Horley

Horley is a town in Surrey, UK, situated between Reigate, Redhill and Gatwick, famous for having the UK's largest Waitrose.

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With fast links by train to London, it has grown popular with commuters in recent years. The Horley Master Plan, which was approved by Reigate & Banstead Borough Council in February 2005, will see almost 3,000 new homes, built by Wates and Martin Grant Homes.

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There has been criticism from the local community as the site of these new houses lies in an area which suffered from major flooding in 1968, 2000 and 2001. Some local residents have tried to fight the development, supported by photographic and video evidence. Councillors have admitted that the 'gardens will flood' and where plans show electrical power points and sockets placed one metre up walls to avoid flood water.

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