The Neighbourhood Plan Consultation.
Introduction to this page.
The published Elstead and Weyburn Draft Neighbourhood Plan document contains the proposed Plan Policies that will form the legal guidance for prospective developers and the Waverley Planning department when considering future planning applications. There is a large amount of detailed information in the main body of the document explaining the Policies. There are also short summaries of the intent of each policy.
Policies and Summaries - Short Guide to Key Information [LINK]:
This summary of the Policies and the Policy Intent Summaries,has been extracted from the Plan document. Its purpose is to make it easier for people responding to the official EWNP online opinion survey [LINK] to refer to the relevant information. You can either use the linked menu to access each Policy section or read through the page, which is in the same sequence as the survey. The layout has been expanded for readability but no changes to the text have been made. Each section in this guide is cross referenced to the questions in the Opinion Survey
The full Consultation document [LINK]:
For a better understanding of the Neighbourhood Plan you are recommended to review the full online EWNP Consultation document . This is a bookmarked version of the official Consultation document on the Parish Council website. The bookmark menu is accessed at the top right of the screen.
Hard copies are available at the following village locations: St James Church, Chandlers Garage, Michelle Renee, Ultimate Beauty, Springfield Surgery, Elstead Dentist and Elstead Chiropractic. Please note that these copies must be read in situ and not be uplifted. A further hard copy can be borrowed from The Clerk, email: elsteadpc.clerk@gmail.com
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EWNP Consultation - Short Guide to the Policies and Policy Intent Summaries
02 The Elstead & Weyburn Plan 2018 to 2034
Vision and Objectives [LINK] Part 1 Pages 16-18 (Q1 & 2)
Community Infrastructure Projects 2019 - 2034 [LINK] Part 2 Page 67 (Q3)
POLICIES HC1 to HC4 Homes & Community Facilities (Q4 - Q7)
POLICIES E1 to E7 Environment, Heritage and Recreation (Q8 - Q10)
POLICIES LE1 to LE3 Local Employment & Business Support (Q11)
POLICIES GA1 to GA7 Getting Around, Transport & Utilities (Q12)
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HC HOME AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES
- POLICY HC1 DESIGNING with LOCAL KNOWLEDGE (Q4)
- POLICY HC2 HOUSING CHOICES (Q5)
- POLICY HC3 SETTLEMENT BOUNDARY (Q6)
- POLICY HC4 PUBLIC HOUSES (Q7)
POLICY HC1 DESIGNING with LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
- HC1.1 Design and Development Briefs (DDBs)
- HC1.2 Early Proposal Presentations
- HC1.3 Statement of Community Consultation.
POLICY INTENT
- To manage positively the scale of future growth of Elstead and the Weyburn area of Peper Harow so that we can contribute to our reasonable share within Waverley and our needs as a rural village.
- To protect and enhance our identity as a rural village, well connected with its surrounding open landscapes and river system. All proposals to demonstrate high design quality, alignment with th Village Design Statement and high energy and water efficiency standards while protecting and enhancing the rural character of the village and its setting.
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HC1.1 Design and Development Briefs (DDBs)
Major Development Proposals which include a net increase of 6 dwellings or more and/or a combined gross floorspace of 1000 m2 are required to prepare and submit a Design and Development Brief to Waverley Borough Council, Elstead Parish Council, and where appropriate to Peper Harow Parish Meeting, prior to submitting a planning application for the site. This size threshold is aligned with Waverley Borough Council's Affordable Housing threshold. A Design and Development Brief is expected to include all relevant information needed as of Local Validation List and to facilitate an informed and effective consultation, including, but not limited to:
a. A site map showing the site's location and its context within its immediate neighbourhood – including any areas of Green Belt, flood zones, the location of any SSSIs, SPAs, LWSs and heritage assets, landmark buildings or views.
b. An illustrative layout that shows how the proposed development could be accommodated on the site.
c. Scale, footprint, bulk and height of buildings.
d. Mix of dwelling types and tenure.
e. Design style and guidelines.
f. Improvements to infrastructure and facilities.
g. Access, parking, cycle and pedestrian ways and any require traffic impact and parking assessments.
h. Landscape and publicly accessible open spaces.
i. The location of trees and any that may be affected by the development .
j. Indicative timing and phasing of the proposed development .
k. Community benefits to be provided and when they occur in the phasing and delivery occur in the phasing and delivery
l. A statement of how proposals contribute to achieving the Neighbourhood Plan's Vision and Objectives.
m. All relevant factual information explaining proposed dwelling and tenure mix, infrastructure provisionand community benefits from a financial point of view.
