Planning in Waverley

Dunsfold Aerodrome Design Strategy

Dunsfold Aerodrome New Settlement will be a high quality design-led new Surrey village for the 21st Century, a place where residents choose to live, work and visit. The following are the key design principles which will guide the future development of Dunsfold Aerodrome. In addition to Policy TD1, all proposals for the development of Dunsfold Aerodrome shall clearly demonstrate how it achieves the following strategic design principles: (i) A village that has a distinct local character: The new development will be of a high quality and inclusive design, creating a locally distinctive and legible place that responds to the previous use of Dunsfold Aerodrome as an airfield. The development of a new community at Dunsfold Aerodrome provides an opportunity to draw upon the contribution made by the historic environment to create a unique sense of place and local character for the new settlement. Both the physical and social legacy features of the airfield should be incorporated into the Masterplan to root the development into its context and site history. In addition, the Masterplan will demonstrate how the development responds to the landscape setting within which it sits and how the features and layout are reflective of the site's character and the wider local area. It will set out the urban design principles which have directly influenced the design and layout of the proposals that contribute towards creating a unique new community. Inspired by the variety found within the Surrey vernacular, the new settlement will incorporate visual richness and character in a harmonious and coordinated approach. This will create a distinctive place, responsive to both the immediate and wider context. Where possible the Masterplan will set out how the new settlement will prevent a homogenous design aesthetic ensuring that the new settlement is both grounded into the site and reflects the traditional evolution of a village. Buildings should be well designed and adaptable to future changes in circumstance and demands. Overall, the Masterplan will need to demonstrate how it will deliver a quality place where residents choose to live, which is attractive to employers and employees, together with the visitors who choose to come to Dunsfold Aerodrome to enjoy the range of retail and leisure activities. (ii) Safe, connected and efficient streets: The Masterplan will incorporate an attractive network of streets that support the character of a new Surrey village, responding to the local public spaces in the village centre and creating safe, enjoyable and accessible spaces within the residential neighbourhood. The layout and design will help to create safe well-connected neighbourhoods, and have particular regard for ensuring that proposals maximise opportunities to prioritise pedestrian and cyclist movement across the site and further afield. It is essential that the layout and design incorporates the principles of both legibility and permeability to ensure that everyone can move freely and confidently through the area. (iii) A significant network of greenspaces and public places: The amount, variety and quality of landscaped open space is one of the key elements which will make the new settlement special. The Masterplan will outline the approach for a connected network and hierarchy of Green Infrastructure, open spaces and recreational facilities. These spaces should be accessible to all, ranging from pocket parks and doorstep play to sports pitches, playgrounds and public parks, and should link coherently into the existing tree belts and retained hedgerows. They will respect and enhance the landscape qualities of the area, meet the needs of the new community and be within walking distance of residential neighbourhoods. Additionally these spaces should be durable, safe and convenient and capable of long-term sustainable management without undue cost to the community. The Masterplan will include a network of public spaces at various scales and with different characters and intended uses, creating a series of everyday spaces in which people will live out their communal lives. These spaces will deliver a rich and varied public realm giving a strong sense of place, unique and distinctive to the new settlement. (iv) A secure environment: While ensuring that the new settlement is laid out in a permeable manner to encourage walking and cycling to all the main facilities, the network of routes and design of building frontages should be laid out in a way that creates a safe environment, and reduces the opportunities to commit crime. (v) A choice of access and inclusive communities: The new development will create an inclusive and sustainable community, which is compact, scaled for the pedestrian, and provides alternatives to the private car. Accessibility across the site will be inclusive to respond to the requirements of its users and residents and provide a choice of routes. The Masterplan will encourage smarter transport choices to meet the needs of the new development and maximise the opportunities for sustainable travel, including the provision of a network of footpaths and cycleways, open spaces and water corridors including the Wey and Arun Canal. (vi) An efficient use of natural resources: Innovative technologies for water energy and waste (including the storage of waste) will be encouraged to ensure the efficient use of natural resources. Opportunities for promoting adaptable buildings, using sustainable materials and designing building, services and site layout solutions which emphasise durability will be encouraged.

Townscape and Design

The Council will ensure that the character and amenity of the Borough are protected by: 1. Requiring new development to be of a high quality and inclusive design that responds to the distinctive local character of the area in which it is located. Account will be taken of design guidance adopted by the Council including design and development briefs, Conservation Area Appraisals and associated Management Plans, town and village design statements and other design policies and guidance produced within subsequent Development Plan Documents, Supplementary Planning Documents and Neighbourhood Plans. 2. Ensuring that new development is designed so that it creates safe and attractive environments that meet the needs of users and incorporate the principles of sustainable development. 3. Encouraging and supporting the preparation and adoption of local town and village design statements and Neighbourhood Plans. 4. Promoting a high quality public realm including landscaping, works to streets and public spaces. 5. Maximising opportunities to improve the quality of life and health and well-being of current and future residents, for example the provision of: • private, communal and public amenity space; • on site playspace provision (for all ages); • appropriate facilities for the storage of waste (including general refuse, garden, food and recycling); • private clothes drying facilities.

