So far Taylor Wimpey have not submitted a planning application. But have: • Promoted such a development through the Reigate & Banstead Borough Council’s “Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment”’ (“HELAA “) , and • Submitted a request to the Council for what is known as a ‘Screening Opinion’ under the “Environmental Impact Assessment ("EIA") Regulations”. This is a request for the Council to decide whether a full EIA would be required if, or when, an outline planning application is submitted in the future. The Taylor Wimpey requests and the Harwood Savin objections can be viewed on the Council's planning portal by visiting www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk and searching for "26/01236/SCREEN" on the planning page.

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On 2 September 2024 the Mayor of Reigate, Eddy Humphreys, unveiled the tree map that had recently been installed in Colin’s Field. John Stephenson, Chairman of the Chipstead Village Preservation Society, paid tribute to Colin and Wendy Vaughan, both of whom still live in Chipstead, and reminded those who attended that Colin had bought the field in 1999 to create an arboretum. About ten tons of rubbish…

A new Walpole Avenue and Starrock Green Conservation Area was created by RBBC on 6 March 2024. A comprehensive paper, including RBBC's reaction to comments received to its consultation, can be found on the RBBC website. Chipstead's third Conservation area was created by Reigate and Banstead Borough Council despite vocal opposition from some local residents. RBBC concluded that much of the area had valuable Arts and Crafts style buildings that warranted protection. The new Conservation Area comprises much of Walpole Avenue and part of Coulsdon Lane - an area of early 20th century houses mostly designed by George Blair Imrie. RBBC concluded that It was not only the houses that contributed to the character but also their associated gardens with their trees, shrubs and hedges.