Stage 2: The spatial strategy and the distribution of growth over the plan period, including the approach to the Green Belt and site allocations

Full Council resolved on 26 February 2025 to withdraw the Regulation 22 Submission version of the Elmbridge Local Plan 2037. See withdrawal of Local Plan for further information.

Updates

18 October 2024

The Inspector has written a final letter that denies the council's request to proceed with the plan and advises that either the plan is withdrawn or a full report will be issued which will conclude that the plan is unsound.

The Inspector's final response letter to the LPA is available to view (document reference ID-022).

1 October 2024

The council issued its response to the Inspector's Interim Findings Letter. Read the council's full response (document reference COUD09 - COUD012).

11 September 2024

The Inspector issued her interim findings (document reference ID-21) after Stage 2 of the Local Plan Examination. The Inspector found the draft Plan unsound as submitted but that it may be capable of being made sound through main modifications. However, at this time the Examination will not be progressing to Stage 3.

The Stage 2 hearings were held over the following four weeks (inclusive of reserve days):

Week 1: Week commencing 22 April 2024

Thursday 25 April 2024
Friday 26 April 2024

Week 2: Week commencing 29 April 2024

Monday 29 April 2024
Tuesday 30 April 2024
Wednesday 1 May 2024
Thursday 2 May 2024

Week 3: Week commencing 6 May 2024

Tuesday 7 May 2024
Wednesday 8 May 2024
Thursday 9 May 2024
Friday 10 May 2024

Week 4: Week commencing 17 June 2024

Monday 17 June 2024
Tuesday 18 June 2024
Wednesday 19 June 2024
Thursday 20 June 2024

Week 5: Week commencing 24 June 2024

Friday 28 June 2024

The Matters, Issues and Questions (MIQs) and Guidance Note relating to the stage 2 hearing session are available below:

Schedule of Matters, Issue and Questions for Stage 2 of the Examination (PDF, 340.84KB)

Guidance Note for People Participating in the Stage 2 Examination (PDF, 246.81KB)

The agendas for each day of the stage 2 hearing sessions are available below:

Elmbridge Local Plan Examination Stage 2 Agenda - Matter 2 and 3 Day 3 (PDF, 141.67KB)

Elmbridge Local Plan Examination Stage 2 Agenda - Matter 3 Day 4 (PDF, 105.96KB)

Elmbridge Local Plan Examination Stage 2 Agenda - Matter 4 and 5 Day 5 (PDF, 169.78KB)

Elmbridge Local Plan Examination Stage 2 Agenda - Matter 5 Day 6 (PDF, 128.65KB)

Elmbridge Local Plan Examination Stage 2 Agenda - Matter 6 Day 7 (PDF, 86.41KB)

Elmbridge Local Plan Examination Stage 2 Agenda - Matter 7 Day 7 (PDF, 83.24KB)

Elmbridge Local Plan Examination Stage 2 Agenda - Matter 7 Day 8 (PDF, 85.45KB)

Elmbridge Local Plan Examination Stage 2 Agenda - Matter 8 Days 9 & 10 (PDF, 96.1KB)

Elmbridge Local Plan Examination Stage 2 Agenda - Matter 9 Days 11 to 15 (PDF, 166.74KB)

Elmbridge Local Plan Examination Stage 2 Agenda - Matter 5 Day 8 17 June 2024 (PDF, 128.39KB)

Elmbridge Local Plan Examination Stage 2 Agenda - Matter 8 and 9 June 2024 (PDF, 168.68KB)

All hearing statements submitted in relation to stage 2 of the Local Plan Examination in Public are available below:

**Stage 2: The spatial strategy and the distribution of growth over the plan period, including the approach to the Green Belt and site allocations**
Representor	Document
Elmbridge Borough Council	Document EBC Stage 2 Pre-hearing Statement Legal Note (PDF, 114.91KB)

