a combination of mainly ‘very low’ and ‘low’ risks of surface water flooding. Any application should be supported by a Site Flood Risk Assessment. Flood mitigation measures may be required in connection with development of a new waste management facility.

Green Belt: The site is within the Metropolitan Green Belt. The most recent Green Belt Assessment12 shows that this area is performing a Green Belt function. Based on this assessment the area performed moderately in the protection of open land contiguous to or within close proximity to a large built up area. Any proposal for a new waste management facility should seek to minimise impact on the openness of the land. Any application will need to demonstrate very special circumstances for any waste related development at the site. The application should explain how the

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proposal would comply with the NPPF and Policy 9 – Green Belt.

Land and soil resources: The land is classified as Grade 3 (good to moderate) agricultural land under the Agricultural Land Classification (ALC).

Landscape: The site is not within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) or Area of Great Landscape Value (AGLV). The site is within National Character Area 129 (Thames Basin Heaths) and Landscape Character Area (LCA) SS3 (Trumps Green to New Haw Settled & Wooded Sandy Farmland). Any application should be supported by an assessment of the potential effects of development on the landscape character area, townscape and visual impact from/to adjoining uses. The assessment should include special reference to any landscape, or townscape character assessments or any landscape or nature conservation designations.

Sustainable design: Any application will need to demonstrate through relevant professional assessment, how issues of

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design and landscape have been considered and implemented. Any application will need to demonstrate what measures have been considered and implemented to ensure best use of natural resources and resilience to climate change. Any application should demonstrate how design of any new waste management facilities follows best practice e.g. BREEAM.

Transport: Access to all the components of the site is gained from the west, off Kitsmead Lane, which links to the A320 to the south east, via the B386. Any application will need to provide a Transport Assessment or Transport Statement, detailing the safety and capacity of the local highway network. Discussions for developer contributions should be held around contribution to identified transport schemes in the local area, using for example the local transport strategies and the local cycling plans.

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7 Proposed Sites in Spelthorne

7.1 Oakleaf Farm, Stanwell Moor

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Oakleaf Farm, Stanwell Moor

Site Description: The site is a former quarry, and operational waste recovery and recycling operation, with a planning history dating back to the 1960’s. The site is located to the south east of the settlement of Stanwell Moor and the west of the settlement of Stanwell, with the King George VI Reservoir to the immediate south.

National Grid Reference: 504473; 174379

Area: 10.5 ha

Key development requirements:

Air Quality The site is located within the borough of Spelthorne, which is covered by a borough-wide Air Quality Monitoring Area for nitrogen dioxide concentrations. Any application should be supported by an assessment of the potential impacts to air quality and

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how any impacts would be addressed. Any assessment should identify the change in air quality that will result from the proposed development. Development that has the potential, either individually or cumulatively, for significant emissions to the detriment of air quality should include an appropriate scheme of mitigation which may take the form of on- site measures or, where appropriate, a financial contribution to off-site measures.

Contaminated Soils and The site is not underlain by any groundwater Source Groundwater: Protection Zones (SPZs). The site is underlain by a ‘principal’ class superficial deposits aquifer, the Lower Thames Gravels. Any application should be supported by an assessment of any potential pollutants and how any contamination would be addressed. This assessment should include a desktop assessment and site walkover study. Dependent on the level of contamination identified further assessment and treatment may be required for any contaminated land found on site.

Cumulative Effects: The site is 2 km north of Staines step-up town as described in the LSS. Any proposal should take

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account of cumulative impacts of new development with other new or proposed major development13.

Green Belt: The site is within the Metropolitan Green Belt. Spelthorne is proposing to undertake a Green Belt Assessment as part of preparing the emerging Spelthorne Borough Local Plan. Any proposal for a new waste management facility should seek to minimise impact on the openness of the land. Any application will need to demonstrate very special circumstances for any waste related development at the site. The application should explain how the proposal would comply with the NPPF and Policy 9 – Green Belt.

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Any application should be supported by an assessment of the potential impacts to heritage assets and how any impacts would be addressed.

Land and soil resources: The land is classified as Grade 3 (good to moderate) agricultural land under the Agricultural Land Classification (ALC).

Landscape: The site is not within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) or Area of Great Landscape Value (AGLV). The site is within National Character Area 115 (Thames Valley) and Landscape Character Area (LCA) RV1 (Colne River Valley Floor). Any application should be supported by an assessment of the potential effects of development on the landscape character area, townscape and visual impact from/to adjoining uses. The assessment should include special reference to any landscape, or townscape character assessments or any landscape or nature conservation designations.