New Economic Development

The provision of development for economic growth to meet the needs of the economy, including at least 16,000 sq m of new Use Classes B1a/b (Offices/Research and Development) floorspace, will be delivered through: a) The allocation of sites for additional employment floorspace: • On Land off Water Lane, Farnham in accordance with Policy SS9 of this Local Plan. • On Land at Dunsfold Aerodrome in accordance with Policy SS7 and SS7A of this Plan. • In accordance with relevant saved policies of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002 and in Local Plan Part 2: Site Allocations and Development Management Policies. b) Permitting new employment development within defined settlements that meets the criteria set out in relevant saved policies of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002, or set out in Local Plan Part 2: Site Allocations and Development Management Policies. c) Permitting the sustainable redevelopment, intensification and/or expansion of sites presently used for employment uses that meets the criteria set out in relevant saved policies of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002, or set out in Local Plan Part 2: Site Allocations and Development Management Policies. d) Promoting a strong rural economy through the re-use and conversion of existing buildings and well-designed buildings for economic development and promoting the development and diversification of agricultural and other land based rural businesses. e) Making provision for accommodation for visitors to the Borough, both in terms of business trips and tourism related visits.

Protecting Existing Employment Sites

The Council will permit the change of use of existing employment sites to residential and other alternative uses where it can be clearly demonstrated that there is no reasonable prospect of the site being used for employment use. Existing employment sites include sites specifically identified by saved Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002 Policies IC2 and IC3, sites identified in Local Plan Part 2: Site Allocations and Development Management Policies, as well as other existing employment sites within the B Use Classes. Where there is an identified need for new homes, the Council will normally approve applications for a change to residential use and any associated development from employment use subject to there being no strong economic reasons why such a development would be inappropriate. In considering proposals that are not consistent with this policy, the Council will take into account the extent to which the proposed new use will contribute to the economy or meet other specific economic needs and the provisions of Policy WD2 of the Surrey Waste Plan 2008 or equivalent adopted policies in a New Surrey Waste Plan 2018-2033.

Strategic Employment Site on Land of Water Lane, Farnham

Land off Water Lane, Farnham, as identified on the Adopted Policies Map and on the plan opposite, is allocated for Class B employment uses subject to the following: a) The achievement of satisfactory access arrangements to the development, for example from the adjacent roundabout on B3208. b) The maintenance of a buffer screen along Monkton Lane. c) The appropriate mitigation being undertaken for any contamination which may be found on the site.

Climate Change

Development will be supported where it contributes to mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change, including measures that - 1. use renewable and low carbon energy supply systems; 2. provide appropriate flood storage capacity; 3. address issues of flood risk through the application of Policy CC4; 4. provide high standards of sustainable design and construction with built-in resilience to climate change (e.g. from flood risk, storms, higher temperatures and drought); or 5. use green infrastructure and SuDS to help absorb heat, reduce surface water runoff and support habitat networks.

Sustainable Construction and Design

The Council will seek to promote sustainable patterns of development and reduce the level of greenhouse gas emissions by: 1. ensuring all new development, including residential extensions, include measures to minimise energy and water use through its design, layout, landscape and orientation; 2. encouraging the use of natural lighting and ventilation; 3. being designed to encourage walking, cycling and access to sustainable forms of transport; 4. building at higher densities where appropriate and supporting mixed-use development; 5. incorporating measures that protect and, where possible, enhance the biodiversity value of the development; 6. minimising construction and demolition waste and promoting the reuse and recycling of building materials; or 7. requiring the design of new development to facilitate the recycling and composting of waste; 8. ensuring that new dwellings shall meet the requirement of 110 litres of water per person per day; and 9. requiring that all new buildings are provided with the highest available speed broadband infrastructure.

Renewable Energy Development

Renewable energy development should be located and designed to avoid significant adverse impacts on landscape, wildlife, heritage assets and amenity. Appropriate steps should be taken to mitigate any adverse impacts, such as noise nuisance, flood risk, shadow flicker and interference with telecommunications, through careful consideration of location, scale, design and other measures. The Council particularly encourages applications from community-led projects. Development in the Green Belt will be considered in accordance with advice in the NPPF.

Flood Risk Management

In order to reduce the overall and local risk of flooding in the Borough: 1. Development must be located, designed and laid out to ensure that it is safe; that the risk from flooding is minimised whilst not increasing the risk of flooding elsewhere; and that residual risks are safely managed. In locations identified as being at risk of flooding, planning permission will only be granted, or land allocated for development, where it can be demonstrated that: a. where sequential and exceptions tests have been undertaken and passed, any development that takes place where there is a risk of flooding will need to ensure that flood mitigation measures, including a site specific flood evacuation plan, are integrated into the design both on-site and off-site, to minimise the risk to property and life should flooding occur; b. through a sequential approach, it is located in the lowest appropriate flood risk location in accordance with the NPPF and the Waverley Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA); and c. it would not constrain the natural function of the flood plain, either by impeding flood flow or reducing storage capacity. 2. Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) will be required on major developments (10 or more dwellings or equivalent) and encouraged for smaller schemes. A site-specific Flood Risk Assessment will be required for sites within or adjacent to areas at risk of surface water flooding as identified in the SFRA. There should be no increase in either the volume or rate of surface water runoff leaving the site. Proposed development on brownfield sites should aim to reduce run off rates to those on greenfield sites where feasible. There should be no property or highway flooding, off site, for up to the 1 in 100 year storm return period, including an allowance for climate change.