In preparing the DDB, and prior to any planning application being submitted, the promoter/developer is expected to actively engage with the Parish Council and the local community as part of the design process.
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HC1.2 Early Proposal Presentations
The National Planning Policy Framework states that early engagement has significant potential to improve the efficieny and effectiveness of the application system for all parties. Applicants are encouraged to present their proposals for sites at any stage of the design process to local people.
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HC1.3 Statement of Community Consultation.
Planning applications for major developments must be accompanied by a @Statement of Community Consultation'. An underlying principle of the Elstead and Weyburn Neighbourhood Plan is to have local people actively involved in on-going consultation on important planning issues. We call for community involvement and engagement methods designed to understand local views about development proposals early on in the design process and before planning applications are submitted.
The statement must as a minimum include the following:
a) An explanation of how a broad cross-section of local people, both in the immediate and the wider neighbourhood are likely to be affected by the development proposals.
b) A record of the views expressed by local people and the Parish Council.
c) An explanation of how the proposals have addressed the views, ideas and any issues or concerns raised by local people and the Parish Council.
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POLICY HC2 HOUSING CHOICES (Q5)
POLICY INTENT
- Development should include provision for sufficient number of starter homes and homes for older residents, accompanied by adequate and prioritised provision of homes for people with local connections. - To ensure new homes contribute to a greater choice of property sizes, particularly in the 2 to 3 bedroom range and for a range of tenures.
- To provide guidance for alterations of the existing building stock to become more energy and water efficient while making a positive contribution to the character of the village and its setting.
- to explore some development of land to provide affordable homes for people with local connections in perpetuity.
- To support actively, promote and develop the communities local assets (community facilities, churches, clubs and pubs), so that they continue to enhance the community unity of our neighbourhood).
- To enhance the provision of community facilities for young people – ensuring that facilities across the plan area are of value and of value and benefit to our community.
POLICY HC2
Development for new dwellings or alterations and extensions to existing properties is supported where it increases the local supply of:
a) smaller homes with up to 3 bedrooms which may include cottages, barnhouses, terraced homes and apartments for downsizing, more mature families,families and first time buyers. The expectation is that 100% of all homes in major development proposals consist of 3 or less bedrooms.
b) financially more affordable homes including starter homes.
c) development which specifically addresses the amenity needs of more mature households (55+) and elderly living alone by meeting Building Regulations Requirement Part M4 (Category 2) and Building Regulations Requirement Part M4 (Category 3).
d) development meeting above Building Regulations requirement energy efficiency standards such as 'Passivhaus Standard' [LINK] keeping running costs affordable and the ecological footprint small.
d) homes with 1 to 3 bedrooms that are larger than the current 'Technical housing standards - nationally described space standard'.
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POLICY HC3 SETTLEMENT BOUNDARY (Q6)
POLICY INTENT
Not available in the published draft document. Elstead Online Editor.
POLICY HC3
Policy Map HC3: Proposed changes to Elstead's settlement boundary for the plan period up to 2034
1. Sunray Farm, previously developed land
2. The Croft 2. Extend the boundary to include field and built development/former nursery.
3. Extend the boundary to meet physical features at St. James C of E Primary School. St James School Court
4. Land adjacent to 11 Westbrook Hill
5. Withybridge House, Farnham Road
6. Land behind Tom Butt, Hope Street
7. Moors Cottage , Moors Lane
8. Rybarn House, Thursley Road
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HC3 Meeting rural housing need in the right places
In principle the following approach and priorities for the development of land is supported:
a. A preference for reuse of brownfield and previously developed land located in walking distance to village amenities and within the revised settlement boundary of the village. A revised settlement boundary for Elstead Village is outlined in Map HC3.
