Policy information sourced from the Reigate & Banstead Local Plan - Development Management Plan
GTT1: Gypsy, traveller and travelling showpeople accommodation
- The following sites are inset within the Green Belt and allocated for the provision of Traveller accommodation.
| Site allocation | Indicative capacity | |
|---|---|---|
| Gypsy and Traveller | ||
| G3: Woodlea Stables, Peeks Brook Lane, Horley | Approximately 5 pitches | |
| G4: Treetops/Trentham, Peeks Brook Lane, Horley | Approximately 5 pitches | |
| G11: Highlands, Blackhorse Lane, Lower Kingswood | Approximately 4 pitches | |
| G12: Land at Kents Field, Rectory Lane, Woodmansterne | Approximately 4 pitches | |
| Total: Approximately 18 pitches | ||
| Travelling showpeople | ||
| G9a: Land south of Fairacres, Axes Lane, Salfords | Approximately 1 plot | |
| G9b: Land south of Fairacres, Axes Lane, Salfords | Approximately 4 plots | |
| Total: Approximately 5 plots |
- Proposals for the development and/or intensification of allocated sites to provide additional pitches and plots will be supported where it can be demonstrated that the intensification would meet the needs of gypsies and travellers. Proposals must also comply with the relevant requirements of Policy CS16 of the Core Strategy and the site specific requirements as set out below.
- Planning permission will not be granted for proposals which would result in the loss of existing traveller accommodation on the allocated sites, or other existing traveller sites unless an alternative replacement site has been identified to provide accommodation of an equivalent or improved standard (including in terms of location).
- Occupancy of the above allocated sites will be restricted to the travelling community who meet the “Traveller” definition set out in current national policy, or who identify as travellers in line with the stipulations in the Equality Act 2010.
- Planning applications should clearly state what commercial activity, if any, would be carried out on the site, and where. It is recommended that pre-application advice is sought on proposals for traveller accommodation development.
- To ensure a sufficient supply of suitable accommodation to meet future need in years 6-11, allocated sustainable urban extensions of over 70 homes will be required to provide land for traveller pitches in accordance with the table below. Land for these pitches should be provided on the sustainable urban extension unless the developer can demonstrate that:
- provision on an alternative site within the borough would be more sustainable and/or better meet the needs of the travelling community; and
- that the alternative site is within the applicant’s control, and is suitable and available for traveller accommodation.
Land for these pitches (whether on the SUE site or off-site) will be secured through an appropriate legal agreement. The following table identifies the site allocations and the number of pitches required:
| Broad location | Site reference | No. of homes deliverable | No. of pitches required |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Redhill | ERM1 | 145 | Approximately 1 |
| East Redhill | ERM2/3 | 230 | Approximately 3 |
| East Merstham | ERM5 | 130 | Approximately 1 |
| South and South West Reigate | SSW2 | 290 | Approximately 3 |
| South and South West Reigate | SSW9 | 120 | Approximately 1 |
| Horley | NWH1 | 75 | Approximately 1 |
| Horley | SEH4 | 75 | Approximately 1 |
| Total | 1,065 homes | Approximately 11 pitches |
G3: Woodlea Stables, Peeks Brook Lane, Horley (0.37ha)
Indicative number of pitches: Approximately 5 pitches
Development will be subject to the following requirements:
- Any on-site external lighting should be carefully designed and specified so as not to cause disturbance to nearby residents.
- Additional tree or hedgerow planting along the western and southern boundary to strengthen the Green Belt boundary.
Planning applications must include:
- a flood risk assessment (to be informed by the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Level 2); and
- a noise assessment.
G4: Treetops/Trentham, Peeks Brook Lane, Horley (0.39ha)
Indicative number of pitches: Approximately 5 pitches
Development will be subject to the following requirements:
- Any on-site external lighting should be carefully designed and specified so as not to cause disturbance to nearby residents.
Planning applications must include:
- a flood risk assessment (to be informed by the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Level 2); and
- a noise assessment.
G11: Highlands, Blackhorse Lane, Lower Kingswood (0.40ha)
Indicative number of pitches: Approximately 4 pitches
Development will be subject to the following requirements:
- Any on-site external lighting should be carefully designed and specified so as not to cause disturbance to nearby residents.
- The layout and landscaping should be designed to avoid or mitigate adverse landscape or visual impacts on the AGLV and adjoining AONB.
- Appropriate, safe access to the adjoining highway network.
G12: Land at Kents Field, Rectory Lane, Woodmansterne (0.43ha)
Indicative number of pitches: Approximately 4 pitches
Development will be subject to the following requirements:
- Any on-site external lighting should be carefully designed and specified so as not to cause disturbance to nearby residents.
Planning applications must include:
- Details of landscaping to reduce visual impact should be provided. This should include additional tree or hedgerow planting along the western and southern boundary to strengthen the Green Belt boundary.
G9a: Land south of Fairacres, Axes Lane, Salfords (0.14ha)
Indicative number of plots: Approximately 1 plot for Travelling Showpeople
Development will be subject to the following requirements:
- Any on-site external lighting should be carefully designed and specified so as not to cause disturbance to nearby residents.
Planning applications must include:
- Details of landscaping to reduce visual impact.
G9b: Land south of Fairacres, Axes Lane, Salfords (0.71ha)
Indicative number of plots: Approximately 4 plots for Travelling Showpeople
Development will be subject to the following requirements:
- Any on-site external lighting should be carefully designed and specified so as not to cause disturbance to nearby residents.
Planning applications must include:
- Details on landscaping to reduce visual impact.
For more information please see the Reigate & Banstead Development Management Plan