Public open space and Rights of A public right of way, Bridleway 3 and Footpath 3 run Way: along the southern boundary of the site. Any application will need to demonstrate through relevant professional assessment, how public open space and Public Rights of Way have been have been considered and enhanced. There are no specific recreational activities identified for consideration.

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Transport: The site is accessed via Horton Road (C237), which provides access to the A3044 (Stanwell Moor Road). Any application will need to provide a Transport Assessment or Transport Statement, detailing the safety and capacity of the local highway network. Discussions for developer contributions should be held around contribution to identified transport schemes in the local area, using for example the local transport strategies and the local cycling plans.

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8 Proposed Sites in Tandridge

8.1 Lambs Brickworks, Terra Cotta Road, Tillburstow Hill Road, South Godstone

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Lambs Brickworks, Terra Cotta Road, Tillburstow Hill Road, South Godstone

Site Description: The site is comprised of a former landfill that has yet to be fully restored, and an area of established industrial development. The site is located to the west of South Godstone,

National Grid Reference: 534839; 148477

Area: Available land approximately 3.0 ha

Key development requirements:

Aerodrome Safeguarding: This site falls within the airport safeguarding zone of Gatwick Airport. There may be height restrictions for development. In addition, if any tall flues or chimneys are proposed an Instrument Flight Procedure (IFP) Assessment may also need to be carried out. Any development proposals would be subject to consultation with ANS (Air Navigation Solutions) and NERL (Nats En Route Ltd) to ensure that there is no impact on navigational aids utilised by the airport as on occasion their safeguarded surfaces can be more restrictive. If the proposal includes any green and/or putrescible waste were to be processed a Bird Hazard Management Plan (BHMP) may be required to ensure that birds hazardous to aviation are not attracted to the sites in large numbers. If any proposed buildings incorporate large areas of flat/shallow pitched roofs, depending on their size, a BHMP may be required to prevent birds from utilising the roofs for nesting.

Air Quality The site is located in the district of Tandridge, for which no AQMAs have been declared.

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the potential impacts to these species or features and how any impacts would be addressed. Proposals should seek to maintain features within the landscape which are of importance for flora and fauna. Conditions and agreements may be required to ensure the long-term management of these features. Proposals should also seek to provide net-gains in biodiversity. These net-gains could be delivered on- site or off-site. An approved restoration scheme exists for the site. The restoration scheme is currently being implemented. Any application should demonstrate that any new development would not affect the agreed restoration scheme or supported by a new restoration scheme agreed by the Surrey Restoration Officer.

Contaminated Soils and The site is not underlain by any groundwater SPZ Groundwater: designations, or any significant groundwater resources. Any application should be supported by an assessment of any potential pollutants and how any contamination would be addressed. The site is identified as a historic landfill (Lambs Brickworks) and potentially could have issues with contaminated land. This assessment should include a desktop assessment and site walkover study. Dependent on the level of contamination identified further assessment and treatment may be required for any contaminated land found on site.

Cumulative Effects: Any proposal should take account of cumulative impacts of new development with other new or proposed major development14.

Flood Risk: The site is classified as Flood Zone 1 for fluvial flood risk and a combination of mainly ‘very low’ and ‘low’ risks of surface water flooding.

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Any application should be supported by a Site Flood Risk Assessment. Flood mitigation measures may be required in connection with development of a new waste management facility.

Green Belt: The site is within the Metropolitan Green Belt. The site is within the Metropolitan Green Belt. The most recent Green Belt Assessment15 shows that this area is performing a Green Belt function. Based on this assessment the local area is effective at preventing urban sprawl and has a role in maintaining separation between Blindley Heath and South Godstone. Any proposal for a new waste management facility should seek to minimise impact on the openness of the land. Any application will need to demonstrate very special circumstances for any waste related development at the site. The application should explain how the proposal would comply with the NPPF and Policy 9 – Green Belt.

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Land and soil resources: The land is classified as a combination of Grade 3 (good to moderate) and Grade 4 (poor) agricultural land

Landscape: The site is not within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) or Area of Great Landscape Value (AGLV). The site is within National Character Area 121 (Low Weald) and Landscape Character Area (LCA) WF3 (Horley to Swaynesland Low Weald Farmland). Any application should be supported by an assessment of the potential effects of development on the landscape character area, townscape and visual impact from/to adjoining uses. The assessment should include special reference to any landscape, or townscape character assessments or any landscape or nature conservation designations.

Transport: The site is accessed from Tilburstow Hill Road (D395), which links to the A22 (Eastbourne Road) to the south, east and north.

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Any application will need to provide a Transport Assessment or Transport Statement, detailing the safety and capacity of the local highway network. Discussions for developer contributions should be held around contribution to identified transport schemes in the local area, using for example the local transport strategies and the local cycling plans.