Biodiversity and Geological Conservation

The Council will seek to conserve and enhance biodiversity within Waverley. Development will be permitted provided that it: a. Retains, protects and enhances features of biodiversity and geological interest and ensures appropriate management of those features. b. Ensures any adverse impacts are avoided, or if unavoidable, are appropriately mitigated. Particular regard will be had to the following hierarchy of important sites and habitats within the Borough - (i) Special Protection Areas (SPAs), Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) and Ramsar Sites (international designations) Development within the Hindhead Concept Statement Area will be required to make appropriate contributions in accordance with the Hindhead Avoidance Strategy (2011) unless it can be demonstrated that the proposal will not have a likely significant adverse effect on the ecological integrity of the Wealden Heaths Phase II SPA. Where new development is proposed that would result in a net increase in residential accommodation within 400m of the boundary of Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons (Wealden Heaths Phase I) SPA and Wealden Heaths Phase II SPA, the Council will need to be satisfied that there will be no significant adverse effects on the ecological integrity of the SPA through a project level Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA). (ii) Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and National Nature Reserves (national designations) (iii) Sites of Nature Conservation Importance (SNCIs), Local Nature Reserves (LNRs), Local Geological Sites and other Ancient Woodland, Ancient and Veteran Trees; or any other Priority habitats not identified within (ii) above (local designations) Within locally designated sites, development will not be permitted unless it is necessary for appropriate on site management measures or can demonstrate no adverse impact to the integrity of the nature conservation interest. Development adjacent to locally designated sites will not be permitted where it has an adverse impact on the integrity of the nature conservation interest. Outside of these areas, and especially within and adjacent to the Biodiversity Opportunity Areas (BOAs), new development will, where appropriate, be required to contribute to the protection, management and enhancement of biodiversity. This may include the restoration and creation of Priority habitats and the recovery of Priority species populations. Within BOAs, enhancements should relate directly to their specific objectives and targets. New development should make a positive contribution to biodiversity in the Borough, through provisions mentioned above. The Council will seek to retain and encourage the enhancement of significant features of nature conservation value on development sites.

Green and Blue Infrastructure

The Council will seek to protect and enhance benefits to the existing river corridor and canal network, including landscaping, water quality or habitat creation. This will be partially achieved, on development sites, by retaining or creating undeveloped buffer zones to all watercourses of 8 metres for main rivers and 5 metres for ordinary watercourses. In accordance with the Water Framework Directive, development will not be permitted which will have a detrimental impact on the visual quality, water quality or ecological value of existing river corridors and canals. In addition to the measures mentioned in NE1 above, new development should make a positive contribution to biodiversity by creating or reinforcing habitat linkages between designated sites, in order to achieve a connected local and regional ecological network of wildlife corridors and green infrastructure. The Council will seek, where appropriate, to maintain and enhance existing trees, woodland and hedgerows within the Borough.

Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area

New residential development which is likely to have a significant adverse effect on the ecological integrity of Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area (SPA) will be required to demonstrate that adequate measures are put in place to avoid or mitigate any potential adverse effects. Such measures must be agreed with Natural England. Within the 400m 'exclusion zone' of the SPA boundary, no net new residential development will be permitted, as mitigation measures are unlikely to be capable of protecting the integrity of the SPA. New residential development which the Council considers that either alone or in combination is likely to have a significant adverse effect on the SPA beyond 400m and within 5 km of the SPA boundary (in a straight line) must provide: • Appropriate contributions towards the provision of Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) identified by the Council; or • A bespoke solution to provide adequate mitigation measures to avoid any potential adverse effects; and • A financial contribution towards wider Strategic Access Management and Monitoring (SAMM) Proposals for large scale development (50 dwellings or more) between 5 km and 7 km from the edge of the SPA should be assessed on an individual basis. Where appropriate a full appropriate assessment may be required to ascertain whether the proposal could have an adverse effect on the SPA. All mitigation measures shall be agreed with Natural England and be provided prior to occupation of the development and in perpetuity. Where mitigation is provided in the form of SANG, the following standards and arrangements will apply: • A minimum of 8 hectares of SANG land (after discounting to account for current access and capacity) should be provided per 1,000 new occupants. • Developments of fewer than 10 dwellings should not be required to be within a specified distance of SANG land provided it is ensured that a sufficient quantity of SANG land is in place to cater for the consequent increase in residents prior to occupation of the dwellings. The mechanism for this policy is set out in the TBH Delivery Framework by the TBH Joint Strategic Partnership Board.

Countryside beyond the Green Belt

Within areas shown as Countryside beyond the Green Belt on the Adopted Policies Map, the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside will be recognised and safeguarded in accordance with the NPPF.

