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Planning applications - September 2022

The planning applications where the CRA has made comments can also be seen listed on the Chipstead Village Website. You can see comments (and soon, outcomes) here - https://chipsteadvillage.org/planning-notices-and-comments

As always, detailed comments can be found on the RBBC website under the application reference and listed under Consultee comments. Use the link below to bring up the Planning Search facility, then search on the Application reference number or the address to see the full details of the application.

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1. 21/02000/F – Land To The Rear Of 260, 262 And 264 Chipstead Way And To The Rear Of Kita, Sunnyfields And Paddock Woodmansterne - Redevelopment of the site to deliver 7 residential units with associated landscaping and private gardens, parking and internal access road. As amended on 18/10/2021, 20/10/2021, 28/10/21, 01/11/2021, 25/11/2021, 13/12/2021, 03/03/2022 and 8/3/2022. Amended plans 17/6/2022, 21/07/2022 and on 30/08/2022. Deadline for residents’ comments 21 September.

The CRA objects to the further revisions to this application and request all our previous objections be taken into consideration. The revisions lack any material reduction to the overall adverse impact of the development, and this remains overdevelopment of a back-garden site. Our objections to the current changes are as follows:

(1) New development should provide an appropriate environment for future occupants whilst not adversely impacting upon the amenity of occupants of existing dwellings. This revised application does not do this – it is still inappropriate overdevelopment of a back-garden site that does not reflect or complement the local area and will have an adverse impact on existing dwellings. It is harmful to the visual amenity and character of the area. Infill development is not characteristic of Chipstead Way, and intensive development is inappropriate in this area so close to an SSI.

(2) There is no proper footpath on the site yet the access to be used cannot accommodate vehicles entering and leaving at the same time plus pedestrian traffic who may want to enter or leave at the same time. The Manual for Street advises that streets should not be designed just to accommodate the movement of motor vehicles. It is important that designers place a high priority on meeting the needs of pedestrians, cyclists and other users especially the disabled, a category that includes not only mobility challenged people but also those with sensory or cognitive impairment. Although Surrey Highways advise that this type of development is suitable for a vehicle/ pedestrian shared surface because it will be a cul-de-sac; will generate less than 100 vehicle movements an hour and parking arrangements are designated. However, the Manual for Streets adds that the use of shared surfaces should be subject to there being suitable provision for disabled persons. The Manual suggests: "a protected space, with appropriate physical demarcation, will need to be provided, so that those pedestrians who may be unable or unwilling to negotiate priority with vehicles, can use the street safely and comfortably”. It does not appear that a protected area for pedestrians has been included in the latest amendments. It seems unlikely that the new 2m driver/pedestrian intervisibility splays and tactile paving just added actually provide a protected space at the road access for pedestrians, disabled or able-bodied, or a clearly delineated refuge area and a safe corridor for foot traffic.

(3) The existing driveway of 264 Chipstead Way is being used as the access point for the proposed estate road. Although the applicant notes that as this is an existing access the Road Safety Audit is not needed prior to a decision being take, this is an inappropriate comparison as the development proposal is to utilise this driveway of the retained property for the estate road access for 6 new family homes as well as accommodating the refuse collection point and bin area for the development - that is not the same use as an existing driveway for one property. A Road Safety audit after the event does not give any assurance that all safety concerns have been adequately assessed before permission is granted for this development. To maintain local confidence that all potential safety risks have been adequately assessed, a road safety audit should be carried out before any decision is taken.

(4) It is noted that the “vehicle swept path” analysis of vehicles entering and leaving the development does not show how the vehicle movements would flow to accommodate the newly added tactile paving and 2mx 2m driver/pedestrian intervisibility splays. It seems unlikely that all these movements in the analysis can all be safely accommodated in the ex-driveway of 264 Chipstead Way and without causing other highway issues on Chipstead Way itself.

(5) Surrey Wildlife Trust note that the ecological material submitted with the application is now out of date being from May 2021 and is not in line with the current amended application. They note that no assessment has been made of the impact of this development upon Chipstead Downs SSI and particularly they draw to RBBC’s attention that an assessment for the habitat of the Stag Beetle has not been made. As this is a species of principle importance the LPA should have regard for this species when determining a planning application.

(6) The RBBC planning policies state that they look for development to conserve biodiversity and if not improve it certainly not damage it. This proposal bringing with it the impact of the built form and the pressure from 48 additional human beings, will increase not only the recreational pressure on the SSSI at Chipstead Downs but also will impact adversely on local wildlife and its habitat. There are no detailed environmental benefits shown as being generated by this development in this location that clearly outweigh the adverse impacts that it will have on this rural location and nothing to show how the adverse impacts will be mitigated. There is no information on how or if this development could provide any biodiversity net-gain. The site is a green space that provides a valuable corridor for wildlife in the area. A few additional ornamental plantings will not preserve the biodiversity that is currently on the site nor mitigate the damage that this development will cause.

