Older applications and other local planning matters of continuing interest:
Cafe Rouge site, Portsmouth Road (Ref: 2021/2814)
An application for a development of 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 car parking, cycle storage, refuse/recycling storage and landscaping following demolition of existing building. This would be a massive building completely out of keeping with the surrounding area.
Former 'Jolly Boatman' site opposite Hampton Court Palace
The proposed development includes 97 residential units, a hotel (84 bedrooms) and retail units, together with access, station interchange, car parking, servicing, new public realm, landscaping and other associated works following demolition of some existing buildings and structures on the site. (Application number 2018/3810)
Sandown Park Racecourse
The owners (The Jockey Club) have put forward proposals for Sandown Park racecourse, which include plans for some 300 apartments and a 150-room hotel on this Green Belt site. (Application number 2019/0551). The application was refused by Elmbridge Borough Council, but the applicant has appealed to the Secretary of State. Details of the appeal process are given in a letter of 5th May from the planning office. The deadline for further representations is 3rd June. For more information, see https://www.saveeshergreenbelt.com/
Grace Lodge
A major development of independent living units at junction of Manor Road South/Greenways/Bypass, on site of Grace Lodge and 4 & 6 Greenways, which are to be demolished. (Application Number: 2018/0746)
Elmbridge Local Plan
See article on the News page.
