Caterham, Chaldon and Whyteleafe Neighbourhood Plan - CCWNP

02/10/2025

Caterham, Chaldon and Whyteleafe Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Deadline

A reminder that the deadline for responding to the Chaldon, Caterham and Whyteleafe Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 16 consultation is 11:59pm on Friday 10 October 2025. Your input is vital in shaping the future of what happens in Caterham, Chaldon and Whyteleafe.

The revised Plan shapes how the four Parish and Village Councils develop over the coming years and guides decisions on planning applications. The Plan encourages appropriate development with adequate infrastructure and provides a framework for sustainable growth, balancing new homes and businesses with the preservation of green spaces and heritage. It secures 25% of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds, compared to just 15% without a Plan.

You can view the Plan at www.tandridge.gov.uk/CCWNP, at the Council Offices in Oxted, or at Caterham on the Hill and Caterham Valley libraries.

Please share your views by 11.59pm on Friday 10 October 2025:
• Complete the online form: www.tandridge.gov.uk/CCWNP.
• Email comments to neighbourhoodplans@tandridge.gov.uk.
• Write to Tandridge District Council, 8 Station Road East, Oxted RH8 0BT.

On completion of this consultation, it will be sent to an external, Independent Examiner to review. If approved, it will go to referendum next year and if passed, it will become part of the District Council’s Development Plan.

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01/09/2025

Caterham, Chaldon and Whyteleafe Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Deadline Update

Due to IT issues affecting access to consultation documents on the Tandridge website and the delivery of consultation e-mails, Tandridge have extended the consultation deadline for the Chaldon, Caterham and Whyteleafe Neighbourhood Plan to 11:59pm on Friday 10 October 2025.

The plan can be viewed online at www.tandridge.gov.uk/CCWNP.

The current CCWNP, passed at referendum in May 2021, has been updated by the Implementation Group (IG) which consists of members from Caterham Hill, Caterham Valley, Chaldon and Whyteleafe Parish and Village councils. This consultation is on the revised plan.

Under Neighbourhood Planning Regulations and following the Regulation 14 Consultation conducted by the IG, the plan was submitted to Tandridge District Council who are conducting the Regulation 16 Consultation.

On completion of this consultation, it will be sent to an external, Independent Examiner to review. If approved, it will go to referendum next year and if passed, it will become part of the District Council’s Development Plan.

The revised Plan shapes how the four Parish and Village Councils develop over the coming years and guides decisions on planning applications. The Plan encourages appropriate development with adequate infrastructure and provides a framework for sustainable growth, balancing new homes and businesses with the preservation of green spaces and heritage. It secures 25% of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds, compared to just 15% without a Plan.

It sets out proposals to:
• Deliver housing to meet local needs.
• Ensure the local sewerage and wastewater network can cope before new development is approved.
• Reduce flood risk and make sure new development includes suitable drainage.
• Make the best use of allocated sites and brownfield land.
• Support businesses, retail centres and community facilities.
• Improve walking, cycling and bus travel options.
• Safeguard green spaces, key views and the Green Belt.
• Protect and enhance the area’s character.

You can view the plan at www.tandridge.gov.uk/CCWNP, at the Council Offices in Oxted, or at Caterham on the Hill and Caterham Valley libraries.

Your input is vital in shaping the future of what happens in Caterham, Chaldon and Whyteleafe.
Please share your views by 11.59pm on Friday 10 October 2025:

• Complete the online form: www.tandridge.gov.uk/CCWNP.
• Email comments to neighbourhoodplans@tandridge.gov.uk.
• Write to Tandridge District Council, 8 Station Road East, Oxted RH8 0BT.

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11/08/2025

Have your say on the Caterham, Chaldon and Whyteleafe Neighbourhood Plan - amended consultation closing date.

The revised Caterham, Chaldon and Whyteleafe Neighbourhood Plan (CCWNP) has been published by Tandridge District Council, marking the start of a six-week consultation which runs from Friday 8 August until 11.59pm on Sunday 21 September 2025.