Green Belt

The Metropolitan Green Belt as shown on the Adopted Policies Map will continue to be protected against inappropriate development in accordance with the NPPF. In accordance with national planning policy, new development will be considered to be inappropriate and will not be permitted unless very special circumstances can be demonstrated. Certain forms of development are considered to be appropriate in the Green Belt. Proposals will be permitted where they do not conflict with the exceptions listed in national planning policy. The following changes to the Green Belt are made in this Plan: • Removal of land south east of Binscombe, Godalming • Removal of land between Aaron's Hill and Halfway Lane, Godalming • Removal of Chiddingfold, Elstead, Milford and Witley (within the current Rural Settlement boundaries) • Removal of land opposite Milford Golf Course The following changes to the Green Belt will be made in Local Plan Part 2, with the boundaries to be defined following consultation with local communities: • Detailed adjustments to the Green Belt boundaries (and Rural Settlement boundaries) around Chiddingfold, Elstead, Milford and Witley.

Landscape Character

New development must respect and where appropriate, enhance the distinctive character of the landscape in which it is located. i. Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty The protection and enhancement of the character and qualities of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) that is of national importance will be a priority and will include the application of national planning policies together with the Surrey Hills AONB Management Plan. The setting of the AONB will be protected where development outside its boundaries harm public views from or into the AONB. ii. The Area of Great Landscape Value The same principles for protecting the AONB will apply in the Area of Great Landscape Value (AGLV), which will be retained for its own sake and as a buffer to the AONB, until there is a review of the Surrey Hills AONB boundary, whilst recognising that the protection of the AGLV is commensurate with its status as a local landscape designation. iii. The Farnham/Aldershot Strategic Gap Pending a more focused review in Local Plan Part 2, the Farnham/Aldershot Strategic Gap will continue to be protected by resisting inappropriate development in accordance with Policy RE1: Countryside beyond the Green Belt. Within the Strategic Gap the Council will promote: • measures to enhance the landscape and the conservation of wildlife sites; and • improved public footpaths and bridleways for informal recreation. iv. The Area of Strategic Visual Importance Pending a review of the detailed boundaries in Local Plan Part 2, the Areas of Strategic Visual Importance will be retained. The appearance of the ASVI will be maintained and enhanced. Proposals for new development within the ASVI will be required to demonstrate that the development would not be inconsistent with this objective. v. Godalming Hillsides The Godalming Hillside designation will be retained, with its detailed boundary to be reviewed in Local Plan Part 2. Development will not be acceptable on the Godalming Hillsides, as shown on the Policies Map, unless the Council is satisfied that the development would not diminish the wooded appearance of the hillside and result in a loss of tree cover to the detriment of the area and the character and setting of the town. vi. Historic Landscape The Council will seek to conserve the distinctive historic landscape character and archaeological features of the Areas of Special Historic Landscape Value, through continued application of Policy HE12 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan (2002). vii. South Downs National Park Where development affects the setting of the South Downs National Park great weight will be given to conserving the landscape and scenic beauty.

Protection of Heritage Assets

The Council will ensure that the significance of the heritage assets within the Borough are conserved or enhanced to ensure the continued protection and enjoyment of the historic environment by: 1. Safeguarding and managing Waverley's rich and diverse heritage. This includes all heritage assets, archaeological sites and historic landscapes, designated and non-designated assets, and their setting in accordance with legislation and national policy. 2. Understanding and respecting the significance of the assets. 3. Undertaking further Conservation Area Appraisals and producing and implementing related Management Plans. 4. Facilitating and supporting the identification and review of heritage assets of local historic, architectural and archaeological significance in accordance with the Council's agreed procedures. 5. Supporting appropriate interpretation and promotion of the heritage assets throughout the Borough. 6. Targeting for improvements, those heritage assets identified at risk or vulnerable to risk.

Affordable Housing on Development Sites

The Council will require a minimum provision of 30% affordable housing on all housing developments where at least one of the following applies: • In designated rural areas developments providing a net increase of 6 dwellings or more. • In non designated rural areas developments providing a net increase of 11 dwellings or more. • Developments that have a maximum combined gross floorspace of more than 1000 sq m. On developments in rural areas where the net number of dwellings is fewer than 11 units, the contribution may be in the form of a payment equivalent to the cost of providing 30% on-site provision, commuted until after the completion of the units within the development. In all other cases, on-site provision of affordable housing will be required and only in exceptional circumstances will an alternative to on-site provision be considered. In all cases where on-site provision is being made, the mix of dwelling types, sizes and tenure split should reflect the type of housing identified as being required in the most up-to-date evidence of housing needs and the Strategic Housing Market Assessment, having regard also to the form and type of development appropriate for the site.

Rural Exception Sites

Where there is a genuine local need for affordable housing which cannot be met in some other way, small scale developments of affordable housing may be permitted on land that is within, adjoins or is closely related to the existing rural settlement, provided that: (i) the development is small in scale, taking account of the size of the village and respects the setting, form and character of the village and surrounding landscape; and (ii) management arrangements exist to ensure that all of the affordable dwellings remain available on this basis to local people in perpetuity Where it can be clearly demonstrated that it is required to ensure the viability of the scheme, the Council will consider a limited element of open market housing, provided that: • the requirements set out under (i) and (ii) of this policy can be satisfactorily met; • the new development physically integrates the open market and affordable housing and makes best use of the land; and • the number of open market dwellings included in the scheme is the minimum required to provide the necessary number of affordable dwellings.

