Planning

February 2022 It has been a little while since the last planning update and it might be useful for residents to be aware of several matters affecting Oxshott. Residents should be aware that there are deadlines for participation noted below. 1. Local Plan Elmbridge BC...

This note provides an update on planning matters in Elmbridge and their potential implications for Oxshott.  It also highlights several local planning applications about which residents might wish to be aware. 1.  Local Plan Elmbridge BC (“EBC”) is in the course of...

With local elections coming up in May, a key issue will be the policy of candidates to the Local Plan that Elmbridge needs to prepare.  This plan has been under preparation for several years but has been continually delayed by an inability to agree how to develop...

In summer 2020, the Government released two papers for consultation.  The first paper, dealing with the determination of housing targets, received widespread critical comment.  In particular, it promoted use of a conceptually-flawed algorithm that would load...

First Published: 21/12/2020 Summary The application for development of the Merrileas site (2020/0308) mentioned in previous FEDORA communications was regrettably approved by the full Elmbridge Planning Committee on 14 December, 2020, without amendment or any new...

First Published: 18/11/2020 Most people will be aware that Elmbridge Borough Council (EBC) has been working on a new Local Plan for over two years. The new Local Plan will set out the number of new homes to be built in Elmbridge each year and will outline how that...

(First Published: 14/04/2020) During the 2019 consultation on the Elmbridge Local Plan, one of the areas under consideration for possible housing development was GB46, a 14.7 hectare site bordering Blundel Lane north and Waverley Road.  As part of the consultation...

First Published: 21/06/2020 Working with other local Residents’ Associations in Elmbridge, FEDORA has had frequent communications with senior officers of Elmbridge Borough Council (Council), including the Council leader and Chief Executive, concerning the way that the...

First Published: 01/09/2019) ● Up to 16,300 new homes in Elmbridge● Up to 40,000 more residents● Large areas of Green Belt threatened● Dense development of urban & residential areas● More crowding on Oxshott roads● Longer waits to see a GP● More competition for...