Policy information sourced from the Elmbridge Core Strategy

CS11 - Claygate 

The Council will support initiatives that help to sustain the health and wellbeing of this distinct community and support the dual role of the two village centres as a commercial and a community and social centre.

Development opportunities within this suburban village are very limited. Residential development will generally be supported within the built up area, through redevelopment of previously developed land, and appropriate infill development, provided that it is acceptable in environmental and planning terms. The Council will encourage the provision of small and affordable family units and private sheltered accommodation where this addresses a local identified need.

In all instances, new development will be well designed, integrate with and enhance local character. Any new development proposed in Claygate Village or the Foley Estate Conservation Areas must be designed to enhance the heritage value of the area. In preparing a Design and Character SPD, the Council will take account of the Village Design Statement produced by the Parish Council where it supports the overarching planning framework that relates to the Borough and is deliverable.

The surrounding Green Belt land will continue to be protected for a variety of uses including woodlands, commons and farms.

Should opportunities arise within and around the village centre, higher density mixed use developments could be appropriate, provided that they support the vitality, viability and sustainability of the area and contribute to the diversity of uses available to local people.

The Council will work with Surrey County Council and the Primary Care Trust to ensure that education and health needs of the local population can be adequately provided for.

The Council will promote improved access to and within the area for pedestrians and cyclists, public transport users and those with impaired mobility. A parking strategy will be developed in partnership with Surrey County Council in order to give further consideration to the adoption of a coherent approach to on and off-street parking.

See appendix 2 for settlement investment and development schedules.

For more information please see the Elmbridge Core Strategy