Policy information sourced from the Surrey Heath Local Plan (Saved Policies)

RE17 Major Developed Sites in the Green Belt

The following “Major Developed Sites” in the Green Belt are identified on the Proposals Map:

  • The DERA Test and Evaluation Centre, Chobham Lane, Longcross;
  • Gordon’s School, West End;
  • Fairoaks Airport.

Further development at Fairoaks Airport will be subject to Policy M21 of this Plan. Within the other Major Developed Sites the following criteria for infilling and redevelopment will apply:

Infilling should;

  • Have no greater impact on the Green Belt than the existing development;
  • Not exceed the general height of the existing buildings; and
  • Not lead to a significant increase in the developed part of the site or give rise to off-site infrastructure problems;

Redevelopment should:

  • Have no greater impact than the existing development on the open– ness of the Green Belt and the purposes of including the land in it, and where possible have less;
  • Contribute to the achievement of the objectives for the use of the land in the Green Belt;
  • Not exceed the general height of the existing buildings;
  • Not occupy a larger area of the site than the existing buildings;
  • Ensure that the new buildings are located to have regard to the openness of the Green Belt, existing landscape features and the need to integrate with the surroundings;
  • Be part of a comprehensive scheme; and
  • Not give rise to off-site infrastructure problems.

Policy information sourced from the Surrey Heath Local Plan (Saved Policies)