It is the CRA’s view that this proposal would result in an unduly intense and uncharacteristic form of infill development, harmful to and out of character with the grain and surrounding pattern of development in Chipstead Way. It does not maintain or enhance the built environment or promote or reinforce the local distinctiveness of the area. It creates an unsafe access/egress point and there is no biodiversity support or advantage only damage. The CRA’s view is that this application should be refused.

Outcome of Previous Applications

2. 22/01794/HH & 22/01795/LBC – West Ridge Walpole Avenue Chipstead – Internal alterations to the house and addition of new French doors to the loggia and dining room, dormer window and conservation rooflight. Deadline for comments 9 September.

Awaiting decision.

3. 22/01461/FUL – Wildwood and Green Linnets Outwood Lane Chipstead – Proposals are for 4 new 4 bed, semi-detached houses on the rear plot of land at the existing dwellings. Proposals will include a new driveway link from Outwood Lane up to the rear site and associated parking. The existing conservatory serving Green Linnets will be demolished.

Awaiting decision.

4. 22/00378/S73 - Hedgeside Walpole Avenue Chipstead Surrey CR5 3PP - Construction of 2 new detached 2 storey properties with new site access and arboricultural works off Hazel Way. Variation of Condition 1 of Permission: 18/00213/F - Amendments to include the provision of two separate accesses from Hazel Way and alterations to the landscape scheme. Amended plans 4/7/2022.

Awaiting decision.

5. 22/01084/F – Longshaw Stables Hazelwood Lane – Conversion of the stables to one single storey dwelling with associated works. Amendments 7/7/2022.

Awaiting decision.

6. 21/02760/LBC – The Old Rectory Rectory Road Chipstead - Refurbishment and extension of a Grade II listed building, further conversion of a partially converted garage, demolition of a green house and potting shed with an indoor pool building constructed in their place, re installation of an outdoor tennis court, erection of a kennel and alterations to the existing gates/pillars

and linked application

7.21/02759/HH - Refurbishment and extension of a Grade II listed building, further conversion of a partially converted garage, demolition of a green house and potting shed with an indoor pool building constructed in their place and re installation of an outdoor tennis court. As amended 18/1/2022; 31/01/2022; 31/03/2022; 26/05/2022; 04/07/2022; 22/08/2022.

Objections submitted - awaiting decision.

8. LB Croydon - 22/00655/FUL – 25 Woodfield Hill - Demolition of a single dwelling and erection of 2 apartment blocks comprising 9 residential units with associated access alterations, car/cycle parking and landscaping works.

An appeal has been lodged for non-determination within time allowed. Awaiting decision.

9. LB Croydon – 22/00060/REF – Appeal – 29 Hollymeoak Road - Demolition of existing dwelling. Erection of a two-storey building with roof accommodation comprising 6 flats; provision of new access, parking spaces, refuse and recycling stores, secure cycle parking and communal landscaped amenity space.

Appeal - awaiting decision.

10. LB Croydon – 22/01464/FUL – 31 Hollymeoak Road - Demolition of the existing house and side garage and erection of four storey building to provide 8 units with associated new vehicular access, car parking, cycle/refuse storage and soft/hard landscaping.

Objections submitted - awaiting decision.

11. 19/02269/DET07 – Rowans Hill Coulsdon Lane Chipstead – Submission of travel plan details pursuant to condition 7 of appeal permission 19/02269/F. Change of use to an independent special school for children with autism and related special educational needs and disabilities, with the provision of ancillary facilities including a playground, noise barriers and canopy and additional planting. As amended on 06/07/2021 and 04/11/2021.

Objections submitted - awaiting a decision.

12. 21/02795/S73 – McCarthy & Stone development Outwood Lane - This application seeks removal of condition 14 of Permission 19/02583/S73 - ie. the proposed extended footway, and the proposed pedestrian crossing facility comprising a central refuge island, dropped kerbs, tactile paving, and associated road markings and carriageway widening, on Outwood Lane. As amended on 10/01/2022

Objections submitted - awaiting a decision.

13. 20/02362/F – Prospect Wells House Outwood Lane Chipstead – Demolition and erection of 3-storey residential building with 16 flats with associated access and works. As amended on 05/01/2021.

Objections submitted - awaiting a decision.