Housing Types and Size

The Council will require proposals for new housing to make provision for an appropriate range of different types and sizes of housing to meet the needs of the community, reflecting the most up to date evidence in the West Surrey Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA). The Council will support the provision of new housing and related accommodation to meet the needs of specific groups that have been identified in the SHMA. Currently, this indicates specific needs for: • older people (aged 65 and over) • families with children • people with disabilities. The Council will require the provision of new developments to meet Building Regulations M4 (2) Category 2 standard: "Accessible and adaptable dwellings" to meet the needs of older people and those with disabilities. The Council will also encourage the development of specialist housing and appropriate types of older persons' housing on suitable sites.

Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople Accommodation

Provision shall be made for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople in accordance with the Waverley Traveller Accommodation Assessment. Specific sites to meet the identified need within the Borough will be allocated within Part 2 of the Local Plan: Site Allocations and Development Management Policies. A sequential approach will be taken to identifying sites for Travellers and Travelling Showpeople within Part 2 of the Local Plan: Site Allocations and Development Management Policies in the following order: • providing additional pitches within available existing authorised sites; • suitable extensions to available existing sites; • use of available land within settlements or other available and suitable brownfield land outside settlements; and • other available and suitable land that does not fall within the above three categories. Traveller sites in the Green Belt will not be supported, except in very special circumstances. Rural Exception Sites solely for affordable Gypsy, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople sites will be considered in accordance with Policy D of the Planning Policy for Traveller Sites. Allocations or proposals for permanent and transit sites for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople will only be permitted if: • safe and convenient vehicular and pedestrian access to the site can be provided; • there is easy and safe access to the strategic road network and the site does not generate traffic of an amount or type inappropriate for the roads in the area; • the site is able to accommodate on site facilities for the parking and manoeuvring of vehicles and storage, play and residential amenity space; • the site is located within a reasonable distance of local facilities and services including schools and health facilities; • the site does not have an unacceptable impact on the physical and visual character of the area or on the amenities of neighbouring land uses; • the site is capable of being provided with essential services; and • it accords with other policies in the Plan. Existing authorised Traveller and Travelling Showpeople sites will be safeguarded unless no longer required to meet identified need.

The Amount and Location of Housing

1. deliver at least 11,210 new homes between 2013 and 2032; 2. focus housing development primarily in and around the main settlements of Cranleigh and Farnham (as defined by the settlement boundaries shown on the Policies Map); 3. allow limited levels of development in Godalming and Haslemere, and in Bramley, whilst recognising that the Green Belt Review recommended that Bramley remains washed over and therefore has more limited scope for development; 4. allow limited levels of development in/around other villages (Alfold, Churt, Dunsfold, Ewhurst, Frensham, Tilford, Shamley Green, and Wonersh), whilst recognising that those villages not within Surrey Hills AONB or Green Belt offer more scope for growth; 5. allow only modest growth in all other villages to meet local needs; 6. maximise opportunities for the redevelopment of suitable brownfield sites for housing, business or mixed use, including at Dunsfold Aerodrome which is identified as a new settlement. More details are given in Policies SS7 and SS7A; 7. allocate other strategic sites (Policies SS1, SS2, SS3, SS4, SS5, SS6, SS8 and SS9). Additional sites will be identified and allocated through Local Plan Part 2 and neighbourhood plans; and 8. ensure that where new infrastructure is needed, it is provided alongside new development, including funding through the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).

Strategic Housing Site at Coxbridge Farm, Farnham

Land at Coxbridge Farm, Farnham, as identified on the Adopted Policies Map and on the plan opposite, is allocated for around 350 homes subject to the following: a) Safeguard and enhance the setting of the adjoining heritage assets at Coxbridge Farm. b) The maintenance of, or provision of, appropriate landscaped buffers, including trees and hedgerows, particularly on the western boundary of the site where it meets open countryside. c) The achievement of satisfactory access arrangements to the development, including from West Street. d) Built development should be focused on the parts of the site at lowest risk of flooding (Flood Zone 1). A Flood Risk Assessment will be required given that part of the site lies within an area of identified high and medium flood risk.

Strategic Housing Site at Land West of Green Lane, Farnham

Land to the west of Green Lane, Farnham, as identified on the Adopted Policies Map and on the plan opposite, is allocated for 105 homes subject to the following: a) The achievement of satisfactory access arrangements to the development from Green Lane and from the development to the adjoining footpath. b) Associated highway improvements, for example at the junction of Green Lane with Lower Weybourne Lane to mitigate the effects of the development and to promote the use of Green Lane for walking and cycling only. c) The potential for the incidental reuse or working of any underlying mineral resource during the development of the site should be satisfactorily demonstrated.

Strategic Mixed Use Site at The Woolmead, Farnham

The Woolmead in Farnham Town Centre, as identified on the Adopted Policies Map and on the plan opposite, is allocated for a mix of uses including around 100 homes and 4,200 sq m of replacement retail floorspace subject to the following: a) Redevelopment of the main part of this 'Gateway' site to create a landmark scheme. b) A built form that responds to the historic context of the area, protecting and enhancing the setting and significance of adjacent heritage assets including the Conservation Area to the west of the site. c) A built form that responds appropriately to neighbouring development, including that permitted upon the adjacent East Street site. d) An initial desk-based assessment of the archaeological value of the site and, where necessary, a field evaluation in accordance with paragraph 128 of the NPPF.