b. Development proposals on the land at 'Sunray Farm, Westhill' (1) and 'Land to te rear of The Croft 9The Croft 2)' are supported. This support is subject to the forthcoming proposals demonstrating adherence to the design guidance provided including layout, densities and building typologies which are presented overleaf.
c. Delivery of development and associated infrastructures via the route of a Neighbourhood Development Order is supported in case settlement boundary changes for sites 1 and 2 cannot be delivered through the plan-making process.
d. The affordable housing proportion of development, as defined by the Local Plan, is expected to be delivered on site and 'tenure blind'. Information on financial viability impacting on the affordable housing proportion is expected to be shared in a transparent manner at an early stage of the design process, at outline and detailed planning application stage and reviews thereafter. This is to facilitate a meaningful assessment of the proposals and is supported by national policy and guidance. (check against new guidance)
e. Proposals for the development of small scale affordable housing schemes on rural exception sites on the very edge of the village where housing would not normally be permitted by other policies, and submitted in accordance with all relevant policies, and on a case by case basis, will be supported, particularly where they can demonstrate the redevelopment of brownfield and previously developed land.
f. Development Proposals for the land at the BT exchange site, Thursleyy Road next to St James Primary School for a mix of uses are supported.
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POLICY HC4 PUBLIC HOUSES (Q7)
Asset of Community Value:
Local communities can ask the Local Authority to list certain assets as being of value to the community. Assets could include local shops, post offices, pubs or land. If anasset is listed and then comes up for sale, the new right will give communities that want it six months to put together a bid to buy it. This gives communities an increased chance to save much loved shops, pubs or other local facilities.
Parish councils or local community groups can nominate both privately and publicly owned assets which meet the definition of community value. To nominate an asset of community value, you need to represent at least 21 people who have a local connection to the asset.
POLICY INTENT
- To support actively, promote and develop the communities local assets (community facilities, churches, clubs and pubs), so that they continue to enhance the community unity of our neighbourhood).
- To enhance the provision of community facilities for young people – ensuring that facilities across the plan area are of value and of benefit to our community.
- To protect shops and workspaces from change of use which would result in a net loss of local employment opportunities.
- To encourage new business activities as a way of strengthening the life and vibrancy of our communities.
POLICY HC4
HC4.1 Public Houses
The Elstead and Weyburn Plan supports the retention of the following Public Houses with their internal floor space and ancillary outdoor spaces, because of their social and economic benefit to the community.
a) The Mill, Farnham Road (Grade 2 listed but not an Asset of Community Value)
b) The Golden Fleece, Farnham Road (already Locally Listed but not an Asset of Community Value)
c) The Woolpack, Milford Road (not Locally Listed nor an Asset of Community Value)
HC4.2 Local List and ACV
a. The Elstead and Weyburn Plan nominates all not already Locally Listed Public Houses and ancillary outdoor spaces as'Buildings of Local Merit'. They are currently omitted fromWaverley Borough Council's list of Buildings of townscape, landmark or local historic merit.
b. All Public Houses and the Little Barn Café are recommended for designation as 'Asset of Community Value' (ACV). They are marked on the Key Proposal Map.
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E ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE & RECREATION
- E1 DESIGN CODES for INFILL, EXTENSIONS AND ALTERATIONS (Q8)
- E2 DESIGN CODES for NEW RURAL EDGES FOR THE VILLAGE (Q9)
- E3 to E7 RECREATIONAL AMENITIES (Q10)
POLICY INTENT
- To protect and enhance our identity as a rural village, well connected with its surrounding open landscapes and river system. All proposals to demonstrate high design quality, alignment with the Village Design Statement and high energy and water efficiency standards while protecting and enhancing the rural character of the village and its setting.
- To protect land and facilities in the village currently in use for sports, culture and recreation from development (other than recreational purposes) for the full plan period.
