Policy information sourced from the Reigate & Banstead Local Plan - Core Strategy

CS8 : Area 1 (The North Downs)

1. The scale and location of development
Development typeLocationAmountTimeframeDelivery
HousingWithin the urban areaAt least 930By 2027CS6; Saved BLP allocations and policies until replaced by the DMP
Housing including:Preston Regeneration area340By 2022CS6; Saved BLP allocations and policies until replaced by the DMP
Housing including:Banstead village centre (excl. sites with planning permission)180By 2022CS6; Saved BLP allocations and policies until replaced by the DMP
EmploymentAdditional employment development predominantly through reuse and intensification of existing employment landApproximately 2,000sqmBy 2027CS5; CS6; Saved BMP allocations and policies until replaced by the DMP
RetailBanstead village centreAt least 1,300sqm comparison and 1,200sqm convenienceBy 2027CS7; Saved BLP allocations and policies until replaced by the DMP

Excludes contribution from windfalls and other urban broad locations

2. Infrastructure priorities
SchemePurposeTarget date or triggerPolicy provision
New leisure and community hub facility (Preston Regeneration Area)To address the leisure and community facilities deficit in Preston to meet the needs of the existing and future population2015CS5; CS12; Preston Planning Framework; DMP policies and allocations
Transport improvements in and around Preston Regeneration AreaTo accommodate transport demand from new developmentWhen development occursCS12; CS17; Preston Planning Framework; DMP policies and allocations
Highway improvements to A240/B221 junctionTo increase key junction capacity to accommodate new developmentEarly provision required to meet the needs of the existing community and promote regeneration initiativesCS12; CS17; DMP policies and allocations

Indicators used to monitor this policy will include:

  • monitoring indicators related to policies CS5, CS6, CS7, CS12 and CS13

Evidence base:

  • Sustainability appraisal
  • Strategic land availability assessment
  • Update to the economic evidence base/economic market assessment
  • Retail and leisure needs assessment
  • Infrastructure delivery plan

For more information please see the Reigate & Banstead Core Strategy