Strategic Housing Site at Horsham Road, Cranleigh

Land at Horsham Road, Cranleigh, as identified on the Adopted Policies Map and on the plan opposite, is allocated for around 250 homes subject to the following: a) The protection and enhancement of existing trees, woodlands, hedgerows, ponds and ditches which make an important contribution to the character of the local area. b) Additional planting to enhance the character of, and reduce views into the site from, the Downs Link National Trail which abuts the western boundary of the site. c) Achievement of satisfactory access into the site from Horsham Road, and direct pedestrian access to the Downs Link.

Strategic Housing Site at Land South of Elmbridge Road and the High Street, Cranleigh

Land South of Elmbridge Road and the High Street, Cranleigh, as identified on the Adopted Policies Map and on the plan overleaf, is allocated for around 765 homes and a country park subject to the following: a) Built development should be focused on that part of the site at low risk of flooding (Flood Zone 1). A Flood Risk Assessment will be required given that part of the site lies within an area of identified high and medium flood risk. The Flood Risk Assessment and mitigation measures will be required to demonstrate safe access and egress from the site. b) An appropriate buffer zone being retained and managed alongside the Littlemead Brook and the Nuthurst Stream to meet Environment Agency requirements. c) The provision of a linear park along the public right of way and the provision of an appropriate landscaped buffer including trees and hedgerows particularly on the southern boundary of the site. d) On-site and off-site highway improvements and sustainable transport improvements, potentially including new access points onto Alfold Road and Knowle Lane and the provision of on site footways and cycleways linking to the Downs Link, the newly created Country Park, Cranleigh High Street, Snoxhall Fields and Elmbridge Village. e) Reservoirs occupying the western part of the site being retained and their amenity and ecological value enhanced. f) A holistic and integrated scheme for the whole site that maximises connectivity and delivers the necessary infrastructure and direct access into the village centre.

Strategic Housing Site at Land opposite Milford Golf Course

Land opposite Milford Golf Course, as identified on the Adopted Policies Map and on the plan overleaf, is allocated for around 180 homes subject to the following: a) Built development should be focused on the part of the site at low risk of flooding (Flood Zone 1). The development area must exclude the flood plain of the River Ock which forms the western boundary to the site. A Flood-Risk / Run-off Assessment will be required given that part of the site lies within an area of identified high and medium flood risk. b) Satisfactory detailed access arrangements to the development should be achieved, for example from Station Lane. c) Sustainable transport measures, which may include on site footways and cycleways linking to the recreation space and Station Lane in the East and Church Road or Busdens Way to the West. d) The provision of a landscaped corridor along Station Lane and the provision of an appropriate landscaped buffer including trees and hedgerows on the southern boundary of the site.

New settlement at Dunsfold Aerodrome

Dunsfold Aerodrome, as identified on the Adopted Policies Map and on the plan below, is allocated for mixed use strategic development to accommodate housing, employment and associated supporting uses. The development should create a high quality, mixed use community with its own identity and character, forming a new settlement, with a range of community facilities and services, appropriate to a settlement of this size. The development should fully recognise the significance of the heritage value of the site and conserve the site's heritage assets in a manner appropriate to their significance. The setting of the Surrey Hills Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty will be protected, in accordance with Policy RE3. The scheme should include: a) About 2,600 homes to be delivered by 2032. b) An expanded business park with around 26,000 sq m of new employment (B Class) floorspace. c) A local centre providing - i. At least 3,750 sq m gross floorspace with shops, financial and professional services, restaurants and cafes, drinking establishments and hot food takeaways (Use Classes A1 to A5) to provide for the day to day needs of residents, and ii. Social infrastructure including a new primary school, which will additionally provide early education for two to four year olds, health facilities, and community facilities. A financial contribution will also need to be made to off-site secondary school provision. d) The provision of publicly accessible local and strategic open space, to include a managed Country Park of at least 103 ha. e) Appropriate on and off site leisure facilities. f) A new canal basin to the Wey and Arun Canal. g) Land to be reserved on or adjoining the site for the provision of a museum reflecting the site's history as an aviation centre. h) Public art to reflect the heritage of the site. i) Necessary highways improvements to adequately mitigate the likely impacts, including cumulative impacts, of the proposed development on both the safe operation and the performance of the surrounding road network. j) A package of sustainable measures, including a frequent bus service to be provided and secured in perpetuity to serve the whole site, to maximise opportunities for alternative forms of transport and to support alternatives to the private car. k) The reinforcement of existing utility infrastructure for electricity, gas, water and telecommunications to serve the development. l) An appropriate buffer between the permitted anaerobic digestion facility and any new housing development.

Strategic Mixed Use Site at Woodside Park, Godalming

Land at Woodside Park, Godalming as identified on the Adopted Policies Map and on the plan opposite, is allocated for around 100 homes, community and employment uses subject to the following: a) The appropriate mitigation being undertaken for any contamination which may be found on the site. b) The achievement of satisfactory detailed access arrangements to the development onto Catteshall Lane.