**Matter 2: the approach to housing need**
Representor	Document
Elmbridge Borough Council	Document EBC Pre-hearing Statement - Matter 2 (PDF, 135.99KB)
Runnymede Borough Council	Document REP-14152289-001 - Matters 2, 3, 4 & 5 Hearing Statement (PDF, 245.47KB)
Carter Jonas obo Claudel Venture Holdings	Document REP-23521121-002 - Matters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 Hearing Statement (PDF, 254.11KB)
Carter Jonas obo Claudel Venture Holdings	Document REP-23521121-002a - Appendix to Carter Jonas Hearing Statement - Joint Letter re Stage 2 hearings (PDF, 254.32KB)
ABC obo Esher Rugby Club	Document REP-24340385-002 - Matter 2 Hearing Statement (PDF, 462.93KB)
HBF	Document REP-24566657-002 - Matter 2 Hearing Statement (PDF, 140.07KB)
HBF	Document REP-24566657-002a - Appendix to HBF Hearing Statement - Joint Letter re Stage 2 hearings (PDF, 281.29KB)
Savills obo The Crown Estate	Document REP-24626433-001 - Matter 2 Hearing Statement (PDF, 138.36KB)
Savills obo The Crown Estate	Document REP-24626433-001a - Covering Letter to Crown Estate Stage 2 Hearing Statement (PDF, 127.42KB)
Savills obo The Crown Estate	Document REP-24626433-001b - Appendix A to Crown Estate Matter 2 Statement - Purpose and Strategy (PDF, 1.96MB)
Stephen Hinsley Planning obo PA Housing	Document REP-38190593-001 - Matter 2 Hearing Statement (PDF, 61.78KB)
Lichfields obo Mactaggart & Mickel Strategic Land	Document REP-41089281-001 - Matter 2 Hearing Statement (PDF, 350.86KB)
Woolf Bond Planning Ltd obo Claygate House Investments Ltd and MJS Investments Ltd	Document REP-41185601-001 - Matter 2 Hearing Statement (PDF, 1.32MB)
Levanter Developments	Document REP-41190593-002 - Matter 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 Hearing Statement (PDF, 255.92KB)
Inspired Villages Elmbridge	Document REP-41251585-001 - Matters 2, 3, 4 & 7 Hearing Statement (PDF, 504.55KB)
Turley obo Taylor Wimpey	Document REP-41256897-001 - Matter 2 Hearing Statement (PDF, 386.08KB)

**Matter 3: the vision, spatial strategy and the distribution of growth over the plan period**
Representor	Document
Elmbridge Borough Council	Document EBC Pre-hearing Statement - Matter 3 (PDF, 540.57KB)
Runnymede Borough Council	Document REP-14152289-001 - Matters 2, 3, 4 & 5 Hearing Statement (PDF, 245.47KB)
Carter Jonas obo Claudel Venture Holdings	Document REP-23521121-002 - Matters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 Hearing Statement (PDF, 254.11KB)
ABC obo Esher Rugby Club	Document REP-24340385-003 - Matter 3 Hearing Statement (PDF, 570.34KB)
HBF	Document REP-24566657-003 - Matter 3 Hearing Statement (PDF, 251.07KB)
Savills obo The Crown Estate	Document REP-24626433-002 - Matter 3 Hearing Statement (PDF, 172.73KB)
Nexus Planning obo Charterhouse Strategic Land & Moore Place Holdings	Document REP-39898753-001 - Matter 3 Hearing Statement (PDF, 1.42MB)
Bidwells obo Burhill Group Ltd	Document REP-41017569-002 - Matter 3, 4 & 5 Hearing Statement (PDF, 673.72KB)
Lichfields obo Mactaggart & Mickel Strategic Land	Document REP-41089281-002 - Matter 3 Hearing Statement (PDF, 391.06KB)
Solve Planning obo Lionel Frewin	Document REP-41176961-001 - Matter 3, 4, 5 & 9 Hearing Statement (PDF, 666.98KB)
Woolf Bond Planning Ltd obo Claygate House Investments Ltd and MJS Investments Ltd	Document REP-41185601-002 - Matter 3 Hearing Statement (PDF, 8.51MB)
Levanter Developments	Document REP-41190593-002 - Matter 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 Hearing Statement (PDF, 255.92KB)
Nexus Planning obo Kingacre Estates	Document REP-41213473-001 - Matter 3 Hearing Statement (PDF, 408.47KB)
Inspired Villages Elmbridge	Document REP-41251585-001 - Matters 2, 3, 4 & 7 Hearing Statement (PDF, 504.55KB)
Turley obo Taylor Wimpey	Document REP-41256897-002 - Matter 3 Hearing Statement (PDF, 256.95KB)
Iceni Projects obo Northumberland Estates Ltd	Document REP-41126561-001 Matters 3 & 8 Hearing Statement (PDF, 670.33KB)
Iceni Projects obo Northumberland Estates Ltd	Document REP-41126561-001A Appendix to Statement (PDF, 11.98MB)
Knight Frank obo the landowner at Land East of Blundel Lane	Document REP-41226561-002 Matters 3, 4 & 5 (PDF, 131.47KB)
Environment Agency	Document REP-9549857-002 Matters 3, 5, 8 & 9 (PDF, 190.51KB)