The current CCWNP, passed at referendum in May 2021, has been updated by the Implementation Group (IG) which consists of members from Caterham Hill, Caterham Valley, Chaldon and Whyteleafe Parish and Village Councils. Under Neighbourhood Planning Regulations and following the Regulation 14 Consultation conducted by the IG, the Plan has been submitted to Tandridge who will conduct the Regulation 16 Consultation.

On completion of this consultation, it will be sent to an external, Independent Examiner to review. If approved, it will go to referendum next year and if passed, it will become part of the District Council’s Development Plan.

The revised Plan shapes how the four Parish and Village Councils develop over the coming years and guides decisions on planning applications. The Plan encourages appropriate development with adequate infrastructure and provides a framework for sustainable growth, balancing new homes and businesses with the preservation of green spaces and heritage. It secures 25% of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds, compared to just 15% without a Plan.

It sets out proposals to:
• Deliver housing to meet local needs.
• Ensure the local sewerage and wastewater network can cope before new development is approved.
• Reduce flood risk and make sure new development includes suitable drainage.
• Make the best use of allocated sites and brownfield land.
• Support businesses, retail centres and community facilities.
• Improve walking, cycling and bus travel options.
• Safeguard green spaces, key views and the Green Belt.
• Protect and enhance the area’s character.

You can view the Plan at www.tandridge.gov.uk/CCWNP, at the Council Offices in Oxted, or at Caterham on the Hill and Caterham Valley libraries.

Your input is vital in shaping the future of what happens in Caterham, Chaldon and Whyteleafe. Please share your views by 11.59pm on Sunday 21 September:

• Complete the online form: www.tandridge.gov.uk/CCWNP.
• Email comments to neighbourhoodplans@tandridge.gov.uk.
• Write to Tandridge District Council, 8 Station Road East, Oxted RH8 0BT.

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08/08/2025

Have your say on the Caterham, Chaldon and Whyteleafe Neighbourhood Plan

The revised Caterham, Chaldon and Whyteleafe Neighbourhood Plan (CCWNP) has been published by Tandridge District Council, marking the start of a six-week consultation which runs from Friday 8 August until 11.59pm on Thursday 18 September 2025.

The current CCWNP, passed at referendum in May 2021, has been updated by the Implementation Group (IG) which consists of members from Caterham Hill, Caterham Valley, Chaldon and Whyteleafe Parish and Village Councils. Under Neighbourhood Planning Regulations and following the Regulation 14 Consultation conducted by the IG, the Plan has been submitted to Tandridge who will conduct the Regulation 16 Consultation.

On completion of this consultation, it will be sent to an external, Independent Examiner to review. If approved, it will go to referendum next year and if passed, it will become part of the District Council’s Development Plan.

The revised Plan shapes how the four Parish and Village Councils develop over the coming years and guides decisions on planning applications. The Plan encourages appropriate development with adequate infrastructure and provides a framework for sustainable growth, balancing new homes and businesses with the preservation of green spaces and heritage. It secures 25% of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds, compared to just 15% without a Plan.

It sets out proposals to:
• Deliver housing to meet local needs.
• Ensure the local sewerage and wastewater network can cope before new development is approved.
• Reduce flood risk and make sure new development includes suitable drainage.
• Make the best use of allocated sites and brownfield land.
• Support businesses, retail centres and community facilities.
• Improve walking, cycling and bus travel options.
• Safeguard green spaces, key views and the Green Belt.
• Protect and enhance the area’s character.

You can view the Plan at www.tandridge.gov.uk/CCWNP, at the Council Offices in Oxted, or at Caterham on the Hill and Caterham Valley libraries.

Your input is vital in shaping the future of what happens in Caterham, Chaldon and Whyteleafe. Please share your views by 11.59pm on Thursday 18 September:

• Complete the online form: www.tandridge.gov.uk/CCWNP.
• Email comments to neighbourhoodplans@tandridge.gov.uk.
• Write to Tandridge District Council, 8 Station Road East, Oxted RH8 0BT.

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28/07/2025

Government announces funding withdrawal to communities preparing a Neighbourhood Plan

The Government is withdrawing grant funding for Neighbourhood Plans. This news undermines the 2011 Localism Act’s intent that communities should have a say in where and how development happens. This is a major setback for communities across the country as Neighbourhood Planning is the main opportunity for local people and Councils to shape the way their community develops. The announcement has come very late in the day leaving many groups without the resources to continue.

