We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Waverley Borough Council in South East across 33 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
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…”
Lydia Park 28 disputed
A major dispute concerned whether 28 pitches at Lydia Park should count as available supply or should instead be treated as existing need. The council said the pitches were on 15 sites with planning p…
“The the 28 are disputed. >> Oh yes. The reality is sir we that but the only way one would have a sit a definitive situation if there were um either tw…”
Site visit and logistics
The inspector arranged a site visit and asked parties to coordinate transport, attendance and access points. The visit was intended to cover Thatch House Farm, Dunfold Road, the appeal sites, and surr…
“So the the only thing from us is in respect of the DS sites. >> Yes, >> I've been having um Mr. J look at those now. Um and it is as I indicated that …”
Traveller site regularisation sought
The family are seeking planning permission to remain on the site and say that a settled base is essential for their way of life, family support arrangements and access to services. The hearing discuss…
“We are desperate for planning permission to be granted for the access of our medical facilities and and medications can continue. Without this, we are…”
National landscape footnote dispute
The main policy dispute was whether footnote 7 of the NPPF requires a site to be within a national landscape before landscape protection policies can be relied on as a reason to resist development. Th…
“So, do you recognize that a policy can relate to a national landscape without the site being contained within that national landscape? Or do you say t…”
Alfold Application Refusal Reasons
Planning Committee voted 8-2 to refuse Alfold 70-unit application on three grounds: (1) Inadequate wastewater infrastructure with no demonstration of required upgrades before occupation; (2) Lack of s…
“The reason for refusal should be framed around the fact that the site is outside the defined settlement boundary of old and is located within open cou…”
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 …”
Restaurant licence approved
The committee approved a new premises licence for Pickle and Witch Limited / Hilltop Kitchen, allowing alcohol sales and late-night refreshment subject to existing and additional conditions. Although …
“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…”
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…”
Repairs performance remains poor
Housing repairs and tenant satisfaction were repeatedly described as stubbornly weak, with members criticising contractor performance, missed repairs, scaffolding delays and the lack of meaningful imp…
“I think it's not tenant satisfaction about you know, whether they're happy in their house. It's mainly about repairs of of things which go which are n…”
Repairs contract uplift approved
The executive approved amendments to the existing repairs contract, including uplifts for certain areas to help contractors deliver services under ongoing financial constraints. In return, the contrac…
“If there's a cost for the um for the contractors to set that price up um I'm sure that you doing away with all these missed appointment bookings um it…”
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