**Matter 4: the housing requirement**
Representor	Document
Elmbridge Borough Council	Document EBC Pre-hearing Statement - Matter 4 (PDF, 121.19KB)
Runnymede Borough Council	Document REP-14152289-001 - Matters 2, 3, 4 & 5 Hearing Statement (PDF, 245.47KB)
Carter Jonas obo Claudel Venture Holdings	Document REP-23521121-002 - Matters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 Hearing Statement (PDF, 254.11KB)
ABC obo Esher Rugby Club	Document REP-24340385-004 - Matter 4 Hearing Statement (PDF, 400.17KB)
HBF	Document REP-24566657-004 - Matter 4 Hearing Statement (PDF, 212.15KB)
Savills obo The Crown Estate	Document REP-24626433-003 - Matter 4 Hearing Statement (PDF, 92.63KB)
Stephen Hinsley Planning obo PA Housing	Document REP-38190593-002 - Matter 4 Hearing Statement (PDF, 63.11KB)
Nexus Planning obo Charterhouse Strategic Land & Moore Place Holdings	Document REP-39898753-002 - Matter 4 Hearing Statement (PDF, 1.45MB)
Bidwells obo Burhill Developments Ltd.	Document REP-41017569-002 - Matter 3, 4 & 5 Hearing Statement (PDF, 673.72KB)
Lichfields obo Mactaggart & Mickel Strategic Land	Document REP-41089281-003 - Matter 4 Hearing Statement (PDF, 365.61KB)
Solve Planning obo Lionel Frewin	Document REP-41176961-001 - Matter 3, 4, 5 & 9 Hearing Statement (PDF, 666.98KB)
Woolf Bond Planning Ltd obo Claygate House Investments Ltd and MJS Investments Ltd	Document REP-41185601-003 - Matter 4 Hearing Statement (PDF, 1.29MB)
Levanter Developments	Document REP-41190593-002 - Matter 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 Hearing Statement (PDF, 255.92KB)
Inspired Villages Elmbridge	Document REP-41251585-001 - Matters 2, 3, 4 & 7 Hearing Statement (PDF, 504.55KB)
Turley obo Taylor Wimpey	Document REP-41256897-003 - Matter 4 Hearing Statement (PDF, 279.18KB)
Knight Frank obo the landowner at Land East of Blundel Lane	Document REP-41226561-002 Matters 3, 4 & 5 (PDF, 131.47KB)

Matter 5: housing delivery

The Inspector has requested that the Council should prepare a spreadsheet to support the housing trajectory. This document (appendix 1) has been added in the table below at the Inspector's request. There is a reference to the LAA 2023 in the windfall tab, this document is available to view in the post-submission evidence base documents and evidence base webpages.

