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 2,440By 2027CS6; Saved BLP allocations and policies until replaced by the DMP
Housing including:Horley North West Sector1,570By 2027CS6; Saved BLP allocations and policies until replaced by the DMP
HousingSustainable Urban Extensions*Up to 200By 2027CS6; Saved BLP allocations and policies until replaced by the DMP
EmploymentAdditional employment development predominantly through reuse and intensification of existing employment land.Approximately 24,000sqmBy 2027CS5; CS6; Saved BLP allocations and policies until replaced by the DMP
RetailHorley town centre Comparison: At least 3,870sqm / Convenience: At least 2,340sqmComparison: At least 3,870sqm / Convenience: At least 2,340sqmBy 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
Drainage and flood prevention measures to allow the development of the NE and NW sectorsTo reduce on- and off- site flood risks and ensure that new development is protected from flood risk and does not cause downstream floodingWhen development occursSaved policies in the Horley Master Plan section of the BLP; DMP policies as appropriate
Floodplain compensationTo reduce on- and off- site flood risks and ensure that new development is protected from flood risk and does not cause downstream floodingWhen development occursSaved policies in the Horley Master Plan section of the BLP; DMP policies as appropriate
New access routes to NE and NW sectorTo provide access to, and avoid congestion on, the existing highway networkWhen development occursSaved policies in the Horley Master Plan section of the BLP; DMP policies as appropriate
Provision of a comprehensive playing space for sport facility^To provide sports and playing facilities for the residents of the NE and NW sectorWhen development occursSaved policies in the Horley Master Plan section of the BLP; DMP policies as appropriate
Riverside Green Chain open space and/or permissive public access linking the chainTo safeguard the river environment, provide recreation space and sustainable pedestrian and cycle routesWhen development occursSaved policies in the Horley Master Plan section of the BLP; DMP policies as appropriate
Two new neighbourhood centres and community facilities in the NE and NW sectorsTo provide facilities in a sustainable location to support the new communitiesWhen development occursSaved policies in the Horley Master Plan section of the BLP; DMP policies as appropriate
Play space and play facilities within the NE and NW sectorsTo provide for the leisure needs of existing and future residentsWhen development occursSaved policies in the Horley Master Plan section of the BLP; DMP policies as appropriate
Provision of two new 1-form entry primary schoolsTo accommodate forecast increase in primary school pupil numbersWhen development occursSaved policies in the Horley Master Plan section of the BLP; DMP policies as appropriate
Enhancement to Oakwood Secondary SchoolTo accommodate forecast increase in secondary school pupil numbersWhen development occursSaved policies in the Horley Master Plan section of the BLP; DMP policies as appropriate
New leisure centreTo provide for the leisure needs of existing and future residentsDeliveredSaved policies in the Horley Master Plan section of the BLP
Bus priority route corridor, bus/rail interchange and enhanced bus serviceTo increase travel opportunities for residents and support modal shift towards sustainable forms of transportEarly provision required to promote regeneration initiatives or when development occursSaved policies in the Horley Master Plan section of the BLP; DMP policies as appropriate

^ Alternative leisure/open space options to the Town Park proposed in the Horley Master Plan are being explored

Indicators used to monitor this policy will include:

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

Evidence base:

  • Strategic Land Availability Assessment
  • Update to the Economic Evidence Base/Economic Market Assessment
  • Retail & Leisure Needs Assessment
  • Infrastructure Delivery Plan
  • Horley Master Plan
  • Sustainable urban extensions: Broad Geographic Locations Technical Report.