Flood Risk Management

Flood Zones in Waverley are defined as contained within National Planning Practice Guidance and the Council's Level 2 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment. In order to reduce the overall and local risk of flooding in the Borough: 1. Development must be located, designed and laid out to ensure that it is safe; that the risk from flooding is minimised whilst not increasing the risk of flooding elsewhere; and that residual risks are safely managed. In locations identified as being at risk of flooding, planning permission will only be granted, or land allocated for development, where it can be demonstrated that: a. where sequential and exceptions tests have been undertaken and passed, any development that takes place where there is a risk of flooding will need to ensure that flood mitigation measures, including a site specific flood evacuation plan, are integrated into the design both on-site and off-site, to mi

Infrastructure and Community Facilities

1. Infrastructure considered necessary to support new development must be provided either on- or off-site either as a requirement of planning conditions or by the payment of financial contributions through planning obligations, and/or the Community Infrastructure Levy. 2. On adoption of the Community Infrastructure Levy, the provision of SANG will be prioritised as items of essential Green Infrastructure to avoid the adverse impacts of development on the Thames Basin Heaths SPA and, where appropriate, the Wealden Heaths SPA. If funding of these measures is not secured, development will be refused. 3. The Council will resist the loss of key services and facilities unless an appropriate alternative is provided or, evidence presented demonstrating that the facility is no longer required and that suitable alternative uses have been considered. A developer must provide evidence that they have consulted with an appropriate range of service providers and the community, where relevant. 4. The Council will support the development of new services and facilities where required and may safeguard land for infrastructure if identified through the Infrastructure Delivery Plan. Where appropriate, proposals for new infrastructure should maximise the dual use of facilities, e.g. the extended use of school sites for wider community benefit. 5. The Council will work with its partners to ensure the facilities and infrastructure set out in the Infrastructure Delivery Plan are provided in a timely and sustainable manner to support the development identified in the Local Plan. Where the delivery of development depends upon key infrastructure provision such as improvements to the road network, development will be phased to ensure the timely delivery of the infrastructure necessary to serve it.

Leisure and Recreation Facilities

1. Existing open space, outdoor leisure and recreation facilities The Council will seek to retain, enhance and increase the quantity and quality of open space, leisure and recreation facilities and to improve access to them. Development involving the loss of open space, leisure and recreation facilities, or their change of use, will be granted permission if evidence demonstrates that: a) the existing use is no longer required; b) no other leisure or recreation provision is required or appropriate in that area; c) alternative provision of a suitable scale and type and in a suitable location can be made; or d) the development is for alternative sports and recreation provision, the needs for which clearly outweigh the loss, and it can be demonstrated that there are no reasonable alternative sites available. 2. New open space, outdoor leisure and recreation facilities in new developments The Council will encourage the provision of new open space, sports, leisure, and recreation facilities and the promotion of outdoor recreation and access to the countryside, taking account of the most up to date assessments. Proposals for new residential development will be expected to make provision for play space having regard to Fields in Trust standards as set out in Table 1. The Council will also seek to secure the provision of new pitches or contributions towards improvements to existing pitches taking account of the current local standards set out in Table 2, or in accordance with the most up to date assessment/strategy to ensure that there is adequate provision made in the Borough. Extensions, new buildings or facilities to complement the use of open space or other existing facilities will be supported, provided that they comply with other policies in the Local Plan. Where a need arises for new or improved facilities as a direct result of development then appropriate contributions of on-site provision will be sought in accordance with Policy ICS1. The Council will support positive measures and co-operative action to secure appropriate public access for water-based and waterside recreation, provided it does not conflict with nature conservation interests. 3. Existing indoor sports, leisure, recreation and cultural facilities Development involving the loss of indoor leisure, recreation and cultural facilities, or their change of use, will be granted permission if evidence demonstrates that: a) the existing use is no longer required; b) no other leisure, recreation or cultural provision is required or appropriate in that area; c) alternative provision of a suitable scale and type and in a suitable location can be made; or d) the development is for alternative leisure, recreation or cultural provision, the needs for which clearly outweigh the loss, and it can be demonstrated that there are no reasonable alternative sites available. 4. New indoor sports and cultural facilities and new developments The Council will encourage the provision of new indoor sports, and cultural facilities taking account of the most up to date assessments to ensure that there is adequate provision made in the Borough. Where a need arises for new facilities as a direct result of development then appropriate contributions of on-site provision will be sought in accordance with Policy ICS1.

Presumption in Favour of Sustainable Development

When considering development proposals, the Council will take a positive approach that reflects the presumption in favour of sustainable development contained in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). It will always work proactively with applicants to find solutions so proposals can be approved wherever possible, and to secure development that improves the economic, social and environmental conditions in the area. Planning applications that accord with the policies in this Local Plan (and, where relevant, with policies in neighbourhood plans) will be approved without delay, unless material considerations indicate otherwise. Where there are no policies relevant to the application, or relevant policies are out of date at the time of making the decision, then the Council will grant permission unless material considerations indicate otherwise, taking into account whether: • any adverse impacts of granting permission would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits, when assessed against the policies in the NPPF taken as a whole; or • specific policies in that Framework indicate that development should be restricted.

