Preston regeneration
This section is about plans to regenerate the Preston area of Tadworth.
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The Council are currently preparing a Planning Framework for the Preston Regeneration area, which sets out the policy principles and site allocations to guide the regeneration of the area. We are now consulting on a draft planning framework until January 2012.
Tell us what you think
We want to hear your views on the plans. We will use your feedback to update our proposals and influence how we deliver improvements.
You can give us your views by talking to staff, by filling in the feedback form or an online version of the form (below). Feedback forms will also be available at the exhibition.
Feedback
The closing date for the completed feedback forms is Monday 9 January 2012.
- PDF - Feedback form (pdf)
- Word - Feedback form (word)
- Online - Preston Regeneration Proposals feedback.
Supporting information
- Draft Preston Planning Framework (pdf)
- Concept Plan for Merland Rise Recreation Ground (jpg)
- Indicative layout plan for Merland Rise Recreation Ground (pdf)
- Indicative layout plan for the De Burgh site (pdf)
- Potential Regeneration Projects (pdf) - this should be viewed with question 8 of the feedback form.
Exhibitions
You can find more about the proposals at a public exhibition based in the Banstead Leisure Centre, Merland Rise from 14 November 2011 until 6 January 2012. Staff from the Borough Council will be available to talk about regeneration and answer questions at the following local venues and times:
- Friday 18 November, 10am - 1pm at Chavecroft Lounge, Broad Walk
- Saturday 19 November, 10am - 2pm at Banstead Leisure Centre, Merland Rise
- Tuesday 22 November, 10am - 1pm at Raven Neighbourhood Shop, Marbles Way
- Sunday 27 November, 8am - 11am at BAFC car boot sale, Merland Rise
- Tuesday 29 November, 6:30pm - 8:30pm at Banstead Leisure Centre, Merland Rise
- Wednesday 7 December, 6:30pm - 8:30pm at Chavecroft Lounge, Broad Walk.
The Preston Regeneration Planning Framework web page provides further detail and other supporting information.
Background to the regeneration of the Preston area
For a number of years Reigate & Banstead Borough Council and Surrey County Council have been working with partners and local residents in the Preston area on a range of initiatives to improve the quality of life for local people. There have already been a number of notable successes, including fun days, summer schemes for young people and crime reduction and anti-graffiti initiatives.
Vision and objectives
The vision for the regeneration of the Preston area is summarised below:
Vision
The proposed regeneration of the Preston area will transform the local environment, making it a more attractive, desirable and safer place in which to live, work and play for this and future generations. A new village centre or 'hub,' will provide a focus for social, leisure and community activity. The quality and choice of housing will be greatly enhanced, with new building, improvements to existing homes, a greater range of affordable housing options and new housing for market sale.
The area will be better connected and linked to the new centre, with improved access to the wider neighbourhood and vital transport links. High standards of design and environmental sustainability will be maintained throughout the regeneration process.
Objectives
Improve housing for new and existing residents - through the creation of new homes (of which 75% will be market housing, 15% shared ownership and 10% affordable rented); endorsement of the local lettings policy giving priority to local residents; and a programme of improvements to existing homes.
Creation of a new community hub - incorporating the new leisure centre and enhanced youth and community facilities to provide a focus for social, leisure and community activity.
Infrastructure and Open Space Improvements - addressing parking and traffic flow problems; better delineation of public and private space; supporting sustainable transport and improving the amenity value of open spaces.
Last updated : 25/11/2011
