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Unspecified Commercial use

The application refers to “commercial activity” but provides no detail on the nature, scale, hours of operation,

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Speeding, HGV Behaviour & Pedestrian Safety

Most vehicles on the A22 which are not driven by South Godstone villagers completely ignore the 30 mph sign

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A22 Capacity, Congestion, Emergency

The A22 is already a heavily trafficked route operating at or close to capacity, particularly during peak hours.

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Planning Application Refers to Class E

Objection Comment: Planning Application Refers to Class E - Commercial, Business and Service Use so the exact commercial use will not be known

A22 Capacity, Congestion, Emergency

The A22 is already a heavily trafficked route operating at or close to capacity, particularly during peak hours.

Unspecified Commercial use

The application refers to “commercial activity” but provides no detail on the nature, scale, hours of operation,

Documented Safety Issues

The A22 is already operating at or beyond its effective capacity, with continuous high traffic volumes throughout the day.

Speeding, HGV Behaviour & Pedestrian Safety

Most vehicles on the A22 which are not driven by South Godstone villagers completely ignore the 30 mph sign

A22 use Day & Night & pedestrian Safety

The A22 is a heavily trafficked route operating at high volumes throughout the day and night, with a significant proportion of large HGVs and articulated lorries.

HGVs During Construction phase

The construction phase would introduce a significant number of HGVs, construction lorries, and plant vehicles onto an already busy section of the A22

Road Overuse, Pollution and Safety

The development would generate a substantial increase in vehicle movements, leading to higher levels of air pollution, noise pollution, and road surface deterioration.

National Highways say 'No development’ of J6, M25

National Highways has confirmed to the Principal Planner of Tandridge District Council [ Planning Policy Committee Thursday, 20th November 2025 ]

Access via A22

The proposed access from/to the A22 raises significant highway safety concerns. The A22 is a major, heavily trafficked strategic route, and the introduction of new junctions ...

Local Road Rat Runs

The development is likely to increase the use of local roads as rat‑runs, diverting additional traffic onto narrow, unsuitable lanes in an attempt to avoid congestion on the A22

Traffic Congestion Worsening

The A22 is the designated diversion route for any incident or closure on the M23, and therefore must remain free‑flowing to accommodate diverted motorway traffic heading towards the M25.

Safety Issues A22, Harts Lane & Miles Lane Junction

The crossroads where the A22 meets Harts Lane and Miles Lane is already a recognised accident black spot

Transport Assessment

The location of the development makes it unlikely that many of its residents will access jobs, services and shopping by walking - Kindly Provided by Duncan Price

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