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Latest revision as of 16:50, 23 May 2024
DRAFT LOCAL PLAN
The Elmbridge Draft Local Plan has reached the stage of Examination in Public by the Planning Inspector, which will take place in The Civic Centre in Esher. Claygate Parish Council has been advised that the likelihood of the plan being accepted by the Inspectorate will increase in line with supportive public attendance.
Several dates in April, May and June have been listed and the Planning Committee is asking Elmbridge officers which matters will be considered on each date. We will keep residents informed via our website and Facebook page.
CAR PARK SHOCK SPARKS CO-OPERATION
The proposal for a supermarket on the site of the Torrington Lodge car park has been the most contentious planning issue in our village for a very long time. Claygate Parish Council began monitoring events in November 2022, although at that time Elmbridge Borough Council said it would reveal only the barest outline until commercial confidentially allowed.
Real information only came to light last summer and it quickly became clear that many residents were not happy. The Parish Council held a public meeting on July 21, at which the extent of unhappiness became clear: the Council responded to more than 500 letters of objection and also heavily lobbied Elmbridge Borough Council, asking several times for proper consultation. At the same time, a “Claygate Can Do Better” campaign was created.
In the face of this opposition, Elmbridge said at its Cabinet meeting on September 27 that it had decided to withdraw from negotiations with Kilo Properties Ltd and Marks and Spencer plc. It further undertook to engage in a broad consultation with Claygate residents. Since then, “Claygate Can Do Better” has become “Claygate: The Way Forward” and has also been engaging with Elmbridge. Claygate Parish Council undertook at its meeting last November to work with Claygate: The Way Forward. Both organisations are waiting for the Borough Council to bring forward the details of its proposed consultation.
LAND NORTH OF RALEIGH DRIVE
An outline plan to build up to 60 dwellings on Green Belt land north of Raleigh Drive reached the Planning Committee in May last year and the Parish Council objected, saying that approval would set a very dangerous precedent for other tracts of Green Belt in the village and borough. Elmbridge Borough Council gave four reasons for refusing the application, the first being Green Belt contravention.
The developer has subsequently appealed and the Parish Council has been advised that the more people showing their opposition, the more likely the appeal is to be rejected. The date of appeal hearing will be publicised as soon as it is available. The appeal will be conducted via videoconferencing software, so residents will not be able to attend in person but can be present online.
CROWN HOUSE
Crown House, the office building opposite the Hare and Hounds pub, is awaiting a decision on whether it can be converted into 14 flats, “including two-storey front extension and rooms in the roof space and dormer windows with associated parking and landscaping/amenity space”. The Planning Committee made seven critical comments, which can be seen on both the Parish Council and Elmbridge websites. The Borough Council has yet to issue a decision.
VILLAGE DESIGN STATEMENT
Councillor Geoff Herbert, who chairs the Planning Committee, is to lead an initiative to update the Village Design Statement. Meetings will be held in the Village Hall’s Committee Room and details will be published when available. To view the current Design Statement, click “Local Plan” on the Parish Council website.
COMMITTEE GOVERNANCE
In January, Councillors Janet Swift and Sue Grose resigned as Chair and Vice-Chair of the Planning Committee and were replaced by Councillors Geoff Herbert and Gil Bray respectively.