Neighbourhood Planning has never been about stopping development but rather influencing it, so that it can be undertaken in a sustainable way responding to local circumstances. It is important that the opportunity for local Councils, and the communities they represent, to be actively and directly involved in planning continues.

Caterham, Chaldon & Whyteleafe are in the process of reviewing our Neighbourhood Plan (originally passed at referendum in May 2021). Significant local engagement, public consultation, and financial commitment — both in grant funding and local expenditure, has been undertaken. Many volunteers have given time and expertise to assist this.

The policies in our plan have been used to influence the types of homes being delivered in our area, safeguarding green spaces and views that are particularly important to the community, setting out design expectations for new developments and conserving locally important heritage assets, promoting sustainability, protecting our historic and natural environment and our open spaces.

The move to unitary government and the proposed removal of the Planning Committee system for all but the largest applications is signalling a shift away from community empowerment.

The CCWNP is fortunate that it has the funding, resources and technical expertise required to enable us to complete our review and progress to referendum. However, without external support, many smaller councils will simply be unable to start, update or maintain their Plans.

This issue needs to be raised with government to enable further discussion on this matter as the decision to halt the Neighbourhood Plan funding has far greater consequences.

Please consider signing the petition set up by Prof James Derounian, a long-standing advocate of community-led and Neighbourhood Planning:
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/continuing-support-funding-for-community-led-neighbourhood-plans?just_launched=true
or
Please write to your MP to express concern about this and the impact on communities and to call for discussion at Government level.
Claire Coutinho MP
House of Commons
London
SW1A 0AA
email: claire.coutinho.mp@parliament.uk

24/04/2025

A reminder that the closing date for comments in the Regulation 14 Statutory Consultation on the revised draft of the Caterham, Chaldon & Whyteleafe Neighbourhood Plan (CCWNP) is 23.59 on Sunday 27th April 2025. Please have your say.

The draft is available online at https://ccwnp.org.uk and also in the Valley and Hill Libraries.

Comment on the consultation at www.surveymonkey.com/r/CCWReg14.

The QR code to access the survey is

Neighbourhood Plan Review – Regulation 14 consultationThe Caterham, Chaldon and Whyteleafe Neighbourhood Plan (CCWNP) Review is being prepared for the Caterham Hill, Caterham Valley, Chaldon and Whyteleafe Neighbourhood Area. We have reached an important milestone in the process having finalised t...

14/04/2025

Caterham, Chaldon & Whyteleafe Neighbourhood Plan (CCWNP) Regulation 14 Consultation – Have Your Say - Closing date for comments extended to 23.59 on Sunday 27th April 2025 .

The Caterham, Chaldon & Whyteleafe Neighbourhood Plan was adopted in May 2021 following a referendum and was integrated into the Tandridge Development Plan in July 2021. The CCWNP helps shape development in our area, considering its character, green spaces, infrastructure and community well-being.

The NP Implementation Group, made up of the four Parish & Village Councils, is reviewing and updating the Plan to ensure the policies remain effective and responsive to local needs. Your input is vital in shaping the future of Caterham, Chaldon & Whyteleafe.

•The Plan helps guide planning decisions.
• It encourages appropriate development with adequate infrastructure.
• It provides a framework for sustainable growth, balancing new homes and businesses with the preservation of green spaces and heritage.
• It secures 25% of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds, compared to just 15% without a Plan.

A Statutory Public Consultation is being held to gather feedback on the proposed updates.
📍The revised draft is available online at https://ccwnp.org.uk and also in the Valley and Hill Libraries.
📍Comment on the consultation at www.surveymonkey.com/r/CCWReg14.
📍The QR code to access the survey is

26/03/2025

Caterham, Chaldon & Whyteleafe Neighbourhood Plan (CCWNP)
Regulation 14 Consultation - Your Chance to Have Your Say

The CCWNP Implementation Group, made up of the four Parish & Village Councils, is reviewing and updating the Plan to ensure the policies remain effective and responsive to local needs.

