Burgh Heath

Planning application for up to 130 units

Reigate & Banstead District Council

The site is located to the south east of Burgh Heath, less than 1km from Kingswood mainline railway station, and 5km from Junction 8 of the M25.

In order to bolster the Government’s objective to deliver more homes, the update NPPF provides for development to come forward on ‘Grey Belt’ sites. Grey Belt is land which is located within the established Green Belt, but which is not considered to contribute strongly to its purpose., Typically, these will be edge of settlement locations which are devoid of special landscape characteristics or designations.

Grey Belt applications must demonstrate that the location is sustainable, that specific infrastructure requirements will be met (including the provision of an enhanced quantum of affordable housing and the delivery of good quality public open space), and that there is unmet need from the development.

Lightwood is preparing a planning application for up to 130 units, comprising 45% affordable housing and substantial public open space including a community orchard and allotments.