Social Value Ideas for Waverley Borough Council

Commission Independent CIL Investigation

Council unanimously approved motion to commission without delay a full and independent investigation into the behavior and practices of Waverley Planning Department concerning the issue and enforcemen…

“E. that council recommends to the executive that it commission without delay to carry out a full and independent investigation into the behavior and p…”

Gypsy site supply dispute

The inquiry spent substantial time on whether Waverley can demonstrate a five-year supply of deliverable gypsy and traveller pitches. The council relied on a 2025 GTAA, existing allocations and the PD…

“These are the, health documents in relation to sites c and d?”

Landscape policy blocks scheme

The witness stated that the appeal proposals conflict with landscape policies because they are not sensitively located and designed, and because they would harm valued landscape and national landscape…

“Well, the issue is given the the the context of of policies r e one and r e three, r e one, the impact on the countryside, r e three impact national l…”

Housing balance on Channels Cottage

The committee treated the Dunsfold self-build scheme as materially the same as the 2022 appeal approval, but now against a much weaker housing land supply position. Officers and several members said t…

“The appeal conclusions are therefore highly material to the consideration of this planning application. Whilst some landscape harm was identified, and…”

Inquiry paused for new NPPF

The planning inquiry for land off Dunsfold Road, Alfold was halted because an updated National Planning Policy Framework was published immediately before the hearing. The inspector said the existing e…

“Okay, good morning everybody. Um, can everyone see me and hear me okay? Yeah, good. No, okay, maybe I need to speak move closer to the microphone. Rig…”

New planning delegation rules

The council approved changes to its planning scheme of delegation to comply with mandatory national rules taking effect by 31 October 2026. These rules reduce councillor control over planning decision…

“The first item is to approve the vice terms of reference from the planning committee really is to comply with what we're required to do. The third is …”

Independent CIL/SIL review scope

The committee discussed commissioning an independent review of Waverley’s handling of CIL/SIL liability notices, with members pressing for a broad scope covering homeowners, self-builders, extensions,…

“The report deals with two substantive matters. The first being a um overview of the five discretionary review cases that have been considered um over …”

New mitigation plans required

The committee required the applicant to submit a dispersal plan, a noise management plan and a light reduction plan within three months. It also asked the applicant to encourage patrons via the websit…

“In conclusion, the committee have a mind to approve the application with the conditions set out in the current licensing and the following additions a…”

Reduced late-night hours agreed

The committee and applicant agreed to shorten the terminal hour for alcohol sales and late-night refreshment from midnight to 23:45, with closing still at midnight. This was presented as a practical c…

“I think it would be sensible to put in a constraint that uh that there should be uh quarter an hour at least drinking up time. So, the license should …”

Licensing guidance on traffic

The committee set out its view that traffic and road safety are generally planning matters, but that licensing can consider public safety and nuisance in the immediate vicinity of the premises. This s…

“The committee have considered all the evidence accompanying the report and the verbal evidence heard at this hearing. The committee also considered th…”

Premises licence approved with conditions

The Licensing Sub-Committee approved a new premises licence for Cosaro Lounge, but only after considering objections from residents and agreeing amended operating conditions. The decision effectively …

“frosted um so as we've been discussing this is an application for a new premises license to Casaro Lounge uh Brightwells House, Brightwells Yard, Old …”

Roof repairs contract awarded

The executive approved awarding the roof repair and replacement services contract to Cardo South Limited. The deal has an initial term of one year with an option to extend by one additional year and a…

“Um this is a really important step forward in moving to reactive repairs um to from reactive repairs rather towards a more planned and proactive appro…”

Adopt tenant-led repair appointment process

The tenant panel proposed a generic repairs and maintenance booking procedure to reduce missed appointments and improve customer communication. The proposal includes 24-hour advance confirmation, morn…

“So we believe the support is there just now to get it up running. Thank you. Can you mind giving you an example of that? >> You can. last week 10 they…”