Local Plan for Elmbridge

September 2025

To discuss any updates on devolution.

It was discussed that there needs to be much more affordable housing available across the borough and Cllr Holt felt that this was not being addressed at all by the NACs - in fact Planning had generally been excluded from the scope of NACs on the basis of it being a highly regulated activity. Cllr Holt felt this was not appropriate - more 2 and 3 bedroom properties are needed with an acute lack of affordable housing in the borough.

(extract from Parish Council meeting, 25th September 2025, item 19)

December 2024

To discuss the way forward and strategies regarding the EBC’s Local Plan revision.

The Planning Committee discussed the evolving situation of the Elmbridge Local Plan against the background of the new government housing policy. It was felt that we do not need a new strategy, merely some additional background information and perhaps clarifications of our policies in the light of the changing planning environment. It was agreed that Cllr Sheppard would table a paper to present at our January meeting, by which time the new NPPF should be published. It was also noted that the current Local Plan expires in 2026.

(extract from Parish Council meeting, 5th December 2024, item 15)

November 2024

To provide an update following the meeting with EBC on the Local Plan.

It was reported that the Inspector has rejected the plan. Therefore EBC needs either to revise its current plan, for which it has a maximum of six months to complete, or withdraw this one and start again with a new plan. If they choose the second option, then they will probably have until 2026 (when the current Local Plan expires) to complete it. Clive Thompson from the Housing Working Group attended the meeting and had issued a list of possible sites (including some Green Belt areas) that may fall under consideration by EBC or by developers. It was noted that inclusion of a site in this list does not imply endorsement by CPC of development there. It was agreed that the Loseberry Farm field(s) next to the BT building should be classified as Green Belt, not Grey Belt. It was agreed that CPC needs to work very closely with our Ward Councillors.

(extract from Parish Council meeting, 7th November 2024, item 17)