Spatial Strategy

To maintain Waverley's character whilst ensuring that development needs are met in a sustainable manner, the Spatial Strategy to 2032 is to: 1. avoid major development on land of the highest amenity and landscape value, such as the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and to safeguard the Green Belt; 2. focus development at the four main settlements (Farnham, Godalming, Haslemere and Cranleigh); 3. allow moderate levels of development in larger villages (Bramley, Chiddingfold, Elstead, Milford and Witley), whilst recognising that the Green Belt Review recommended that Bramley remains washed over and therefore has more limited scope for development; 4. allow limited levels of development in/around other villages (Alfold, Churt, Dunsfold, Ewhurst, Frensham, Tilford, Shamley Green, and Wonersh), whilst recognising that those villages not within Surrey Hills AONB or Green Belt offer more scope for growth; 5. allow only modest growth in all other villages to meet local needs; 6. maximise opportunities for the redevelopment of suitable brownfield sites for housing, business or mixed use, including at Dunsfold Aerodrome which is identified as a new settlement. More details are given in Policies SS7 and SS7A; 7. allocate other strategic sites (Policies SS1, SS2, SS3, SS4, SS5, SS6, SS8 and SS9). Additional sites will be identified and allocated through Local Plan Part 2 and neighbourhood plans; and 8. ensure that where new infrastructure is needed, it is provided alongside new development, including funding through the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).

Town Centres

1. New development will be located in accordance with a sequential assessment. Applications for main town centre uses should be located in the town centres of Farnham, Godalming, Haslemere and Cranleigh. Edge of centre sites may be then be considered, and only then if suitable sites are not available, will the development of out of centre sites be given consideration. 2. In assessing edge of centre or out of centre sites, preference will be given to those that are most accessible and well connected to the town centre, preferably within walking distance. Potential sites should be assessed for their availability, suitability and viability and for their ability to meet the full extent of assessed quantitative and qualitative needs. 3. Development likely to lead to significant adverse impacts on existing centres will be refused. 4. The Primary Shopping Areas will be the main focus, particularly at ground level, for A1 retail uses. Where planning permission is required, these will be protected unless it can be determined that a change of use would not have significant harmful effects on the frontage and the vitality and viability of the town centre or result in an over-concentration of non-retail uses. 5. Outside of the Primary Shopping Area but within the wider town centres, a variety of town centre uses will be encouraged, including food and drink, leisure, and cultural uses that add to the liveliness, attractiveness, and vitality and viability of the centre. 6. The Primary and Secondary frontages in the town centres will be defined in Local Plan Part 2: Site Allocations and Development Management Policies. Pending this, the Central Shopping Areas defined in the saved policies of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002 will be regarded as the primary frontages in each town centre. 7. Measures to improve the town centres and Cranleigh village centre, including appropriate development, will be encouraged provided that this helps them to adapt and reinforce their role in meeting needs, act as the focus for a range of activities, including retailing, leisure, cultural, business and residential uses, and do not cause unacceptable levels of disturbance to the local community or damage the townscape character. 8. The Council will encourage the promotion of town centre sites by promoting them through Part 2 of the Local Plan and by producing planning briefs when appropriate to give further encouragement to the development of particular sites and give additional guidance on the appropriate form development should take.

Local Centres

The retail role and function of the local centres of Farncombe, Bramley and Milford will be safeguarded and consolidated. Where planning permission is required, proposals which would harm or undermine the retail function of the centre by reducing its ability to meet its daily needs and/or detracting from its vitality and viability will not be permitted. Proposals for the provision of new small scale facilities will be supported, provided that they would support the vitality and viability of these centres and are appropriate to the role and function of the centre in the hierarchy.

Neighbourhood and Village Shops

The Council will support the provision of small-scale local facilities to meet local needs. Where planning permission or prior approval is required, the Council will resist the loss of shops and services which are deemed to be important to the community. Proposals for the loss of shops will need to demonstrate that continuing in this use is unviable. The Council will respond positively to proposals for alterations to or the extension of shops which are designed to improve their viability but do not result in their loss or change of use.

Sustainable Transport

The Council will work in partnership with Surrey County Council, neighbouring authorities, transport providers and other key stakeholders to ensure that development schemes: 1. are located where opportunities for sustainable transport modes can be maximised, reflecting the amount of movement generated, the nature and location of the site and recognising that solutions and measures will vary from urban to rural locations; 2. make the necessary contributions to the improvement of existing, and provision of new, transport schemes that lead to improvements in accessibility and give priority to the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, users of public transport, car sharers and users of low and ultra low emission vehicles; 3. include measures to encourage non-car use such as on-site cycle parking; 4. ensure development proposals are consistent with, and contribute to the implementation of the Surrey Local Transport Plan; 5. require the submission of Transport Assessments and Travel Plans and other appropriate measures in new developments that generate significant traffic volumes or have significant impact on the Strategic Road Network; 6. contribute to transport infrastructure improvements, where appropriate and viable; 7. are consistent with the objectives and actions within the Air Quality Action Plan; 8. encourage the provision of new and improved footpaths, bridleways and cycleways, provided there would be no significant effect on SPAs and other areas of importance for nature conservation (Policies NE1 and NE3); and 9. make appropriate provision for car parking, having regard to the type of development and its location, in accordance with local standards.