Research and Evidence Base
Research reports
A number of research projects have been undertaken by the Council to inform the Local Development Documents. Click on the links below for more information about each of the studies.
Environment
- Habitats Regulations Assessment (2018, 2011)
- Landscape Assessment and Green Belt Review - Land to the east of Martyrs Lane (2016)
- Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (2015, 2012, 2009)
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Climate Change and Decentralised, Renewable and Low Carbon Energy (2011)
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Character Study (2010)
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Heritage of Woking - An Historic Conservation Compendium produced by Woking Borough Council (2000)
Economy and employment
- Retail Topic Paper (2019)
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Employment Topic Paper (2018)
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Employment Land Review (2010)
- Retail Monitoring Report (2009)
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Surrey Hotel Futures (2015)
Housing
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Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (2017, 2014, 2011, 2010, 2009)
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Five Year Housing Land Supply Position Statement (2019, 2017, 2016)
- Housing Delivery Test Action Plan (2022)
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Strategic Housing Market Assessment (2015, 2009)
- Town Centre Housing Market Analysis Update (2022)
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Traveller Accommodation Assessments (2013, 2007)
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Housing Topic Paper (2010)
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Economic Viability Assessment (2010, focus on affordable housing viability)
Infrastructure
- Infrastructure Funding Statement (2021/22)
- Draft Infrastructure Delivery Plan, with Infrastructure Delivery Schedule (2022)
- Playing Pitch and Outdoor Facilities Strategy and Action Plan (2017)
- Social and community facilities audit (2011)
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Social and Community Infrastructure Requirements Studies (2011, 2006, 2005)
Transport and accessibility
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Potential Mitigation - Transport infrastructure mitigation measures for A245 (2017) (produced by Surrey County Council)
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Green Belt Boundary Review Sensitivity Test - Addendum Report to Strategic Transport Assessment (2016) (produced by Surrey County Council) - Land to the east of Martyrs Lane
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Woking Town Centre Microsimulation Model - Local Model Validation Report (2015)
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Green Belt Boundary Review Sensitivity Test. Strategic Transport Assessment (2015) (produced by Surrey County Council)
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Transport and Accessibility Topic Paper (2011) (Woking Borough Council)
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Cumulative Assessment of Future Development Impacts on the Highway Network (2011, produced by Surrey County Council)
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Transport Assessment (2010) (produced by Surrey County Council)
Green Belt
Other Council research reports
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Equalities Impact Assessment (2011)
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Planning Advisory Service (PAS) - Evidence Base Review for Woking BC
Other supporting evidence
In addition to the research reports listed above, the Local Development Framework is supported by a number of additional research and policy documents:
- Local Strategic Statement (2017)
- Annual Monitoring Report (AMR)
- Biodiversity and Planning in Surrey (2014) (Surrey Wildlife Trust and Surrey Biodiversity Partnership)
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Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area Avoidance Strategy (2010-2015) (Woking Borough Council)
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Surrey Infrastructure Study (2017) (Surrey County Council)
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Green Spaces Development Plan (Woking Borough Council)
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Natural Woking (Woking Borough Council)
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Public Art Strategy (Woking Borough Council)
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The Surrey Transport Plan (Local Transport Plan Third Edition - LTP3), (2011)
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TravelSMART in Surrey (2012, produced by Surrey County Council and Woking Borough Council)
- Surrey Strategic Partnership Plan 2010 - 2020 (Surrey Strategic Partnership)
- Woking Community Strategy (2006) (Woking Local Strategic Partnership)