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

DP22: Minimising Contamination, Hazards & Pollution

Land Contamination

A. Proposals for development on land that is or may be contaminated will be permitted provided that there will be no unacceptable risk to health or the environment and provided adequate remedial measures are proposed which would mitigate the effect of any contamination and render the site suitable for use. Where there is evidence of a high risk from residual contamination the applicant will be required to show as part of the application how decontamination will be undertaken.

Hazards

B. Proposals for development close to hazardous installations will be permitted provided the number of people at risk is not significantly increased. The Council will take into account the views of the Health and Safety Executive when considering proposals for new notifiable installations and the risks it might pose to the surrounding population.

Noise

C. The Council will require noise generating forms of development or proposals that would affect noise-sensitive development to be accompanied by a statement detailing potential noise generation levels and any mitigation measures proposed (such as containment of the noise generated, screening barriers or restrictive activities/hours of operation) to ensure that all noise is reduced to an acceptable level. Where a development proposal is able to demonstrate that acceptable noise levels will be achieved, the application will be supported.

D. For proposals involving new residential development sited close to transport derived noise sources, applications will be considered against the noise exposure categories as outlined in the Noise Exposure Categories table (see supporting text), as well as other material considerations where necessary.

E. For proposals involving residential and other noise sensitive development that would be sited close to commercial/industrial noise sources (i.e. where transport is not the dominant noise source), the Council will consider applications against the current version of BS4142 in order to assess the likelihood of complaints from future occupiers and therefore the acceptability of the proposed development.

Lighting & Illumination

F. Proposals for external lighting as part of a new or existing development will be permitted where the applicant can demonstrate that the lighting scheme is the minimum necessary for security, safety, working or recreational purposes and that it minimises the potential pollution from glare or spillage. Particular attention will be paid to schemes in or close to open countryside or intrinsically dark landscapes, close to residential property and areas important for nature conservation.

G. Proposals for or including floodlighting will be permitted provided there is no significant harm to the character of the area, to the amenities of the occupiers of residential property or to areas important for nature conservation. In addition, within the Green Belt floodlighting to illuminate sport and recreation facilities will only be permitted where there is no harm to the openness of the Green Belt.

Air Pollution

H. Development will be permitted provided it would not: