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LP05–A1 This approach maintains the green belt designation and not allow the site
to expand
LP05–A2 This approach removes the site from the green belt and allows the site to
expand
Location Policy 6 (LP06) – Development in Chertsey Urban Area
16.163 There are a number of issues that are relevant to all the urban area policies. These have been
captured in Box 3 (see above).
16.164 The implications of the alternatives on the receptors are uncertain. There is no consistent
negative impact to note although LP04 does have a slightly more adverse impact across
receptors ER04. Accordingly there is no strong guidance from the impact on the receptors to
assist with the selection of the preferred alternative
16.165 Having regard to the conclusion of SA in Appendix 3, overall, all the policy approaches have a
neutral impact. The need to accommodate growth will have a consequence for all the
receptors, but the impact of the alternatives is not different for planned or unplanned
growth.
16.166 The Sustainable Community Strategy indicates that the town centre will provide a range of
facilities for the needs of its residents and businesses, as well as for the surrounding areas
and will take opportunities for improvement and regeneration. Existing infrastructure will
need to be enhanced and supported to accommodate this redevelopment. Chertsey is
considered as being an important historic centre in Runnymede. In addition, the Sustainable
Community strategy seeks to retain the current mix of uses found in Chertsey and to protect
its unique status in the borough by controlling new development so that it “…will assist in
confirming the uniqueness of the town centre and establishing its position in the retail
hierarchy as a place that meets local needs while providing opportunities for independent
retailers…” The preferred approach is LP06 as it supports the overall strategy.
16.167 The Local Plan team rejects one alternative to Policy LP06, which was:
LP06‐A1: No additional growth proposed, but responds to development schemes as
they arise in the context of the approach to be taken to sustainable development as
set out in the NPPF.
Location Policy 7 (LP07) – Development in Virginia Water Urban Area
16.168 There are a number of issues that are relevant to all the urban area policies. These have been
captured in Box 3 (see above).
16.169 The implications of the alternatives on the receptors are uncertain. There is no consistent
negative impact to note although LP04 does have a slightly more adverse impact on receptor
ER04. Accordingly there is no strong guidance from the impact on the receptors to assist with
the selection of the preferred alternative
16.170 Having regard to the conclusion of SA in Appendix 3, overall, all the policy approaches have a
positive or neutral impact. The need to accommodate growth will have a consequence for all
the receptors, but the impact of the alternatives is not different for planned or unplanned
growth.
16.171 The Sustainable Community Strategy indicates that the town and local centre will provide a
range of facilities for the needs of its residents and businesses, as well as for the surrounding
areas and will take opportunities for improvement and regeneration. Existing infrastructure
will need to be enhanced and supported to accommodate this redevelopment.
16.172 The approach in LP07 is to promote the continued maintenance of the urban area of Virginia
Water as a high quality environment supported by the current mix of uses and to enhance its
vibrancy and attraction through redevelopment opportunities. New development, including
additional housing, will be in keeping with its surroundings. Opportunities for regeneration
and redevelopment will be explored within the area adjoining Virginia Water Station to better
meet local needs.
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