- To ensure that the areas of land dedicated for public access and protected by law and environmental regulations remain available for public use for recreation and secured from damage to wildlife habitats. This includes: The Commons, the Surrey Hills AONB, the Village Greens & Conservation Areas, in particular the views of and from the central hills which are vital elements of the outstanding high quality landscape and rural character and setting of the village.
- To protect views of and from Bonfire Hill, a local high point, whic storngly defines the spring-line shape of Elstead.
- To enhance and protect landscape elements such as hedges and other living structures increasing positive contributions to wildlife, biodiversity and place identity.
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POLICY E1 DESIGN CODES for INFILL, EXTENSIONS AND ALTERATIONS (Q8)
E1.1 Strong Sense of Place
All development shall demonstrate “Excellence in design, especially design that will help establish a strong sense of place and create attractive and comfortable places to live, work and visit.” (NPPF)
a. Development is expected to complement and respond positively to the local village and landscape character, and all subsequent development should meet as a minimum Waverley's Design Standards and specifications for new Council housing,Residential Extensions (and any successor document).
b. More specifically, applicants shall demonstrate clearly and succinctly how proposed developments respect and enhance Elstead's rural character and landscape settings wit regard to the specific characteristics described in the Village Design Statement, in this Elstead and Weyburn Neighbourhood Plan, conservation area statements and own site and landscape context analysis. Applicants are expected to detail this through to scale illustrations showing height, mass, bulk and appearance including building material choices and finishes of the proposed development in its landscape, topographical and street scene context. Innovative contemporary design will be acceptable provided that it demonstrably contributes to the existing character and amenity of the surrounding area.
Recommendations: Historic England's Good Practice Guidance documents 'Planning Responsible Retrofit of Traditional Buildings, SBTA 2015' and 'Energy Efficiecy ad Historic Buildings - Application of Part L of the Building Regulations to historic and traditionally constructed buildings' and future technical updates of the documents, shouls be a key source in guiding proposals and practical works related to alterations of existing local buildings.
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E1.2 Enhancing Local Character
Development that fails to take the opportunities available for enhancing the local character and built environment quality of the area and the way it functions will not be supported. Development proposals must demonstrate this in the design of buildings and spaces which follow the principles of simplicity, proportion, rrestrained palette of meterials, refinement and quality of materials and by studying and embracing the site specific natural and built characteristics unique to the site context. A central part of achieving excellence in design is responding positively to and integrating with the landscape setting as well as the built environment through:
a. using good quality materials that complement the existing palette of materials used within the Elstead area; and
b. avoiding uniformity in style in larger developments; and
c. responding positively to the prevailing local roofscape and respecting sightlines and privacy of neighbouring properties; and
d. planting commonly found trees, shrubs, hedges and other plants with positive contributions to local wildlife, biodiversity and local area and wherever possible in keeping with the existing patterns in streetscape, front and back gardens and plot boundaries; and
e. ensuring safe access for pedestrians, cyclists, riders, ramblers and motorists; and
f. providing adequate parking for car and bicycle use and visitors where appropriate; and g. providing adequate refuse and recycling storage incorporated into the scheme to minimise visual impact; and
h. innovative design that reduces energy and water usage in the construction and operational phase; and
i. promoting high quality spaces with high levels of daylight and utilising passive winter solar gain; and
j. adopting the principles of sustainable urban drainage, and
k. ensuring connection of development to reliable super-fast high speed broadband is provided and secured.
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E1.3 Prevailing Character and Patterns
Development is required to demonstrate its positive contribution to the prevailing pattern in density, footprint, separation, scale and bulk of the buildings to the density, footprint, separation, scale and bulk of buildings in the surrounding area generally and of neighbouring properties in particular, unless it can be demonstrated that the proposed development would not harm local character. All new development shall respect:
a. established building lines and arrangements of front gardens, walls, railings or hedges, where such features are important to the character and appearance of the area; and
b. established plot widths within streets where development is proposed, particularly where they establish a rhythm to the architecture in a street, and
c. the separation between buildings, and between buildings and the site boundaries, in relation to likely impact on the privacy and amenity of neighbouring properties.