The Plan helps guide planning decisions, encourages appropriate development with adequate infrastructure and provides a framework for sustainable growth, balancing new homes and businesses with the preservation of green spaces and heritage. It secures 25% of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds, compared to just 15% without a Plan.

The Vision & Objectives of the NP focus on:
✅ Sustainable housing that respects local character and prioritises brownfield sites.
✅ Protection of green spaces, wildlife corridors, and biodiversity.
✅ Community facilities, ensuring access to leisure, cultural, and educational spaces.
✅ Sustainable transport options, including better walking, cycling, and public transport connections.
✅ Encouraging local employment through flexible business spaces and improved service centres.

A Statutory Public Consultation is being held until 23.59 on Sunday 13th April 2025 to gather feedback on the proposed updates.

Further updates will follow once the feedback from the consultation has been collated.

📍The revised draft is available online at https://ccwnp.org.uk.

📍Comment on the consultation at www.surveymonkey.com/r/CCWReg14.

📍The QR code to access the survey is

25/03/2025

If you have not been able to attend any of the consultation events, please take a look at this presentation. https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fccwnp.org.uk%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F03%2FPresentation-for-the-events_10-mins.pptx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK

14/03/2025

Caterham, Chaldon and Whyteleafe Neighbourhood Plan (CCWNP) Regulation 14 Consultation

A reminder of the NP Engagement Events which are being held so residents’ views on the revised draft of the Plan and the additional policies can be considered. Documents and Questionnaire can be found at www.ccwnp.org.uk. Public Consultation Venues are:

Friday 14th March – 1.30pm-3.30pm at Westway Community Centre, 25 Chaldon Road, Caterham Hill, CR3 5PG
Saturday 15th March – 10am-4pm in Quadrant House, Croydon Road, Caterham, CR3 6PB
Monday 17th March – 6pm-7pm in the Function Room, Whyteleafe Tavern, Whyteleafe, CR3 0EE
Wednesday 19th March – 6pm-7pm in Chaldon Village Hall, Rook Lane, Chaldon, CR3 5BN

10/03/2025

Caterham, Chaldon and Whyteleafe Neighbourhood Plan (CCWNP) Regulation 14 Consultation

The CCWNP was voted for and passed at referendum in May 2021. It was adopted by Tandridge District Council in July 2021.

The Neighbourhood Plan Implementation Group, a committee of the Four Parish and Village Councils, is now adding policies to the Neighbourhood Plan. Local Design Guidelines are also being reviewed. The NP Policies are regularly being used by the Parish & Village Councils and District Planning Officers where it is felt developers’ proposals are deficient in respecting character, lacking in infrastructure or are encroaching on the Green Belt.

With an NP, Parish and Village Councils get 25% of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) monies that are generated through new development to spend on local requirements. Without a Plan, this would be 15%.

The revised draft and survey forms are available to view in Caterham Hill and Valley Libraries and at https://ccwnp.org.uk. Please comment until 23.59 on Sunday 13th April 2025.

NP Engagement Events are being held so residents’ views on the revised draft and additional policies can be considered. We would urge residents to attend one of the events. Venues are:

Friday 14th March – 1.30pm-3.30pm at Westway Community Centre, 25 Chaldon Road, Caterham Hill, CR3 5PG
Saturday 15th March – 10am-4pm in Quadrant House, Croydon Road, Caterham, CR3 6PB
Monday 17th March – 6pm-7pm in the Function Room, Whyteleafe Tavern, Whyteleafe, CR3 0EE
Wednesday 19th March – 6pm-7pm in Chaldon Village Hall, Rook Lane, Chaldon, CR3 5BN

09/07/2024

It's clear that many people are unclear about the purpose and benefits of having a Neighbourhood Plan, so we have added a straightforward description to the home page of our website https://ccwnp.org.uk/. We hope that you will find this helpful.

What is a Neighbourhood (Development) PlanThis is a plan, prepared by a local community to help them influence the future planning of their area and can be used to:Develop a vision for the future of the neighbourhood ( what sort of place do you want to be in 15-20 year’s time?)Decide where new hom...