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The planning application 2021/2814 – Cafe Rouge, Portsmouth Road, Esher, KT10 9AD has been withdrawn on 20th December following discussions with the planning officers.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 moreChairman of Esher Residents Association, Simon Leifer, pictured with his wife Joan and Tom the Manager of The Giggling Squid, at a seasonal drinks and nibbles event. Simon wishes to thank Tom and all of his team at the Giggling Squid, Nick, Thanikant, Yo, Karn, Nam, Ket and Tarn, who made the event such a success. Speaking afterwards Simon commented
Read moreThere was a good turnout for a very moving Remembrance Day Parade and service this morning at the Esher War Memorial and Christ Church. Wreaths were laid by local residents and groups including the Scouts, Guides and Police Cadets. Dominic Raab and the ERA and Conservative Councillors also laid wreaths.
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
Read moreThe much anticipated refurbishment of the Esher High Street Waitrose has begun and, despite rumours circulating to the contrary, the shop and car park will remain open throughout. Branch Manager, Richard Rostill, has been visiting the near neighbours and has explaining what is going to happen and answering questions about residents’ and shoppers’ concerns: The internal works will take place
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