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E1.4 Energy and Water Efficiency
Permission for development concerned with extensions to and alterations of buildings are strongly encouraged and supported in introducing energy and water efficiency measures leading to sustainable drainage solutions and the reduction of run-off water. These measures are to make a positive contribution to the rural character of the village.
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E1.5 Conversions and Subdivisions
Permission for development concerned with conversion and subdivision of residential properties, with or without associated extensions, requires particular care. Access to, and subdivision of sites must be designed so as to preserve features such as trees, boundary walls, hedges and open spaces or replace them so as to match or enhance in style and volume of canopy what has been lost. Boundaries between individual plots, particularly when readily visible from outside a site, must be defined in a way that retains and enhances the character of the site and its setting.
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E1.6 Trees, Biodiversity & Flood Risk
Development will be supported provided that:
a) there is no unacceptable loss of, or damage to, existing trees or woodlands during or as a result of development; and
b) adequate tree survey information is provided as part of the planning application (as of BS 5837:2012 Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction); and
c) trees not to be retained as a result of the development are replaced at a ratio of at least 2:1; and
d) additional new trees of an appropriate local species shall be planted at a minimum of:
i. 3 trees for each new dwelling for residential development; or
ii. 1 tree for each parking space or 1 tree per 50m2 of gross floor area whichever is greater for non-residential development
e) Where it is not possible to secure new or replacement tree planting within the site, the trees should be planted at a suitable location outside the site and in consultation with the tree officer.
Recommendation:
The Elstead and Weyburn Plan supports an increase in the number of Tree Preservation Orders to enhance and protect the landscape character of the Elstead and Weyburn Plan Area with significant cotributions to flood protection, biodiversity, landscape quality in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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POLICY E2 DESIGN CODES for NEW RURAL EDGES FOR THE VILLAGE (Q9)
a. Major Development proposals located at the edge of the village must demonstrate careful consideration of the spaces between the new buildings specifically boundaries and edges to the open countryside, neighbouring properties and streets and lanes they frame. Rural character and openness must be demonstrated in those interfaces between public, private and shared spaces. They must be addressed from the start of the design work and not as an afterthought. The integration and transition between the settlement area, open countryside and public / private spaces determines much of the rural character as does the informality of rural lanes, verges, front gardens and courtyards. Adherence to the following principles must be demonstrated and detailed through landscape and maintenance plans produced by a suitably experienced landscape architect at outline and detail planning application stage:
1. Informality and use of simple, natural, low level engineered and weathering materials.
2. Use of typical local planting often found in local cottage gardens, kitchen gardens, orchards, allotments and the open countryside. With increasing proximity to the open countryside boundary an increase in natural /wild flora is required. (refer to presented Type 1 sequence)
3. A simple palette of a few materials for street surfaces and structures in new public streets and lanes. A shared surface approach without kerbs supporting a step-free environment for wheelchair users is considered the default design approach to all new public streets and lanes. The concept of a 'play street' where pedestrians and children have priority over slow moving cars and other motorised vehicles is supported.
4. A rigorous approach to soft boundaries delivered through principally flush transitions between the semi-private, shared and public spaces and a restrained use of green hedges combined with less than 1.30m high seethrough modestly proportioned black painted iron wrought fencing and /or picket timber fencing.
b. There are two principal rural edges to the open countryside which are to shape detailed design approached on specific sites.
Type 1: Backing onto countryside A minimum of 30m between the settlement
boundary / open countryside and back elevation of a building must be maintained.
Narrow plan or single storey gable ended buildings are permitted closer to the settlement boundary.
Type 2: Front elevation onto countryside A minimum of 10m between the settlement
boundary/open countryside and front elevations of gable ended buildings must
be maintained. The design and choice of materials in the access lane must be informal
(no tarmarc, kerbs or street lights).
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E3 to E7 RECREATIONAL AMENITIES (Q11)
POLICY INTENT
- To enhance the provision of community facilities for young people – ensuring that facilities across the plan area are fo value and benefit to our community.
