Policy information sourced from Mole Valley Local Plan

RUD20 - COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN VILLAGES

Proposals to establish, extend or redevelop business, industrial, storage and distribution or related undertakings within the boundaries of those villages defined in accordance with Policies RUD1, RUD2 and RUD3 will only be permitted where:

  • it is at an appropriately small scale in relation to the size and character of the village;
  • it takes account of the setting, form and layout of the village and in particular:
    • is not a form of development which extends into the surrounding countryside;
    • in the case of villages identified in Policy RUD1 comprises infilling or in the case of villages identified in Policies RUD2 and RUD3 comprises the development of land substantially surrounded by existing buildings;
    • does not result in the development of land that makes a significant contribution to the rural character of the village.
  • it would not result in the net loss of residential accommodation;
  • it would not result in the loss of community facilities where there is an evident need for such facilities;
  • it takes account of the historic character of the village and the local style of building;
  • it would not have a significant adverse effect on the amenities of any nearby residential properties through noise, pollution or levels of activity;
  • the traffic generated is compatible with the environmental character of the village and would not significantly increase traffic flows on minor roads suitable only for light local traffic;
  • adequate utility and other services are available.

Proposals for new business, industrial, storage and distribution or related activities will not be allowed outside the infill boundaries of villages in Policy RUD1 or the boundaries of villages defined in accordance with Policies RUD2 and RUD3 except as provided for in Policy RUD19 or as part of a farm diversification scheme in accordance with Policy RUD17.

For more information please see the Local Plan