Working for the whole of Esher Ward
We are incredibly pleased to see that the crass, inappropriate proposals for Esher Place House have been roundly rejected by His Majesty’s Inspectors. His, often quite scathing, decision can be found on the Elmbridge Planning portal under application number 2020/0437. The key point made by the inspector reads: “The proposal would result in very considerable harm to the significance of
Read moreThe Appeals for the 6 planning applications at Esher Place are being considered by the Planning Inspector. Application Reference: 2020/0437 – Appeal Reference: APP/K3605/W/21/3275789 Application Reference: 2020/0438 – Appeal Reference: APP/K3605/W/21/3275803 Application Reference: 2020/0439 – Appeal Reference: APP/K3605/W/21/3275808 Application Reference: 2020/0440 – Appeal Reference: APP/K3605/W/21/3275811 Application Reference: 2020/0567 – Appeal Reference: APP/K3605/Y/21/3275801 Application Reference: 2020/0568 – Appeal Reference: APP/K3605/Y/21/3275807 The
Read moreThere is an Initial Consultation on the Elmbridge Design Code – a short box tick at this stage to have your chance to say how you want to have your say, but not much time in which to do it! Please note that this consultation will close at 9am on Friday 11 February 2022 Its a very short box tick
Read moreThe planning application 2021/2814 – Cafe Rouge, Portsmouth Road, Esher, KT10 9AD has been withdrawn on 20th December following discussions with the planning officers. There is likely to be a new application next year but hopefully it will be for a smaller and more sympathetic design.
Read moreWe would really appreciate your support this Thursday 18th November 2021 at 7.30 pm at our AGM. This year we have a short talk by Richard Knox-Johnston who is Chairman of the London Green Belt Council about their campaigns. The LGBC has been very supportive of our fight against Sandown Park and will support us on other potential challenges –
Read moreThe planning applications at the old ABC Music building on the high street have been refused planning consent by the Elmbridge Planning department. The reason given for Planning application 2021/3275 was: The proposed development, by reason of its part two-storey/part single storey rear extension, front railings, rear dormer window, alterations to the fenestration and internal alterations to the ground floor,
Read moreThis press release by Elmbridge BC aims to identify buildings or landscapes that should have special consideration at planning meetings. Please think about the buildings/landscapes in Esher/Hersham (and the rest of Elmbridge) that are special to you and make a submission by 16th November: Residents in Elmbridge are being asked to offer suggestions for the ‘local heritage list’, a selection
Read moreThe developers have submitted appeals against last year’s refusal of planning permission at Esher Place. The appeal will go to the Secretary of State. The ERA will be reviewing the appeals and submitting a response. If you wish to make comments, or modify/withdraw your previous objection, you can do so online at https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk. All further representations must be submitted to
Read moreThere has been a planning application for the old Cafe Rouge site on the corner of Station Road and Portsmouth Road. The application is for “Development to provide to provide a detached seven-storey building comprising flexible commercial (E) or drinking establishment uses on ground floor and basement level and up to 38 residential (C3) units on upper floors, with associated
Read moreThere was a disappointing result in the Elmbridge Planning meeting last night (7/9/2021) when application 2021/0183 was passed by 9 votes to 7 with 4 abstentions. This application is to build 27 houses/flats, including some affordable housing, at the site below the Medicine Garden on Downside Road. Currently this site is occupied by timber businesses including Challenge Fencing. The plans
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