- To protect land and facilities in the village currently in use for sports, culture and recreation from development (other than recreational purposes) for the full plan period.
- To ensure that the areas of land dedicated for public access and protected by law and environmental regulations remain available for public use for recreation and secured from damage to wildlife habitats. This includes: The Commons, the Surrey Hills AONB, the Village Greens & Conservation Areas, in particular the views of and from the central hills, which are vital elements of the outstanding high quality landscape, rural character and setting of the village.
- To protect views of and from Bonfire Hill, a local high point, which strongly defines the spring-line shape of Elstead.
- To support actively, promote and develop the communities’ local assets (community facilities, churches, clubs and pubs), so that they continue to enhance the community unity of our neighbourhood.
- To ensure that public rights of way are retained and kept in good condition for recreational and other use.
- To provide safe and pleasant access for all along the main routes during the day and evening hours whilst maintaining the rural character of the area
- To connect the Village and Weyburn with the wider cycle route network.
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E3 Recreational Uses (Q10)
The protection and enhancement of recreational amenities across the Plan Area is
supported.
Specifically:
a. Development which might adversely affect the quantity, quality, public availability and function of land and facilities used for sports, culture, leisure and other recreational use will be resisted.
b. Development which is necessary for the modernisation and enhancement of public recreational amenities and for sustaining their long-term availability for public use and their fincnciall viability will be supported provided always that such development would no adversely affect the character and openness of the land concerned.
c. The land to the east of the Burford Lodge Recreation Ground (known as the extension land, currently used for grazing) shall be made available as additional recreational land should the need arise.
Recommendation: And shall be retained in public ownership by the Parish Council.
d. Obtaining suitably located additional recreational land, should it become available, in order to meet expected future recreational and leisure requirements.
e. The allotment land at Burford Lodge (provided by the Parish Council as temporary allotment land) shall be retained for allotment use for as long as the demand exists locally within the parishes of Elstead and Peper Harow for allotment land, provided that the occupiers of the land continue to exercise their management responsibilities under the terms of their agreement with the Parish Council.
Recommendation: The Parish Council for its part will continue to provide financial support, through its own funds and from CIL (depending on availability), to assist with the modernisation and enhancement of existing public recreational and leisure facilities provided by the Parish Council itself and by voluntary groups.
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E4 Assets of Community Value & Local Listing (Q10)
a. The Land at Bonfire Hill, ie the elevated lad between Westhill and Springfield is nominated as an Asset of Community Value and for Local Listing.
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E5 Footpaths, Cycle & Bridleway Networks (Q10)
Development that leads to finan cially support collaboration, coordination and investment in the management of the publically accessible protected lands, local waterways, drainage infrastructure and the footpath and bridleway network is supported.
Recommendation: Elstead Parish Council, together with Peper Harow Parish must encourage regular meetings with landowners, commercial operators and statutory bodies reviewing the state of lands, waterways, drainage, footpath and parking and information provisions.
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E6 Protection and Enhancement (Q10)
a. Development on the following Open Spaces is not supported.
1. The two Village Greens in Elstead (the main green at the junction of the Milford Road and Thursley Road and the Church Green opposite St James' Church, both areas leased and managed by EPC.
2. Thursley Road Recreation Ground (owned and managed by EPC)
3. Burford Lodge Recreation Ground, the adjoining allotment land and the adjacent grazing land (owned and managed by EPC)
b. Development which is adjacent to areas of open space should respect its setting and not be visually intrusive or overbearing.
c. Land at Bonfire Hill, ie the elevated land between Westhill and Springhill is designated as a 'Local Green Space'. The land, identified in the Key Proposal Map, is of exceptional landscape and community importance and traversed by two well-used footpaths connecting the two parts of the village.
Recommendation: This plan encourages the development of the land at Bonfire Hill as a community hill garden, with the possibility of an adventure playground, small gathering space with seating and a beacon feature, celebrating the hill's history, on its highest point with far reaching views across the lower-lying land.
