Policy information sourced from the Lovelace Neighbourhood Plan

LNPH3: Housing Design and Density

Development proposals will be supported providing they are well designed, enhance the special qualities of each location and are sympathetic to local character and history, and where:

  • They follow the guidelines within the most recently adopted design guidance from Surrey County Council, the adopted GBLPSS 2019 Policy D1, where appropriate, and the GBC Residential Extensions and Alterations SPD (2018) or any subsequent updates.
  • Developments in Lovelace should follow the Lovelace Design Standard at Appendix 4 and in the Lovelace Conservation Areas should also be in accordance with relevant Conservation Area Appraisal guidelines.
  • Overdevelopment and disproportionate additions to properties do not result.
  • The design uses high-quality materials in keeping with the character of the surrounding area, whilst acknowledging the potential for innovation particularly on strategic sites.
  • Residential developments will be built to a height that respects the character of the settlement built form.
  • Window design should harmonise with nearby window shapes.
  • The building line and boundary treatment will complement those of existing properties within the settlement and conservation areas.
  • Gated developments are not permitted except for single dwellings.
  • Outside the strategic sites residential developments will reflect the density and character of the surrounding area.
  • Outside the strategic sites residential developments within the Ripley and Wisley settlement areas should have a minimum density of 20 per hectare and a maximum density of 40 per hectare. Developments in Ockham should reflect the current low density of the area.
  • Gardens are provided for houses and communal gardens for flats.
  • All major developments will provide appropriate green space for recreational use.
  • Developments do not increase recreational pressure on the TBHSPA.
  • All major developments must provide cycle paths and footways linking to existing public walkways and public rights of way prior to occupation.
  • Service roads within major developments and culs-de-sac must be of a size sufficient for service vehicle to access and have turning space.
  • Bin stores should be unobtrusive and accessible from the road.

For more information please see the Neighbourhood Plan