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Oxted2020-06-02T12:32:32+00:00

Tandridge council housing plan for 22 homes in Oxted depot

A development of 22 council houses could replace part of an Oxted depot site as councillors have approved an Β£80,000 budget to start the planning process. The approved money would cover the pre-application stage, including redesigning the Warren Lane depot site, surveys, drainage studies and consultant and architect fees.

Tandridge District Council’sΒ housing committee heard on Tuesday (June 21) that the site could be developed in two phases, as it had been earmarked for a total of 50 homes in the council’sΒ local plan.

The first phase would look at redeveloping part of the site, which is currently occupied by district council staff, the East Surrey Rural Transport Partnership and Biffa, which uses the site for parking, refuelling and cleaning bin lorries. In 2021, the council bought a house in the next street, Mill Lane, which it plans to use for access to the depot site once redeveloped.

Phase one of the project would go out for public consultation, with meetingΒ documentsΒ showing officers hope the application would be considered by the end of 2022. Ultimately officers said the aim would be to find an alternative site for the depot and then develop the remainder of the site as homes in a second phase, also for council housing.

Councillors Groves said he welcomed the opportunity to bring forward 22 new council homes, but raised concerns about an injunction on the land. Officers confirmed the need to “appropriate” the land to protect from unknown third parties who may come forward and try to “stifle” the development.

The meeting heard that the council would work in consultation with the current tenants to ensure their leases were not broken. Members also approved an increase in the council’s transfer incentive scheme for council tenants in the meeting.

This means council tenants within Tandridge who move out of larger properties into one-bedroom or bedsit accommodation can be eligible for a Β£5,000 grant and a Β£2,000 grant for moving to a two-bedroom home.

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By |December 22nd, 2022|Oxted|

Farm near Oxted could be turned into new homes as neighbours urged to have their say

Plans are being drawn up to turn a farm close to Oxted into a new housing development. Neighbours surrounding the farm are being asked for their views on the scheme, named Perrysfield View, which would see a β€œmix of new homes in a rural setting”.

While the exact number of homes has not been revealed the proposals brought forward by Knightwood Developments would see the main farmyard removed but barn and farmhouse refurbished on the site 1.3 miles south ofΒ Oxted. While the development is at the design stage theΒ homes would be a mixture of shared ownership, family and age restricted homes, the latter of which which developers say would be ideal for those looking to downsize.

β€œThe new homes will be fit for the future, sensitively designed to use little energy and capable of adaptation as the residents’ needs change,” a statement from the developers said. β€œThis will be a low-density development which maintains the agricultural and rural character whilst respecting theΒ green belt.

β€œThe proposals brought forward by Knightwood Developments include a mix of new homes in a rural setting, a new biodiverse landscape and open green space forΒ residentsΒ to enjoy.

β€œThe development will increase the openness of the site and the new buildings will be largely set back from theΒ road and will not exceed the height of the existing barns.”

Also included in the plans for the farm, which lies on the corner of Gibbs Brook Lane and Southland Lane, would be a range of open spaces including a wildflower meadow, orchard and pond. Every new home will also have anΒ electric vehicleΒ charging point.

A consultation on the plans will come to an end on December 21 with virtual drop-in sessions being held on Wednesday, December 14 and Thursday, December 15. To book your spot visit the developers websiteΒ here.

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By |December 15th, 2022|Oxted|

Oxted pub added to Good Beer Guide 2023 to be named among best in the county

The 50th edition of a popular pub guide has been published and features more than a dozen new Surrey sites on its pages. The Good Beer Guide 2023 reviews more than 4,500 pubs across the UK and offers a drinking guide to the best pints in a variety of styles of pubs to suit individual tastes, from the traditional to the more modern.

The annual compendium ofΒ ale housesΒ is assembled by thousands of independent volunteers and helps identify trends and themes both locally and nationally. For the new 2023 edition, there are 70 pubs inΒ SurreyΒ included and 15 of these are new entries.

Locations for all the pubs span the breadth of the county and feature The King’s Head and theΒ Rodboro Buildings,Β inΒ Guildford,Β to Herbert Wells, inΒ Woking,Β and Hop Blossom, inΒ Farnham.

Below is a list of a few of the new pubs included in The Good Pub Guide 2023, with information provided by the publication.Β You can find the full list byΒ downloading the Good Beer Guide’s appΒ or byΒ ordering the book for Β£16.99.

Surrey’s best pubs, according to Good Beer Guide 2023

Richmond Arms, Godalming

A traditional and unspoilt locals’ pub at the southern end of Godalming’s High Street – handy for buses and thestation. The main bar at the front has maroon half panelling and a fireplace at each end and thepublic bar to the rear has a separate entrance.

Address:Β 149 High Street, GU7 1AF.

Oxted Inn, Oxted

The only pub in New Oxted, this small purpose-built Wetherspoon pub is adjacent to the railway station. Oxted is on the Greenwich Meridian and the interior is decorated with more than 20 clocks showing the time in various parts of the world.

Address:Β Units 1-4 Hoskins Walk, Station Road West, RH8 9HR.

George, Staines

A welcome return to the Guide for this two-storey, town centre Wetherspoon pub built in the 1990s. The spacious downstairs bar with its mixture of tables and booths is always busy; a quieter bar is upstairs.

Address:Β 2-8 High Street, TW18 4EE.

Hogs Back Brewery Shop & Tap Room, Tongham

In rural Surrey, nestling under the Hogs Back ridge, the Tap Room is a converted kiln. Tables can be booked in advance but walk-ins are also welcome. Two regular beers are supplemented by seasonal specials and real Somerset cider in bottles.

Address:Β Manor Farm, The Street, GU10 1DE.

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By |December 12th, 2022|Oxted|
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