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E7 Protecting the Views from and of Bonfire Hill. (Q10)
a. Development must demonstrate to have no unacceptable impact on the views from and of Bonfire Hill. Any development in view corridors must not impede the uninterrupted views from and of Bonfire Hill. These views are to be protected.
b. Proposals to provide for regular maintenance and protection of the footpaths are supported.
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LE EMPLOYMENT & BUSINESS SUPPORT (Q11)
POLICY LE1 to LE3
POLICY INTENT
- To protect shops and workspaces from change of use which would result in a net loss of local employment opportunities.
- To encourage new business activities as a way of strengthening the life and vibrancy of our communities.
- To develop a local business / social / community / co-working hub with superfast broadband and facilities such as a café and nursery if feasible.
- To enable the revitalisation of the Weyburn site as a mxed-use employment site providing high quality employment and homes.
- To encourage the creation of a dedicated working space within new and existing dwelligs to support local people working from home. (conversion/extensions/garden office.
LE1 RETENTION AND EXPANSION OF LOCAL EMPLOYMENT SPACE (Q11)
Proposals to provide for retention and where possible expansionof floor space in local shops, cafes,restaurants, public houses, services, offfice and other local workspaces are strongly supported subject to the following criteria being met:
a. the individual proposal will not generate unacceptable noise, fumes, smell or other disturbance to neighbouring residential properties; and
b. the particular proposal will not lead to unacceptable traffic congestion and
c. access arrangements and off-street parking can be satisfactorily provided without
impinging on adjoining residential and non-residential uses.
LE 2 LOCAL COMMUNITY CO-WORKING SPACE (Q11)
Proposals to provide for a local community co-working and business meeting space are strongly supported subject to following criteria:
a. it is situated within walking or cycling distance to the village centre for local businesses owners and residents;
b. it provides at least 10 desk working spaces, ad-hoc workspaces, a separate meeting room with all the necessary facilities for conducting business meetings, a reception;
c. provides high speed broadband access;
d. is accessible for wheelchair users;
e. provides visitor car and cycle parking.
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LE 3 WORKING FROM HOME (Q11)
Development providing interior layouts supporting occupants in working from home are supported. Applications for home offices on garden land, subject to satisfactory compliance to all other
relevant policies, are supported but will be considered on their individual merits and on a case by case basis. Where appropriate, planning permission will be made subject to conditions or legal
agreement.
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GA Getting Around, Transport & Utilities (Q12)
GA1 to GA7 GETTING AROUND
POLICY INTENT
- To ensure that public rights of way are retained and kept in good condition for recreational and other use.
- To enhance and optimise current public car parking facilities through landscaping and reorganisation making more space available.
- To provide safe and pleasant access for all along the main routes during the day and evening hours whilst maintaining the rural character of the area
- To significantly improve the rural character of the Milford Road and Thursley Road (the public highway).
- To improve cycle routes within the village and connect the village and Weyburn with wider cycle route networks.
- To improve the availability, reliability and accessibility of public transport including links to local rail stations.
- to identify and monitor floodplain changes and drainage issues and address them as a priority and to prevent development in parts of the Neighbourhood Plan area prone to regular flooding.
- To improve the speed, capacity and reliability of locally available internet connections e.g broadband throughout the neighbourhood plan area.
- To improve walking and cycling links from and to the Weyburn site and its facilities, and ensure sufficient parking provision for employees, residents and visitors.
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GA1 IMPROVED BUS SERVICES (Q12)
Proposals to provide and contribute to coordinated bus services between the village, Farnham, Milford and Godalming mainline rail station and destinations such as schools and other key destination are supported.
Recommendation: Elstead Parish Council and Peper Harow Parish will actively work with neighbouring parishes, towns and transport operators (such as Stage Coach and the Hoppa Bus) to ensure we have a fully integrated transport service.
