Sweeters Reach, Off Loxwood Road & Chilton Close, Alfold, Surrey
Sold For Residential Development
Second successful strategic land promotion site in Alfold, Surrey for Catesby Estates
Catesby Estates promoted 14.9 acres of land east of Loxwood Road/Chilton Close in Alfold with potential for new homes including a policy compliant percentage of affordable housing. The site lies within the administrative area of Waverley Borough Council.
This was a phase 2 extension to a 6.5 acre site of 55 homes which Catesby sold to Cala Homes in 2018 (more about Phase 1 land site here). The 14.9 acre site known as Sweeters Reach was promoted through the Local Plan process.
Land promotion timeline for 14.9 acre site in Alfold
Outline planning application for new homes approved in 2020
Waverley Borough Council adopted a new Local Plan in early 2018 which sets out a need to deliver at least 590 homes per year across the Borough. Whilst the majority of houses will be delivered in the larger settlements of Farnham, Godalming, Hazelmere and Cranleigh, a proportion will be delivered in villages such as Alfold (including Alfold Crossways). The Local Plan requires Alfold to provide a minimum of 125 new homes over the Plan period.
The application site has previously been assessed by Waverley Borough Council as potentially suitable for development, in addition the site has subsequently been considered in the evidence base for the Alfold Neighbourhood Plan, which found that the site may be suitable for allocation subject to resolving issues and mitigating identified constraints. Technical work undertaken by Catesby Estates on the site to date demonstrates the site is suitable for development and that potential technical issues can be resolved.
Waverley Borough Council were unable to demonstrate a five-year supply of housing land, as required by the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The housing land supply position in the Borough has worsened in part due to unforeseen delays in the progression of the second part of the Local Plan which is responsible for allocating sites for development, and delays in bringing forward the Dunsfold Park scheme.
This results in an urgent need for delivery of homes in Waverley. Whilst some development has already been permitted in Alfold, the allocation is set as a minimum and the Local Plan recognises that those villages not within Surrey Hills AONB or Green Belt offer more scope for growth.
Outline planning permission was granted for this site in March 2020.
Phase 2 strategic land promoted and sold to Bewley Homes in 2021
Catesby Estates are pleased to announce the sale of phase 2 of a residential development site in Alfold, Surrey to Bewley Homes.
The 14.9 acre site has outline planning consent for up to 80 new homes, 30% affordable housing and public open space.
This was a phase 2 extension to a 6.5 acre site of 55 homes which Catesby sold to Cala Homes in 2018, which has subsequently been built out and is now fully occupied.
David Harper, Area Land Director for Catesby Estates said “We are delighted to have completed our first land sale to Bewley Homes who have a reputation for delivering high quality new homes.”
“Alfold is a highly desirable, but expensive place to live, and these proposals include affordable housing providing an opportunity for those who currently cannot afford to buy or rent in Alfold to live in the community where they have existing connections”.
Reserved Matters planning application by Bewley Homes in 2022
Bewley Homes has secured reserved matters planning permission for the site off Loxwood Road. Bewley will now build a mix of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes along with public open space including a children's play area.
Promoting your land in Surrey with Catesby Estates
We’re actively seeking strategic land sites in Surrey. With a proven track record and strong success rate, landowners in the county are welcome to contact us.
Site Specifics
14.9 Acre Site (6.0 Hectares)
80 New Homes
30% Affordable Homes
PUBLIC CONSULTATION - Letters requesting feedback on our proposals and further contact details for more indepth discussions were circulated to immediate neighbours of the site in March 2020.
HIGHWAYS - Vehicular access will be provided off the main access road of the approved 55 homes scheme by CALA Homes to the west of the site. This will be capacity tested to ensure that queuing and delay from the site access onto Loxwood Road are not materially affected.
Parking will be provided on site in accordance with the Waverley parking standards and a Travel Plan document will also be produced to cover the entire site which will propose measures to encourage residents to travel via means other than the private car.
LANDSCAPING - The development will be set within an attractive landscape comprising a framework of the existing mature trees and hedgerows reinforced with new planting and areas of public green space.
