“Better a little which is well done,
than a great deal imperfectly”
In general, the Society's approach to development in the Horsleys is conditioned by the conviction that every resident has the right to live in a property that fulfils their needs and requirements and they should be able to make alterations to their existing properties, provided that it is in keeping with the planning requirements.
These are:
Will not result in the loss of a small dwelling;
Is in scale and character with the area;
Has no unacceptable effect on the amenities enjoyed by the occupants of adjacent buildings in terms of privacy and access to sunlight and daylight;
Has no unacceptable effect on the existing context and character of the adjacent buildings and immediate surroundings.
The Government has provided a useful website called the planning portal which provides much useful information, which can be accessed directly from here by clicking on the link, or from the Useful Links page. Using this you can familiarise yourself with the latest Planning Requirements and find out what falls within the Permitted Developments Rights that are normally attached to a property, what exceptions there may be in a specific case, or when a full planning application is required. You should be aware that in most cases, extensions allowable under permitted development rights will still require Building Regulations approval from the Planning Office.
Additionally, the society keeps in close contact with both East and West parish councils. We also have representatives working as committee members formulating each Neighbourhood Plan. The Society's members may see quarterly progress reports on the plans in our magazine, ‘Around & About Horsley’.
For more information and to read our full planning policy, see here.
You can also get a lot of information on planning at the Parish Council websites for both East Horsley and West Horsley.
Horsley Planning News
- The bigger developments, conservation concerns and planning matters currently affecting the Horsleys -
Former Wisley Airfield
https://www.wisleyairfield.com/
Taylor Wimpey has submitted a new hybrid planning application for the proposed new settlement on the site of the former Wisley Airfield in Ockham. GBC planning reference number is 22/P/01175.
Deadline for submitting comments is 3rd October 2022.
Residents should be aware this application has only been submitted by Taylor Wimpey. The other two developers, Hallam Land and CBRE, whilst co-operating with Taylor Wimpey, are not a party to this application. Accordingly, the headline number of dwellings proposed is 1,730 homes. The other two developers will come forward later to propose a further 270 homes in the southern section of the site, taking the total to over 2,000 new homes as set out in GBC's Local Plan Policy A35.
West Horsley and East Horsley Parish Councils are working together and intend to make a joint submission to GBC during September. To see the application click on the following link and search for 22/P/01175. Guildford BC Website - Search for a Planning Application.
Highways England proposals for M25 Junction 10 and A3
Highways England are planning major changes for the M25 junction 10/A3 Wisley interchange. The Statutory public consultation took place in 2016/2017. Copies of the consultation materials and outcome are available on the project website: www.highwaysengland.citizenspace.com
Public Consultation 2019 decision
The Secretary of State has approved the scheme and works are scheduled to commence Autumn 2022.
Site A38 Land near Horsley Railway Station, Ockham Road North
(Lollesworth Fields) Reference: 19/P/01541
An outline application for the demolition of two dwellings and alterations to access, with all matters reserved for up to 110 new homes and 99sqm of office space etc was approved in November 2019. Catesby Estates Ltd have sold the site to Taylor Wimpey. Concerns remain over access and flooding.
A 'Reserved Planning' application has been submitted in relation to this site, detailing housing mix, design, layout etc. To see full details and to submit your comments please follow the link below.
21/P/02394 - Lollesworth Fields - DEADLINE FOR RESPONSES 19/01/22
West Horsley Parish Council have submitted their objection to this application. Please follow link below to see the full document.
Lollesworth Fields - WHPC Final Response
Oakland Farm, Green Lane, Ockham GU23 6PD
Residential development. Demolition of barn and erection of a mix of 35 dwellings, including 14 affordable with associated access from Green Lane along with pedestrian and cycle access from Oakham Road North and all associated works.
The proposed development represents a part of the Waterloo Farm site allocated in the GBC Local Plan under site policy A39, which allocates a total of approximately 120 homes for this site of 8 hectares. Oakland Farm at 1.5 hectares represents 18.75% of the total site area. On a pro rata basis, the Oakland Farm site would have an implied Local Plan allocation of 22.5 homes. By proposing to build 35 homes at this site, Antler would therefore be building 55% more homes than are effectively specified under Site Policy A39.
EHPC's Letter of Objection 21/P/00917 June 2021
Land at and to the rear of Bell & Colvill, Epsom Road, West Horsley (Site A36 GBC Local Plan)
Identified for approximately 41 homes.
Manor Farm, West Horsley (Site A37 GBC Local Plan)
This is the largest Guildford Local Plan site to come forward in the Horsleys.
On 3 December 2020 planning application 20/P/02067 was submitted to GBC by Thakeham Homes after planning application 19/P/01909 was withdrawn.
Hybrid application for a) Outline planning application for 7 self-build/custom build dwellings with access from Long Reach and b) Full planning application for the erection of 132 dwellings alongside provision of Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG), together with new Junior Sports Hall, two Padel Tennis Courts and Nursery School Facility with associated accesses, car parking, refuse/re cycling storage, landscaping, earthworks and infrastructure following demolition of existing bungalow and agricultural buildings.
EHPC have objected to the plans, citing their severe detrimental impact on local infrastructure, particularly our primary school and medical centre.
EHPC's supplementary letter of objection 20/P/02067 June 2021
EHPC's letter of objection 20/P/02067 January 2021
EHPC’s letter of objection 19/P/01909 December 2019
Land north of West Horsley, around Waterloo Farm, Ockham Road North (Site A39 GBC Local Plan)
This site has been identified for approximately 120 new homes. Currently under consideration by Persimmon Homes.
Proposed erection of five two storey detached houses with garaging, associated landscaping and modification of existing access.
Howard of Effingham School/Berkeley Homes
June 2021 Application 21/P/01306, Land at Effingham Lodge Farm, Lower Road, Effingham
Hybrid planning application for outline planning permission (only access to be considered) for the erection of 4 self-build dwellings on land at 408-410 Lower Road, Effingham following demolition of all existing buildings; and full planning permission for the erection of 110 dwellings, with access, parking, community assets, landscaping, and associated works on land at Effingham Lodge Farm, Lower Road, Effingham.
History or the proposal:
The Secretary of State upheld a planning appeal by the developer on March 21 2018, to allow the 295-home development which will help to fund a £30 million rebuild of the Howard of Effingham school.
Berkeley Homes planning application 19/P/01451: Reserved matters application pursuant to hybrid application 14/P/02109 for the replacement of Howard of Effingham School to consider the detailed design, associated playing fields, MUGA, parking and landscaping works. Effingham Lodge Farm, Lower Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5JP - Approved
Effingham Parish Council comments 11 October 2019.
You can read in detail all the planning information in each Parish council website linked below:
Planning Information Links
What changes can I make to my property?
Use this link to get to the Government sponsored planning information website. An easy to use interactive site.
Wisley Airfield Action Group
Keep Wisley in the Green Belt and stop undesirable use from becoming established.
Surrey Minerals Plan
Check this out to see what Surrey County Council is planning throughout Surrey for Waste Management and Aggregate recycling. You can respond directly from this site.
For more useful links please see here.