**Matter 5: housing delivery**
Representor	Document
Elmbridge Borough Council	Document EBC Pre-hearing Statement - Matter 5 (PDF, 333.48KB)
Elmbridge Borough Council	Document EBC- Appendix 1 - Housing Trajectory Data (XLSX, 120.66KB)
Runnymede Borough Council	Document REP-14152289-001 - Matters 2, 3, 4 & 5 Hearing Statement (PDF, 245.47KB)
Carter Jonas obo Claudel Venture Holdings	Document REP-23521121-002 - Matters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 Hearing Statement (PDF, 254.11KB)
ABC obo Esher Rugby Club	Document REP-24340385-005 - Matter 5 Hearing Statement (PDF, 544.09KB)
HBF	Document REP-24566657-005 - Matter 5 Hearing Statement (PDF, 239.83KB)
Savills obo The Crown Estate	Document REP-24626433-004 - Matter 5 Hearing Statement (PDF, 2.6MB)
Stephen Hinsley Planning obo PA Housing	Document REP-38190593-003 - Matter 5 Hearing Statement (PDF, 67.45KB)
Bidwells obo Burhill Developments Ltd.	Document REP-41017569-002 - Matter 3, 4 & 5 Hearing Statement (PDF, 673.72KB)
Lichfields obo Mactaggart & Mickel Strategic Land	Document REP-41089281-004 - Matter 5 Hearing Statement (PDF, 400.9KB)
Solve Planning obo Lionel Frewin	Document REP-41176961-001 - Matter 3, 4, 5 & 9 Hearing Statement (PDF, 666.98KB)
Woolf Bond Planning Ltd obo Claygate House Investments Ltd and MJS Investments Ltd	Document REP-41185601-004 - Matter 5 Hearing Statement (PDF, 8.79MB)
Woolf Bond Planning Ltd obo Claygate House Investments Ltd and MJS Investments Ltd	Document REP-41185601-005 Appeal Decision (PDF, 218.84KB)
Levanter Developments	Document REP-41190593-002 - Matter 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 Hearing Statement (PDF, 255.92KB)
Nexus Planning obo Kingacre Estates	Document REP-41213473-002 - Matter 5 Hearing Statement (PDF, 356.42KB)
Turley obo Taylor Wimpey	Document REP-41256897-004 - Matter 5 Hearing Statement (PDF, 280.42KB)
Turley obo Taylor Wimpey	Document REP-41256897-004a - Appendix to Turley obo Taylor Wimpey Matter 5 Statement (PDF, 3.75MB)
Nexus Planning obo Charterhouse Strategic Land	Document REP-39898753-003 Hearing Statement Matter 5 (PDF, 1.81MB)
Knight Frank obo the landowner at Land East of Blundel Lane	Document REP-41226561-002 Matters 3, 4 & 5 (PDF, 131.47KB)
Environment Agency	Document REP-9549857-002 Matters 3, 5, 8 & 9 (PDF, 190.51KB)

**Matter 6: affordable housing**
Representor	Document
Elmbridge Borough Council	Document EBC Pre-hearing Statement - Matter 6 (PDF, 339.86KB)
Elmbridge Borough Council - HOU016	Document Supplementary Housing Affordability Report - Mar 2024 (PDF, 533.85KB)
Carter Jonas obo Claudel Venture Holdings	Document REP-23521121-002 - Matters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 Hearing Statement (PDF, 254.11KB)
ABC obo Esher Rugby Club	Document REP-24340385-006 - Matter 6 Hearing Statement (PDF, 387.94KB)
HBF	Document REP-24566657-006 - Matter 6 Hearing Statement (PDF, 203.71KB)
Stephen Hinsley Planning obo PA Housing	Document REP-38190593-004 - Matter 6 Hearing Statement (PDF, 68.6KB)
Lichfields obo Mactaggart & Mickel Strategic Land	Document REP-41089281-005 - Matter 6 Hearing Statement (PDF, 576.06KB)
Levanter Developments	Document REP-41190593-002 - Matter 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 Hearing Statement (PDF, 255.92KB)
David Howe	Document REP-41204001-001 - Matter 6 Hearing Statement (PDF, 262.18KB)
David Howe	Document REP-41204001-001a - Appendix A to David Howe Matter 6 Statement (PDF, 178.76KB)
Turley obo Taylor Wimpey	Document REP-41256897-005 - Matter 6 Statement Hearing Statement (PDF, 318.56KB)
Nexus Planning obo Charterhouse Strategic Land	Document REP-39898753-004 Hearing Statement Matter 6 (PDF, 1.75MB)

