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

1. The scale and location of development
Development typeLocationAmountTimeframeDelivery
HousingWithin the urban area#At least 280By 2027CS6; Saved BLP allocations and policies until replaced by the DMP
HousingSustainable Urban Extensions*Up to 500-700By 2027CS6; Saved BLP allocations and policies until replaced by the DMP
EmploymentAdditional employment development predominantly through reuse and intensification of existing employment land.Approximately 13,000sqm across Area 2a and Area 2b (excluding Redhill town centre)By 2027CS5; CS6; Saved BMP allocations and policies until replaced by the DMP
RetailSignificant retail growth in Redhill will contribute to the town centre increasing its market share for both comparison and convenience goodsComparison: at least 3,870sqm Convenience (across Area 2a and 2b): at least 7,020sqm (the majority in Redhill town centre and a limited amount in Reigate town centre)By 2027CS7; Saved BLP allocations and policies until replaced by the DMP

# Excludes contribution from windfalls and other urban broad locations

* Figures suggested for each broad area of search for sustainable urban extensions are indicative and subject to detailed testing through the DMP. This testing will consider locations in the order of priority set out in policy CS6, following which detailed site capacity and phasing will be finalised.

2. Infrastructure priorities
SchemePurposeTarget date or triggerPolicy provision
Expansion of existing primary schools in Redhill/Reigate area – at least 1-form entryTo accommodate increase in primary school numbers due to increase arising from recent and future developmentDeliveredBLP policies
Expansion of water treatment works at reservoir outside the borough (NB this requirement is for development across the borough and in neighbouring boroughs such as Croydon)To provide an adequate water supply throughout plan periodThird phase planned 2015-2020CS10; CS12

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 & Leisure Needs Assessment
  • Infrastructure Delivery Plan
  • Sustainable Urban Extensions: Broad Geographic Locations Technical Report.