Existing vegetation will be retained (other than a small number of trees which will need to be removed to allow the creation of the access road) and new planting of primarily native species will be introduced. This will soften views of the development edge in views from the surrounding roads, footpaths and private properties.
ECOLOGY - Wildlife-friendly features will be incorporated into the development (i.e. bat and bird boxes), in addition to soft landscaping, including habitats such as grasslands (featuring wildflowers), pools and buffering of woodland.
FLOODING - The whole site is located within Flood Zone 1 of the Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning (Rivers and Seas).
This is the lowest classification of fluvial flood risk, therefore risk is considered to be very low.
ARCHAEOLOGY AND HERITAGE - The Conservation Area lies at the heart of the Alfold village, away from Alfold Crossways and the site, and was designated as such in 1970, extended further in 1989.
Designated heritage assets including listed buildings all lie at some distance from the Site, so it is unlikely that their settings would be adversely affected.
SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE - The development will provide sustainable, resource efficient low carbon homes reducing carbon emissions and running costs for residents.
Through a range of sustainability measures the development aims to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change and provide social and economic benefits while protecting the environment.
Second successful strategic land promotion site in Alfold, Surrey for Catesby Estates
Catesby Estates promoted 14.9 acres of land east of Loxwood Road/Chilton Close in Alfold with potential for new homes including a policy compliant percentage of affordable housing. The site lies within the administrative area of Waverley Borough Council.
This was a phase 2 extension to a 6.5 acre site of 55 homes which Catesby sold to Cala Homes in 2018 (more about Phase 1 land site here). The 14.9 acre site known as Sweeters Reach was promoted through the Local Plan process.
Land promotion timeline for 14.9 acre site in Alfold
Outline planning application for new homes approved in 2020
Waverley Borough Council adopted a new Local Plan in early 2018 which sets out a need to deliver at least 590 homes per year across the Borough. Whilst the majority of houses will be delivered in the larger settlements of Farnham, Godalming, Hazelmere and Cranleigh, a proportion will be delivered in villages such as Alfold (including Alfold Crossways). The Local Plan requires Alfold to provide a minimum of 125 new homes over the Plan period.
The application site has previously been assessed by Waverley Borough Council as potentially suitable for development, in addition the site has subsequently been considered in the evidence base for the Alfold Neighbourhood Plan, which found that the site may be suitable for allocation subject to resolving issues and mitigating identified constraints. Technical work undertaken by Catesby Estates on the site to date demonstrates the site is suitable for development and that potential technical issues can be resolved.
Waverley Borough Council were unable to demonstrate a five-year supply of housing land, as required by the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The housing land supply position in the Borough has worsened in part due to unforeseen delays in the progression of the second part of the Local Plan which is responsible for allocating sites for development, and delays in bringing forward the Dunsfold Park scheme.
This results in an urgent need for delivery of homes in Waverley. Whilst some development has already been permitted in Alfold, the allocation is set as a minimum and the Local Plan recognises that those villages not within Surrey Hills AONB or Green Belt offer more scope for growth.
Outline planning permission was granted for this site in March 2020.
Phase 2 strategic land promoted and sold to Bewley Homes in 2021
Catesby Estates are pleased to announce the sale of phase 2 of a residential development site in Alfold, Surrey to Bewley Homes.
The 14.9 acre site has outline planning consent for up to 80 new homes, 30% affordable housing and public open space.
This was a phase 2 extension to a 6.5 acre site of 55 homes which Catesby sold to Cala Homes in 2018, which has subsequently been built out and is now fully occupied.
David Harper, Area Land Director for Catesby Estates said “We are delighted to have completed our first land sale to Bewley Homes who have a reputation for delivering high quality new homes.”
“Alfold is a highly desirable, but expensive place to live, and these proposals include affordable housing providing an opportunity for those who currently cannot afford to buy or rent in Alfold to live in the community where they have existing connections”.
Reserved Matters planning application by Bewley Homes in 2022
Bewley Homes has secured reserved matters planning permission for the site off Loxwood Road. Bewley will now build a mix of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes along with public open space including a children's play area.
Promoting your land in Surrey with Catesby Estates
We’re actively seeking strategic land sites in Surrey. With a proven track record and strong success rate, landowners in the county are welcome to contact us.