**Matter 7: other housing matters**
Representor	Document
Elmbridge Borough Council	Document EBC Pre-hearing Statement - Matter 7 (PDF, 217.02KB)
Carter Jonas obo Claudel Venture Holdings	Document REP-23521121-002 - Matters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 Hearing Statement (PDF, 254.11KB)
Heine Planning Consultancy	Document REP-41044193-001 - Matter 7 Hearing Statement (PDF, 76.14KB)
Heine Planning Consultancy	Document REP-41044193-001A - Appendix A to Heine Planning Matter 7 Statement (PDF, 377.35KB)
Heine Planning Consultancy	Document REP-41044193-001B - Appendix B to Heine Planning Matter 7 Statement (PDF, 1.09MB)
Heine Planning Consultancy	Document REP-41044193-001c - Appendix C to Heine Planning Matter 7 Statement (PDF, 667.66KB)
Heine Planning Consultancy	Document REP-41044193-001d - Appendix D to Heine Planning Matter 7 Statement (PDF, 308.88KB)
Heine Planning Consultancy	Document REP-41044193-001e - Appendix E to Heine Planning Matter 7 Statement (PDF, 733.84KB)
Heine Planning Consultancy	Document REP-41044193-001f - Appendix F to Heine Planning Matter 7 Statement (PDF, 321.69KB)
Heine Planning Consultancy	Document REP-41044193-001g - Appendix G to Heine Planning Matter 7 Statement (PDF, 2.83MB)
Heine Planning Consultancy	Document REP-41044193-001h - Appendix H to Heine Planning Matter 7 Statement (PDF, 386KB)
Heine Planning Consultancy	Document REP-41044193-001j - Appendix J to Heine Planning Matter 7 Statement (PDF, 718.69KB)
Heine Planning Consultancy	Document REP-41044193-001k - Appendix K to Heine Planning Matter 7 Statement (PDF, 400.29KB)
Heine Planning Consultancy	Document REP-41044193-001L - Appendix L to Heine Planning Matter 7 Statement (PDF, 718.69KB)
Heine Planning Consultancy	Document REP-41044193-001m - Appendix M to Heine Planning Matter 7 Statement (PDF, 376.04KB)
Heine Planning Consultancy	Document REP-41044193-001n - Appendix N to Heine Planning Matter 7 Statement (PDF, 376.34KB)
Heine Planning Consultancy	Document REP-41044193-001p - Appendix P to Heine Planning Matter 7 Statement (PDF, 409.84KB)
Heine Planning Consultancy	Document REP-41044193-001r - Appendix R to Heine Planning Matter 7 Statement (PDF, 416.31KB)
Heine Planning Consultancy	Document REP-41044193-001s - Appendix S to Heine Planning Matter 7 Statement (PDF, 380.42KB)
Inspired Villages Elmbridge	Document REP-41251585-001 - Matters 2, 3, 4 & 7 Hearing Statement (PDF, 504.55KB)
Turley obo Taylor Wimpey	Document REP-41256897-006 - Matter 7 Hearing Statement (PDF, 295.08KB)

**Matter 8: meeting employment needs**
Representor	Document
Elmbridge Borough Council	Document EBC Pre-hearing Statement - Matter 8 (PDF, 219.1KB)
Carter Jonas obo Claudel Venture Holdings	Document REP-23521121-002 - Matters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 Hearing Statement (PDF, 254.11KB)
Iceni Projects obo Northumberland Estates Ltd	Document REP-41126561-001 Matters 3 & 8 Hearing Statement (PDF, 670.33KB)
Iceni Projects obo Northumberland Estates Ltd	Document REP-41126561-001A Appendix to Statement (PDF, 11.98MB)
Environment Agency	Document REP-9549857-002 Matters 3, 5, 8 & 9 (PDF, 190.51KB)

Matter 9: site allocations

The Inspector confirmed an extension to the council's deadline to respond to some issues and questions under matter 9 - site allocations of Stage 2 of the Local Plan Examination hearings. The deadline will now be close of play on 20 May 2024 for these issues.