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9 Proposed Sites in Woking

9.1 Land at Martyrs Lane, Woking

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Land at Martyrs Lane, Woking

Site Description: The site is an area of undeveloped rough grazing land located in a rural setting to the north of Woking. To the immediate south is the New Zealand Golf Club, and to the east and north a combination of woodland, heath and scrub, and agricultural land. To the west is a community recycling centre, with further heathland and scrub beyond, and to the north west is the McLaren Technology Centre. The site is accessed from the west, off Martyrs Lane (D3782), which links to the A245 (Woodham Lane) to the south, and to the A320 (Chertsey Road) to the north.

National Grid Reference: 502176; 161403

Area: 7.3 ha

Key development requirements:

Aerodrome Safeguarding: This site falls within the airport safeguarding area of Fairoaks Airport. There may be height restrictions for development. In addition, if any tall flues or chimneys are proposed an Instrument Flight Procedure (IFP) Assessment may also need to be carried out. Any development proposals would be subject to consultation with ANS (Air Navigation Solutions) and NERL (Nats En Route Ltd) to ensure that there is no impact on navigational aids utilised by the airport as on occasion their safeguarded surfaces can be more restrictive. If the proposal includes any green and/or putrescible waste were to be processed a Bird Hazard Management Plan (BHMP) may be required to ensure that birds hazardous to aviation are not attracted to the sites in large numbers. If any proposed buildings incorporate large areas of flat/shallow pitched roofs, depending on their size, a BHMP may be required to prevent birds from utilising the roofs for nesting.

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Air Quality The closest AQMA to the site is the ‘M25’ AQMA, 3 km east designated for nitrogen dioxide concentrations and particulate matter (PM10) concentrations. Any application should be supported by an assessment of the potential impacts to air quality and how any impacts would be addressed. Any assessment should identify the change in air quality that will result from the proposed development. Development that has the potential, either individually or cumulatively, for significant emissions to the detriment of air quality should include an appropriate scheme of mitigation which may take the form of on- site measures or, where appropriate, a financial contribution to off-site measures.

Contaminated Soils and The site is not underlain by any groundwater SPZ Groundwater: designations, but is underlain by a ‘secondary A’ bedrock class aquifer, the Chobham Bagshot Beds. The site is identified as a historic landfill and potentially could have issues with contaminated land. Any application should be supported by an assessment of any potential pollutants and how any contamination would be addressed. This assessment should include a desktop assessment and site walkover study.

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Dependent on the level of contamination identified further assessment and treatment may be required for any contaminated land found on site.

Cumulative Effects: The site is 2.6 km north east of Woking growth town as described in the LSS. Any proposal should take account of cumulative impacts of new development with other new or proposed major development16.

Flood Risk: The site is classified as Flood Zone 1 for fluvial flood risk and a combination of mainly ‘very low’ risk of surface water flooding. Any application should be supported by a Site Flood Risk Assessment. Flood mitigation measures may be required in connection with development of a new waste management facility.

Green Belt: The site is within the Metropolitan Green Belt. The site is within the Metropolitan Green Belt. The most recent Green Belt Assessment17 shows that this area is performing a Green Belt function. Any proposal for a new waste management facility should seek to minimise impact on the openness of the land. Any application will need to demonstrate very special circumstances for any waste related development at the site. The application should explain how the proposal would comply with the NPPF and Policy 9 – Green Belt.

Historic Environment: As the site is greater than 0.4ha an archaeological assessment will be required to support any application. Dependent upon the results of this

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Land and soil resources: The site is classed as ‘other land primarily in non- agricultural use’ under the ALC system.

Landscape: The site is not within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) or Area of Great Landscape Value (AGLV). The site is within National Character Area 129 (Thames Basin Heath) and Landscape Character Area (LCA) SS4 (Wentworth to Sheerwater Settled & Wooded Sandy Farmland). Any application should be supported by an assessment of the potential effects of development on the landscape character area, townscape and visual impact from/to adjoining uses. The assessment should include special reference to any landscape, or townscape character assessments or any landscape or nature conservation designations.

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Any application should demonstrate how design of any new waste management facilities follows best practice e.g. BREEAM.

Transport: The site is accessed from the west, off Martyrs Lane (D3782), which links to the A245 (Woodham Lane) to the south, and to the A320 (Chertsey Road) to the north. Any application will need to provide a Transport Assessment or Transport Statement, detailing the safety and capacity of the local highway network. Discussions for developer contributions should be held around contribution to identified transport schemes in the local area, using for example the local transport strategies and the local cycling plans.

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