Policy information sourced from the Tandridge District Core Strategy
Density
Within the framework for the character and design of density as set out in Policy CSP18 the density of new development will be within the following ranges:
- Rural Areas (Larger Rural Settlements/Woldingham/Green Belt Settlements /countryside) – 30 to 40 dwellings per hectare, unless the design solution for such a density would conflict with the local character and distinctiveness of an area where a lower density is more appropriate; such character and distinctiveness may also be identified in Village Design Statements, Conservation Area Appraisals or Supplementary Planning Documents. Saved policy BE7 “Woldingham” of the Tandridge District Local Plan 2001 will also continue to apply to development within the settlement boundary until this is replaced by a policy in a Development Control DPD.
- Built up areas – 30 to 55 dwellings per hectare, unless the design solution for such a density would conflict with the local character and distinctiveness of an area where a lower density is more appropriate; such character and distinctiveness may also be identified in Village Design Statements, Conservation Area Appraisals or Supplementary Planning Documents.
- Oxted and Caterham Valley town centres (as defined on the proposals map) 40 to 75 dwellings per hectare, unless the design solution for a higher density scheme is compatible with local character and distinctiveness.
Within the lower density areas (a) and in the medium density areas (b) the Council will resist densities above the specified ranges unless it can be demonstrated that development proposals will not harm the character of the area and the quality of the environment and provided the site is in an area that is within 0.5km (approximately a 5 minute safe and level walk) from frequent public transport and a town, village or other centre containing convenience shopping.
For more information please see the Tandridge District Core Strategy