Policy information sourced from the Tandridge Local Plan Part 2: Detailed Policies

DP12: Development in Defined Villages in the Green Belt

A. In the Green Belt development within the Defined Villages of Bletchingley, Blindley Heath, Dormansland, Felbridge, Godstone, Old Oxted, South Godstone, South Nutfield and Tatsfield as shown on the Policies Map will be permitted where the proposal comprises:

  1. Infilling within an existing substantially developed frontage; this does not include the inappropriate subdivision of existing curtilages to a size below that prevailing in the area;
  2. The partial or complete redevelopment of previously developed land, even if this goes beyond the strict definition of infilling;
  3. The development of sites within the villages boundaries following allocation for affordable housing;
  4. Extensions or alterations to existing buildings and the erection of new ancillary domestic buildings within the curtilage of a dwelling;
  5. Development that provides new, or assists in the retention of, community facilities;
  6. Any other form of development that is defined by the National Planning Policy Framework as not being inappropriate in the Green Belt.

B. In all circumstances, infilling, redevelopment and other forms of development must be in character with the village, or that part of it, and will be subject to any other relevant Development Plan policies.

For more information please see the Tandridge Local Plan Part 2: Detailed Policies