Consultation Portal

Location of Development

Spatial Objectives:

• Minimising the impact on climate change through a reduction in green house gas emissions and ensuring that development is able to withstand the effects of climate change
• Encouraging the reuse of previously developed land for residential, commercial and community uses
• Retention of the Green Belt to ensure that communities remain separated and to prioritise the re-use of brown field over green field sites, in particular those brown-field sites used for non-residential purposes

Delivery Mechanism:

• Through the development control process, including the application of Green Belt policy
• By maintaining the Green Belt boundaries

Sustainable Construction

Spatial Objectives:

• Minimising the impact on climate change through a reduction in green house gas emissions and ensuring that development is able to withstand the effects of climate change
• Reduction in the consumption of natural resources, in support of the aim of “one planet living”.
• New development constructed in accordance with sustainability principles, including location, siting, energy conservation and renewable energy sources

Delivery Mechanism:

• Through the preparation of a Supplementary Planning Document regarding sustainable construction
• Through the development control process
• By working with other bodies such as the Energy Savings Trust to develop best practice

Environmental Protection

Spatial Objectives:

• Minimising the impact on climate change through a reduction in green house gas emissions and ensuring that development is able to withstand the effects of climate change.
• Reduction in the consumption of natural resources, in support of the aim of “one planet living”.
• Encouraging the reuse of previously developed land for residential, commercial and community uses
• New development constructed in accordance with sustainability principles, including location, siting, energy conservation and renewable energy sources

Delivery Mechanism

• Through the development control process
• By liaison and close working with other agencies including the Environment Agency, drainage and sewerage companies, the waste collection and disposal authorities
• By working with partners to deliver the Joint Municipal Waste Management Strategy
• By encouraging the development industry to implement emerging good practice

Quality of Development

Spatial Objectives:

• Minimising the impact on climate change through a reduction in green house gas emissions and ensuring that development is able to withstand the effects of climate change
• Provision of sufficient and adequate housing (sustainably located and constructed) to meet the needs of all sections of the community, including affordable dwellings, retirement accommodation, homes for young people, sites for Gypsies/Travellers and Travelling Showmen and homes for those with special needs
• Provision of a safe and secure environment

Delivery Mechanism:

• Through the development control process, including the application of Surrey Design and Secured by Design and Lifetime Homes standards,

Aviation Development

Spatial Objectives:

• Minimising the impact of GatwickAirport by working with BAA Gatwick on the development of the airport up to the projected 45mppa of the single runway and opposing expansion beyond its current agreed capacity

Biodiversity

Spatial Objectives:

• Protection and enhancement of biodiversity

Character and Design

Spatial Objectives:

• Protection and enhancement of the distinctive character of urban and rural areas

Delivery Mechanism:

• Through the development control process, including the application of Surrey Design, Village Design Statements, Conservation Area appraisals and future Supplementary Planning Documents
• By preparing additional Supplementary Planning Documents
• Monitoring extent of changes

Density

Spatial Objectives:

• Encouraging the use of previously developed land for residential, commercial and community uses
• Provision of sufficient and adequate housing (sustainably located and constructed) to meet the needs of all sections of the community, including affordable dwellings, retirement accommodation, homes for young people, sites for Gypsies/Travellers and Travelling Showmen and homes for those with special needs

Delivery Mechanism:

• Through the development control process
• Through the production of design/concept statements/codes

Heritage

Spatial Objectives:

• Protection and enhancement of the District’s distinctive heritage

Delivery Mechanism:

• Through the development control process including the application of Conservation Area appraisals and other design guidance, including the Surrey Design Guide
• Through the identification of further buildings for the inclusion on the list of buildings of historic or architectural interest, by designating additional conservation areas and carrying out further Conservation Area appraisals
• By targeted use of the Environmental Initiatives Grant scheme to assist with specific conservation/retoration projects

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Spatial Objectives:

• Protection and enhancement of the character and appearance of the countryside and in particular the landscapes of national importance (the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty)

Landscape and Countryside

Spatial Objectives:

• Protection and enhancement of the character and appearance of the countryside and in particular the landscapes of national importance (the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty)

Delivery Mechanism:

• Through the development control process
• By supporting the work of the Downlands Countryside Management Project
• By targeted use of the Environmental Initiatives Grant scheme to assist with Local Nature Reserve projects
• By supporting the implementation of the Green Arc initiative

Housing Provision

Spatial Objectives:

• Provision of sufficient and adequate housing (sustainably located and constructed) to meet the needs of all sections of the community, including affordable dwellings, retirement accommodation, homes for young people, sites for Gypsies/Travellers and Travelling Showmen and homes for those with special needs

Managing the delivery of housing

Spatial Objectives:

• Provision of sufficient and adequate housing (sustainably located and constructed) to meet the needs of all sections of the community, including affordable dwellings, retirement accommodation, homes for young people, sites for Gypsies/Travellers and Travelling Showmen and homes for those with special needs

Affordable Housing

Spatial Objectives:

• Provision of sufficient and adequate housing (sustainably located and constructed) to meet the needs of all sections of the community, including affordable dwellings, retirement accommodation, homes for young people, sites for Gypsies/Travellers and Travelling Showmen and homes for those with special needs

