Introduction

Properties on the Wentworth Estate are subject to a number of covenants, which Wentworth Estate Roads Committee is empowered to enforce by the Wentworth Estate Act 1964. Wentworth Club also has the benefit of the covenants and is primarily interested in proposals where properties adjoin its land.

All building works and alterations or modifications of existing buildings, require the consent of the Committee. This applies even if the work is “permitted development” under the planning regulations and does not require specific approval by the Runnymede Borough Council.

The committee has established planning guidelines which set out general principles for new buildings and extensions, in order to maintain the character of the Estate.

Applicants and/or their professional advisors are encouraged to meet committee representatives for informal discussions about proposed schemes before a formal application is lodged. This can be arranged by contacting the Estate Office on 01344 842819 or e-mail werc@wentworthestate.org.uk.

The application system adopted by the committee is similar in many respects to the one operated by the Local Authority. Applicants submit an application form and drawings to the committee, letters are sent to neighbours inviting their comments on the proposals and pertinent points are considered at a planning sub-committee meeting, at which a decision is made on the application.

Fees to contribute towards the administration costs incurred in processing the application are charged on a sliding scale.

A copy of the planning guidelines, scale of fees, application forms and checklists can be downloaded from this web-site.