Policy information sourced from Spelthorne Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document

SP1: Location of Development

The extent of the existing urban area will be maintained and provision for all new development will be made within it. Existing residential areas will be maintained and new residential development will only be allowed in Flood Zones 1 and 2 unless it can be demonstrated that flood risks can be overcome.

The overall amount of employment development will be maintained. Larger well sited Employment Areas will be retained and increases in employment development accommodated in those locations and particularly in Staines town centre. Poorly sited employment uses in residential areas will be redeveloped for housing.

Existing retail centres will be protected to meet future retail needs.

For more information please see the Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document