Delivery Mechanism:

• Through market housing development with section 106 agreements to provide the affordable element
• By working closely with the Council’s Housing Enabling Section and with Registered Social Landlords
• Through the development control process
• By working with partners to help deliver housing for people with special needs
• By monitoring affordable housing need

Rural Exceptions

Spatial Objectives:

• Provision of sufficient and adequate housing (sustainably located and constructed) to meet the needs of all sections of the community, including affordable dwellings, retirement accommodation, homes for young people, sites for Gypsies/Travellers and Travelling Showmen and homes for those with special needs

Delivery Mechanism:

• By working closely with the Parish Councils and The Rural Housing Trust to determine local need and to identify potential sites
• By working closely with Registered Social Landlords and developers
• By working with the Surrey Rural Housing Group (under the auspices of Surrey Community Action)
• Through the development control process

Rural Allocations

Spatial Objectives:

• Provision of sufficient and adequate housing (sustainably located and constructed) to meet the needs of all sections of the community, including affordable dwellings, retirement accommodation, homes for young people, sites for Gypsies/Travellers and Travelling Showmen and homes for those with special needs

Delivery Mechanism:

• Sites identified in a Housing Allocations Development Plan Document
• By working closely with the Parish Councils and landowners
• By working closely with Registered Social Landlords and developers
• Through the development control process

Housing Balance

Spatial Objectives:

• Provision of sufficient and adequate housing (sustainably located and constructed) to meet the needs of all sections of the community, including affordable dwellings, retirement accommodation, homes for young people, sites for Gypsies/Travellers and Travelling Showmen and homes for those with special needs

Delivery Mechanism:

• Through the development control process
• By monitoring the supply of and demand for housing by type and size
• By working with partners to help deliver housing for people with special needs

Gypsy and Traveller caravan sites

Spatial Objectives:

• Provision of sufficient and adequate housing (sustainably located and constructed) to meet the needs of all sections of the community, including affordable dwellings, retirement accommodation, homes for young people, sites for Gypsies/Travellers and Travelling Showmen and homes for those with special needs

* Target to be developed in a future DPD following partial review of South East Plan

Delivery Mechanism:

• Through the allocation of sites to meet identified need
• Through the development control process
• By working with Surrey County Council as landowner of 2 existing local authority sites

Travelling Showmens' sites

Spatial Objectives:

• Provision of sufficient and adequate housing (sustainably located and constructed) to meet the needs of all sections of the community, including affordable dwellings, retirement accommodation, homes for young people, sites for Gypsies/Travellers and Travelling Showmen and homes for those with special needs

* Target to be developed in a future DPD following partial review of South East Plan

Delivery Mechanism:

• Through the allocation of sites to meet identified need
• Through the development control process
• By working with the Showman’s Guild of Great Britain in identifying sites and spare capacity on existing sites

Infrastructure and Services

Spatial Objectives:

• Provision of adequate infrastructure (including drainage and other utility services) and services, (including health, social care and education) to accompany new housing

Managing Travel Demand

Spatial Objectives:

• Encouraging the reuse of previously developed land for residential, commercial and community uses
• Retention of the Green Belt to ensure that communities remain separated and to prioritise the re-use of brown field over green field sites, in particular those brown-field sites used for non-residential purposes
• Provision of adequate transport infrastructure and services (including public transport) that supports the aim of reducing the need to travel by car

Delivery Mechanism:

• Through the development control process
• By liaison and close working with Surrey County Council as transport and highway authority
• By supporting the East Surrey and East Sussex Rural Transport Partnerships
• By targeted use of the Environmental Initiatives Grant scheme to assist with specific projects, such as the provision of cycle racks, publicity for Buses4U and the Uckfield and East Grinstead rail lines
• By publishing a Supplementary Planning Document setting out parking standards

Community, Sport and Recreation Facilities

Spatial Objectives:

• Provision of adequate infrastructure (including drainage and other utility services) and services, (including health, social care and education) to accompany new housing
• Protection and provision of open space, sports, play, recreational facilities, community and cultural services that are sufficient to meet the community’s needs and that are accessible to all

Delivery Mechanism:

• Through the development control process
• By working with other bodies and the Council’s partners to identify need for and provision of facilities
• By working with other partners to secure improvements to the rights of way network

The Economy

Spatial Objectives:

• Supporting an economy that is thriving and growing within environmental limits (both urban and rural)

Delivery Mechanism:

• Through the development control process
• By working with the Local Strategic Partnership to support local businesses
• By working with other partners within the “Gatwick Diamond” to encourage the promotion of and investment in the area

Town and other centres

Spatial Objectives:

• Maintenance and enhancing of the role of town centres and other centres
• Provision of a safe and secure environment

Delivery Mechanism:

• Through the development control process
• By working with other partners, including the Local Strategic Partnership to secure town centre enhancements and service improvements
• To actively promoting the redevelopment or vacant and underutilised sites

Rural Strategy

Spatial Objectives:

• Supporting an economy that is thriving and growing within environmental limits (both urban and rural)

Delivery Mechanism:

• Through the development control process
• By working with partners in particular within the Surrey Rural Partnership to lobby for and deliver rural services
• By working with partners to secure improved access to and enjoyment of the countryside