Please note Matter 9 statements covering questions 8.26 to 8.51 will be published following the deadline of 20 May for sessions taking place w/c 17 June 2024.

The Inspector has also requested a track changed site allocation table and this has been included in the table below.

**Matter 9: site allocations to Q8.25**
Representor	Document
Elmbridge Borough Council	Document EBC Pre-hearing Statement Matter 9 Site allocations to Q8.25 (PDF, 443.57KB)
Elmbridge Borough Council	Document EBC- Track changed site allocation table (PDF, 355.86KB)
Carter Jonas obo Claudel Venture Holdings	Document REP-23521121-003 Carter Jonas obo Claudel Venture Holdings Hearing Statement Matters 9 (PDF, 153.61KB)
Carter Jonas obo Claudel Venture Holdings	Document REP-23521121-003a - Appendix 1 to Carter Jonas obo Claudel Venture Holdings Matter 9 statement (XLSX, 30.24KB)
Carter Jonas obo Claudel Venture Holdings	Document REP-23521121-003b - Appendix 2 to Carter Jonas obo Claudel Venture Holdings Matter 9 statement (XLSX, 33.96KB)
Carter Jonas obo Claudel Venture Holdings	Document REP-23521121-003c - Appendix 3 to Carter Jonas obo Claudel Venture Holdings Matter 9 statement (XLSX, 31.41KB)
ABC obo Esher Rugby Club	Document REP-24340385-007 Matter 9 Statement -May Hearings ABC obo Esher Rugby Club (PDF, 1.9MB)
HBF	Document REP-24566657-007 HBF Hearing statements Stage 2 Matter 9 (PDF, 175.26KB)
NHS Property Services	Document REP-24621889-001 NHS Property Services Matter 9 Q8.7 (WEY5) Hearing Statement Apr 2024 (PDF, 278.95KB)
Nexus Planning obo Charterhouse Strategic Land & Moore Place Holdings	Document REP-39898753-005 Nexus Planning obo Charterhouse Strategic Land Hearing Statement Matter 9 (PDF, 1.78MB)
Solve Planning obo Lionel Frewin	Document REP-41176961-001 Solve Planning obo Lionel Frewin Hearing Statement Matter 3, 4, 5 & 9 (PDF, 678.62KB)
Vail Williams obo Haleon Ltd	Document REP-41249729 Vail Williams obo Haleon Ltd. Cover Ltter (GSK CH) (PDF, 176.25KB)
Vail Williams obo Haleon Ltd	Document REP-41249729-001 Vail Williams obo Haleon Ltd. (GSK CH) Hearing Statement Matter 9 (PDF, 575.14KB)
Environment Agency	Document REP-9549857-002 Matters 3, 5, 8 & 9 (PDF, 190.51KB)

**Matter 9: site allocations Q8.26 to Q8.51**
Representor	Document
Elmbridge Borough Council	Document EBC Pre-hearing Statement Matter 9 Q8.26 to Q8.51 (PDF, 533.87KB)
Elmbridge Borough Council	Document EBC Pre-hearing Statement Matter 9 Q9.26 to Q8.51 - Appendix 1 Track changed site allocation (PDF, 349.64KB)
Carter Jonas obo Claudel Venture Holdings	Document REP-23521121-004 (PDF, 157.11KB)
ABC obo Esher Rugby Club	Document REP-24340385-008 (PDF, 1.9MB)
HBF	Document REP-24566657-008 (PDF, 175.26KB)
NHS Property Services	Document REP-24621889-001 (PDF, 278.95KB)
Susan Mealor	Document REP-39027297-002 (PDF, 58.63KB)
Sohpie Roger	Document REP-40309729-001 (PDF, 191.14KB)
The Friends of Hersham Library	Document REP-41171585-001 (PDF, 93.25KB)
Katherine Le Clerc	Document REP-41248161-001 (PDF, 272.15KB)

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