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GA2 DESIGN CODE: RURAL CHARACTER OF STREETS AND PUBLIC SPACES (Q12)
Proposals to provide for the improvement of the rural character of the public highway are supported. Much of the rural character of the village is shaped by minor roads, lanes and byways with irregular spaces and areas of informal verges. Negative features in and outside the conservation areas are too often related to 'off the shelf' highly urban highway infrastructure features. These are considered inappropriate for a rural village. Appropriate natural materials should be used for the resurfacing of unmade and unadopted streets thus preserving the rural character of minor routes, informal spaces and verges and avoiding urbanisation.
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GA3 PROMOTING THE BENEFICIAL USE OF THE GREEN BELT FOR WALKERS, CYCLISTS AND RIDERS (Q12)
Proposals to provide for improvements to infrastructures listed under a. to f. are strongly
supported:
a. the footpath between West Hill and Hill Crest over Bonfire Hill with permissive cycle use.
b. a new public all weather cycle route between Ham Lane and Weyburn Works site/ Tanshire
Business Park via Parish Council owned land and footpath
c. the bridleway linking Redhouse Lane & Hookley Lane in Elstead to Lower Mousehill Lane and
Portsmouth Road in Milford
d. an information and publicity initiative, including information points with mapping supporting
greater participation, awareness and enjoyment and beneficial use of the Green Belt.
e. maintaining the drainage network
f. connecting new footpaths with existing footpaths increasing choices and network density
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GA4 PROMOTING SAFE WALKING AND CYCLING ROUTES AND HEALTHY CHOICES WITHIN THE VILLAGE (Q12)
a. Proposals to provide for improving the footpath from the Village Green along Farnham Road to the Golden Fleece Public House (and over the bridge to the Public Footpath and the Mill) are supported.
b. Proposals to make Back Lane a safe cycle route and creating connections to Staceys Farm Road are supported.
c. Proposals to provide for the design and delivery of safe crossings for people on foot, bike or horseback located specifically around the Village Green, at West Hill / Westbrook Hill across Thursley Road, at Ham Lane/Springfield across Milford Road and at Broomfield.
d. Proposals to provide for speed reductions in the vicinity of St James Primary School are supported.
e. Proposals to provide for effectively monitoring and enforcing existing speed limits along Milford Road and Thursley Road (Chandlers Garage/Shackleford Road/Milford Road)) are supported.
This to include the implementation of measures that strengthen the rural character of Milford Road
and Thursley Road through appropriate landscaping; including planting of native trees (incl.fruit
trees), wider footpath widths, low kerbs, informal verges and a restraint choice of surface material
and street furniture including lighting and places to rest.
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GA5 RELIABLE MOBILE PHONE AND SUPER-FAST BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY (Q12)
a. Development comprising five or more dwellings or any new business premisess must provide a connection to reliable super-fast broadband and mobile phone reception. This requirement is to be secured via a planning condition if necessary.
b. A 'Connectivity Statement' should demonstrate how the proposal takes communications
connectivity into account. Applications for residential development must contain a 'Connectivity Statement' and will provide for suitable ducting to enable more than one service provider to provide a fibre connection to individual properties from connection chambers located on the public highway, or some alternative connection point available to different service providers.
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GA6 IMPROVING PARKING PROVISION (Q12)
a. Proposals to provide for reducing the shortfall of car and cycle parking at Tanshire Business
Park are strongly supported.
b. Proposals to provide for the extension and the improvement of the Thursley Road car parking lay-by northwards from the Village Hall to the junction Thursley Road/Staceys Farm Road are strongly supported. This must include the provision of cycle parking and may consider time-limited parking so that more people ad businesses cab benefit from access to village amenities and services.
c. Proposals to provide for improvements to the Moat car park, along Thursley Road are
supported. This must include provision for cycle parking.
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GA7 REDUCING EXPOSURE to FLOOD RISK (GROUND WATER & RIVER FLOODING) (Q12)
a. Proposals to provide for the regular maintenance and clearance of local drainage
infrastructure, culverts, watercourses and key infrastructure are supported. This must include the two Wey weirs in the plan area; areas and wet spots prone to regular flooding ad as idicated in the key proposal map.
b. Development in the identified floodrisk areas and wet spots are not supported.
c. Proposals by riparian owners resulting in a reduction of flood risks are supported.