September 2017 – Final Edition
Westcott Ward and Neighbourhood Plan Area
Westcott Village Core, outside which is Metropolitan Green Belt
Westcott Shopping Areas
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In 2025 the Ward of Westcott will remain an attractive feature of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, protecting and enhancing the two conservation areas which sit within it. We expect that its resident population will have grown marginally and the Ward will support a higher number who choose to work in and visit Westcott to make use of its diverse facilities.
The village of Westcott will remain physically distinct and separate from Dorking and surrounding parishes, using the Green Belt to resist the merging of communities and encroachment into the unique character and setting of the surrounding countryside. This is the most important issue emerging from the survey of the villagers of Westcott.
The development needs of the village will be met by small scale developments, restricted to within the boundaries of Westcott Village. Other development within the Green Belt will be restricted to agriculture, leisure, or the other limited activities that comply with National Planning policy and the Mole Valley Local Development Plan.
The Policies set out in this Westcott Neighbourhood Development Plan (WNDP) have been designed following needs assessment from a variety of sources, including a comprehensive survey of village residents and businesses. Reflecting this evidence, the aims of the WNDP include:
At the time of preparing this WNDP, the Local Development Plan in Mole Valley in relation to Westcott consists of the saved policies of the Mole Valley Local Plan 2000 and the Mole Valley Core Strategy 2009.
Mole Valley District Council has begun the process of creating a new Local Plan and, should such a plan be adopted, the Westcott Neighbourhood plan will be reviewed to ensure that it remains in general conformity with the policies of the Local Plan.
All development throughout the Ward will conform to policies which preserve or enhance the architectural styles and character of the area, using as much as possible natural materials, finishes and features in keeping with our architectural heritage, and environmental sustainability.