Latest Updates

A second public consultation is now underway

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The developer submitted further information to Elmbridge Borough Council on 11 August 2026, described as containing “minor amendments and additional information”, in response to representations made by consultees. This has resulted in a second period of public consultation.

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This further information does not respond to the issues raised by the 500+ formal objections that have already been submitted, with the total number of people who have objected now approaching 1,000. In addition, more than 2,000 people have signed the petition opposing the development.

If you have already objected, your original objection remains important. However, we encourage you to consider submitting a further comment on the new information that has become available since the previous public consultation ended in February.

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This new evidence provides further support for the view that Moore Place Golf Course should not be regarded as Grey Belt, because of the important contribution it makes to Green Belt purpose (d) – preserving the setting and special character of historic towns. It also highlights the unsustainable nature of the site.

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Any further comments should be submitted by 11 September 2026.

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The following documents are included under the updates section below:

 

- The conclusion sections of ET planning report supported by a heritage rebuttal statement and landscape review (commissioned and funded by the Save Moore Place Green Belt Group)

 

- A review of “Alternative Sites, Sustainability and Housing Land Supply” recently submitted by the Group to the council. The new National Planning Policy Framework issued by the government on 17th August 2026 now places particular weight on whether development is in a genuinely sustainable location. This review clearly demonstrates there are more sustainable and less harmful sites available, both brownfield and better-located Green Belt.

 

The Surrey CC response on traffic issues is now available on the planning portal which states the council were unable to model the impact of the development on Esher High Street down to the Scilly Isles, as they are already over capacity. So the council concentrated on actions to reduce traffic from the site e.g. cycle lanes and footpaths. The traffic impact of this development remains a significant issue with the site being outside the development boundary, well beyond the 800 metre walking distance to the nearest station that the council itself applies.

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